2015 Honda Fit Detailed Review and Road Test
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2014
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Join me as I take a deep dive into the 2015 Honda Fit. Honda's subcompact has been completely redesigned for the 2015 model year bringing a new engine, transmission, interior and infotainment to one of the best values in the segment.
Up front the Fit's new nose is better integrated with the rest of the Honda family and out back the LED tail lamps and broad "hips" are reminiscent of the Volvo C30.
The new 1.5L EarthDreams four cylinder engine and a Continuously Variable Transmission team up to deliver fuel economy that rivals most hybrids and acceleration times near the top of the pack.
Overall the Fit is one of the best cars I have driven this year and one of the best values as well. If the Versa Note, Sonic, Fiesta or Rio5 are on your shopping list, you'd do well to check out the Fit before making any decisions.
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Oh, you missed a recliner mode in both front seats. Something useful for a lunch time cat nap, or even an overnight forced camping. I am not sure how many makes offer this.
wojtek how comfortable is recline mode? I've tried ordinary reclining auto seats, and they always have a noticeable bump at the hinge that makes a good nap difficult.
@@MichaelWebber sorry for late response, but I took one of these on a road trip from Chicago to Seattle (hell of a trek) and the recline feature was comfortable enough to sleep on, but there was a bump between the seats. You really just need to fenangle a bit to get comfy when sleeping in a car.
I just got mine. One thing that Alex mentioned, but the significance didn't hit me until I drove the car for a while, is that unusual well where the driver's legs go. It means that the driver's legs can't tuck under the driver's seat, which is part of my driver posture, although I wasn't conscious of that until I could no longer do it. I am having to learn a new way to sit comfortably.
Just got the 2015 Fit EX CVT White. Car is awesome. Visibility is great with that big front windshield. Lot of room, lot of ways to play music, great gas mileage what else can you ask for. Thrilled this will be my car for the next 5+ years. Can't wait for people to start modding it so i can see what i want to do to mine.
Does this car have enough power? Great car!!!
It does. It's not a racing car but it does give you awesome MPG and a lot of room. I didn't buy it for it's horsepower. If you are looking for a car that you can take camping, has room to move stuff around, and doesn't kill you at the gas station then look no further lol.
TheSaucySauce Did you purchase it or rent
purchased, didnt know you could rent it
TheSaucySauce Pretty much all new cars can be leased. If you change cars often it's a nice way to go as you don't have up to a 5 year car loan. One drawback is that most leases are 12K/year, but some you can get a 15K/year lease. I got a 2015 Corolla LE Plus on a 2 year/24K mile lease, my first time getting a leased car. I don't do a lot of heavy driving so for me it was a better option than buying, as my lease payment is only $109.24/month after tax and gap insurance. Should I choose to buy it, my residual is around $13,691.
this is by far one of the best review i've ever seen! good job
You sir are the best auto reviewer on youtube. You make longer videos than the average reviewer and give more details and yet you are not boring at all. Keep up the great work. God bless you.
You have THE BEST car reviews on UA-cam.... it's not even close.
Dude you're honestly a legit car reviewer. Amazing stuff, thank you.
Another great review Alex! Clear, concise, and very precise. I can always rely on you to give me the ins and outs of a vehicle! You've answered every question I've had regarding this vehicle. Thank you, and keep up the good work!
hi. you are the first person who signifcantly expalined in detail about cabin noise, and the differentce between the different trim models. Great info
Your reviews are always getting better.
Alex, thank you for your review! I purchased an EX today, and am looking forward to many years of fun with this little ride! You nailed the pros and cons on this car, and after comparing to all of it's competition I found this to be the right car for my family and I. Cheers, keep up the excellent reviews!
how'd the fit go
Keep up the great work Alex, you have a lot of respect from all of your fans
I just bought this car ex 6speed. Very impressed and fall in love with it more every day. Good review of this fantastic car.
Yeah... professional as always... very well aware on details and on technical and numerical data. Good job Alex!
One of the best review that I've seen on this car. Thanks!
Alex you are genius..I love your style and skill of telling the story of cars..well done sir
wow, just found your channel.. GREAT job!
keep this high quality up!
I am glad you mentioned the drivers legroom, I was concerned about that and you are the only reviewer who has addressed that concern, thx
Wow your review was amazing, not just because I'm interested in this particular vehicle, but because you took some quality time with a lot of the cars aspect, and plenty of info/comparison for those wanting to buy a new car in the sub compact market. I subscribed.
