The Smoking Tire heads out to Adams Motorsports Park with the gold standard of small cars: The Honda Fit. We analyze the name literally: How much will it fit? and How Sporty is it?
I bought my Fit in 2010 because of this review. Didn't know stick but got the manual just because it looked so fun in this video. Still fun to drive and has been very reliable. It's a 20 year car.
My daily driver is a 2010 Fit. I will drive it to its grave. It's the best car I've ever owned. It's just so practical. I can fit inflated float tubes in it for when I go fishing. I can get 40mpg when I drive it to the river from CA. I get great mpg for my daily life. It's a fantastic car.
When the engine is ready do an overhaul, the 2nd gen is very desirable as it had the best balance of suspension, power, and a stiffened overall design. You have the manual right?
I bought a Milano Red '13 Fit Sport 5spd in the summer of 2013 and it has been an awesome commuter car. I was averaging 39mpg before putting on a Thule roof rack for hauling my mountain bike, and that mileage dropped down to about 37mpg.This car is a hoot on tight twisty roads though. The manual trans is slick and precise, the engine sounds good, and these cars are pretty much bullet-proof. Time will tell with the '15 Fit, but the second-gen Fit is a winner!
This comment is old but I'm curious, why the thule rack? I've read that with the magic seat up that you can store a bike with its wheels on? Just curious.
I'v had my 2009 Honda Fit Sport, since 2009. I love my fit, the gas mileage is teriffic, usually 40 42 mpg, I fill the tank, once a week, some times i go a week and a half. I LOVE my FIT
Thats great milage. I can tell you that's very true average milage. This guys are rev the car in the video for lap time porposes, wich logically is low. But in reallity its very different. I have a manual 09 fit sport with 164k and as well, and combined its about 43 to 44 mpg.. & always go to the speed limit for keep it. I always put 3/4 of gas on the tank and i pay only $19. 😎
I drive an "07 Fit and it handles great. I do have upgraded tires, even though I liked the Dunlops the car came with; the Michelin all weather tires made a huge difference in cornering and especially in the rain. It is super versatile and a blast to drive. defineately a bargain if thats the type of all around car you are looking for.
I drive in a small town. I also drive highways. Both speedy city and laid back country .I average 37 Mpg. Wow and has cargo space. for shopping and put back seats down for people. I can haul 4 people for short 150 mile trips ! very dependable.And fun to drive Auto. I love Honda . This car is sooo much fun!Very dependable!
I commute every day. Mostly interstate. I have a 5 speed. I get 39-40 mpg. I set the cruise control at 70 in the interstate until I get into heavier traffic.
Any suggestions on a good double din head unit? My girlfriend just bought this exact car for 9k but we're probably gonna swap out that headunit immediately lmao looks so damn old!
I'm in the market for a car and seriously considering the Fit. This video was far more helpful than most of the videos I found from places like Car & Driver or Motor Trend.
@outlawsonic we can't win. we drive exotics, and people complain that we're driving cars they can't afford. So we drive affordable cars, and people complain that they are boring. Which is why we drive a healthy mix of sports cars and "normal" cars.
Ive driven these vehicles on private circuits as a driver trainer. They handle exceptionally well, their limits are incredibly high, they are beautifully balanced at 10/10ths. Most owners will never experience their true potential. The limiting factor being as Matt mentions, tires. (an easy fix) but for everyday use tires are fine. I highly recommend them as a do-it-all car that driving enthusiasts will enjoy with minimal costs. Not bad for something that doesn't claim to be a sports car or hot hatch, in fact, will shame many that do. Its a chassis thats screaming out for an "R Type"
@racewithferrari the name "the smoking tire" refers more to a play on "the smoking gun" than actually doing burnouts. If we did burnouts in every single car we tested, it would simply be a matter of time before people wouldn't give us cars to test anymore.
Bought a black 2013 Fit Sport one month ago. Love it. Absolutely nothing bad nor disappointing about this car. Works well in the snow too (Montreal, QC, Canada, here... so we have it all) ...Awesome little beast. Get one! Who really wants a Ford anyways...
You can also easily remove the front seat by removing 4 easy to access bolts. You should see the look on people's faces when you open your "subcompact commuter" car to reveal a large dining room table and chairs. This car keeps impressing me over, and over again.
Got an '11 last September. This is such a great car. I love it! First trip was a football game, perfect for tailgating even with 3 passengers. Still had room for grill, food, beverages, games and other items.
@Corveette the iphone and ipod touch have built-in accelerometers, so you only need an inexpensive app to make them work like GTech or VBox accelerometers. The most basic one i know of is the Dynolicious (see our video test on the old channel) and there are some that are GPS based as well for road courses. Very cool stuff, check the app store for "car telemetry, acceleration, g-force" and i'm sure you'll find a few.
