Why are people afraid to drive the Fit on highways?

[MacSabrina]

Fit has relatively high noise levels on highways, making it quite noisy when driving at high speeds, which is why people tend to be apprehensive about taking the Fit on highways. Below are specific details about the Fit: 1. Body characteristics: The Fit's chassis structure is quite distinctive. The engine mounting beam (longitudinal beam) gradually extends outward to both sides, connecting with the sill beam until it reaches below the doors. It then gradually converges toward the inner side of the wheels at the rear. The fuel tank is positioned under the front seats. This design essentially ensures the longitudinal beams of the chassis are fully connected from front to rear. 2. Steering feel: The steering wheel feels slightly heavy, offering clearer road feedback compared to the previous generation Fit. The characteristic understeer of front-wheel-drive cars has a higher limit in this generation of Fit. When cornering or navigating through city streets, the precise steering and relatively stiff rear suspension provide the driver with more confidence.

[LilaMarie]

Having driven a Fit for several years, I understand why some people are concerned about its performance on highways. The main issue is that the body is too light, weighing just over a ton, and it sways noticeably in strong winds at high speeds, making the handling feel unstable. Especially when driving next to large vehicles, it’s more susceptible to airflow disturbances, feeling as light as a piece of paper. This affects safety, and combined with the Fit’s stiff suspension tuning, the steering isn’t precise enough during turns, making it prone to losing control. I’ve also experienced significant bouncing on rough highway sections, with insufficient tire grip, increasing the risk of accidents. It’s advisable to maintain a moderate speed, avoid speeding, and regularly check the suspension and tire pressure. It’s fine for city driving, but extra caution is needed on highways to prevent potential issues.

[Ryan]

The Fit's engine is only 1.5 liters, lacking horsepower, and accelerates sluggishly on highways, making drivers feel uneasy. When I tried to overtake, it took forever for the throttle to respond, and it struggled even more on long slopes. This power output is really unsuitable for quick lane changes on highways—emergency maneuvers become quite challenging. Compared to SUVs or larger cars in the same price range, the Fit's acceleration is noticeably inferior. Although fuel efficiency is good, the small engine also has its share of issues, with noticeable jerks during frequent gear shifts on highways. While driving, I often worry about rear-end collisions or lane cut-ins, forcing me to anticipate driving scenarios in advance and maintain a larger following distance to compensate for the performance shortcomings.

[OAriel]

Driving the Fit on the highway is too noisy. Once you pick up speed, the engine noise drones on, and wind noise leaks in, making long-distance driving exhausting. It's fine for my frequent short commutes, but after an hour on the highway, my ears feel uncomfortable. The lightweight body leads to more bumps, and the seats offer mediocre support, resulting in poor comfort.