I had a 2013 Fit and it was the most fun car I've ever driven. I had the Sport with the paddles. It was truly a hidden gem. It was slow as can be, put starting from first and flooring it the torque really put you back into the seat. So you weren't going fast, but it sure felt fast. It was a good sounding engine too. Going through corners was a blast too. You didn't have to be going fast but boy was it fun. And the versatility on it was amazing. Absolutely loved that car. I now own a 2017 Toyota 86 and while it is also an absolute blast, my Fit will always have a special place in my heart.
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?
Why do people that review cars seem to expect that all cars are or should be all about horsepower and acceleration. Cant any car just be viewed for its intended purpose???
I just bought a 2018 Fit yesterday and I did get 40mpg on the highway from AZ to CA. I like the feel of the car and love all the features you showed of the back seat. I need to learn how to use my apps through the car to listen to my music. Thanks for the video.
This car is simply the best for any college student or even for new grads. People who buy this car is for the reliability, cargo, friends and family. Seriously this car is better than any corolla and other small size hatch by a far margin and literally the only thing in this car segment... kia rio5 is too small, nissan versa is bad, toyota yaris has bad built, mazda has no mazda2 in america, chervolet sonic has no such seat. The only thing can compare is the ford fiesta but that thing is smaller and not as comfy, B class is too expensive... For sporty people, pick the fiesta. otherwise, the Fit just can do everything...
IMO A. You can keep the turbo-ed earth dreams motor. B. Making 174 hp on a turbo-ed motor is a joke. There's plenty of 4 cylinder Honda motors that make 150-200hp without a turbo.
I just bought a 2018 Honda Fit Sport (Aegean Blue Metallic, 6-spd manual). For what it’s worth, I’ve never (EVER) been happier with a vehicle purchase.
I have to say, I was never a Honda fanboy, I always looked at them like stupid ricer cars. BUT after living out here in the beautiful canyon lands of Utah, I drove my sister's brand new Audi S5 sporting those flappy paddles through the twists and turns and I loved it, but a month or two later I drove my buddy's 2012 Honda Civic Si with a 6spd manual on the same drive and just had SO much more fun. When you have a true open road, and don't have to deal with much traffic, the Honda manual transmissions are absolutely incredible. Hell, I have a friend who is still daily driving a 1991 Honda Accord with a manual transmission that has never needed a new clutch or anything. Of course, there are a ton of cars that are more fast, but are they more fun ? Those Honda cars are just built well, shame on those idiots with the stupid "fart can" mufflers giving the real Honda fans a bad name....
Just bought my Fit Ex sport, love it! Went with the manual 6 speed because I can't stand cvt. At least Honda gives you the option, crap box cvt or fun 6 speed. No complaints with mine so far.
2:56 "You put your hot coffee in here, and with a vent, it will keep your coffee nice and hot" - Please tell me for god's sake you've missed all the physics classes in school.
My Fit was awesome. I miss that nimble feel. This HFP needs a swap with the 1.5T from the Civic/CRV and offer that one only in stick. That could be the new Fit-Rrrrr
HFP = Honda Factory Performance??? Where's the performance? IIRC from the video, all the "upgrades" were visual stuff. how do red floormats and a shifter knob improve performance? Perhaps they should call it HFR - Honda Factory Rice!
I have a '15 Fit EX CVT with 60k miles. It's my commuter car. You can't argue with the reliability and low operational cost. It just isn't always the most fun. I keep thinking about getting something more fun, but the smartest financial move is probably to just keep it for a while longer. I do 25k a year commuting.
I have the same trim but a '17. Sometime in the future, I hope to buy a Civic Si Coupe as a car I drive for fun and once in a while to work. I will be inheriting an '89 CRX Si with 380,000 miles on it. It is a reliable car that is in great condition. Original engine still passing smog checks with no problems getting 40 MPG on the highway is not a bad deal. I want to get a million miles on that thing. Maybe Honda will give me a free Civic Si.
Sorry, but the air vents keeping your beverages hot or cold in the Fit is not true. The actual holders would have to be heated or cooled for that to happen. I owned a Fit for 5 years and the cup holders are just that, cup holders. And they are conveniently located in front of the air vents. That's all. There is no direct relationship between them.
