The 2008 Honda Fit 5-Speed Manual Transmission (MT) is a versatile small car. The 2008 Honda Fit is a front-wheel-drive vehicle, offered in two trim levels - the base Fit and Fit Sport. Its hatchback body style, athletic nature and fuel economy rating are the most distinguishing features of the Honda Fit. The base 2008 Honda Fit 5-Speed MT is offered at a starting price of 13,950. The 2008 Honda Fit 5-Speed MT achieves 28 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. The 2008 Honda Fit 5-Speed MT boasts a single 109-horsepower, 1.5-liter and Inline four-cylinder 16-valve SOHC VTEC engine paired with a standard five-speed manual transmission.

The list of interior and exterior features on the 2008 Honda Fit 5-Speed MT include air-conditioning, 60/40 split second row Magic Seat, reclining front seat backs, blue backlit gauges, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, 14-inch wheels with full covers, tinted glass, power windows with auto-down driver's window, power door locks, full power accessories, adjustable head restraints, tachometer, rear window defroster, 12-volt power outlet and a 160-watt AM/FM/CD stereo system with four-speakers. The 2008 Honda Fit 5-Speed MT is available in six color options: Taffeta White, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Milano Red, Storm Silver Metallic, Lunar Mist Metallic and Vivid Blue Pearl.

The occupants of the 2008 Honda Fit 5-Speed MT are surrounded by six airbags: dual-stage, dual-threshold front airbags, front side airbags, side curtain airbags; three-point seatbelts with pre-tensions; energy-absorbing crush zones, passenger safety cells; ventilated front disc brakes and rear drums; immobilizer theft-deterrent system; four-wheel anti-lock braking system with electronic brake distribution; child-proof rear door locks; security system with remote entry; and tire pressure monitoring system.

The 2008 Honda Fit 5-Speed MT gets a Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty (years/miles) = 3/36,000. Powertrain Limited Warranty is 5-years/60,000-miles; Corrosion Limited is 5-year/unlimited-mile; Accessory Limited Warranty is 3-year/36,000-miles, depending on time of installation. Under additional limited warranty, genuine Honda parts, when installed by a Honda dealer, are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles.