  urlLink Score One for the Little Guys - Mar. 12, 2004 : "These little underdogs will hardly make the SUV obsolete. Yet from cramped cities to congested suburbs, models like BMW's Mini Cooper make a point that many Americans still won't concede: Small cars make a lot of sense. They save money and fuel, pollute less and typically offer more smiles per mile than their bulky brethren. 'We've gotten so locked into power and size, but people are rediscovering that light and small can be more fun,' says Honda spokesman Andy Boyd. Emboldened in part by the Mini's big success -- Americans bought more than 36,000 last year, far above BMW's rosiest forecasts -- Honda is considering offering its Honda Fit here. The subcompact hatchback, Japan's best-selling car in 2002, delivers 40 miles per gallon and could sell for around $10,000. " 