If anything, air flow magnifies the effect of the temperature differential. Thus if you put aircon on coldest - blowing 68 degrees (even lower doesn't matter) there is no way the aircon can chill down a slushie filled with ice - and hence around 32 or 33 degrees. I guess if you could get some benefits with a bottle of water that would otherwise reach cabin temperature (keep it a little cooler). This effect is the same with hot coffee - say it's 160 degrees. Anything cooler - and the air from the heater vent is definitely not 160 degrees - will cool that coffee down. Most insulation is based, in fact, on the principle of dead air space - keep the air STILL around the object that has a temperature differential you want to preserve.
Randall Collins My 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander had this feature as well, only the cup holder actually popped out from the dash with a push, so many owners probably never realized it was there!
I love the Honda Fit. I own a 2008 Honda Fit CVT and love it to death. It is so economical and comfortable and reliable and fun to drive and super safe. I love the Honda quality that it has. I just love Honda and always will. Long live Honda.
Fit/Jazz is 20% lighter than Civic Sport and a whole lot more nimble around the smaller lanes you get in some parts of UK. No turbo it’s true, but still adequate for overtakes.
I've a 2020 Fit and I love it. Admittedly some of it feels cheap, like some of the plastics. There is no lumber support (I'm 35 now lol) and the front seats are a bit short for the legs. The Fit is quite peppy and handles well.
But I did pull 43 mpg. On highway...its a great car for around town and really not too bad on a long drive....say 3 to 5 hours...anything longer would require rest breaks...but just love the cargo capacity can't be beat...i could sleep in the back if I had to..it's not a racecar..but does ride along silky smooth.. .you may feel the road a bit..but tolerable...its a small car...not a luxury sedan..but very roomy inside....love it...used to have a civic hatchback in 1980s..and this car harkens back to that original small Honda loveliness.....
The Honda Fit, what the Honda Civic was back in the late 80s and early 90s. Seems reasonable to me since the Civic is even larger than what an Accord was 15 years ago. The only true Honda subcompact now is the Fit.
Almost got a Fit but I didn't like the amount of road noise it had. HR-V is alittle better, but got a better deal on a different car. Great value and nice design tho
1:57 "The best manual in the world is not going to make up for the 130 HP" - Oh, the kids today. Learn to drive, fer Christ's sake, stop complaining about horsepower, unless you think this is a dragster. Take it on some nice mountain twisties and see how much horsepower you need in a small car to have fun. The only thing Honda needs to do is update the damn manual with a taller gearing in 6th for better fuel economy on long, boring freeway runs. It's an embarrassment now.
mountainhobo - THANKYOU! I hate it when car reviewers are shallow and only consider horsepower numbers and not the overall package and capabilities for the fun factor. Sometimes, the people who complain from lack of power are the same ones with the "powerful" vehicles holding back a bunch of "slow" vehicles in the twisty stuff.
mountainhobo, It seems Car manufacturers are a little shaky about tall geared 4 cylinder N/A cars. I think they fear people will just leave the car in top gear and try to pass. Also the Fit has never been an open road car. It is more about city and suburban use.
"Also the Fit has never been an open road car" -- Nah, nothing wrong with it for an open road. Comfortable, plenty of horsepower for a car this size. "they fear people will just leave the car in top gear and try to pass" -- Those people will be driving CVT.
One of the great driving "experiences " is to drive a small manual transmission car and try to get the best performance you can from it. I find a Honda Fit 6MT a much more engaging driving experience than some Audi/MB/BMW dual clutch/automatic whatever, where the driver is basically along for the ride.
Honda is in a little bit of trouble. they need to redesign the fit, hrv, Acura rdx, ilx, rlx, and fix the infotainment in the mdx. I also hate that the new turbo 4 replacing the v6 in the accord is at a 50 hp disadvantage to the camry. do you agree?
I found the center console with armrest new on e-bay for the Honda Fit for $44. "Rotatable Storage Box Armrest Center Console For Honda Fit Jazz 2009-2013 12 11" Brand: XUKEY. Made in California.
The HFP Suspension and appearance package is nice but what the Fit really needs is an Si variant with the 1.5T L15B7 from the Civic to capitalise on the fact that Ford is not to give America the new Fiesta ST or any Fiesta at all
They need a true sporty Si and they need a true DX or other lower end model as an entry point. 16 grand is too much for a base model option Honda. I want one without power everything inside. Just manual windows, mirrors, etc and AC. Honda use to offer a Civic and even Accord for many years like this. A base model Fit that is like what a Civic use to be. A simple well made efficient car. 35 mpg is pretty low. They need a lighter tuned for efficiency model like a VX was. Also would be nice.
