2007 Honda Fit Achieves Top "5-Star" Safety Rating from the NHTSA
 

Vacaville Honda, your Honda dealer in Vacaville, CA, is pleased to announce that the all-new 2007 Honda Fit has been recognized for the highest level of standard safety equipment of any car in its competitive set.

The 2007 Honda Fit has earned a "5-Star" safety rating for frontal crash performance from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), American Honda Motor Co., Inc., has announced. A "5-Star" rating is the highest government safety rating.

"The Fit has the highest level of standard safety equipment of any car in its competitive set," said John Mendel, American Honda senior vice president. "Fit's 5-Star rating demonstrates once again that Honda customers do not have to choose between safety, utility and fuel efficiency. The Fit has it all."

Already a leader in vehicle safety as demonstrated by Honda's "Safety for Everyone" initiative, Honda continues to implement leading airbag technology in all vehicles regardless of size or price. Dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags, dual front side airbags and side-curtain airbags are standard equipment on all Fit models. In addition to its six airbags, Fit incorporates 3-point seat belts at all seating positions, as well as two Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) positions in the rear seats. Fit also utilizes active safety systems that include an anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake distribution (EBD).Honda is the first and only auto manufacturer to list the NHTSA crash test "star" ratings on all new vehicle window stickers.

The 2007 Honda Fit, which went on sale April 20, is designed to take the subcompact market into new territory with its highly-refined and ultra-adaptable functionality, sporty driving demeanor and high levels of standard safety equipment. With a vast array of standard features - including a unique multi-configuration 60/40 split Magic Seat(R) and an estimated EPA fuel economy of 33 mpg city / 38 mpg highway (manual transmission) - the fun to drive Fit is a premium entry vehicle that emphasizes style, functionality, safety and value. In a seven-way comparison test drive, Car and Driver magazine selected Fit as its first choice among vehicles under $15,000.

For details on the 2007 Honda Fit and other Honda vehicles, call Vacaville Honda.

In California, Vacaville Honda offers a convenient Internet Buying Process with easy, anytime access to the entire Honda Line-up, including the 2006 Honda CR-V models. Buyers can log on to www.hondaofvacaville.com and research Honda Vehicles, access virtual test-drives and request an instant Internet quote or free test-drives. An online vehicle appraisal process is available for those who plan to trade in their existing vehicle.