i read in one the threads that it is 4 wheel drive. honda web site doesnt say anything about 4x4 option. can you get 4x4? if so do you think it can be converted onto the civic? sure would be sweet.

 

its front wheel drive

http://automobiles.honda.com/fit/specs.aspx

 

just mitsubishi

 

jdm market has an awd version but it's not like a awd in an evo or sti only for certain roads.

 

Here is some info from Honda Japan It travels usually, almost in FF state. Distributing appropriate driving force to also the rear wheel according to circumstance. You adopt the dual pump system of light weight, have contributed to also fuel economy low. * Real time 4WD travelling image figure

 

its really built for the snowy winter regions in japan to provide traction on icy roads

 

it's probably just like the system in the earlier CR-V's... the rear axles were like pencils... it was really just for very very small help with traction.

A good set of snows/All seasons will net better traction/stopping power anyway (i've seen at least 2 people with wrecked AWD cars running summers "but it's all wheel drive".. idiots)