I have a 2007 Fit Sport and your reviews are spot on! I really like your review on the Miata. Keep up the good work and keep your reviews honest without letting the naysayers affect your future reviews.
I love the Fit! I drive 30 curvy miles to work every day, and it gets the job done in a fun fashion. I have the base model 09, and the clutch is not quite as smooth as they say, but running the engine to 5000 RPM before shifting smooths it out quite nicely.
@OneOfaKind949 In SF, we raced auto vs. auto in an autocross, and the Fiesta was 1.2 seconds faster. However, the stick Fit is faster than the auto Fit, so we don't exactly know. Hopefully we'll get another Fiesta soon and run a lap with it to see.
I have an 08 sport manual bought used recently . My first tank returned 40.70 . I am very conscientious about smooth driving , don't tailgate , don't approach stop signs too fast . It always amazes me how fast people approach red lights and stop signs only to slam on their brakes and sit there .
Great video man. This covered everything I wanted to know about the Fit. All the other reviews just show how economical it is. Thanks for taking it out on the track.
13 years later I still love this car. No plans to get rid of it. Have run 205/50-16 Nitto NeoGen for about 11 years now fixes the grip issue the stock Dunlops had, but will rub a little if you drop the car.
@MrRednijlad yes, it's relatively light, with a good steering rack and a short wheelbase, which makes it handle well. If you're a real corner carver or autocrosser, you're going to want new tires though, because the stock Bridgestone Turanza's suck.
Get your numbers right, its 117 (not 116 or 119, you said both) hp out of a 1.5, not a 1.6, and i get 33 around town, 40ish hwy depending on how heavy footed you are. It does get about 27 thrashing it. I have a sport 5speed
I have had a 2007 Fit just short of 4 years and love the little beast for it's practicality and performance.... The after market has been good to the older GD3 models and the addition of 10 PSI of boost by a Kraft Werks supercharger plus other performance parts have made this one of the most pleasurable cars I've ever driven.
This is why i subscribed! you guys rock, i love how you are not above testing any car! its nice to be able to watch a review on cars that most of us can afford, rather than forcing us to drool over cars we could never own....but then again its fun to watch those as well from time to time! keep up the good work! i cant wait to see more on that new raptor!
If anyone wants a reliable car that’s incredibly cheap to maintain, you cannot beat the Fit. I’m 6’4”, 220 lbs. and I sit comfortably in my 2013 Fit Sport with 5 sp manual. I usually run my tank to around 1/4 and it costs me less than 20 bucks(as of today’s gas $) to top off the tank. It is a blast to drive and whip around town. I’ve had no issues with this car, just routine maintenance like brakes and tires. This is a very dependable means of transportation with unbelievable room for hauling. If you’re looking for good value for your money and just want to get around without emptying your wallet, do yourself a favor and look at this car. I have saved tons of money and I don’t have to walk !
My wife and I went to NY Auto Show and didn't know about the Fit until we saw it at the show. We sat in it, couldn't believe the roominess of it. We liked how the back seats went down to take our dogs. I'm 6 feet tall and weigh 280 - yes, a big guy. I was comfortable inside it. Great leg and head room for a guy my size. So, my wife bought one this past weekend. A manual sport. I drove it home (she was nervous) and I really liked how the car drives. It's so much fun to drive, I'm getting one too!
The Fiesta has more gadgets and better materials on the interior. The Fit has more head and legroom for bigger people. The Fiesta is quicker, but only if you get the 6-speed automatic. I personally think the FIt is more fun to drive. Other than that, pretty much the same thing.
it is funny seeing this years later. You would never compare a Fit of this era with a Fiesta. The Fiesta has proved problematic as they aged. When new, the fiesta looked to be promising.
I disagree about the gas mileage. Maybe in town driving you were correct. But I commute every day 180 miles a day. Most of it interstate. I set the cruise control at 70. I get 40 miles to the gallon. I agree it is not the prettiest car to look at. I was rear ended at a stop sign. No real damage done. I was really surprised. Just cosmetic damage. I am not going to fix that. Since I have a dent and scratches on my rear bumper, other drivers stopped following too close. I LOVE my jeeps that I have. But a 2010 honda fit manual is a great little car. I plan to keep up with the oil changes when needed. I plan to get over 200,000 miles and keep driving it after that.
@TBH5566 If I had gotten to test the V6 with a stick and the track pack, it may have been a different story. I tested a base, automatic model with no track pack. And the Civic SI and Fit were vastly more fun to drive than the Genesis I tested. Rear wheel drive isn't the end-all and be-all of fun in a car.
