The 2013 Honda Fit Earns Two “Best Cars for the Money” Endorsements

March 8, 2013 - PRLog -- Two “Best Cars for the Money” awards have been bestowed onto the 2013 Honda Fit (http://www.silkohonda.com/2013-honda-fit) by U.S. News and World Report. The versatile, fun-to-drive Fit was recognized with both the “Best Subcompact for the Money” award and the “Best Hatchback for the Money” award. Silko Honda in Raynham is proud to announce these honors for Honda’s roomy, efficient subcompact.

The new Honda Fit (http://automobiles.honda.com/fit/) has the most cargo room in its class, the most versatility in its class with regards to seating and cargo space configurations, and has also earned top safety scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. This year’s model is fuel-efficient, provides a sporty drive, and carries Honda’s reputation for reliability and dependability. Many of these aspects are taken into consideration by U.S. News and World Report when assessing vehicles for their “Best Cars for the Money” awards.

In order to choose the winners for each of the 21 categories, data regarding value and quality for each car is compiled into a composite score. The vehicle with the highest score in its respective category is the winner for the category. The Fit earned the highest scores among several competitors in two separate categories.

Quality scores are determined by safety, reliability, and the reports of automotive experts. The quality rankings for each vehicle are updated each month by U.S. News and World Report. The quality score is calculated by the average score a car achieved in the U.S. News classifications at the time the awards are announced. The value scores are determined by assessing the car’s total cost of ownership for five years and the average price consumers paid for the car at the time the awards are announced.

The 2013 Fit has won several auto industry awards due to its best-in-class safety scores, fuel economy, versatile options, and residual value. The winning subcompact has earned a Top Safety Pick rating from the IIHS, a 2013 ALG Residual Value Award, a Car and Driver “Ten Best Cars” win, a 2013 KBB Best Resale Value Award, and a “Greener Choice of 2013” award from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. In fact, the Fit has been named on the “Ten Best Cars” list by Car and Driver seven times.

For more information regarding the Honda Fit and its availability, contact Silko Honda (http://www.silkohonda.com/contact) at 866-837-8894, or speak with an associate in person at their dealership, located at 1580 New State Highway in Raynham, Massachusetts.