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Subcompact cars: the redesigned Honda Fit tops other cars in this group.(Product/service evaluation)

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THE HONDA FIT became a hot-selling vehicle when gasoline prices topped $4 per gallon. A redesigned and slightly larger Fit arrived in the fall, and it improves on the space-efficient formula that made the last one such a hit with buyers.

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With cargo capacity rivaling that of a small SUV, the Fit has a clever interior with a backseat that can fold different ways to accommodate long cargo or bulky items. Performance and driving position have improved, but the Fit's fuel economy has dropped slightly.

We found the new Fit the most practical and enjoyable car in this month's group. We bought an automatic-transmission base model ...

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