The Fit was my first car, back in 2006. I had some amazing times in that vehicle. I really like how you acknowledged how the higher trim levels would have an impact on the monthly payments. You are keenly aware of your audience - kudos sir. Keep it up.
The cargo hauling flexibility of the Fit is hard to express to someone who's never lived with one. It's really like a mini panel van. You can load things that would never fit in a full-size sedan or even a compact SUV.
Yeah, it's like a Tardis inside. Probably the most space efficient and fun little car. I miss my 2nd gen Fit Sport 5MT, but it's pretty sad for manual transmission enthusiasts to know that CVTs are now both faster AND more fuel efficient than driving stick.
Yeah, that was my justification too, but these days rowing the gears aren't even fun anymore if you're stuck in traffic a lot. CVTs can keep the engine in optimal torque range for the best acceleration and mpgs with infinite gear ratios and there's not even a millisecond needed to "switch gears". Self-driving cars are on the way and robots are gonna take our jobs, so get used to it! I've driven stick all my life, but gotta admit our new CRV with AWD turbo CVT and lots of active safety/driver aids is pretty nice. I still have an old Prelude SH where I can row the gears and fling it around corners when I want...
I owned a Fit about 10 years ago and absolutely loved it. I sold mine because I also had a truck that I use for weekend excursions and I didn't want to maintain 2 vehicles any longer. but I've regretted selling it ever since. As someone who likes a sporty driving experience, the Fit 'fit' my driving style perfectly. It really is a joy to drive. If you're looking for a commuter vehicle that offers excellent fuel economy, can fit anywhere and is fun to drive, you can't beat the Fit.
Great review! I drive a '17 Fit and one thing I've always found amusing is the hilariously ambitious 140 mph speedometer. Other than that I find the Fit to be a perfect city driving car and a great cargo hauler. 99% of my driving is stop and go urban 30-35 mph driving and with the CVT I average 34 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway.
Big Honda Fit fan. I still have fun driving my 2008 Fit Sport manual. It's old enough that I can take it to Lowe's and load it like a clown car and not be worried about getting it too dirty or scratching it up. Yet still have fun tossing it through roundabouts and curves.
I like the Fit's simple more traditional dashboard layout (dial for the Tach, speedo, and wonderful large knobs).. I like the Fit's dashboard/controls design much better than what Honda put in the Pilot, Ridgeline, and CR-V.
Shantelle this is obviously a year late, but this is a great 1st car. But I would HIGHLY recommend getting the previous years to save yourself a ton of money for not that much different cars. Any of the previous models are equally as good and good luck. You may want to look at a comparison of the 2013 honda fit and the 2015 honda fit. The 2nd generation fits were beautiful , but the newer ones after them had more bells and whistles. In the end, up you and you wond't go wrong with whomever you pick.
Cool! Trunk comfort is back! LOL! I appreciate you're one of the only reviewers that cover in depth the amount of space in the cargo area. I'm probably one of the few that could care less about infotainment and more about cargo capacity in a reasonably sized vehicle. Keep up the good work, Alex.
Love how how you compare the fit to most other cars in its class! Been driving a 2010 Honda fit manual for 5 years now and still loving it! My two large dogs "fit" in the back with my camping gear... Might have pushed this poor fit a bit past its intended purpose off road but she brought us home safe :) I still get a kick out of driving it through the twisty roads banging it through all the gears :)
I own a 2017 Honda Fit w/ the CVT. I live in a large city with heavy traffic. We average around 31.5 mpg with the majority of that being city driving. The "magic seat" is amazing, and we've been impressed at the odd shaped and large items we've been able to squeeze in. The lanewatch camera is amazing, and I use it all the time. What we don't like -- the seat comfort is merely OK. The engine is noisy when accelerating uphill, even with a reasonably light foot. The model year I have does not have a volume knob, and limited wiper speeds (just low, medium, high). The CVT seems a little touchy from a (near) dead stop, like a 4-way stop; it takes a little practice to avoid a slight jerk as you accelerate. Overall, I love it as a excellent city car, but I wish that Honda would produce a more luxurious sub-compact car for us city dwellers, one with significantly more sound insulation, a more refined engine note, auto up/down on all four windows, automatic climate control, etc.
readyplayer2 could not agree more! I feel like people see these sized cars as something for students alone, but I’d love a Fit with much better seats and sound insulation!
Hank Hill The brakes are good, but no, you won’t stop instantly. That said, in this very hilly area I’ve never felt like they are inadequate. I’d probably give them 8/10. They’re quiet and work well enough.
readyplayer2 thank you for responding! I really do appreciate it. I’m still on the fence for the fit. There’s only two car’s that I’m interested in and that is the 18 Hyundai Accent or the 18 Honda Fit.
Hank Hill No problem! I’d take them both for a test drive and see what you think. I’ve found the Fit to be reliable, very easy to park in the city, gets good but not hybrid / Prius level fuel economy on regular, and the magic seat and Lanewatch camera are awesome. But I’m sure the Hyundai has its own advantages and trade offs.
Josh Kelnhofer Toyota Yaris GRMN makes 209 HP/184 ft-lbs powered by a supercharged 1.8L 4 banger. It’s limited production and only available in Europe.
What a thorough and informative video. Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I'm interested in a Honda Fit but I like to really analyze things before deciding. I appreciate your explanations along with the graphics on the screen with specs and performance data, and especially the segment at the end where you compare it to the competitors.
Just bought a 2018 Fit Sport with the Honda Sense add-ons and I love it! Coming from an ancient Mazda2 that I ran until it’s death, this car is a revelation. It’s tiny but has power and somehow has a ton of storage space! Excellent comfort and features for something so small and relatively affordable. I’m man enough to drive the orange color and not feel ashamed haha. Love it.
Hi, I tested one of these which was advertised from a dealer but although i liked it even with the CVT i didn’t like the way it steered like as though the castor is set too much as it wants to centre itself back too quickly into the straight ahead position and although it handles well this feeling spoils it If you know what i mean.? I wonder if the 1.3 model with the standard tyres feels better or is there a tweak to fix the sport out there to make it feel better in this dept?
@@gtibruce It definitely took some getting used to. It does feel like it centers too liberally and the brakes honestly felt like mashed potatoes to me, to the point that I took it to the dealership to have them make sure the breaking was that smooth but spongy on purpose. It's been a year now and I haven't had any problems with it at all, and you definitely get used to the feel of it. The paddle shifters are fun but easy to accidentally pull if you steer all over the wheel like I do (and I wish there was a way to disable them entirely if not in the Sport mode, a tad bizarre that you can tap the things at any moment accidentally and start switching gears while going 100 down the highway). Not sure about improving/modding this Sport variant though, I'm not too much of a gear head and so am empty in that dept.
@@No-xr7vx Hi, thanks for your reply saves me from trying another just in case it may of had a bad tyre or if they were down on pressure. Just waiting to try the Mazda 2 now when the right one is for sale localy as it seems they are a better drive.
I love the sport trim in black with tinted windows too. My unrealistic dream is for an Si trim with the 1.5T from the civic lineup, a nice dual clutch transmission and the HFP sport suspension. It would be mad but still a perfectly logical purchase. Something I would buy in a heartbeat if it wasn't too overpriced.