I really like the thoroughness of your reviews. I would really like to be able to see the gauges while you are driving though to get a feel for how the car actually drives.
You make the most awesome and informative reviews, Alex!!! The Fit's new styling is definitely modern compared to the competition. My only gripe on this car are the infotainment touchscreen and cabin noise. The 7 inch screen needs physical buttons and Honda should have put more sound deadening materials to reduce NVH. Can't really complain though since other car manufacturers fall short on reducing NVH on this segment. Overall, I think the new Fit provides the best value on this segment giving consumers great fuel economy, flexible cargo space, technology, features (leather, sunroof, lanewatch), and Honda reliability. I'm still anxious to see how the new Fit perform on the small overlap lap test since the outgoing model did so poorly. Could you do a review of 2014/2015 Ford Fiesta ST? Thanks Alex! You're awesome!
Awesome review man. Well articulated, all info coming out of your mouth were 100% useful. Thanks so much!! AMAZING. Great choice of shots and framing too. All very well executed and thought out.
well even after my purchase of a 2015 Honda FIT EX on saturday,I can return to the video review and learn even more than I learned at the dealership..I take posession of my car march 14th and thanks to Alex's road test I feel I have made a great choice
This is now what I call an actual review..good job
best review channel by far
Thanks for this video. I'm strongly considering buying my first car some time this year. I'm pretty sure I'll go with the Honda Fit. it is perfect and also handling is awesome. thanks!!!!
Absolutely fantastic review as all yours are..very spontaneous and intuitive..way to go Alex
Just one more thing Alex...while comparing cars you can include safety ratings too. I think that is very important point which people ignore while purchasing cars
vishal sanghavi I have long thought about this but often safety scores are not available when the video is filmed, so it seems unfair to mention scores for one car while others would go without.
When I want to really get a thorough and professional review - one that is easy to listen to and understand and actually looks at every detail I'm interested in I always search for your reviews on youtube Thanks for doing such an excellent job - not only that but you're entire review never misses any details. As far as presentation skills, it must have taken years of practice to get as good as you are at these reviews. I'll occasionally listen to other reviews - they're OK, but yours are at the very top of my list. Thanks for all the time and energy you put into these reviews. It's obvious you're having fun doing these - which means you're not really 'working' - just having fun at an extremely interesting hobby. Please keep it up and we look forward to your next review. Regards. . . .
Thanks Alex, Great review as always. I think this review pretty much secured my decision on my next vehicle and the fit it is. Thanks again. Keep up the great work.
great review, broski. I really like how different your views are on the Versa. Keep up the great work!
You make amazing videos, keep on rockin!
Wow! What an in-depth review! Love it!
thank you for such a clear review. sealed the deal for me. all the best!
So helpful. Informative, detailed, answered all my questions. Thank you!
alex nailed it with the seats. I traded my brand new fit for a civic and had to lose a couple thousand dollars because of the fit seats. no lumbar and aggressive headrest doesn't help matters
Great review. One of the best and most thorough I've seen. Do you know when the safety ratings are going to be released for the Fit?
Thank you so much! I really appreciate how in-depth you go
I love this car, great review Alex!
Great review! Thanks. Just bought the 2015 Honda Fit.
nice review as always
Glad to see this review.
Alex, just wanted to ask if the driver sits somewhat higher in the new Fit than most subcompacts. I think that was the case in the last gen Honda Fit , but don't know if that feature was carried over to this one.
Excellent review, Alex. Great info and right to the point. I did find one error. You mention that the last gen Fit did not have electric power steering. The last gen Fit (2013 was the last year) actually did have electric power steering. I have a 2012 and it has EPS, not hydraulic. I believe the 2015 has a different steering ratio, no rear stabilizer bar and other tweaks to improve ride with a tradeoff in handling. I hear it cruises down the highway better than the last gen. Mine is darty and takes some concentration to keep it in line, especially on a windy day. It may be more fun to drive than the 2015 but has some tradeoffs. I get 40-45 mpg with the 5 speed auto and that amazes me.
Thank you for sharing this video review. I really enjoyed watching. a lot of the car's feature and aspects were shown and explained. It looked better than going to the car dealer myself. Question: is the CVT almost the same as an Automatic? Are there advantages or disadvantages? Thanks.
Fantastic review man! Keep it up :)
Very good review, love the detail, its really great to hear so much about a car that I am interested in.
As always nice and comprehensive review.....
Thanks for this video. I'm strongly considering buying my first car some time this year. After scouring the web on reviews for the best practical vehicle, I'm pretty sure I'll go with the Honda Fit.