In Japan, there is a good version of this car. 1.5 Hybrid! So he goes cheerfully and very economical! But only for the domestic market! Sorry for my English, I write through the translator. I'm from Russia.
That transmission sure is good though.. They're a blast. The CVT is about as bad as warm coke... Miss you USDM Fit. Love our 19 to this day, 46 thousand miles later.
I want to like this car. I really do. But can’t. I bought a then-all-new ‘15 Honda Fit and after only a year, and 5k miles of ownership, had to get rid of it. This is not an easy car to live with day-to-day. The Fit makes a great, initial showroom impression. Lots of rear and cargo room, plenty of versatility, the most impressive visibility and glass area of any modern car, loads of features even in base LX trim, high fuel economy, clear gauges and simple controls, and a few thoughtful touches like the natty cloth seats and pseudo chrome trim pieces to liven the interior. But on the road, this car is a drag. The engine is decent in this class and compares well to other subcompacts. But it’s let down by a six speed manual transmission with short gear ratios that are annoying in traffic and on hills. The engine noise is relentless at all speeds and the sounds are more reminiscent of a Honda mower than their cars. This is an exhausting car on long trips. At least the slick shifter, expansive greenhouse, and precise steering made the Fit shine on windy, mountain roads. That was the only place the Fit was strangely in its element. Inside, an extra few inches of rearward travel of the rear seats would’ve been appreciated. Taller front passenger’s knees dig into the dashboard. It was almost as though Honda designed the spacious rear seat first, and the fronts were an afterthought. But the reliability was the biggest letdown. We had numerous trim issues, leaks, electrical gremlins, and creaks and rattles. The car made over a dozen unscheduled visits to the dealer in only 5k miles, and some of the issues were never rectified or reappeared. That’s embarrassing for any maker, and especially Honda. We were glad to unload the Fit and get a Chevy Sonic. True to it’s word, the Fit did hold its value well. But the Sonic is so much more refined in noise and harshness, comfortable for front passengers, peppy on the road, and had bigger discounts. And in a strange irony for GM, has proven to be 100% reliable in 7k miles. Even the same price point, the Sonic is just more pleasant. The Sonic forsakes some rear seat space and fuel economy, but it’s absolutely worth it. So yeah, I still want to like the little Fit, but there’s too much of a dark cloud from living with it
Hands down of the best economical but still fun to drive car (at least the last gen that I owned was) but Honda adding a sports badge with a few fancy trim pieces is a joke. If you put a sports badge at least give it some power, rear disk brakes and weight reduction. Honestly getting anything other than a the base lx version doesn't make any sense to me. I'd rather jump up to a civic if I want the extra conveniences
Thinking of getting a used 3rd gen over the 2nd gen due to increased torque, horsepower, better looks (IMO), better safety rating. Any cons to getting a 3rd gen other than it will be more expensive?
I wish they would offer a true cheaper base model, like the DX Civics or the past. Remove some content (power windows, locks, display, power mirrors, cruise control, etc), make it lighter, create a fuel miser edition, drop the price of the base to under 13 grand.. it really gets so so MPG for it's class so they need to offer a model that gets well over 40mpg. When buying a car like this, stick with the lower entry level. Otherwise; it is best to move up to the next class of car in it's entry point for the same or lower than the EX version. This is meant to be an economy car. Buy it as one, or move up a class. HFP sounds like mostly as appearance package with lower ride height. Kinda cheesy.
I think 2018 Fit EX MT6 is the cheapest manual transmission car currently available with adaptive cruise control. I think the next up is 2017 Corolla SE MT6. We've come a long way.
This is the dilemma I face. Due to the slow down in small car sales, some Toyota dealers are selling the 2017 Corolla LE for as little as $15.4k, plus t&l. The most humdrum, anonymous car in the world, but now one of the safest, given all the sudden freeway slowdowns we get these days. But, the Fit is more fun.
