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No $14,000 subcompact should carry an engine this sophisticated. The Fit is one of the first economy cars with an electronic accelerator in place of the mechanical linkage between the gas pedal and the throttle. This means more precise fuel delivery to the engine—further enhanced with computer-controlled valve timing—for a car that responds quickly, produces very low emissions, and gets up to 38 mpg. Inside, the rear bench seat can fold up, allowing tall objects like bikes to load upright behind the front seats, or it can fold flat onto the floor, giving the subcompact near-SUV-like cargo space. $13,850; honda.com



















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