2017 Honda Fit - Review and Road Test
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- Honda has proven with the Fit that an entry-level economy car doesn't need to be devoid of personality, especially when it comes to design, features and being fun-to-drive. Join KBB’s Micah Muzio as he determines if the third-generation Fit carries on this tradition.
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I'm surprised to see so many people hating the styling. I think it looks great!
Agreed!
the stilling is downgrade from the second generation.
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@Samuel Kevin I dunno I watch on Flixportal. you can find it if you google:P -eden
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Remember the old uptight KBB reviews? Now look at them become hip and cool these guys.
The honda fit i got is the best car Ive gotten in all these years.
It's what the Civic used to be, a highly versatile vehicle. with epic reliability.
@@Swordsquire I have a 92 EG Civic for 29 years now as my everyday car. I'm getting a Fit very soon tho. Parts are too hard to get for my Civic now and its pretty rundown (but still goes and gives great mileage)
@@lawrencedavidson6195
You have my envy, I still miss my little Stitch. I sold my 91EF about 9 years ago.
The new owner totally rebuilt him from the ground up, with slight mods.
I'm eyeballing the second gen, and/or a 3rd gen Fit Sport. Manual.
@@Swordsquire Thanks for sharing
KBB's reviews are always amazingly entertaining and very informative, thanks in no small part to Micah and Zach. Keep it up guys!
This was a really good video. I felt very comfortable listening and watching. Not a lot of industry jargon, either. Just honest, straightforward exposition of a new car. Thanks for your no-nonsense, yet friendly delivery!
Joel Z. Williams and what they need is an audience like you my friend
These guys work really well together. Well written/delivery and great camera action. Good job!
There's 2 car review channels that I always look for when needing someone's opinions on cars, SUVs and trucks. Alex on Autos and KBB reviews. They are both very professionally done, great videography and easy to digest and comprehend. I like watching certain "amateur" reviewers but watching their obviously amateurish videos gets boring and tiring....but they do have their place in the UA-cam universe. Keep it up, Alex, Micah and company!
I bought a red 2017 LX yesterday. So far I just love it. The storage space is incredible. I just don't think you can do any better at the price point. Its a fine ride.
I'm not a fan of sub-compacts with sub-compact 4-cylinder engines, but I recently test drove a new Fit with the CVT and I was pleasantly surprised. It feels sporty, the paddle shifters actually respond very well, it's comfortable, and just generally fun to drive. Not too shabby, Honda!!
I hear people say previous generation fit is more fun to drive.
Agreed. The new Fit really doesn't have the same feel as many other sub compacts like the horrifying Ford Fiesta. Far superior.
I bought mine in 2016 December. It's March 2020 and I have had ZERO issues. I have ex manual 6 speed. It's a zippy car and mega reliable and efficient
I love my Fit so much, it's an awesome car!
Why do all the reviewers complain about no radio dials when you have controls on the steering wheel which means you don't even have to take your hands off the wheel to work the radio.For years complaints were why don't they put control's on the steering and now that they are,you want the knobs back.
A volume knob can adjust the volume quicker. I see that as the only advantage.
I think it's more that they bothered to put audio controls on both, but put a far more inferior control on the dash instead of just using a standard dial. If you're going to do both, do it right, ya'know? The slide control is a bit ass on the Hondas imo.
And somewhere right around 2:20 I let out the single loudest *HA!* ever uttered by man. Love you, Micah
I'm glad that came off as funny instead of creepy!
***** Absolutely. I think you almost pulled off a Blue Steel somewhere in there!
LOL i hollered also!
I really don't understand the complaint of the touchscreen volume control. When you can easily change it on the steering wheel where its easily accessible without letting go of it. Which is safer. Looks like every other car reviewer mentions this just so they can have more to write or make their videos longer.
The Honda Fit saved my life when I got hit by a Ford Tundra. This car has never let me down!
Really enjoyed this review. I love how he pointed out the low arm rest and touch screen lacking knobs for volume controls. I love everything about the car but for me I get worried about safety especially when I want my family to drive this car. Lack of rear brakes worry me.
