"sth will surely be a hit with some".What does it mean?

"The elfin Fiat 500, scheduled to arrive in U.S. showrooms before New Year's, will surely be a hit with some. The important question is: How few?"

This is from an article about cars. But what does the author mean"...with surely be a hit with some"? and the question the author posted: "how few?" How few what ? I am realy confused. please help me...Thank you

Question

"sth will surely be a hit with some".What does it mean?

 "The elfin Fiat 500, scheduled to arrive in U.S. showrooms before New Year's, will surely be a hit with some. The important question is: How few?"

This is from an article about cars. But what does the author mean"...with surely be a hit with some"? and the question the author posted: "how few?" How few what ? I am realy confused. please help me...Thank you

Answer

1. "To be a hit" means "to be a success" (e.g. to make some happy)

Therefore you could change the sentence. 
""The elfin Fiat 500, scheduled to arrive in U.S. showrooms before New Year's, will surely be really appreciated by some people"

2. "How few" is referring to the word "some". 
The author wants to know how few (or ultimately how many) people will actually like the car.

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