Nice review. Except for changing the seat height, with you in it, power seat adjustments seem awfully silly to me. It takes almost no effort to slide the seat forward- backward, and almost no effort to move the seat-back angle. Why anyone would want an electric motor to help them do this, is beyond me. While the rear seatbacks fold nearly flat, and give lots of room for cargo, the floor of the cargo area is made of some pretty thin cardboard material that flexes under a moderately heavy load. Seems like it could even bend, fold, and crease. The weight of the load is supported by 1. the nice strong sheetmetal under the compact spare tire, 2. the tire itself, 3. a piece of styrene foam sitting on top of the tire, and 4. A piece of cardboard sitting right on top of the styrene foam. A rigid plywood or plastic load floor (like the plastic floor in the Matrix) that is NOT supported by a spare tire and a piece of styrene foam, would have been MUCH better. Get better tires and you will get shorter braking distance and better handling. The manual transmission is really nice but the gear ratios seem too close together.
I have a 2011 Honda Fit (2nd Gen) and love it. I don't really care for the newer Fit. I love the 2 upper cup holders (driver/pass) vs the driver flip out one. I love my upper hidden compartment that looks like it is missing in the newer models. I bet they would sell tons if they make them a little sportier, upgrade the headlamp to include an LED accent/DRL. It even looks smaller than my 2011.
Dave Roush Yeah I got a 2010 honda fit sport, which is identical to 2011. Love it, it also has a much better sporty steering ability than the newer fits. Happy with mine.
honda sensing is standard on all EX cars CVT or 6-speed manual. One thing the Yaris has thats good is it comes with Toyota equivalent of the Honda sensing standard on all models. That said I'm still taking the fit over its competitors.
Just checked Kia Rio recently and sat in its back seat. I found it hands down one of the most cramped and uncomfortable not only in its class but almost any car below compact class. Honda Fit on the other hand may seem a bit tighter from outside, but inside, I find it's rear seat one of the most comfortable and accommodating. I don't how and why Alex finds Kia Rio's rear seat better than Fit? Seems more like a personal bias rather than honest commentary.
A Fit Is would be great but the HFP (Honda Factory Performance) suspension really ups the handling and fun quotient. I highly recommend it and you can even get the suspension without buying the full HFP package.
THANK YOU SIR YOU ARE THE MAN . I WILL BYE A 2019 FIT SPORT WITH CVT AUTO TRANS . THE FIT IS WHAT ALL MY CHILDREN HAVE BOUGHT IN THE PAST THEY LOVE THEM 👍👍👍😁
I have a 2015 FiT stick, and I believe, unscientifically, that I can get better MPG than I would with a CVT. I drive about 28.5 miles from Westchester county, north of NYC, to JFK airport for my commute. I have gotten 50 MPG by actively engaging the gear box. I do this with safe driving as my basic premise. I use no dangerous "hyper miling" tactics like coasting through gas station plazas. I play the gears, the brakes, the gas pedal and the hills such that I can maximize my MPG. The 50 MPG has been just a few trips, and it involves significant attention to my driving effort. I do not doubt that under test conditions, the EPA determines that the CVT bests the manual transmission. However, I believe an engaged driver can beat the CVT with a manual if the driver is diligent. My experience with MPG success with the FiT stick speaks to the fact or, rather, my opinion, that drivers are not as attentive to the driving experience in an automatic car. In driving a manual, I am more concerned about keeping a safe distance between me and the cars in front and behind me too. In general, I get 45 MPG on my commute to work. My stick shift fanaticism will end when we are all driving EV's!
I bought one in the UK back at the end of 2018. All was well for just over 4 years. It was an okay drive. Nothing special . Bit noisy at 70 MPH (112kmh). Infotainment system was just about passable. Fuel economy was okay, and it's party trick is that it's quite spacious, with the magic seats. But at just over 4 years old, then my low pressure fuel pump went wrong. In the USA they had a recall for I'm pretty sure the same model as my one . However Honda UK seems to apparently think that my car was not affected by the major batch of faulty Denso fuel pumps. So I've got a £1200 bill spread over a few garage visits whilst the fault was trying to be found. It's really easy to find that there was a massive recall of 700,000 Honda vehicles around the age of my one about Denso low pressure fuel pump failures, but somehow I magically never got one of those, but my fuel pump has gone wrong. Honda UK are being really useless. I will NEVER EVER EVER EVER buy another Honda car or motorcycle EVER EVER EVER again. Things go wrong sometimes, but Honda UKs abysmal response to me has meant I can never ever trust Honda again.
To me, the Fit and the Civic are two hatchbacks that are most attractive (not visually - IMO of course, but practicality, handling, and reliability). Honda makes good cars. The other ones I've thought about were the Mazda 3 or the VW golf but they're both a bit less reliable and more expensive to maintain.
Not sure where this guy is but in Vegas it is impossible to find a brand new 2019 fit under 19k. Also these cars are totally awesome, and their resell value is really high. If you buy from a dealer - even the ones 10 years old are around 10k. If you are lucky though you can buy it from an individual for like 5 ish... I really love these cars.
Thanks for showing the rear hatch area with the seats down and telling us cargo capacity with the seats folded. And for dispensing with the roller bags. However, you should have shown it without you sitting in it. I owned a 2015 Fit and found it a very competent sub-compact. My only complaints were crashy ride over road imperfections, small gas tank and not particularly tight turning radius. Otherwise, it was a fine car and had, by far, the best cargo capacity of any small car I've seen thanks to those magic seats. Yes, the Soul has more cubic feet, but it feels like a substantially bigger car.
Buy a car you need not a car you want, this jazz is perfect for economy & practicality and surprisingly fun to drive, sometimes you forget your driving in a Jazz.
In my opinion, hard plastic armrests are unacceptable. I should at least have one comfortable place to rest my arm. But other than that, the Honda Fit actually has nice materials. Even the hard plastics feel nice. But still, they should used the same material as the soft touch material on the dashboard on the door armrest.
I wish the back seats can be easily removed and that the cargo mats behind the rear seats can be at the same level as the floor after the rear seats are gone (along with that useless foam and the spare tire). I will then convert the front seats to be swivel-able and make this little car into a stealth camper.
I used to have Fits from 2 of the prior generations........both with manual transmissions. They were superb and served me well. Very pleased. I wanted to buy a new 2020 Fit, and there are TONs of Fits with CVTs all over the place, but not a single 6MT in a 500 mile radius of where I am. 500 miles radius and not a SINGLE one ! When Honda states that the LX/Sport comes "standard" with a 6MT, it is a pure scam......they just don't produce them with the 6MT at all, while scamming the public that the lower trims come standard with the 6MT.
Kia Soul with a 160 horsepower engine, and 6 speed automatic transmission is probably the most practical choice in vehicles of this type. It has descent power, a good warranty, and a real automatic transmission. For several years, the power train has proven itself in the Soul and the base model Hyundai Tuscon. The other vehicles in this class are generally best used for inner city driving. The Soul - with the right engine - can be used for both city and highway.