2 years later, I'm curious if you did indeed buy the Fit and, if so, how you like it.
I was basically in this guy's shoes. I was able to purchase a 2015 Honda Fit LX (the base model) with a CVT and it was $15k OTD. Not bad for a new car. I have no issues with it, and absolutely love it. In fact, I've been going around, checked out a loaded '18 CRV, a '13 Lexus NX, and a '10 Lexus CT200H, and none of them have had the balance of fuel economy, interior space, cargo capacity/flexibility and standard options like the Fit has. I hit 47.5 MPG on highway driving, and average ~37 MPG in suburban Pittsburgh driving (hills and potholes galore.) Upgrades I did make were sound-dampening panels on the doors and trunk area to cut down on road noise, plus a 300 watt amp to drive the speakers and a loaded 10-inch subwoofer to make the sound quality workable. No issues as of today (knock on wood) and the maintenance minder makes it easy to remember when to get service without being annoying. 10/10 would recommend.
3 years later, I would like to know as well
6 years later and I would love to knowww 👀
Did you get one??
The crescent shaped area under the floor pan is the fuel tank which is located mid-body under the front seats (except for the tunnel area).
appreciate your straightforwardness
Great advice and description about this car.
Great informative review. Thanks.
Great review, Alex.... very very thorough !
Do you have any plans to update the Honda Fit for the 2018 refresh ? I looked around your channel but didn't see it. Thanks !
Thanks for the information on less sound proofing in the LX. I passed on the LX this year due to a noisy cabin. Honda says they have improved sound proofing for 2018. I look forward to your 2018 test. I wonder if they just pushed the EX level sound proofing down into the LX. Or, if they improved the sound proofing on the EX and also on the LX - but whether the EX will still be the quietest trim line. Amazing mileage given the ups and downs of your commute, and given decelerating into curves and accelerating out of them. Thanks for you excellent comments on the quality of the CVT, especially on how quickly it will "down shift" and how it will hold "gear" exiting a curve if its in sport mode. Did you find Econo mode adequate for ordinary driving (as opposed to the driver being in "sporty" mode)?
Very through and pleasant review...subscribed.
Thanks, this is the by far the best review of the Fit that I have watched! I haven't had a subcompact before and I do have two concerns. My highway trips range from 2-4-6-8 hours, and I keep close to the speed limit, but I hope I don't regret it on the highway. And did you discuss safety? This would be my main concern in a subcompact.
Nice review Alex. I test drove a 2014 a few weeks ago. It was good but, like you I found I needed a few extra inches of legroom. Otherwise, headroom was good and it drove alright.
I laughed quite hard when he locked himself in the trunk because it made me think back to when my Aunt had a Honda CRX 88' and when I would go out with her as a young child, we'd often have a 2nd adult with us so I got to sit "Trunk" and I loved it...
Great review!
Very thorough review, thank you!
You may have sold me on this vehicle. Thank you for the detailed review!
Amazing review!
Excellent review! Thank you.
Wowwww! Great review
Very informative and detailed descriptions. I just bought a Fit and am waiting for it to be delivered. These cars are in high demand, and are hard to find sitting at the dealership. There is also very little wiggle room in the price due to the demand of this car.
Wow, just wanted to say thank you for a great video!
i love your reviews so much! i test drove a versa note today and LOVED it. which do you think is better? note or fit? 2015 models
Hey Alex, nice review as always. Could you review the 2014 Infiniti Q50?
Fantastic review! I would add some comparison on reliability and also resale value. Honda is going to excel at both of these…cost isn’t just at purchase but over the life of ownership. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for the review!!
the best review of honda fit found on youtube. i liked the way u took an example like the nissan versa and ford fiesta which are close competitors to it and did a review of the honda fit.i thought 18 cu.ft of space was too less but after seeing those roller bags(and u) stack up behind the back seats like that now i knew how much 18 cu.ft of space is.thanks a lot i was in a lot of dilemma wether to go with the honda fit but am a lot clear now.just gonna take a test drive of it in a few days time and hopefully book one too. i like the blue color of the honda fit more.thank u Alex on Autos
really great informative review Alex! thanks for making up my mind for me LOL
Alex great review. I just purchased a 2015 Fit ex in black. It looks great and lots of room. Very practical, sporty, fun, and economical. With Honda's great reputation for reliability I won't buy anything else.
This was extremely helpful! Thank you.