Thank you for doing a review on this. I was actually in a market for fit but became a little shaken by the new fiesta. But after watching this review I think fit will fit me more. I have yet to test drive both cars though. If I were to own one of these cars, which one do you think will be more track ready? I also want to take into account the aftermarket support for both cars.
i never comment on UA-cam but your review was sooooooo great i had to comment. :-) you really sold me to the FIT :-) i really loved your energy and how honest you came across your review!!! EXCELLENT JOB Matt!!!
Oh, forgot to mention how stiff the chassis is and how good it is in the corners. Sounds good too, only complaints are it needs more power and better clutch
2024 here. Bought a 2012 Honda Fit Sport in Milano Red. Love hitting corners in this thing. The front heaviness really helps. Only gripe I got with it is that it doesn’t have refresh mode but that’s fine. jk imma saw some of the seat off
I bought the 2012 about a month ago, I was on the fence but your review put me over the fence. great car, I'm getting much better real world driving, fits my co workers in the back and no one complains.
@TheSmokingTire I love the fact that you take cars for what they are. You do great reviews and really break it down well. You honestly can get me excited about any car slow or fast. I genuine love for cars no Fanboyism.
Hi Matt! I LOVE your vids--they are no-nonsense and cover most points I always look for. My wife and I are in the market for a Fiesta/Fit, and decided on the Fiesta for a few reasons (we are still looking for the right one with color/trim/options): The Fiesta's power band has better top demeanor with lower noise. I test drove both, and noted on the same stretch of roadway (with both cars taken to 70 MPH) that the Fiesta was turning 2,800 RPM;s and the Fit 3,200 RPM's.
Thanks for that objective and informative review. I'm actually looking to get a 2015 Fit early next year to replace my 200,000 mile '03 EP3. If I get the EX (don't care about the touch screen, but like the fog lights and sun roof) I can keep the stock rims and upgrade the tires to my preferred BF Goodrich G-Force Super Sports in 205/50R16 (I have 215/45R17 now) without significantly altering the circumference. Or I can even buy a set of 16x7 rims for an LX and get the same tires. At any rate, I'll have a nimble car that I can continue to autocross, as well as haul two kids in car seats with all their crap on car trips.
I got an '08 sport and I love it. The speakers thump respectably loud once they're broken in. Drifting is a piece of cake and is super fun. There really is an incredible amount of room in this car and back seat passengers never complain. It's definitely not powerful, but it's fun to drive. It is extremely touchy the first 15 mph. The high speed turns definitely create some under steer but it still hugs the curves. Great car, highly recommended.
Love the review. I'm a drummer and I need to be able to haul a drumset to gigs and still get pretty decent fuel economy because gas prices SUCK. I honestly didn't really like the Fit at first (mostly the name and the commercials turned me off on it), but it's been growing on me. It's called the Jazz in Japan and Europe, so it ticks me off that they didn't keep that. This review just about sold me on it. It's a hatch, it's sporty-ish, good MPG, and built well... because it's a Honda.
I love how you are talking about grip and a Lancer Evo IX is casually parking alongside you. It's a good car, but the serious lack of power makes it scary to merge on the highway. I couldn't consider it until there was a way to boost it to at least 140 hp.
Great Review Matt &Tom, I own the honda Fit in Indonesia, Every points you says about the car is definitely true. I could not agree more, I use the car for trackday at times and also felt the slipping and sliding accelerating out of slow corners cause of the open diff.. haha.. You guys really know how to communicate with the car and pass the feel to the viewers, which is very awesome and not all car journalist/ reviewers know how to. Continue on keeping it real guys!! hope to c u in Indonesia.
@Jorge235ful I've tested two models. The 2.0T track and the V6 automatic. I've described exactly which models they were and why I didn't like them. I've always said that if I had tested a V6 with a stick and track pack, my opinion may have been different. It also may not have been. When we choose cars, to test, we don't always get to request stick vs auto, or what trim level. If you like the Genesis, great. I don't. That doesn't make me a joke, it just makes our opinions different. Get over it.
I'm going to test drive a 2008 Fit here in the next couple of days. I love this car. I honestly like the way it looks, and you can probably park it anywhere.
@MrSilviaMania I'm not an engineer, and don't have an answer for you. My best guess would be that moving the exhaust mainfolds behind the radiators would increase airflow over the plumbing and possibly help the catalytic converters reduce emissions?
