It's a strange comparison to make, saying a small, cheap hatchback is akin to a pickup truck. However, if you think about it, it does make some sense. Most hatchbacks offer the ability to fold their rear seats down partially, or moving them forward against the front row, leaving an area close to, but not completely, flat. This clears up some room for cargo, but not a significant amount.Now, let's take a look at one hatchback in particular: the Honda Fit, or Honda Jazz in markets outside the US. Since the Honda Fit's introduction in 2007, it's been offered with an interior package called "Ultra Seat", where the rear seats are capable of folding flat, along with having the ability to be positioned in unique ways to better-allow the storage of cargo. Once the second-gen Fit hit the streets in the US, the Ultra Seat became "Magic Seats", and they got even more versatile, too. Pickup Truck, Or Hatchback? Honda Honda Fit Key Facts Sports a maximum cargo capacity of 52.7 cubic feet in its second generation Production was halted following the 2020 model year Still marketed as the Honda Jazz in other markets Regarded as the most reliable, used hatchback by iSeeCars.com When it comes to modern hatchbacks, few can touch the Honda Fit's level of reputational reliability. As many of us know, Honda has been regarded as one of the most reliable automakers to ever grace the Earth with its presence, although these days, things don't look as bright in that department for the Japanese automaker. Regardless, the Honda Fit existed across three generations in North America before being axed following the 2020 model year.HondaOne of its features that set it apart from a lot of other hatchbacks on the market was its optional Ultra or Magic seats. In essence, the magic seats option turned the Fit's second row into a usable cargo area much like those seen in pickup trucks, sans seats, of course. In the Fit, there were several different possible configurations for the seats, and you also had the ability to fold them completely flat. You could even fold the front seats flat and leave the rear seats in their normal positions, creating makeshift beds in the process.HondaThis meant the little Fit could fit up to 52.7 cubic feet of stuff inside its rear passenger and cargo area. That's much more than the amount of space seen in the 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback, which measures in at a measly 41.1 cubes with its rear seats folded down. The slightly larger Ford Focus hatchback could only manage 46.6 cubic feet during its 2019 model year, as well. Honda was definitely onto something here. Can The Fit Carry As Much Stuff As A Pickup Truck? FordHowever, when it comes to fitting as much stuff as a pickup truck can, the Fit looks even more impressive. We'll use the Ford Maverick compact pickup truck as our comparison, seeing as the Maverick is as hatchback-like as a pickup truck can get. According to Ford, the Maverick's 4.5-foot cargo bed only manages to fit approximately 33.3 cubic feet of cargo. So, it's official then, the Fit is more of a pickup truck than an actual pickup truck, at least in terms of total cargo volume. Other Hondas Got The Magic, TooHondaIt wasn't just the Fit that got the Magic Seats. Honda saw fit to offer both the Honda HR-V compact SUV and the Honda Odyssey minivan with the tech as well. While all three models have the same name attached to their versatile seating arrangements, they don't exactly work the same way. After all, a minivan will, generally, be required to accomplish different cargo goals than say the Honda HR-V.As for the Odyssey's magic, both the second and third rows have it. In the second row, the seats are called "Magic Slide Seats". These seats can be slid into the middle of the vehicle, and can also slide side to side to offer better room where needed. You can also remove them entirely with minimal floor interruption once removed. The Odyssey's third row can be folded flat into the floor, can recline, and can be split into a 60/40 configuration.HondaThe Honda HR-V only has two rows of seats, so it won't be able to do as much as the Odyssey. However, the HR-V's Magic Seats can fold completely flat, allowing for a maximum of 55.1 cubic feet of room. You can also fold the seats and seat bottoms vertically, creating a lower floor for hauling taller objects. There's also a "Long Mode", which folds the rear passenger seat flat and tilts the front passenger seat forward for carrying long items. If The Fit Was So Great, Why Did Honda Ax It? HondaDespite the Fit's well-sorted interior space and resoundingly great reliability, it seemed that American consumers simply weren't interested in it anymore. As the country shifted its automotive focus to SUVs, more and more sedans and hatchbacks were pushed to the wayside. Unfortunately, the Fit was part of this group, being a hatchback and all, and its sales began to decline. Another reason for its demise was the drop in fuel prices around the late 2010s, which allowed folks to afford fuel for larger, thirstier family vehicles.HondaSo, following the 2020 model year, Honda axed the little Fit from the American market. Hatchbacks don't do very well here, with only a few hot ones still kicking in the market in a reasonably profitable manner. The Fit is sold in other world markets under the name "Jazz", and it's recently undergone a complete model refresh and looks nothing like the final, third-gen Fit we got here in the States. Will we see a resurgence of the Fit? Probably not, but you can still find great examples on the used market. The best thing is, being a Honda, it'll most likely last you quite a long time. Plus, you can help your friends move with its Magic Seats.On second thought, maybe that's not a positive.Sources: Honda, Ford, Toyota