Alex, your 2015 Honda Fit review makes me want to buy it for my college bound daughter... I was hoping to hand down my 1997 Subbie Outback but it quits on me, to her delight (LOL), so I am on the hunt for a reliable car for her. Look like "Honda Fit" fits the bill and ought to be reliable for the next 10 years... I hope to hand it down to the son who is college bound in 4 years!.
I agree with most of the things you said. Great review. I was between the Versa note and the Fit. I really want cruise control, CVT, and power locks/windows. To get this in the Versa, you end up paying more than the Fit LX which already comes with all that. Overall, I liked how the Fit drove over the Versa. Though if you were looking for manual everything, the Versa would certainly be cheaper.
The review I needed
Thanks for sharing. I'm looking at one for college student.
Ok so I'm in Jamaica 🇯🇲 and we have this model in 2014 and it looks amazing but you have now sealed the deal im getting mi one thanks much
I’m about to buy one of these in 2020. Thanks for the video.
Keep up the great job!
excellent review, thank you
Thank you Alex, for another fantastic car review. Your attention to detail and your ability to convey those details is incredible. One thing though, you might want to pay attention to your use of the phrases "right there" and "little bit". I spent years teaching Public Speaking, and we all have certain phrases we tend to rely on. If you'll look back at all your videos, I think you'll be surprised how many times those 2 phrases are repeated. Not criticizing, just pointing out. Again, thank you for the hours of entertainment/education. And I look forward to many more in the future!
\My problem seems to be that as soon as I attempt to banish one repetitive phrase I sprout another...
Phew. A lot of info well presented. Excellent review.
excellent review.
Great review ! In its class i think it might be the one to get .
Great review! Thanks!
I bought a 2015 Fit EX with a manual transmission. This review helped me go toward the Fit but I was already focusing in on it. I traded a 2009 Yaris for it. I loved the Yaris with a stick shift but it didn't even come close to the Fit. I didn't even know they had developed many of the features on this car. The first big surprise was the "hill holder," as if this wasn't the easiest shifting manual I have ever driven, it holds on hills, I couldn't believe that. I liked the looks of the Yaris better than the Fit probably because I have odd taste in cars (I think the Fiat 500 is the coolest looking car on the road). That being said I like the looks of this Fit and hands down in my opinion, (with a 6 speed manual) it is the most practical sport car like vehicle ever made. I can't afford most sports cars and the Fiat 500 is too small to be practical. I will direct others to your reviews if they are looking for a car. I also like the Versa but this Fit is what I have been waiting for. Small hatchbacks rule!
Good choice, Sir. Honda scored 1st place in the Top Gear customer satisfaction survey, also carbuyer's poll from 2012-2014. Carmakers like Mercedes & BMW are toped by a long margin by japanese&corean brands like Honda, toyota, mazda and hyundai. In Europe we don't the new Fit (for now), but there is a refreshed Jazz, which is the best in my opinion. The car drives beautiful, and with the new 1.2 petrol + 6 speed manual you get over 60mpg and a decent 90 hp engine for your entertainment. I can't affort a new car right now, but when I get that fat paycheck, it will be this, or a Mazda 2.
Alex Seicean I believe the Fit and Jazz are the same thing.
In the EU we don't have the Fit. They call it the new Jazz.
The Yaris looks better than the 2nd and 3rd gen fit. The overhang on the fit is a bit too much and some other design aspects.
I wonder if Blayde still owns the Fit and how he liked/likes it.
Alex, great review. Just one correction, Lane Watch turns on automatically, and only, for right turns. That is because the screen is to the right of the driver. Honda doesn't want people turning left and looking to the right to see whats coming on. Cheers!
Awesome review.
Intriguing... what about the CR-Z? Do you have an opinion on that one? I see you excluded it from your subcompact comparison. Great work as always.
Great review. Thanks.
Great review
You have excellent reviews. I tried the Honda Fit but didn't like the cabin noise, as well as the air conditioning, which had to be cranked up to be effective. I know the area you're driving oh so well, although I'm always on a bike.
Thanks. When avail would like to see the new Honda HR-V
damn! That was so detailed I now feel like I've owned a 2015 Fit for a while.
great review, thanks
Nice choice on the Fit. I've always prefer physical buttons. You forgot to mention super cvt i in the 2014 corolla that also emulates gears as honda's transmission
Good review!
Outstanding review! You never miss a single detail on any of your reviews. Could you do a review on the Mercedes GLK250 bluetec? I'm looking heavily into buying one, but I've never owned a Mercedes and I'm quite nervous about making the jump. Thank you and keep up the great work!!