Although I"m looking at possibly trading my 2015 Camry LE for a 2020 model this was a "great" comprehensive review that much is still applicable today. I've driven 2018 Soul+ for a week from Hertz in Tampa. I traded a 86 Ford Tempo Sport for a 91 Honda Civic DX hatchback 5sp Great car. I've been comparing my old 91 Civic specs to 2020 Fit. Amazing the Civic DX had only 92hp/89ft-lb engine but felt lively. I'll test drive a Fit EX and a Soul 2.0. based on really thorough review. Thank you. Happy 4th of July.
Hi Alex, I noticed that you mentioned Honda Sensing as an option for the CVT equipped EX trim level. Honda Sensing is also available on the EX trim level with the 6 speed manual. Very rare combination of safety and driver involvement in one package.
I don't think it's as rare as it was a couple of years ago. 2018 Accord is a good example, as Honda-Sensing is standard across the line there, and Toyota has been pushing TSS-P as standard feature on more and more models, starting with Corolla (e.g. SE MT6). Subaru, apparently, isn't interested in offering EyeSight with manual, which is why I'm never buying their cars again.
I’ve got a 2018 with a 6MT and after 4500 miles my average is 35 mpg and I drive it pretty hard, I rev it up to 6k very often. On the freeway at 75 mph I get 40-45 mpg
Indeed. I have a 2008 5 speed MT with 145k on it and run it zippy along with hitting a lot of freeway miles well over 70mph and my average on summer gas is 36+mpg. Winter (on winter tires) it's like 33 or so. To get to 27mpg I'd have to be red-lining all over the place.
Great car overall, but why no rear disc brakes in USA? The Jazz (outside of USA) has less power with disc brakes. Also, Honda should offer heated seats as an optional extra (like in Canada) and not just standard on the premium model. Why are manual transmission cars always penalized?
It's a tradeoff. The US Fits have that TPMS which is mandatory down there and in Canada we seem to have gotten the heated seats standard instead since TPMS isn't required up here.
Having owned the first generation Fit for many years, and now with a Kia Soul Plus since 2016, Alex's comments are dead on. The Soul is the overall better call by a considerable margin, particularly with the respect to the interior, but the Fit was a bit more fun to drive--like a go-kart at the theme parks. Too bad the MPG for both vehicles are worse than many larger and more comfortable vehicles like the Civic. I'd choose a base Civic over a top-end Fit every time.
This could've been that quick/ affordable "hot hatch" if Honda would get off the high horse and stick an Si engine or turbocharge this little car. Add a better suspension with reinforced chassis and better brakes, bigger wheels for more traction and you got something really cool. Power to weight ratio would've be insane. Instead, here we are 2020 and Honda won't be selling them anymore in the American market, thanks to SUV-mania.
At 72mph fuel economy dropped from 34mpg to 27mpg? Reminds me of my stick shift 2002 Golf. It gave me 30 mpg on a 25 mile work commute that was 3/4 freeway - but dropped to 26mpg driving down to LA from SF.
I like your reviews Alex you go more in depth compared to other reviewers on youtube I've watched, especially when comparing to competitor models you not only look at the direct competitors but also hybrids, electric cars which is a nice touch. Is there a chance you would do a review on the Honda Civic Hatchback? I know you like the Ford Fiesta ST a lot but at $30K in Canada, the Honda Civic Hatchback LX which is the base manual transmission model for the Civic Hatchback already has a 175 HP 1.5L turbo engine at around $23-24K, I am curious what your thoughts are on the 2019 Civic. Even just a brief reply on your thoughts would be nice.
Again, if I were buying a Fit, the EX Manual is the only one I'd consider, because you get Honda-Sensing + Manual combo. Update after 11 months: I actually bought 2019 Fit EX MT6, and yes, it has Honda-Sensing. I put some super light (& expensive) wheels with summer tires on them. Great little car. Adaptive cruise is decent. It's nowhere as smooth as Subaru EyeSight, but since Subaru shuns manual transmission buyers, I shun them back. Lane Keep Assist is kind of silly, as it pingpongs back unnaturally.
What are you talking about? Honda-Sensing is standard on Fit EX and above. EX can be purchased with manual transmission. All 2018 Honda Accord comes with Honda-Sensing as standard feature. 2018 Accord Sport (both 1.5T and 2.0T versions) can be had with manual transmission. Civic line hasn't caught up yet, but I imagine that will get fixed in the next refresh.
I miss my 2nd gen Fit Sport 5MT, but it's pretty sad for manual transmission enthusiasts to know that CVTs are now both faster AND more fuel efficient than driving stick. You also can't get active safety while rowing your own gears - even though it's more fun.
I'm sorry. Looks like my thinking was too small (localized). Looks like the offering is not there in Canada. This is really quite surprising to me because US buyers usually get the shorter end of the *stick.*
I don't believe the EPA MPG ratings for manual transmission cars, as most manual cars do better than EPA ratings from what I read, unless driven by impatient drivers. Sure CVT can do even better, but not by much. Fit MT does have some ridiculously short ratios, though. And you *can* get active safety with manual transmissions. You just have to find the right car. I did learn they don't offer that combo for Fit in Canada at the moment, but it is available in the US. Also, it looks like *all* Accords have Honda-Sensing, even in Canada.
Nice thorough review! But it’s like Chevy Sonic and Ford Fiesta were not considered as actual competitors. The Kia Soul is more of a compact vs subcompact vehicle. But I like the detailed comparisons between CVT and manual.
I'm not a Honda fanboy, I have to admit the FIT is best subcompact in America after the Mazda build Toyota YARIS iA. I'm really surprise KIA still don't call the SOUL a sub-compact SUV yet.
I agree about the Soul. At this point the only difference between a car and an SUV is what customer the marketing department has in mind. I thought the whole world was swept up in SUV fever, why not quadruple the sales over night by telling idiots this is an SUV? Compare the top trim Soul to the GLA in commercials. One is a turbo 2.0, the other is a turbo 2.0. I think the marketing department could make a strong case. Playing the devil's advocate, maybe Kia is more cunning than it looks. They have simultaneously captured 2 very loyal markets with the current Soul. People who hate SUV's and people that want a sleeper hot hatch. I personally don't want an SUV (I want a wagon!) SUV's are just pointlessly lifted wagons. I don't want my car jacked up like it's on stilts, I want my car hunkered down, comfortable but ready to pounce. I personally like the Soul more because the Soul is not marketed as an SUV. Also, the 2.0T is not marketed as an Si competitor, but it's 9/10ths of an Si in a much more usable configuration. So I've noticed they've kind of cornered the sleeper market. Between the fact that they're not an SUV combined with the fact that a sleeper hot hatch has a lot of appeal. It's not a large market but the Soul is dominating that market. Is it better to dominate a small market or just be average in an ocean of competition? It might be better to be a large fish in a small pond than to be a small fish in a large ocean.
I luv the compact awesome design, with the sport wheels and colors, so a type R Fit, would be too much for the smallest Honda. after the Fit, the Rio hatch looks the best.
After a few months of driving a friends 2016 Fit with CVT, I don't think I would want to own the 6 speed.....CVT is such a great transmission, both in economy and power!!
