2012 Honda Fit is quieter but not much different

The five-door Honda Fit subcompact gets a quieter interior for 2012. The Sport model has more standard features and available hands-free Bluetooth.

All 2012 Fit models have added measures for sound insulation in the floor and front fenders and thicker corner-window glass. The 2012 Fit lineup also gets new center cupholders, ambient lighting and available color schemes of Blue Raspberry Metallic and Orangeburst Metallic.

While the entry-model Fit exterior is relatively unchanged for 2012, the Fit Sport model gets a light makeover with a new grille design, black headlight bezels and a dark "machined surface" finish on the alloy wheels.

On the inside, the Fit Sport interior has a dark metallic dashboard to replace the previous gray-and-black one and additional chrome accents around the instrument displays. For 2012, the Fit Sport also gains steering-wheel-mounted audio controls as a standard feature and upgraded seat fabric. When equipped with navigation, it also includes hands-free Bluetooth.

All Honda Fit models come with a relatively fuel-efficient four-cylinder engine that produces an EPA-rated 29 mpg to 31 mpg in combined driving conditions, depending on the transmission choice.

By Michelle Koueiter