Lack of rear brakes? what?
steering wheel mounted volume buttons does the trick. low armrest is a downer but few cars in this class have a good armrest.
oldtwins na povg
Used to sell Honda cars and the fit (2015 and up) was always my favorite to sell.
Brett Howarth why?
I just like the look of the car and until the new civic came out it was my fav...IDK just a fun lil car to drive
good shit Brett
17,625 aprox before additional taxes and if you can squeeze a lil more id recommend getting an EX
The new 2018 Honda Fit has a tuning knob on the radio and is supposed to be quieter with improved driving dynamics over the 2017 model. The Fit is one of the few Honda vehicles that actually looks good to me style wise. People complain that the Fit only has 130 horse power, but the base 1995 Toyota Camry had only 125 HP, and the 1990 Camry had just 115 HP. Horse power keeps going up, but people keep complaining that cars do not have enough. You can get a speeding ticket driving any car sold in the USA. They all will go 80 MPH or faster, even the tiny Mitsubishi models. The Fit is certainly an efficient, well designed vehicle all around.
2:18 I've been watching KBB since 08' and I remember why I like Micah so much. 😍
The pricing in Canada, specifically Alberta, is so bad. The Fit LX with a CVT costs $21,500, while the Civic LX with a CVT costs a hair over $20,000. Like, seriously?
After 16 months with my EX 6MT I'm very pleased. My only real complaint is with the stock tires. The Firestone FR740s are disappointing. They are reasonably predictable, and grip levels are OK for an A rated tire, but tread life is pathetic. Average seems to be about 14 months for most reviewers. I got 16 months. (Yes, I kept them properly inflated and rotate them regularly.) But even with these uninspiring tires, it is still a nimble, well balanced fwd car. I just ordered a set of BF Goodrich G-Force Sport Comp 2s in 205/50R16 (same rolling circumference as the stock 185/55R16 and still fits the rim width).
Too bad finding a Fit (or any other small car) with the manual is so hard. Every dealer in my area only carries either an automatic or a CVT.
Or just finding one most dealerships barely stock them because people..... Want the civic?
I want this to be my first vehicle, but I want the EX-L trim with navigation. In either the color black or passion berry with all black interior. I really love this vehicle. :) :) :) :)
Bought the Honda fit EX-L,
Took the stock radio out and swapped for a different one cause of the volume "knob"
Booty Rub would using the controls on the wheel have been too difficult?
Aftermarket radio is better with navi so... yes its difficult
Booty Rub can you say what aftermarket radio you got?? And where you got it from??
+drvegueta try crutchfield.com
rollertee Thanks, I`ll look it up!!
2017 Honda Fit - Review and Road Test
Published on Aug 11, 2014
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I agree test drove one. I will be buying the 2016 EX model for my college student
Thanks for not being biased and reviewing real cars.
Absolutely! Thanks for your support!
Micah- You could please stop being so dam handsome!
i'm right there with you! only reason i watch lol jk ;)
*****
Damn, he's married! Micah's a very good looking boy.
Are you gay? Not being offensive, just asking.
occultdestroyer Yes I am gay.
Shouldn't you be busy inbreeding?
I looked at a Honda Fit & a Nissan Versa Note & a Kia Soul. I bought the 2016 Kia Soul because the quality blew the other two out of the water. The soul cost less, has a beautiful interior & better quality larger more comfortable seats. We love that the Soul sits higher & is easier to get in & out of. Kia is owned by Hyundai now so it gets the 10 Year/100,000 mile powertrain warranty. I got the Caribbean Blue, love it!
I hope they add a turbo so it can compete with the Fiesta ST, and Golf GTI. They could call it the FIT SI.
Hondas don't do turbo, lol
Chris Gamez They do now.
2016 Civic 1.5 turbo.
Loser
JUKEBOXX1990 I wonder how reliable it will be
Just as good as the Civic SI ever was imo.