These really need a taller 5th and especially 6th gear. If you’re going to make a 6 speed, it should have a talker top gear for economy and crushing quieter. This thing is over 3200 rpm in 6th at like 70. Hear. I wouldn’t ever opt for a CVT, and Honda’s aren’t particularly Robust. They do make a nice Manual, though.
interesting comparison with the Versa--the Versa has more comfortable seats, superior ride quality in terms of soaking up road bumps, handling and steering similar; more roomy interior, less engine noise and a well equipped Versa Sedan costs $3000.00 (20%) less. I think Alex made a good point, possibly--is the big difference in these cars the feel while in the car, and how one feels about them. The Fit, being 20% more expensive than the Versa is a marginally better overall vehicle.
I don't know if you're driving up in Colorado or something, but I routinely got 35-40mpg in my fit with a 6spd on the highway. 27mpg tells me something is very wrong.... and no, I'm not Miss Daisy.
I liked this car for its affordability. I can’t afford an expensive car. I just saw it this morning at a dealership as I am doing homework for a new car. Now, I just noticed the battery size. Where I live batteries last about 2 years, more or less, and I wonder with a smaller battery that this car has, would it mean that I may have to change batteries every year? I wonder.
It's just not enough of a gap to the Civic I find. If you match the specs and the CIvic is only 2K more, why not the Civic, which is a substantially nicer car? 4K and I definitely would have considered it.
For me personally it was the storage. I do a lot of outdoor activities and always pack my car full of camping or rock climbing gear. I thought about the civic, but if I bought the civic I would have wanted the Si, but the Si was to nice to get all dirty and scratched up.
Alex, 20 years ago many of these subcompacts came with independent rear suspension but now they just have rudimentary torsion beams, where is the justice? The Yaris hatch is the next mainstream Toyota model due for an upgrade, maybe they will bring back the IRS to leapfrog the competition.
Right Lane Hog, In this class of vehicle most people care about more interior space, rather than IRS. Simple torsion beams means there's more room for the cargo area.
My 1988 Mercury Tracer aka Mazda 323 had independent rear suspension. People who don't care about the better ride provided by IRS have probably never had IRS.
It's Ders Mane, You seem to have missed the ENTIRE point of my comment. Many compact cars (C segment ) like the Civic and Mazda 3 come with an independent rear suspension but few cars in the sub-compact (B segment) like the Fit and Yaris do anymore. My hope is that sub-compacts will get IRS again.
The RPM barely drops between 5th and 6th. But I don't mind; it gives better acceleration and throttle response in 6th. And my highway mileage is way better than this reviewer's 27mpg. I get more like 36-40 depending on the conditions.
Easily the best subcompact out there, but it's getting a little overpriced. Even with spectacular design, it's still a subcompact. It's too bad it's not offered in the mild hybrid they have in Japan, it would be a very impressive fuel sipper that would shift the value from overpriced to category leading. I think in terms of actual ownership cost something like a Prius C or even some larger compact cars will end up being cheaper to buy.
anonymous interesting note, didnt know they were the same, however not sure if you will receive a reply, I love Alexes comprehensive reviews but he never replies to any comments.
During his 2015 review, Alex was rating the seat comfort on an absolute scale -- that is, compared against all cars -- whereas now he is comparing the seats against other entries in the subcompact segment. Alex's review style has evolved, hence the score difference.
Pikminiman its a bit confusing imo. Seat comfort shouldn’t be on such an odd scale. Either they’re comfortable as you sit in them, or they aren’t. I realize that there are degrees of comfort, but using similar vehicles as a guide is misleading.
Pikminiman so basically, OTHER compact cars have more comfortable seats now than in 2015. I ask this because I owned a 2012 fit and had to trade in because the seats were folding my spine up, if they improved the seat I would consider buying one again.
The Fit was my first car, back in 2006. I had some amazing times in that vehicle. I really like how you acknowledged how the higher trim levels would have an impact on the monthly payments. You are keenly aware of your audience - kudos sir. Keep it up.
The cargo hauling flexibility of the Fit is hard to express to someone who's never lived with one. It's really like a mini panel van. You can load things that would never fit in a full-size sedan or even a compact SUV.
Yeah, it's like a Tardis inside. Probably the most space efficient and fun little car. I miss my 2nd gen Fit Sport 5MT, but it's pretty sad for manual transmission enthusiasts to know that CVTs are now both faster AND more fuel efficient than driving stick.
Phrancis5 - Truly sad, as now I can't even count on my cheapness to justify ordering the stick ….
Yeah, that was my justification too, but these days rowing the gears aren't even fun anymore if you're stuck in traffic a lot. CVTs can keep the engine in optimal torque range for the best acceleration and mpgs with infinite gear ratios and there's not even a millisecond needed to "switch gears". Self-driving cars are on the way and robots are gonna take our jobs, so get used to it! I've driven stick all my life, but gotta admit our new CRV with AWD turbo CVT and lots of active safety/driver aids is pretty nice. I still have an old Prelude SH where I can row the gears and fling it around corners when I want...
My 2018 is fantastic. I haul camera gear on the regular and it does it without a problem.
Seriously. The interior is perplexingly more spacious than a Civic. I love Fits.
I owned a Fit about 10 years ago and absolutely loved it. I sold mine because I also had a truck that I use for weekend excursions and I didn't want to maintain 2 vehicles any longer. but I've regretted selling it ever since. As someone who likes a sporty driving experience, the Fit 'fit' my driving style perfectly. It really is a joy to drive. If you're looking for a commuter vehicle that offers excellent fuel economy, can fit anywhere and is fun to drive, you can't beat the Fit.
Great review! I drive a '17 Fit and one thing I've always found amusing is the hilariously ambitious 140 mph speedometer. Other than that I find the Fit to be a perfect city driving car and a great cargo hauler. 99% of my driving is stop and go urban 30-35 mph driving and with the CVT I average 34 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway.
i live in LA & the mpg was really helpful to know! ty (:
How's the NVH at 60mph? Is it too loud or bearable? How noticeable is it?
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Big Honda Fit fan. I still have fun driving my 2008 Fit Sport manual. It's old enough that I can take it to Lowe's and load it like a clown car and not be worried about getting it too dirty or scratching it up. Yet still have fun tossing it through roundabouts and curves.
This is the best review channel......in America.
And who is the best in the world?
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I like the Fit's simple more traditional dashboard layout (dial for the Tach, speedo, and wonderful large knobs).. I like the Fit's dashboard/controls design much better than what Honda put in the Pilot, Ridgeline, and CR-V.
Just picked up the Honda Fit. Great job presenting this channel. Best part is when you compare packages/competitors to monthly $ payment.
Thank you
Should I get this as my first car?? I’m new to cars and I’ve been looking at honda quite alot
Shantelle this is obviously a year late, but this is a great 1st car.
But I would HIGHLY recommend getting the previous years to save yourself a ton of money for not that much different cars.
Any of the previous models are equally as good and good luck.
You may want to look at a comparison of the 2013 honda fit and the 2015 honda fit.
The 2nd generation fits were beautiful , but the newer ones after them had more bells and whistles.