I have a GD3 Fit (pre 2009) and love it. Just like you said its not a speedster, but its fun to drive and very well built and very practical. I wouldn't have any other car as my daily driver. I will say I am surprised at the gas mileage you got, in mine even revving it sky high I see 30 mpg.... and if I drive like a grandma I can get 45. Great review, keep up the good work!
I myself have a 2008 Honda Fit Sport Automatic, and I wish I had waited for the current generation Fit, not that I dislike my 08 Fit. That aside, this review was on the ball. I like the fact that it has sufficient passenger room. Also, love the fact you can haul lots of stuff with the seats down; this has come in handy for me several times. It is definitely a fun car to drive.
I have a Honda Jazz (FIT) in India with a 1.2L engine which churns 89bhp of power. Just love the car. But the suspension is on the stiffer side. How about yours ??
Great Video Awesome Review! Keep them coming like this Matt! These past 4 Episodes have truly been great. Real down to earth reviews from a car guy. Love the show!
I have a 2010 automatic sport. I've fit ridiculously huge amounts of stuff in it. And I've found that shifting using the paddle shifters, not only allows for some very spirited driving, but is a whole lot of fun ! Then - when I'm feeling lazy in heavy traffic i just do the regular automatic. The best of all worlds ! Average 35mpg, with lots of in town driving.
I'm impressed that you've gotten it to last that long. I've had two Fords both of which were done after less than decade. I had one that quit after 8 years and another after about 5. I took excellent care of them and got them every maintenance. I've heard similar things from tons of other people who have had Fords. I'll never own a Ford again.
I own a 2010 Honda Fit and I LOVE it. To me it is like a cross between the CRX of the 80's and the Civic Wagovan. Lots of space and actually fun to drive (the wagovan not so much in the fun to drive department). When the seats are folded down it has enough cargo room to rival a small SUV which is pretty amazing. I agree on the outside it isn't the best looking car on the road but that's ok. The car has a big heart and I can see myself owning it for quite a while.
I think a fit type r would kick ass
it would look cool asf with nice rims and some extra interior details
Fn2
I hope you've seen what what people do with k24s and a fit...MONSTERS
I bought my Fit in 2010 because of this review. Didn't know stick but got the manual just because it looked so fun in this video. Still fun to drive and has been very reliable. It's a 20 year car.
Any major issues?
My daily driver is a 2010 Fit. I will drive it to its grave. It's the best car I've ever owned. It's just so practical. I can fit inflated float tubes in it for when I go fishing. I can get 40mpg when I drive it to the river from CA. I get great mpg for my daily life. It's a fantastic car.
When the engine is ready do an overhaul, the 2nd gen is very desirable as it had the best balance of suspension, power, and a stiffened overall design. You have the manual right?
Holy shit, Whatching this in 2022... what the hell, this video is old school
2024 :)
First day of summer 2024!
A Fit Si would be so good... one day, one day...
TassieLorenzo that would be a K20 swap fit ;)
They actually have one in Europe
TassieLorenzo Honda jazz
YOU BUILD IT! :)
There’s a company called TCS that sells K-swapped Honda Fits. It costs about $15,000-20,000 but that’s including the price of the car.
Whoa what a throwback as I look for Fit reviews...
I didn't realize how old this video was and was confused as to why he was bringing up iPods
I have a 2010 Fit Sport 5 MT and love it. I've never had any issues at all. New tires really do make a big difference.
It's often said that lightweight wheels and sportier tires are the single best thing that can be done to improve performance.
I bought a Milano Red '13 Fit Sport 5spd in the summer of 2013 and it has been an awesome commuter car. I was averaging 39mpg before putting on a Thule roof rack for hauling my mountain bike, and that mileage dropped down to about 37mpg.This car is a hoot on tight twisty roads though. The manual trans is slick and precise, the engine sounds good, and these cars are pretty much bullet-proof. Time will tell with the '15 Fit, but the second-gen Fit is a winner!
This comment is old but I'm curious, why the thule rack? I've read that with the magic seat up that you can store a bike with its wheels on? Just curious.
I'v had my 2009 Honda Fit Sport, since 2009. I love my fit, the gas mileage is teriffic, usually 40 42 mpg, I fill the tank, once a week, some times i go a week and a half. I LOVE my FIT
Hi!... really that mileage is true? in city, highway or combined? Is it manual/standard, automatic o CVT transmission?
i live out in the country, but occasionally do city driving. drove from mass to rhode island beaches, was getting 50 mpg on highway
Thats great milage. I can tell you that's very true average milage. This guys are rev the car in the video for lap time porposes, wich logically is low. But in reallity its very different. I have a manual 09 fit sport with 164k and as well, and combined its about 43 to 44 mpg.. & always go to the speed limit for keep it. I always put 3/4 of gas on the tank and i pay only $19. 😎
Purchased a 2008 AT blue Fit new from Honda dealer, :Best" car ever owned. 112k on it now and going strong. Love it.