Thank you for not reviewing the top of line model. You give us the basics and let those with extra dollars go surprise and delight themselves on their own time.
Gave some friends a ride to lunch in my '17 Fit and they were impressed that it was so roomy inside for a small car....smiling, I told them that the Honda Fit is only little on the outside.
Probably the best subcompact money can buy in North America. However given the engine, I can only dream what a Fit Si can do if Honda fitted it with the Civic Sport 1.5L turbo with 180hp.
In "a dynamic car environment" wouldn't you just use the physical volume button just inches away from your left thumb on the steering wheel?
You forgot to mention which model you are driving and personally commenting on (ie the comment of the volume control you made doesn't apply to all three models) nor does the sunroof come with the base (LX) model which would then give you more Head Room (that you pointed out as a vice you see intergrated sunroofs will reduce your standard head room area). The Fit's CVT transmission is one of those areas that one should also talk about, Normal hwy driving RPMs are greatly reduce from Manual option and from earlier designed CVT which is one of my favorite features. Oh, and all Model Fits have a seat height adjustment (at least for the driver), It will adjust quite low for a-tall-in-the-seat driver, above the LX model, larger tires and wheels improve the ride and tracking by seemingly 50%, at the expense of a couple miles per gallon. The Base model has 150w, 4 speaker stereo, vs the 160w, 6 speaker with the high models.
You summed it nicely to why the CVT model is "better" than the manual in the current Fit - the RPMs are just too high at highway cruise speeds on the manual transmission. This becomes annoying on long highway drives. I suppose if you just drive majority city then this may be a non-issue but anyone doing highway driving for any period of time, seriously look into this factor before deciding to go with the manual. Problem seems to be that Honda configured 5th and 6th gears to be essentially the same ratio, so 6th barely has any benefit over 5th. A shame really. Maybe done on purpose, to steer people away from the manual.
I like Micah's reviews. I think he and Mat Watson are my fave car reviewers. PS: Nice farmers tan Micah. :)
I just wrecked my truck. My wife wants to buy this car because it's small and cute. I think it actually has decent cargo hold so I think we might actually get this one in yellow. Also looking at gas mileage. My old F150 was a chugger.
Well put together. One question: previous reviews of earlier models indicate 4k rpm's at 80 mph, results in a LOT of noise. Does this model still need 4,000 rpm at 80 mph?
I found the center console with armrest new on e-bay for the Honda Fit for $44. "Rotatable Storage Box Armrest Center Console For Honda Fit Jazz 2009-2013 12 11" Brand: XUKEY. Made in California.
there is a volume right on the steering wheel lol
😂😂😂😂
How was the 2017 model review posted in August 2014..?
Just bought mine and I already want to trade it. Civic/Camry both get almost as good MPG, yet is have larger more powerful engines and are far more comfortable on hwy. The gearing on the manual is weird as well - 1-4 seem normal, then 5 and 6 are more like 4.1 and 4.2...it's at like 3.5k RPM at 75 mph - who only drives 60 on the hwy? When I test drove mine, i only got it to ~60mph and really wish I took it to freeway speeds because I would NOT have bought it. They seemed to have designed shifter and arm rests for someone who has 5' arms. They must've hired interns to design and code their 7' display - it doesn't work and is confusing and challenging to use. Loads of craftsmanship and usability issues, which I imagine are a result of engineering cost out exercises. They better hope this thing is reliable af because that's about the only thing going for it imo. I'm hoping to trade mine and not lose too much money. Buy a civic or a camry.
it looks better in person. saw one last week. red color. very nice.
I hope they will bring the hybrid version from Japan.
My '15 Fit quietly shutters me from point A to point B without any fanfare or hoopla. Its very low on the police radar, and with a name like Fit along with that computer mouse of a profile, it is low on the fellow driver's incitement meter as well. Plus, it can swallow up my full suspension 29'er - with both wheels attached. No more folding bike racks or Yakima roof racks.
Lets have an update.
Serious Quality control issues.