In the end, up you and you wond't go wrong with whomever you pick.
Cool! Trunk comfort is back! LOL! I appreciate you're one of the only reviewers that cover in depth the amount of space in the cargo area. I'm probably one of the few that could care less about infotainment and more about cargo capacity in a reasonably sized vehicle. Keep up the good work, Alex.
Love how how you compare the fit to most other cars in its class!
Been driving a 2010 Honda fit manual for 5 years now and still loving it! My two large dogs "fit" in the back with my camping gear... Might have pushed this poor fit a bit past its intended purpose off road but she brought us home safe :) I still get a kick out of driving it through the twisty roads banging it through all the gears :)
I own a 2017 Honda Fit w/ the CVT. I live in a large city with heavy traffic. We average around 31.5 mpg with the majority of that being city driving. The "magic seat" is amazing, and we've been impressed at the odd shaped and large items we've been able to squeeze in. The lanewatch camera is amazing, and I use it all the time. What we don't like -- the seat comfort is merely OK. The engine is noisy when accelerating uphill, even with a reasonably light foot. The model year I have does not have a volume knob, and limited wiper speeds (just low, medium, high). The CVT seems a little touchy from a (near) dead stop, like a 4-way stop; it takes a little practice to avoid a slight jerk as you accelerate. Overall, I love it as a excellent city car, but I wish that Honda would produce a more luxurious sub-compact car for us city dwellers, one with significantly more sound insulation, a more refined engine note, auto up/down on all four windows, automatic climate control, etc.
readyplayer2 could not agree more! I feel like people see these sized cars as something for students alone, but I’d love a Fit with much better seats and sound insulation!
readyplayer2 how are the breaks? Do they stop instantly?
Hank Hill The brakes are good, but no, you won’t stop instantly. That said, in this very hilly area I’ve never felt like they are inadequate. I’d probably give them 8/10. They’re quiet and work well enough.
readyplayer2 thank you for responding! I really do appreciate it. I’m still on the fence for the fit. There’s only two car’s that I’m interested in and that is the 18 Hyundai Accent or the 18 Honda Fit.
Hank Hill No problem! I’d take them both for a test drive and see what you think. I’ve found the Fit to be reliable, very easy to park in the city, gets good but not hybrid / Prius level fuel economy on regular, and the magic seat and Lanewatch camera are awesome. But I’m sure the Hyundai has its own advantages and trade offs.
Also, a Fit Type R would be amazing. A Civic Si motor in this would be awesome.
“Osoji”: ....... Or crazy.
Theodrick Davis Toyota put a super-charged 4 banger in a Yaris making 210HP. Honda can do the same. 🤣
@@tinyman392 They did?
Josh Kelnhofer Toyota Yaris GRMN makes 209 HP/184 ft-lbs powered by a supercharged 1.8L 4 banger. It’s limited production and only available in Europe.
@@tinyman392 Very cool! Bummer it's not over here though.
Fit Si, Honda pls!
fit type r pls
I heard they're gonna cancel it for 2021 in the us market and introduce the honda element to replace it but those r just rumours
I really like your quantified comparative approach to car reviewing. Love it actually. Keep up the good work.
What a thorough and informative video. Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I'm interested in a Honda Fit but I like to really analyze things before deciding. I appreciate your explanations along with the graphics on the screen with specs and performance data, and especially the segment at the end where you compare it to the competitors.
I hate how sixth gear in a six-speed manual is barely any taller than fifth gear in a five speed.
same here
It’s more like 5 1/2 gears. Lol
I personally like it. I prefer short ratios, and also prefer cruising at an RPM where the engine is not lugging. Engines are made to spin, so let em.
I don’t understand how you got such a horrible highway mpg. I’ve got a 2018 Fit with the 6MT and on the freeway at 75 I get 40-45 mpg
Just bought a 2018 Fit Sport with the Honda Sense add-ons and I love it! Coming from an ancient Mazda2 that I ran until it’s death, this car is a revelation. It’s tiny but has power and somehow has a ton of storage space! Excellent comfort and features for something so small and relatively affordable. I’m man enough to drive the orange color and not feel ashamed haha. Love it.
Hi, I tested one of these which was advertised from a dealer but although i liked it even with the CVT i didn’t like the way it steered like as though the castor is set too much as it wants to centre itself back too quickly into the straight ahead position and although it handles well this feeling spoils it If you know what i mean.? I wonder if the 1.3 model with the standard tyres feels better or is there a tweak to fix the sport out there to make it feel better in this dept?
@@gtibruce It definitely took some getting used to. It does feel like it centers too liberally and the brakes honestly felt like mashed potatoes to me, to the point that I took it to the dealership to have them make sure the breaking was that smooth but spongy on purpose. It's been a year now and I haven't had any problems with it at all, and you definitely get used to the feel of it. The paddle shifters are fun but easy to accidentally pull if you steer all over the wheel like I do (and I wish there was a way to disable them entirely if not in the Sport mode, a tad bizarre that you can tap the things at any moment accidentally and start switching gears while going 100 down the highway). Not sure about improving/modding this Sport variant though, I'm not too much of a gear head and so am empty in that dept.
@@No-xr7vx Hi, thanks for your reply saves me from trying another just in case it may of had a bad tyre or if they were down on pressure. Just waiting to try the Mazda 2 now when the right one is for sale localy as it seems they are a better drive.
I love the sport trim in black with tinted windows too. My unrealistic dream is for an Si trim with the 1.5T from the civic lineup, a nice dual clutch transmission and the HFP sport suspension. It would be mad but still a perfectly logical purchase. Something I would buy in a heartbeat if it wasn't too overpriced.
Bought one for my 65 year old wife. Loves it. A little noisy engine, but should last.
Nice review.
Except for changing the seat height, with you in it, power seat adjustments seem awfully silly to me. It takes almost no effort to slide the seat forward- backward, and almost no effort to move the seat-back angle. Why anyone would want an electric motor to help them do this, is beyond me. While the rear seatbacks fold nearly flat, and give lots of room for cargo, the floor of the cargo area is made of some pretty thin cardboard material that flexes under a moderately heavy load. Seems like it could even bend, fold, and crease. The weight of the load is supported by 1. the nice strong sheetmetal under the compact spare tire, 2. the tire itself, 3. a piece of styrene foam sitting on top of the tire, and 4. A piece of cardboard sitting right on top of the styrene foam. A rigid plywood or plastic load floor (like the plastic floor in the Matrix) that is NOT supported by a spare tire and a piece of styrene foam, would have been MUCH better.
Get better tires and you will get shorter braking distance and better handling.
The manual transmission is really nice but the gear ratios seem too close together.
I have a 2011 Honda Fit (2nd Gen) and love it. I don't really care for the newer Fit. I love the 2 upper cup holders (driver/pass) vs the driver flip out one. I love my upper hidden compartment that looks like it is missing in the newer models. I bet they would sell tons if they make them a little sportier, upgrade the headlamp to include an LED accent/DRL. It even looks smaller than my 2011.
Dave Roush Yeah I got a 2010 honda fit sport, which is identical to 2011. Love it, it also has a much better sporty steering ability than the newer fits. Happy with mine.
