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All 2013 gasoline-powered Fit models are powered by usa amirican2013 now a 117-horsepower, 1.5L 4-cylinder engine. With i-VTEC variable valve timing, it helps optimize power and fuel-efficiency and can be paired with either a 5-speed manual gearbox or 5-speed automatic transmission. Overall, the Fit is tuned for a responsive, spirited feel, so it's impressive that mileage ratings range up to 35 highway. Fit Sport models get steering-wheel-mounted paddle-shifters that allow manual gear selection without taking your hands off the wheel.
An electric powertrain is also offered for 2013. It's availability in select areas and only by lease. Powered by a lithium-ion battery pack and a 123-horsepower electric motor, the EPA-adjusted range for the Fit EV is 82 miles. Besides the floor-mounted battery pack, the Fit EV is much the same as its gasoline-fed counterpart.
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shines compared to other subcompacts. There's seating for up to five, with a nice, upright driving position and backseat space that's adequate for adults--but the trump card is its trick Magic Seat layout, which is split 60/40 and allows the back seat to be folded flat into the floor, lower than the back seats in other comparable hatchbacks. With the rear seat folded, the cargo floor is extremely flat and low, allowing taller objects, like small pieces of furniture, to fit behind the front seats.
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Available only as an option package on the Fit Sport isusa amirican2013 a voice-recognition navigation system that includes a 6.5-inch screen, 16GB of flash memory, and more than seven million points of interest. This system also includes Bluetooth hands-free calling connectivity and Bluetooth audio streaming.
