Comparison Test: 2007 Honda Fit Sport vs. 2008 Scion xD

Kids today, eh? The 2007 Honda Fit Sport and 2008 Scion xD are meant to grab the attention of a generation that knows how to play it loud. These cars are supposed to be all about watts, speaker count and iPod inputs.

Yet they are both so sensible that you'd swear the coveted Gen-Y market was filled with aging no-bones consumers more interested in price and practicality than loud music. And in fact, older drivers are proving to be just as enthusiastic about sensible, stripped-down cars as younger drivers.
It's true that the 2007 Honda Fit Sport and 2008 Scion xD reflect the way in which cheap cars have been transformed into cool cars. But once you cut through the marketing hype, you discover that these cars capture our imagination precisely because they're about everything but loud music. Sorting them out is a matter of function, not flash.

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Will_ - 6/12/2007 8:19:19 AM

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So true! These cars are aimed at the 16-25 year old demographic, the kids that can't live without their iPods, and watch American Idol religiously. Yet I've seen more senior citizens behind the wheel of Honda Fits more than anything else...

AlexTx - 6/12/2007 11:10:55 AM

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I got one and I absolutely love it.
Wish it had just a little more powa, but the handling is on rails...very European.
The seats configuration is the best in the business.

Htay7500 - 6/12/2007 6:17:27 PM

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I wonder why you dont know the point of having a small car.

daytonaviolet - 6/12/2007 10:54:34 PM

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If that were true they wouldn't sell these cars in Japan...but wait they do.

SupraNeverBack - 6/12/2007 1:09:56 PM

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Did they get the xD price wrong, $16,368? I think it is too high (2k more) if true considering xB, Corolla are both cheaper than this.

IhavearedS2000 - 6/12/2007 5:41:11 PM

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Can you back up the 'unsafe' claim? In the article, it clearly states the saftey equipment and Iam sure if you dig a little you find at least acceptable scores in safety and in the case of Honda - they usually do quite well - even their small cars...