People "like" CVTs over Manuals, bot nobody ever looks into the maintenance costs.
What maintenance costs? The Fit CVT is turning out to be extremely reliable.
honda sensing is standard on all EX cars CVT or 6-speed manual. One thing the Yaris has thats good is it comes with Toyota equivalent of the Honda sensing standard on all models. That said I'm still taking the fit over its competitors.
Just checked Kia Rio recently and sat in its back seat. I found it hands down one of the most cramped and uncomfortable not only in its class but almost any car below compact class. Honda Fit on the other hand may seem a bit tighter from outside, but inside, I find it's rear seat one of the most comfortable and accommodating. I don't how and why Alex finds Kia Rio's rear seat better than Fit? Seems more like a personal bias rather than honest commentary.
Really considering getting this for my first brand new car, what do y'all think
Have my own except '09 which is 2nd gen, in love with it.
same👀
Do it fits are tough!
Get it with stick shift
Yes you definitely should.
I feel the cargo capacity and flexibility is much better than the review indicated, however, I do like Alex's thorough no nonsense reviews.
wish all car reviews were this good.
this would be a great small car for a young teen tho. Sad that they discontinued it in america
A Fit Is would be great but the HFP (Honda Factory Performance) suspension really ups the handling and fun quotient. I highly recommend it and you can even get the suspension without buying the full HFP package.
THANK YOU SIR YOU ARE THE MAN . I WILL BYE A 2019 FIT SPORT WITH CVT AUTO TRANS . THE FIT IS WHAT ALL MY CHILDREN HAVE BOUGHT IN THE PAST THEY LOVE THEM 👍👍👍😁
I have a 2015 FiT stick, and I believe, unscientifically, that I can get better MPG than I would with a CVT. I drive about 28.5 miles from Westchester county, north of NYC, to JFK airport for my commute. I have gotten 50 MPG by actively engaging the gear box. I do this with safe driving as my basic premise. I use no dangerous "hyper miling" tactics like coasting through gas station plazas. I play the gears, the brakes, the gas pedal and the hills such that I can maximize my MPG. The 50 MPG has been just a few trips, and it involves significant attention to my driving effort. I do not doubt that under test conditions, the EPA determines that the CVT bests the manual transmission. However, I believe an engaged driver can beat the CVT with a manual if the driver is diligent. My experience with MPG success with the FiT stick speaks to the fact or, rather, my opinion, that drivers are not as attentive to the driving experience in an automatic car. In driving a manual, I am more concerned about keeping a safe distance between me and the cars in front and behind me too. In general, I get 45 MPG on my commute to work. My stick shift fanaticism will end when we are all driving EV's!
can't do because the CVT automatically does all u r doing with the manual--e.g. it coasts down hills in neutral when u have foot off accelerator.
I bought one in the UK back at the end of 2018. All was well for just over 4 years.
It was an okay drive. Nothing special . Bit noisy at 70 MPH (112kmh). Infotainment system was just about passable. Fuel economy was okay, and it's party trick is that it's quite spacious, with the magic seats.
But at just over 4 years old, then my low pressure fuel pump went wrong.
In the USA they had a recall for I'm pretty sure the same model as my one . However Honda UK seems to apparently think that my car was not affected by the major batch of faulty Denso fuel pumps. So I've got a £1200 bill spread over a few garage visits whilst the fault was trying to be found.
It's really easy to find that there was a massive recall of 700,000 Honda vehicles around the age of my one about Denso low pressure fuel pump failures, but somehow I magically never got one of those, but my fuel pump has gone wrong.
Honda UK are being really useless.
I will NEVER EVER EVER EVER buy another Honda car or motorcycle EVER EVER EVER again.
Things go wrong sometimes, but Honda UKs abysmal response to me has meant I can never ever trust Honda again.
To me, the Fit and the Civic are two hatchbacks that are most attractive (not visually - IMO of course, but practicality, handling, and reliability). Honda makes good cars. The other ones I've thought about were the Mazda 3 or the VW golf but they're both a bit less reliable and more expensive to maintain.
Not sure where this guy is but in Vegas it is impossible to find a brand new 2019 fit under 19k. Also these cars are totally awesome, and their resell value is really high. If you buy from a dealer - even the ones 10 years old are around 10k. If you are lucky though you can buy it from an individual for like 5 ish... I really love these cars.
Thanks for showing the rear hatch area with the seats down and telling us cargo capacity with the seats folded. And for dispensing with the roller bags. However, you should have shown it without you sitting in it.
I owned a 2015 Fit and found it a very competent sub-compact. My only complaints were crashy ride over road imperfections, small gas tank and not particularly tight turning radius. Otherwise, it was a fine car and had, by far, the best cargo capacity of any small car I've seen thanks to those magic seats. Yes, the Soul has more cubic feet, but it feels like a substantially bigger car.
Buy a car you need not a car you want, this jazz is perfect for economy & practicality and surprisingly fun to drive, sometimes you forget your driving in a Jazz.
amazing review....very thorough, informative, and professional...thank you
In my opinion, hard plastic armrests are unacceptable. I should at least have one comfortable place to rest my arm. But other than that, the Honda Fit actually has nice materials. Even the hard plastics feel nice. But still, they should used the same material as the soft touch material on the dashboard on the door armrest.
I wish the back seats can be easily removed and that the cargo mats behind the rear seats can be at the same level as the floor after the rear seats are gone (along with that useless foam and the spare tire). I will then convert the front seats to be swivel-able and make this little car into a stealth camper.
This review is so thorough I love it.
this nigga alex is chill, not some suffocating humor filter or flowery ass feelings and emotional sensitivities tied into his review.
I used to have Fits from 2 of the prior generations........both with manual transmissions. They were superb and served me well. Very pleased. I wanted to buy a new 2020 Fit, and there are TONs of Fits with CVTs all over the place, but not a single 6MT in a 500 mile radius of where I am. 500 miles radius and not a SINGLE one ! When Honda states that the LX/Sport comes "standard" with a 6MT, it is a pure scam......they just don't produce them with the 6MT at all, while scamming the public that the lower trims come standard with the 6MT.
Kia Soul with a 160 horsepower engine, and 6 speed automatic transmission is
probably the most practical choice in vehicles of this type. It has descent power,
a good warranty, and a real automatic transmission. For several years, the
power train has proven itself in the Soul and the base model Hyundai Tuscon.
The other vehicles in this class are generally best used for inner city driving.
The Soul - with the right engine - can be used for both city and highway.
''Adorably small battery'' ? You definitely love your job 😂👍🏼
I have just booked this car - the 2019 version.
Although I"m looking at possibly trading my 2015 Camry LE for a 2020 model this was a "great" comprehensive review that much is still applicable today. I've driven 2018 Soul+ for a week from Hertz in Tampa. I traded a 86 Ford Tempo Sport for a 91 Honda Civic DX hatchback 5sp Great car. I've been comparing my old 91 Civic specs to 2020 Fit. Amazing the Civic DX had only 92hp/89ft-lb engine but felt lively. I'll test drive a Fit EX and a Soul 2.0. based on really thorough review. Thank you. Happy 4th of July.