I drive an "07 Fit and it handles great. I do have upgraded tires, even though I liked the Dunlops the car came with; the Michelin all weather tires made a huge difference in cornering and especially in the rain. It is super versatile and a blast to drive. defineately a bargain if thats the type of all around car you are looking for.
I drive in a small town. I also drive highways. Both speedy city and laid back country .I average 37 Mpg. Wow and has cargo space. for shopping and put back seats down for people. I can haul 4 people for short 150 mile trips ! very dependable.And fun to drive Auto. I love Honda . This car is sooo much fun!Very dependable!
Just bought a 2009 Honda fit Manual yesterday. 2023 and this car rocks.
A month ago I bought a 2009 1.5 Milano red with 80 000 miles on it and I LOVE it ! So much fun to drive!
Mat has always been interesting to listen to. Love to rewatch his videos from time to time
I can't believe I watched this whole thing.
Good job Matt.
Just bought a used one! Thanks for the video 10 years later lol still making itself useful!
Don't forget it's a Honda! That means it will last over 200,000 mi. no problem.
Just bought an 08 fit Sport today with 290,000 miles on it. Immaculate condition
D H how is the car doing?
260k on my 07, doesn't burn any oil. Always used synthetic since new. Feels like it will go another 100k no problem.
My 2009-76,000
I know, old video, but my 2010 has been averaging 33-35
I commute every day. Mostly interstate. I have a 5 speed. I get 39-40 mpg. I set the cruise control at 70 in the interstate until I get into heavier traffic.
Samesies
I get 32 in mixed driving over hilly terrain in a MT.
I get 33 in the city, 39 on the interstate.
Any suggestions on a good double din head unit? My girlfriend just bought this exact car for 9k but we're probably gonna swap out that headunit immediately lmao looks so damn old!
I'm in the market for a car and seriously considering the Fit. This video was far more helpful than most of the videos I found from places like Car & Driver or Motor Trend.
@CANDigB Feels quicker than the Fiesta in city driving too. I really enjoyed driving it around LA for a week. Very practical, spacious, fun car.
0:55 haha for a second i thought it was the fit doing the burnout
Definitely the Fit over any other subcompact.
just drove one of these things for the first time today. Now I want one.
@EatmyDust1311 The Transit connect is only sold in the US as a cargo van right now.
@outlawsonic we can't win. we drive exotics, and people complain that we're driving cars they can't afford. So we drive affordable cars, and people complain that they are boring.
Which is why we drive a healthy mix of sports cars and "normal" cars.
Ive driven these vehicles on private circuits as a driver trainer. They handle exceptionally well, their limits are incredibly high, they are beautifully balanced at 10/10ths. Most owners will never experience their true potential. The limiting factor being as Matt mentions, tires. (an easy fix) but for everyday use tires are fine. I highly recommend them as a do-it-all car that driving enthusiasts will enjoy with minimal costs. Not bad for something that doesn't claim to be a sports car or hot hatch, in fact, will shame many that do. Its a chassis thats screaming out for an "R Type"
@fireball1203 no, we don't write scripts for the show. I write down a few key pieces of information so I have them at hand, but that's it.
I bought this car with the 5spd trans and this color because of this review. Never drove stick before and now I love it.
I bought a 07 last month. Love it!
Is it true it water leaks into the cabin?
I purchased an 09 Fit Sport brand new and never had any water leaks, never even heard of it being an issue.
I heard its a big issue with the first gen model. Not the second
I heard that too, but I've had an 08 for the last 3 years and never experienced that with rain nor car washes.
@outlawsonic soon, but we're booked until the last week of this month, so probably then.
@racewithferrari the name "the smoking tire" refers more to a play on "the smoking gun" than actually doing burnouts. If we did burnouts in every single car we tested, it would simply be a matter of time before people wouldn't give us cars to test anymore.
Bought a black 2013 Fit Sport one month ago. Love it. Absolutely nothing bad nor disappointing about this car. Works well in the snow too (Montreal, QC, Canada, here... so we have it all) ...Awesome little beast. Get one! Who really wants a Ford anyways...
You can also easily remove the front seat by removing 4 easy to access bolts. You should see the look on people's faces when you open your "subcompact commuter" car to reveal a large dining room table and chairs. This car keeps impressing me over, and over again.
Got an '11 last September. This is such a great car. I love it! First trip was a football game, perfect for tailgating even with 3 passengers. Still had room for grill, food, beverages, games and other items.
