With the crossover market exploding, it seems as though every automaker wants to adapt at least one of its existing models into an all-new, slightly-larger offering. And that's precisely what Honda may be planning to do with the platform for the next-generation Fit shortly after its release in 2014.

A subcompact crossover?

We'll be the first to admit that the notion sounds a little odd at first, but it honestly makes quite a bit of sense after careful consideration. First, it should be noted that Honda currently uses the Fit platform for a wide range of vehicles around…