Hi Alex, I noticed that you mentioned Honda Sensing as an option for the CVT equipped EX trim level. Honda Sensing is also available on the EX trim level with the 6 speed manual. Very rare combination of safety and driver involvement in one package.
I don't think it's as rare as it was a couple of years ago. 2018 Accord is a good example, as Honda-Sensing is standard across the line there, and Toyota has been pushing TSS-P as standard feature on more and more models, starting with Corolla (e.g. SE MT6). Subaru, apparently, isn't interested in offering EyeSight with manual, which is why I'm never buying their cars again.
This Guy is the best ever...kudos Alex !
One has to really push this little car to generate such a horrible MPG. I ride my Fit all around and get 42 average MPG, in the city.
I drive my friends CVT model pretty hard, and still get 38 consistently (with just myself in the car)
I’ve got a 2018 with a 6MT and after 4500 miles my average is 35 mpg and I drive it pretty hard, I rev it up to 6k very often. On the freeway at 75 mph I get 40-45 mpg
2009 fit rs cvt mine does 22kpl 57mpg highway, 40mpg city. I have a light foot lol
Indeed. I have a 2008 5 speed MT with 145k on it and run it zippy along with hitting a lot of freeway miles well over 70mph and my average on summer gas is 36+mpg. Winter (on winter tires) it's like 33 or so. To get to 27mpg I'd have to be red-lining all over the place.
very authentic review , i watch this just b4 sleeping and sleep in mid way ..
I've always admired the Fits with a manual transmission. I'd consider this or a Corolla hatch manual transmission if I was in the market :)
LEXUriouS Kirk But you aren’t in the market, so why the comment?
Mark R why did you comment on my comment? Peace be with you brother.
I'd get a manual Yaris hatch.
Right Lane Hog yes that's a strong option!
Best review ever!! You really informed me well. Thank you!!
Love my 2020 Fit EX! Great review, by the way. #Fitastic 🙂❤️
Great car overall, but why no rear disc brakes in USA? The Jazz (outside of USA) has less power with disc brakes. Also, Honda should offer heated seats as an optional extra (like in Canada) and not just standard on the premium model. Why are manual transmission cars always penalized?
It's a tradeoff. The US Fits have that TPMS which is mandatory down there and in Canada we seem to have gotten the heated seats standard instead since TPMS isn't required up here.
I sold my Civic for the Honda Fit. Great Car!
Having owned the first generation Fit for many years, and now with a Kia Soul Plus since 2016, Alex's comments are dead on. The Soul is the overall better call by a considerable margin, particularly with the respect to the interior, but the Fit was a bit more fun to drive--like a go-kart at the theme parks. Too bad the MPG for both vehicles are worse than many larger and more comfortable vehicles like the Civic. I'd choose a base Civic over a top-end Fit every time.
Thumbs up for having Alabama's "Cheap Seats" on the Apple CarPlay display.
One of my favorite Alabama songs.
This could've been that quick/ affordable "hot hatch" if Honda would get off the high horse and stick an Si engine or turbocharge this little car. Add a better suspension with reinforced chassis and better brakes, bigger wheels for more traction and you got something really cool. Power to weight ratio would've be insane. Instead, here we are 2020 and Honda won't be selling them anymore in the American market, thanks to SUV-mania.
The cup holder in front of passenger air vent is gone? That's a shame, always liked that feature.
It’s still there
At 72mph fuel economy dropped from 34mpg to 27mpg? Reminds me of my stick shift 2002 Golf. It gave me 30 mpg on a 25 mile work commute that was 3/4 freeway - but dropped to 26mpg driving down to LA from SF.
So detailed and love the comparisons in the end too. Subscribed.
I like your reviews Alex you go more in depth compared to other reviewers on youtube I've watched, especially when comparing to competitor models you not only look at the direct competitors but also hybrids, electric cars which is a nice touch.
Is there a chance you would do a review on the Honda Civic Hatchback? I know you like the Ford Fiesta ST a lot but at $30K in Canada, the Honda Civic Hatchback LX which is the base manual transmission model for the Civic Hatchback already has a 175 HP 1.5L turbo engine at around $23-24K, I am curious what your thoughts are on the 2019 Civic. Even just a brief reply on your thoughts would be nice.
thank you for this. by far best vid about it.
Would love to see Honda make the Fit into the Fit Si. 160 to 170 hp's would be sweet.
Well chosen song on the infotainment screen :P 11:00
Again, if I were buying a Fit, the EX Manual is the only one I'd consider, because you get Honda-Sensing + Manual combo.
Update after 11 months: I actually bought 2019 Fit EX MT6, and yes, it has Honda-Sensing. I put some super light (& expensive) wheels with summer tires on them. Great little car. Adaptive cruise is decent. It's nowhere as smooth as Subaru EyeSight, but since Subaru shuns manual transmission buyers, I shun them back. Lane Keep Assist is kind of silly, as it pingpongs back unnaturally.
But you can't get Honda-Sensing with Manual combo, they don't offer it
What are you talking about? Honda-Sensing is standard on Fit EX and above. EX can be purchased with manual transmission. All 2018 Honda Accord comes with Honda-Sensing as standard feature. 2018 Accord Sport (both 1.5T and 2.0T versions) can be had with manual transmission.
Civic line hasn't caught up yet, but I imagine that will get fixed in the next refresh.
I miss my 2nd gen Fit Sport 5MT, but it's pretty sad for manual transmission enthusiasts to know that CVTs are now both faster AND more fuel efficient than driving stick. You also can't get active safety while rowing your own gears - even though it's more fun.
I'm sorry. Looks like my thinking was too small (localized). Looks like the offering is not there in Canada. This is really quite surprising to me because US buyers usually get the shorter end of the *stick.*
I don't believe the EPA MPG ratings for manual transmission cars, as most manual cars do better than EPA ratings from what I read, unless driven by impatient drivers. Sure CVT can do even better, but not by much. Fit MT does have some ridiculously short ratios, though. And you *can* get active safety with manual transmissions. You just have to find the right car. I did learn they don't offer that combo for Fit in Canada at the moment, but it is available in the US. Also, it looks like *all* Accords have Honda-Sensing, even in Canada.
I just bought a 2011 manual trans fit.I realy like it.
Nice thorough review! But it’s like Chevy Sonic and Ford Fiesta were not considered as actual competitors. The Kia Soul is more of a compact vs subcompact vehicle. But I like the detailed comparisons between CVT and manual.
Awesome review! Alex is a great auto reviewer. How’s the child seats on these type of cars?
The Fit EX is the best bet for trim. Plenty of '16 / '17 Soul + on the rental market with around 40K on the odo for around 13K.
Would you get this over the HRV?
I'm not a Honda fanboy, I have to admit the FIT is best subcompact in America after the Mazda build Toyota YARIS iA.
I'm really surprise KIA still don't call the SOUL a sub-compact SUV yet.
I agree about the Soul. At this point the only difference between a car and an SUV is what customer the marketing department has in mind.
I thought the whole world was swept up in SUV fever, why not quadruple the sales over night by telling idiots this is an SUV? Compare the top trim Soul to the GLA in commercials. One is a turbo 2.0, the other is a turbo 2.0. I think the marketing department could make a strong case.