@Corveette the iphone and ipod touch have built-in accelerometers, so you only need an inexpensive app to make them work like GTech or VBox accelerometers. The most basic one i know of is the Dynolicious (see our video test on the old channel) and there are some that are GPS based as well for road courses. Very cool stuff, check the app store for "car telemetry, acceleration, g-force" and i'm sure you'll find a few.
I have an 09 sport and I happen to like the navigation system A LOT.
I have a 2007 Fit Sport and your reviews are spot on! I really like your review on the Miata. Keep up the good work and keep your reviews honest without letting the naysayers affect your future reviews.
old video, but I love the fit.
I love the Fit! I drive 30 curvy miles to work every day, and it gets the job done in a fun fashion. I have the base model 09, and the clutch is not quite as smooth as they say, but running the engine to 5000 RPM before shifting smooths it out quite nicely.
@OneOfaKind949 In SF, we raced auto vs. auto in an autocross, and the Fiesta was 1.2 seconds faster. However, the stick Fit is faster than the auto Fit, so we don't exactly know. Hopefully we'll get another Fiesta soon and run a lap with it to see.
I have an 08 sport manual bought used recently . My first tank returned 40.70 . I am very conscientious about smooth driving , don't tailgate , don't approach stop signs too fast . It always amazes me how fast people approach red lights and stop signs only to slam on their brakes and sit there .
@sourceofmind we dont have the RS here in the states, so you'll have to talk to a local honda dealership about the specific differences in sub-models.
I really like your review, it's straight forward, not pretencious and not exagerated. You provide the necessary info. Thank you.
Great video man. This covered everything I wanted to know about the Fit. All the other reviews just show how economical it is. Thanks for taking it out on the track.
13 years later I still love this car. No plans to get rid of it. Have run 205/50-16 Nitto NeoGen for about 11 years now fixes the grip issue the stock Dunlops had, but will rub a little if you drop the car.
@MrRednijlad yes, it's relatively light, with a good steering rack and a short wheelbase, which makes it handle well. If you're a real corner carver or autocrosser, you're going to want new tires though, because the stock Bridgestone Turanza's suck.
Get your numbers right, its 117 (not 116 or 119, you said both) hp out of a 1.5, not a 1.6, and i get 33 around town, 40ish hwy depending on how heavy footed you are. It does get about 27 thrashing it. I have a sport 5speed
I’m getting one tomorrow ! I’ve loved this car as soon as I saw it
I looking at a 2008 for 5,000 114,349 miles hopefully its a great deal orange
This video definitely swayed me. I'm picking my Fit later today! I'm soooo excited!
FIT does many things well and precise, and agree FIT Si is great idea.
I have had a 2007 Fit just short of 4 years and love the little beast for it's practicality and performance.... The after market has been good to the older GD3 models and the addition of 10 PSI of boost by a Kraft Werks supercharger plus other performance parts have made this one of the most pleasurable cars I've ever driven.
This is why i subscribed! you guys rock, i love how you are not above testing any car! its nice to be able to watch a review on cars that most of us can afford, rather than forcing us to drool over cars we could never own....but then again its fun to watch those as well from time to time! keep up the good work! i cant wait to see more on that new raptor!
If anyone wants a reliable car that’s incredibly cheap to maintain, you cannot beat the Fit. I’m 6’4”, 220 lbs. and I sit comfortably in my 2013 Fit Sport with 5 sp manual. I usually run my tank to around 1/4 and it costs me less than 20 bucks(as of today’s gas $) to top off the tank. It is a blast to drive and whip around town. I’ve had no issues with this car, just routine maintenance like brakes and tires. This is a very dependable means of transportation with unbelievable room for hauling. If you’re looking for good value for your money and just want to get around without emptying your wallet, do yourself a favor and look at this car. I have saved tons of money and I don’t have to walk !
My wife and I went to NY Auto Show and didn't know about the Fit until we saw it at the show. We sat in it, couldn't believe the roominess of it. We liked how the back seats went down to take our dogs. I'm 6 feet tall and weigh 280 - yes, a big guy. I was comfortable inside it. Great leg and head room for a guy my size. So, my wife bought one this past weekend. A manual sport. I drove it home (she was nervous) and I really liked how the car drives. It's so much fun to drive, I'm getting one too!
The Fiesta has more gadgets and better materials on the interior. The Fit has more head and legroom for bigger people. The Fiesta is quicker, but only if you get the 6-speed automatic. I personally think the FIt is more fun to drive. Other than that, pretty much the same thing.
it is funny seeing this years later. You would never compare a Fit of this era with a Fiesta. The Fiesta has proved problematic as they aged. When new, the fiesta looked to be promising.
