Tall Car, Little Ground Clearance

The Honda Fit EV looks a lot like the regular Fit, but is taller to make room for the battery underneath.  At some angles, it almost looks like a small van.  The front of the car also has a big chrome smile; something the normal Fit lacks.  It's a happy car :)

Image provided by: MotorTrend (http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/oneyear/alternative/1207_2013_honda_fit_ev_first_drive/photos/)

The link provided above has MotorTrend's gallery of the Honda Fit EV, plus some comparison photos of the Honda Fit.  The Fit EV is a little taller as I said, but also a little lower.  I discovered this the first day I drove the car home, and am reminded of it every time I pull in and out the the driveway - the driveway is just steep enough that the splash guard under the car scrapes.  It is a horrible sound to hear, especially when driving a brand new vehicle!

I have since learned to take driveways at an angle, which spares me and the car of any more scraping.  Fortunately, there is just enough clearance to go over speed bumps without any problem.  So, at least I can avoid the ridiculousness of taking every speed bump at an angle like some sports car drivers have to do.