Michael Webber I bought a 2017 Corolla SE, my last car was a honda. I liked it alot but the quality, safety, cost was something I went for. Plus they had manuals on the lot ready to go. They installed lowering springs and the exhaust I wanted for the same price as the base civic hatchback without honda sense. So I have personally no regrets lol
Justin David again it's like 28k for the touring version with honda sense of the civic hatch, my corolla was 19 without TRD parts. They aren't the same class of vehicle but between the two thats what swayed my desicion.
Love the cup holder and the volume knob but I want CD player, and the button gear shifter or the gear shifter behind the steering wheel, which are lighter for people with arthritist and leaves tremendous floor room right in the middle, like my 2001 Honda CRV.
needs an si and type r model to compete with fiesta st or mini cooper john works or fiat 500 abarth The new honda fit is larger than 2005 civic si, the fit need more power and handling
I have a 17 and the new ones now have a knob for the radio-bout time. The Sirius plu and play radios dont work for crap in mine., as I ve cancelled my service for sirius. At least Ford has more luxury items.
I've been looking at the Honda Fits lately, but there some things I don't get. Why do some of the Fits actually cost more than some of the Civics? As far as mpg - With the Fit having less horsepower and torque, why is the mpg just as good if not better on the Civics? Why not put a turbo engine in a Fit? With the price of some Fits going over 20k, I feel that opens the door to so many other options for a new car buyer, including the Honda Civic.
The new car buying experience is ranked the worst by customers in the U.S. What I'm saying is the dealers TRY to get you to pay as much(or more) for a Fit than a Civic. You're best bet is to avoid the new car dealership and buy a used Fit that you can live with for 30-40% cheaper. Just a quick glimpse online I see 2015 Fit LX for 13K and EX for 14.5K. These are just the asking prices, you probably can get them for 12K and 13.5K respectively..and you'll be perfectly happy with them and you can put that 7K or more you just saved in your savings account.
I still want Honda to try putting the accord hybrid system in this car and see how close they can get to the fiesta ST with out giving up fuel economy. even if it's just a concept.
My biggest complaint about the fit is the fuel economy which is about the same as the Civic Hatchback. Why buy it then when the Civic LX hatchback will get you 40 mpg on the freeway and 44 more ponies for around the same price as a tricked out Fit?
Because the Fit is much smaller dimensionally. Very important for people who drive in inner city and have to park in spaces that literally make one inch the difference between getting a park spot and not getting a spot at all.
27,000 dollars in Canada no thank you used to have a Honda EX The prices of are more expensive than Toyotas got myself a Toyota Corolla Xse fully loaded for 25,000 and cheaper on insurance very happy with the car
I had a 2013 sport 5sp it was so fcking slow and gas mileage was 30mpg more cars in this segment if not larger get more gas mileage. I miss it for when I needed to move things around it was great other than that forget it
I can't believe they didn't upgrade the engine. If they didn't want to go the turbo route, they could've given it the k20 from the N/A Civic coupe/sedan.
southshore74 seems like you got your answer but how much quieter.. Have to guess if you're watching these kind of reviews. even tho I been watching tfl since years and they have their moments but have to say.. And this goes to the rest of similar "reviews" .. that is lazy and incompetent and negligent so step it up if you wna be taken more seriously.
The Fit is basically what the Civic was.
I think a lot of people are ready for a Fit Si.
Yes, as long as its CHEAP. No reason why a compact car should cost more than sedans
Screw that. A Type R would be nuts. You should see the Fit I have on Forza. It is insane.
Yeah I tell ya if they just put the standard 170hp 1.5T in this light little car, it would fly
I just want one with more horsepower. 130 is so sad.
Rip fit 2020
I had a 2013 Fit and it was the most fun car I've ever driven. I had the Sport with the paddles. It was truly a hidden gem. It was slow as can be, put starting from first and flooring it the torque really put you back into the seat. So you weren't going fast, but it sure felt fast. It was a good sounding engine too. Going through corners was a blast too. You didn't have to be going fast but boy was it fun. And the versatility on it was amazing. Absolutely loved that car.
I now own a 2017 Toyota 86 and while it is also an absolute blast, my Fit will always have a special place in my heart.
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?
Refresh mode, also known as “living in my car mode”!
You cant go wrong with these, they are so practical, economical and notoriously reliable.
@Happy Puppy Pink Cupcake Kisses My 2016 Honda Fit was assembled in Japan.
You can modify them too
My Honda Fit 2010 is Currently at 274k miles and still drive it anytime anywhere arround the country
Why do people that review cars seem to expect that all cars are or should be all about horsepower and acceleration. Cant any car just be viewed for its intended purpose???
