Will the Fit feel unstable at 120 km/h on the highway?
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The Fit generally does not feel unstable at 120 km/h on the highway. As long as there are no technical issues with the car, there is no car that truly feels "unstable." If it does feel unstable, it might be due to insufficient familiarity with handling the car. Here are the detailed explanations: 1. The meaning of "unstable": One scenario is severe body roll when changing lanes, and the other is significant vertical movement when going over bumps. These situations are not considered "unstable" because they are simply the suspension system's response to external forces. Each car's suspension characteristics are different, leading to varying reactions. If you are familiar enough with a car, you will adapt to its suspension characteristics, and any movement of the car will be predictable, naturally eliminating the feeling of being "unstable." 2. "Unstable" has little to do with weight: On the contrary, a heavier car transfers more weight during emergency lane changes, increasing the pressure on the suspension and potentially amplifying the suspension's deformation, making the car feel more "unstable."
Driving a Fit at 120km/h on the highway isn't as daunting as it sounds. I own a third-generation Fit with the 1.5L engine. The low chassis and lightweight body do make the steering feel a bit 'floaty' when encountering crosswinds or passing large trucks—it's like an invisible hand gently tugging at the wheel. But honestly, keeping both hands firmly on the steering wheel usually keeps it steady. Last time crossing the Yangtze River Bridge in heavy rain, reducing speed to 100km/h eliminated the floatiness completely. Pro tip: maintain tire pressure at 2.4Bar—underinflated tires exaggerate the vague steering feel. Also, avoid overloading the car for highway trips; that time I packed the trunk full of luggage, the rear end felt like it was 'swaying like water sleeves' during corners.