I disagree about the gas mileage. Maybe in town driving you were correct. But I commute every day 180 miles a day. Most of it interstate. I set the cruise control at 70. I get 40 miles to the gallon. I agree it is not the prettiest car to look at. I was rear ended at a stop sign. No real damage done. I was really surprised. Just cosmetic damage. I am not going to fix that. Since I have a dent and scratches on my rear bumper, other drivers stopped following too close. I LOVE my jeeps that I have. But a 2010 honda fit manual is a great little car. I plan to keep up with the oil changes when needed. I plan to get over 200,000 miles and keep driving it after that.
@TBH5566 If I had gotten to test the V6 with a stick and the track pack, it may have been a different story. I tested a base, automatic model with no track pack. And the Civic SI and Fit were vastly more fun to drive than the Genesis I tested. Rear wheel drive isn't the end-all and be-all of fun in a car.
Thank you for doing a review on this. I was actually in a market for fit but became a little shaken by the new fiesta. But after watching this review I think fit will fit me more. I have yet to test drive both cars though. If I were to own one of these cars, which one do you think will be more track ready? I also want to take into account the aftermarket support for both cars.
i never comment on UA-cam but your review was sooooooo great i had to comment. :-) you really sold me to the FIT :-) i really loved your energy and how honest you came across your review!!! EXCELLENT JOB Matt!!!
@SaigonTheDon I actually kind of like the Fit's purposeful, functional look. But I left that up to the viewers to decide, it's very subjective.
Oh, forgot to mention how stiff the chassis is and how good it is in the corners. Sounds good too, only complaints are it needs more power and better clutch
2024 here. Bought a 2012 Honda Fit Sport in Milano Red. Love hitting corners in this thing. The front heaviness really helps. Only gripe I got with it is that it doesn’t have refresh mode but that’s fine. jk imma saw some of the seat off
I bought the 2012 about a month ago, I was on the fence but your review put me over the fence. great car, I'm getting much better real world driving, fits my co workers in the back and no one complains.
@TheSmokingTire I love the fact that you take cars for what they are. You do great reviews and really break it down well. You honestly can get me excited about any car slow or fast. I genuine love for cars no Fanboyism.
Hi Matt! I LOVE your vids--they are no-nonsense and cover most points I always look for.
My wife and I are in the market for a Fiesta/Fit, and decided on the Fiesta for a few reasons (we are still looking for the right one with color/trim/options): The Fiesta's power band has better top demeanor with lower noise. I test drove both, and noted on the same stretch of roadway (with both cars taken to 70 MPH) that the Fiesta was turning 2,800 RPM;s and the Fit 3,200 RPM's.
Thanks for that objective and informative review. I'm actually looking to get a 2015 Fit early next year to replace my 200,000 mile '03 EP3. If I get the EX (don't care about the touch screen, but like the fog lights and sun roof) I can keep the stock rims and upgrade the tires to my preferred BF Goodrich G-Force Super Sports in 205/50R16 (I have 215/45R17 now) without significantly altering the circumference. Or I can even buy a set of 16x7 rims for an LX and get the same tires. At any rate, I'll have a nimble car that I can continue to autocross, as well as haul two kids in car seats with all their crap on car trips.
the last 2 autox events I've been to had fits competing and they did so much better than I was expecting (given they had great drivers, but still).
@JETZcorp aren't four-stroke engines much lower emissions than two-stroke engines? That could be a perfectly good reason to stop making 2-strokes, no?
I got an '08 sport and I love it. The speakers thump respectably loud once they're broken in. Drifting is a piece of cake and is super fun. There really is an incredible amount of room in this car and back seat passengers never complain. It's definitely not powerful, but it's fun to drive. It is extremely touchy the first 15 mph. The high speed turns definitely create some under steer but it still hugs the curves. Great car, highly recommended.
Love the review. I'm a drummer and I need to be able to haul a drumset to gigs and still get pretty decent fuel economy because gas prices SUCK. I honestly didn't really like the Fit at first (mostly the name and the commercials turned me off on it), but it's been growing on me. It's called the Jazz in Japan and Europe, so it ticks me off that they didn't keep that. This review just about sold me on it. It's a hatch, it's sporty-ish, good MPG, and built well... because it's a Honda.
I test drove one of these and it was pretty good and its really spacious on the inside its like a optical illusion when u look at it from the outside
@punkenduro The fiesta has a screen/computer setup, but there's no integrated nav, except the Google Maps - to SYNC directions you can download.
Matt, you filmed this at Adam's race car track down the street from my house lol.