I find, that the driver seat heating coils in the heated seats primary heat my BACK in the driver side seat, with very little heat down low.
While the passenger seat Primary heats my BUM. with very little heat on my back.
I have found flipping the head rest greatly improves the comfort of the car, however I am unsure of the effect on safety.
"2017 Honda Fit" and the video was uploaded in Aug 2014? Typo?
I like how you finally criticize cars instead of posting only standards and options.
i never knew a car review could be a bit PG lol
When the new generation Honda Fit came out I really didn't like the exterior styling at all-- It has since however grown on me. I would purchase the vehicle. I'm glad it comes with a manual transmission. I will NEVER in my life buy a CVT transmission car. My Mom had a Nissan Versa-- Absolutely terrible. CVT's are simply depressing to those whom love driving. The new generation Civic looks amazing too and I'm glad it is also available in manual transmission. Now only if hybrids could be made with manual transmission without around the same miles per gallon I would actually think of buying one. Great review though, Kelley Blue Book.
Maybe after hearing enough from KBB and other outlets, Honda will update armrest and side door cushioning as they did with the Civic. Or bolt on side armrest like on previous generation Fit.
Slow as hell, but was great on gas, 7.8 gallons full tank every time I went to get gas and about $18 bucks on 87 octane. 43 mpg was the best i did on highways. Beats paying 40k for a Lexus hatch hybrid. But moved on to a 2017 wrx limited and don't miss this lil guy.
Sales on these have gone down the toilet !Very rare to see one on the street anywhere................
It's a reliable, ultra practical no nonsense car. Awesome!
Hatchbacks are awesome!
Are the seats comfortable? Surprised your review didn't try to answer that question.
About the touchscreen volume...I drive a Fit and there's a real convenient big button on the steering wheel that lets you change the volume and channel. I never even use the touchscreen for volume. Buuuut, then again it's not the base model.
+SaharaGem I'm not crazy about the touchscreen volume control myself, but duh.... as you mentioned, there is this button on the steering wheel.... how was that not covered in the video?
The best sub compact out there
Best car. Comfortable.
How are the girls suppose to mount me in this car. There is no head room.
They need to make a type r version to compete with the fiesta st. Maybe throw the new 1.5 turbo engine from the civic in it. That would be a fun car I would buy for 20k.
Needs a 1.8. I have a big family all over the world and have driven dozens and dozens of different cars a total of around 2 million miles. I would never consider anything under a 1.8 for a number of reasons, but the primary reasons? Overall usefulness, safety and reliability... Try to drive this car with 4 people from Miami to New York and you'll understand my reasoning. There is NO substitute for reasonable displacement.
A Honda Fit Type R with the 1.5L turbo motor would be amazing!
Do you think the Fit can withstand Canadian winters with winter tires?
How can a 2017 review be published in 2014???
How can a 2017 car review be posted in 2014?
Great review!
Your right about the silly armrest, it's far too low. We purchased the RS spec (Cosmetic changes only) last month and love it.
This our third Fit (Jazz) and wow has it grown up, the interior quality is almost premium, love the level of kit it has and the new 1.5 engine is a little ripper, lots of fun!! We also have a 2012 Civic Euro spec hatch and in comparison the Fit feels massive inside.
Honda have done themselves proud with this and I think they'll fly out the door!!
Am I the only one wondering why you are reviewing a 2017 honda fit on 2014???
Gas tank under the driver's seat...is that a dangerous place?
Nice review. But "Honda" not Handa :p
shut up. this is language accent
w.. what's the different between Fit and Jazz? The look the same
Does it offer good ground clearance?
Is the motor loud? Like the Ford Fiesta's is ridiculously loud. Also, I'm 5' 3" with a German Shepherd and a Great Pyrenees. Think they'll fit?
JustSaying They would fit fine :) and so would you. And no, it's really quiet.
Does this still have the compartment beneath the rear seats?
i want one with auto . how much? do i need to choose the high trim for cvt?
Are those paddler shifters on the steering wheel?