Playing the devil's advocate, maybe Kia is more cunning than it looks. They have simultaneously captured 2 very loyal markets with the current Soul. People who hate SUV's and people that want a sleeper hot hatch.
I personally don't want an SUV (I want a wagon!) SUV's are just pointlessly lifted wagons. I don't want my car jacked up like it's on stilts, I want my car hunkered down, comfortable but ready to pounce. I personally like the Soul more because the Soul is not marketed as an SUV.
Also, the 2.0T is not marketed as an Si competitor, but it's 9/10ths of an Si in a much more usable configuration. So I've noticed they've kind of cornered the sleeper market.
Between the fact that they're not an SUV combined with the fact that a sleeper hot hatch has a lot of appeal. It's not a large market but the Soul is dominating that market. Is it better to dominate a small market or just be average in an ocean of competition?
It might be better to be a large fish in a small pond than to be a small fish in a large ocean.
The Toyota Yaris iA is actually a Mazda2 underneath. The Yaris hatchback is all Toyota.
Fun would be a 2 liter natural with 150 HP....;;--),,,,,,,,,,,
"The Cheap Seats"
I luv the compact awesome design, with the sport wheels and colors, so a type R Fit, would be too much for the smallest Honda. after the Fit, the Rio hatch looks the best.
Nice presentation. Good job!
After a few months of driving a friends 2016 Fit with CVT, I don't think I would want to own the 6 speed.....CVT is such a great transmission, both in economy and power!!
These really need a taller 5th and especially 6th gear. If you’re going to make a 6 speed, it should have a talker top gear for economy and crushing quieter. This thing is over 3200 rpm in 6th at like 70.
Hear. I wouldn’t ever opt for a CVT, and Honda’s aren’t particularly Robust. They do make a nice Manual, though.
Agreed. First gear is useless as well.
interesting comparison with the Versa--the Versa has more comfortable seats, superior ride quality in terms of soaking up road bumps, handling and steering similar; more roomy interior, less engine noise and a well equipped Versa Sedan costs $3000.00 (20%) less. I think Alex made a good point, possibly--is the big difference in these cars the feel while in the car, and how one feels about them. The Fit, being 20% more expensive than the Versa is a marginally better overall vehicle.
I love my 2018 Sport!
I don't know if you're driving up in Colorado or something, but I routinely got 35-40mpg in my fit with a 6spd on the highway. 27mpg tells me something is very wrong.... and no, I'm not Miss Daisy.
For real. I get 27mpg with a fully loaded roof rack driving down the tollway.
I liked this car for its affordability. I can’t afford an expensive car. I just saw it this morning at a dealership as I am doing homework for a new car. Now, I just noticed the battery size. Where I live batteries last about 2 years, more or less, and I wonder with a smaller battery that this car has, would it mean that I may have to change batteries every year? I wonder.
That was outstanding. Thank you, Alex.
Hi Alex, I have a 2015 and there is very little difference shifting from 5th to 6th gear. Maybe 250rpm? Is that still the case in 2019?
Redd I don't think this is the kind of channel that responds to comments, even though you comment is well said and extremely, maturely well put
Yep that’s still the case
You did an exellent review.
Very nice thorough review. 👍
Is the direct injection or multiple port injection for the engine ? Only direct injection is a hassle to keep the intake valve clean.
It's just not enough of a gap to the Civic I find. If you match the specs and the CIvic is only 2K more, why not the Civic, which is a substantially nicer car? 4K and I definitely would have considered it.
For me personally it was the storage.
I do a lot of outdoor activities and always pack my car full of camping or rock climbing gear.
I thought about the civic, but if I bought the civic I would have wanted the Si, but the Si was to nice to get all dirty and scratched up.
Thanks so much! This really helps and will save me money!
Is pedestrian detection part of the Honda Sensing system?? Another great video Alex, but I really do like this little car.
Answered my own question. Honda USA customer service says "No pedestrian detection".
Amazing amount of space in this thing. And you get Honda Sense! You hear that German car makers?
very nice reviewer. calm and informative
Alex, 20 years ago many of these subcompacts came with independent rear suspension but now they just have rudimentary torsion beams, where is the justice? The Yaris hatch is the next mainstream Toyota model due for an upgrade, maybe they will bring back the IRS to leapfrog the competition.
Right Lane Hog, In this class of vehicle most people care about more interior space, rather than IRS. Simple torsion beams means there's more room for the cargo area.
My 1988 Mercury Tracer aka Mazda 323 had independent rear suspension. People who don't care about the better ride provided by IRS have probably never had IRS.
If you decided you must have IRS, good get a Civic, but for most the the TB does the job handles well and gives a good ride
It's Ders Mane, You seem to have missed the ENTIRE point of my comment. Many compact cars (C segment ) like the Civic and Mazda 3 come with an independent rear suspension but few cars in the sub-compact (B segment) like the Fit and Yaris do anymore. My hope is that sub-compacts will get IRS again.
3,600RPM at 75MPH? That's insane. The spacing between the six gears must be tiny.
Mitchell Rusk
CVT is the better option.
The RPM barely drops between 5th and 6th. But I don't mind; it gives better acceleration and throttle response in 6th. And my highway mileage is way better than this reviewer's 27mpg. I get more like 36-40 depending on the conditions.
pgong Yeah I don’t get how his MPG was so horrible, on the freeway at 75 mph I get 40-45 mpg on 91 octane fuel.
6th in the current generation fit is the same as 5th was in the older ones.
Too bad in todays car market, for $16k instead of getting a very low mileage one, you’ll get a 50k-100k miles for maybe around $16k
Easily the best subcompact out there, but it's getting a little overpriced. Even with spectacular design, it's still a subcompact. It's too bad it's not offered in the mild hybrid they have in Japan, it would be a very impressive fuel sipper that would shift the value from overpriced to category leading. I think in terms of actual ownership cost something like a Prius C or even some larger compact cars will end up being cheaper to buy.
Joseph Galamba I was saying the same thing!!!
Now that it's been discontinued I'm having a fit
Aftermarket goods for any of the other cars, good luck. Fit for the win.
You gave the 2015 fit front seats a 5 out of 10 but this 2019 fit gets 9 out of 10. The seats are the same
anonymous interesting note, didnt know they were the same, however not sure if you will receive a reply, I love Alexes comprehensive reviews but he never replies to any comments.
zmanvideo1 the seat comfort in my 2015 is about a 5.
During his 2015 review, Alex was rating the seat comfort on an absolute scale -- that is, compared against all cars -- whereas now he is comparing the seats against other entries in the subcompact segment. Alex's review style has evolved, hence the score difference.
Pikminiman its a bit confusing imo. Seat comfort shouldn’t be on such an odd scale. Either they’re comfortable as you sit in them, or they aren’t. I realize that there are degrees of comfort, but using similar vehicles as a guide is misleading.
Pikminiman so basically, OTHER compact cars have more comfortable seats now than in 2015. I ask this because I owned a 2012 fit and had to trade in because the seats were folding my spine up, if they improved the seat I would consider buying one again.