I was waiting for you to turn into the supermoto dirt section to see how Fit the jumps are!
I love how you are talking about grip and a Lancer Evo IX is casually parking alongside you.
It's a good car, but the serious lack of power makes it scary to merge on the highway. I couldn't consider it until there was a way to boost it to at least 140 hp.
The music at the beginning made me think I'm watching "Neature walk"
Great Review Matt &Tom, I own the honda Fit in Indonesia, Every points you says about the car is definitely true. I could not agree more, I use the car for trackday at times and also felt the slipping and sliding accelerating out of slow corners cause of the open diff.. haha.. You guys really know how to communicate with the car and pass the feel to the viewers, which is very awesome and not all car journalist/ reviewers know how to. Continue on keeping it real guys!! hope to c u in Indonesia.
@sspope my guess would be that this engine is re-tuned for economy, not horsepower.
@AlecTheJimSlayer421 No, just a regular automatic and manual. You get paddles with the auto though.
I got the 09 fit blue auto for my gf around Jan of 2010 and we r loveing this car
I have 2009 with 400 thousand miles it has never giving me a problem
@Jorge235ful I've tested two models. The 2.0T track and the V6 automatic. I've described exactly which models they were and why I didn't like them. I've always said that if I had tested a V6 with a stick and track pack, my opinion may have been different. It also may not have been. When we choose cars, to test, we don't always get to request stick vs auto, or what trim level. If you like the Genesis, great. I don't. That doesn't make me a joke, it just makes our opinions different. Get over it.
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I'm going to test drive a 2008 Fit here in the next couple of days. I love this car. I honestly like the way it looks, and you can probably park it anywhere.
@MrSilviaMania I'm not an engineer, and don't have an answer for you. My best guess would be that moving the exhaust mainfolds behind the radiators would increase airflow over the plumbing and possibly help the catalytic converters reduce emissions?
Adams Motorsport Park in Riverside CA :D i go there every weekend either to race or watch the people drift!! Two Thumbs up
10 years later = Fit still choochin', Fiestas are dust.
I have a GD3 Fit (pre 2009) and love it. Just like you said its not a speedster, but its fun to drive and very well built and very practical. I wouldn't have any other car as my daily driver. I will say I am surprised at the gas mileage you got, in mine even revving it sky high I see 30 mpg.... and if I drive like a grandma I can get 45. Great review, keep up the good work!
I myself have a 2008 Honda Fit Sport Automatic, and I wish I had waited for the current generation Fit, not that I dislike my 08 Fit. That aside, this review was on the ball. I like the fact that it has sufficient passenger room. Also, love the fact you can haul lots of stuff with the seats down; this has come in handy for me several times. It is definitely a fun car to drive.
I have a Honda Jazz (FIT) in India with a 1.2L engine which churns 89bhp of power. Just love the car. But the suspension is on the stiffer side. How about yours ??
Great Video Awesome Review! Keep them coming like this Matt! These past 4 Episodes have truly been great. Real down to earth reviews from a car guy. Love the show!
@sspope when you're motor trend, you can get 4 press cars at a time. Unfortunately, our limit is 1.
Matt good review man. I vote you should do a review of the Focus SVT 02-04 since your on this hatch topic
I have a 2010 automatic sport. I've fit ridiculously huge amounts of stuff in it. And I've found that shifting using the paddle shifters, not only allows for some very spirited driving, but is a whole lot of fun ! Then - when I'm feeling lazy in heavy traffic i just do the regular automatic. The best of all worlds ! Average 35mpg, with lots of in town driving.
im thinking about a a auto.does it hold the gears?
im thinking about a a auto.does it hold the gears?
It is absolutely amazing. Bought a 2012 fit sport last year in So Cal
the evo was in a few shots :) 4g63's i love em
In Europe it's called a 'jazz' which suits it more.
Also, I think the interior here is much better then the fiesta's.
In the ford I felt crammed.
I'm impressed that you've gotten it to last that long. I've had two Fords both of which were done after less than decade. I had one that quit after 8 years and another after about 5. I took excellent care of them and got them every maintenance. I've heard similar things from tons of other people who have had Fords. I'll never own a Ford again.
I own a 2010 Honda Fit and I LOVE it. To me it is like a cross between the CRX of the 80's and the Civic Wagovan. Lots of space and actually fun to drive (the wagovan not so much in the fun to drive department). When the seats are folded down it has enough cargo room to rival a small SUV which is pretty amazing. I agree on the outside it isn't the best looking car on the road but that's ok. The car has a big heart and I can see myself owning it for quite a while.
Notice the EVO at 4:47