You can't appreciate these ugly little boxes until you've gone to a warehouse store and bought two cartfuls of goodies and a vacuum cleaner! The ability of this little monster to hold all of tha stuff is awe inspiring.
Why did you not mention the right turn camera and two reverse cameras?
I really don't understand the use of cameras on the Fit, because it's got 10 windows with excellent visibility.
good review!!
how will i open the radio
*****, what did you think of the CVT? The car sounded rather buzzy under hard acceleration in your video. ;-)
How much is it sold in US 4S store?
Would you recommend this car for someone that's short say 5 ft?
Oh yes lol im 5'5 and I fit perfect
How was this published in 2014?...
Honda Fit or Toyota Prius C? can't decide :/
Miguel, for fuel sipping leader status along with obtaining any remaining incentives for owning and driving one, the hybrid would be the choice. For very good gas mileage in a non-hybrid vehicle, along with possibly the most utilitarian vehicle for the money, the Fit would be the clear choice. Are you a dedicated and devoted Green person? Or are you looking for excellent gas mileage along with the flexibility of an interior that can hold bikes, large stuff from Home Depot, and score points by helping your friends move? Ask yourself these questions, come up with a strong answer, buy the car with no buyer's remorse. Be happy.
stan f
this guy really funny to watch
Eh, I'd still rather get a Lamborghini Aventador instead
Just get a mustang the lambo is a rip off
this is for people who don't make 500k a year...
Yeah, me too. I'd gladly pay $100K more to get some Soft Touch Surfaces :)
What small fuel efficient combat would you recommend that's under 20k. Also doesn't have to be 2015
Ixissimus This should help you get started! www.kbb.com/car-reviews-and-news/top-10/most-affordable-cars-of-2015/2000011742/
+Kelley Blue Book tell the consumers about the comfort of the front seats,how BAD they are & where this vehicle was assembled.
+penvon Why don't you just tell us? Assembled in Mexico. I know that, but I'd like to hear about the front seat comfort, or lack thereof.
My sister bought an insight a few years ago and had to sell it in just a few months because the driver's seat was downright painful. She said her hips hurt all day long, and her commute was only 20 minutes. She traded it in on a Toyota product and is thrilled with how comfortable it is, even after a 300 mile drive, she can still walk without pain. It completely soured her on Honda products. They miss the mark in some areas, making it seem like they aren't even trying.
I'm a driving enthusiast, but I was hooked by Toyota's comfort and reliability a few years back when I test drove a 2007 Camry Hybrid. I'm on my 3rd one and have now driven almost 300k miles with only one problem. The new Rav4 Hybrid fets the same EPA mileage rating as my 1st gen Camry Hybrid did and very comfortable and capable vehicle. I will be buying one this summer.
3:02, he is shifting into reverse while the car is moving forward. Of course he doesn't care, it's not his car.
please make a review of 2015 nissan rogue select S.. thankyou
My mom doesn't want me to have a 4 seater car cause she's worried I'll take friends and I have to keep reminding her that I don't have any
I think it’s fine
It kinda looks like a mini Odyssey
how tall is he
Come on, instead of driving the Fit over a crappy parking lot you should have had serval guys pushing the hell out of the car while Micah was trying to adjust the stupid touch audio controls.
Very Informative! :)
I see the title was updated to get more views. When I first watched this a few months ago, it said 2016. Kind of a shame they have to resort to this, especially since this was actually a good video. I turned my like into a dislike because of how misleading this is. Really underhanded how they did it too.
From talking to a salesperson, there have been absolutely no changes between the 2015, 2016 and 2017 Honda Fit models other than new colors, so this video would still be applicable apparently. They should probably make note of that here though.
i would buy this car any day its so cute and perfect
im gonna get me a honda one day in the fat future i hope the style of this fit doesnt change or they dont ruin the style i like the way it is.....
+Claribel Centeno far
The back seats dont fold flat in every hatchback.....its the opposite lol
3:00 he didnt even stop before shifting into gear kill the transmission!
how was this published in 2014 ahhhhhhh time travelling