Think of the 2013 Honda Fit Twist Crossover as a lifted Honda Fit with no all-wheel drive and something that will (most likely) never come to the USA. It debuted at the 2012 Sao Paulo Auto Show and was built specifically for that market. Yep, it’s a revamped Honda Fit that South America gets to play with, without any plans for distribution here… and I think that’s a shame.Â
Honda has very little presence in the Rocky Mountains (few cars – no press events etc..) and I am constantly bummed by the automaker. They still build amazing running gear and, despite having some mediocre designs of late, has the potential to amaze. Living in the Rocky Mountains, I know the benifits of having a bit of ground clearance. Even front-wheel drive cars are more snow-worthy with a little bit of height, the 2013 Honda Fit Twist Crossover has an excellent lift and hardened body additions that would kick ass here.
From what we know, there are no mechanical differences between the 2013 Honda Fit Twist Crossover and the regular Fit.
What I do know is that the regular Honda Fit is one of the best cars in its class. It reminds me how good the company can be and how exciting their products can be as well. Don’t believe me? Test out any small car in this class and then add two large dogs to the equation – like I did. The versatility of the 2013 Honda Fit Twist Crossover will be just as good as the regular Fit internally while having the external versatility of a proper roof rack to boot.
We recently lost the Honda Element which was, at one time, one of the most utilitarian four-cylinder vehicles made. Rumor has it that Honda is working on a Honda Fit based crossover to replace the Honda Element in our market… oh, and unicorns are real. Sorry, but it’s hard to take Honda at their word nowadays.
I miss the old Honda and so do you. They still build top-notch mechanicals, but they are out of step with many consumers. Their design language and packaging is slightly out of step and they tend to shy away from their youthful, sporty past. The 2013 Honda Fit Twist Crossover looks like a good idea, it’s a shame we’ll probably never drive one.
The 2013 Honda Fit Twist Crossover will go on sale in Brazil either at the end of 2013 or begging of 2014.
Here’s some fun video of Roman and I taking a new Honda CR-V off road!
Honda… if you can hear me…. PLEASE give us more cars to sample!