I just bought a 2018 Fit yesterday and I did get 40mpg on the highway from AZ to CA. I like the feel of the car and love all the features you showed of the back seat. I need to learn how to use my apps through the car to listen to my music. Thanks for the video.
I have the 2013 Honda Fit sport, and I love love love my Honda!! It fits everywhere and anything fits.
This car is simply the best for any college student or even for new grads. People who buy this car is for the reliability, cargo, friends and family. Seriously this car is better than any corolla and other small size hatch by a far margin and literally the only thing in this car segment... kia rio5 is too small, nissan versa is bad, toyota yaris has bad built, mazda has no mazda2 in america, chervolet sonic has no such seat. The only thing can compare is the ford fiesta but that thing is smaller and not as comfy, B class is too expensive... For sporty people, pick the fiesta. otherwise, the Fit just can do everything...
Mazda 2 rusts easily and is smaller than the Fit.
Amen.
Gee, I guess we'll ignore classic scrap piles like the Chevy Vega?
todays cars are zinc coated classic cars were not!
other than hit 60 in sub 5 like every college kid wants
By far the best subcompact ever built. Such a shame they're gone.
It's not gone-gone, it's still being sold under a new model, but not in the US and idk where else. Sadly the SUV craze ruined cars
There should be a Honda Fit SI with 174 hp 1.5 turbo in the Civic and manual should be standard with that engine.
And a Fit Type-R
IMO
A. You can keep the turbo-ed earth dreams motor.
B. Making 174 hp on a turbo-ed motor is a joke.
There's plenty of 4 cylinder Honda motors that make 150-200hp without a turbo.
I just bought a 2018 Honda Fit Sport (Aegean Blue Metallic, 6-spd manual). For what it’s worth, I’ve never (EVER) been happier with a vehicle purchase.
Bass Fern I'm jealous! I can't even get the blue in sport trim in Canada and it's the one I want!
I have to say, I was never a Honda fanboy, I always looked at them like stupid ricer cars. BUT after living out here in the beautiful canyon lands of Utah, I drove my sister's brand new Audi S5 sporting those flappy paddles through the twists and turns and I loved it, but a month or two later I drove my buddy's 2012 Honda Civic Si with a 6spd manual on the same drive and just had SO much more fun. When you have a true open road, and don't have to deal with much traffic, the Honda manual transmissions are absolutely incredible. Hell, I have a friend who is still daily driving a 1991 Honda Accord with a manual transmission that has never needed a new clutch or anything. Of course, there are a ton of cars that are more fast, but are they more fun ? Those Honda cars are just built well, shame on those idiots with the stupid "fart can" mufflers giving the real Honda fans a bad name....
Matthew Van Lenten
Nice
I agree that the Fit is perhaps the most quintessential Honda available today.
I love the fit. It reminds me of my hatch with a D-series engine. I still miss it. Wasn't quick but I still just love it.
Just bought my Fit Ex sport, love it! Went with the manual 6 speed because I can't stand cvt. At least Honda gives you the option, crap box cvt or fun 6 speed. No complaints with mine so far.
2:56 "You put your hot coffee in here, and with a vent, it will keep your coffee nice and hot" - Please tell me for god's sake you've missed all the physics classes in school.
My Fit was awesome. I miss that nimble feel. This HFP needs a swap with the 1.5T from the Civic/CRV and offer that one only in stick. That could be the new Fit-Rrrrr
I had no idea Fits could do this with the chaise-mode front passenger seat. Definitely trying it!
This "sport" is really crying out for at least 30 more HP. Put a turbo in it and then you have one fun and practical SPORT.
HFP = Honda Factory Performance??? Where's the performance? IIRC from the video, all the "upgrades" were visual stuff. how do red floormats and a shifter knob improve performance? Perhaps they should call it HFR - Honda Factory Rice!
Goodbye Fit, about to become a collector's edition.
I have a '15 Fit EX CVT with 60k miles. It's my commuter car. You can't argue with the reliability and low operational cost. It just isn't always the most fun. I keep thinking about getting something more fun, but the smartest financial move is probably to just keep it for a while longer. I do 25k a year commuting.
I have the same trim but a '17. Sometime in the future, I hope to buy a Civic Si Coupe as a car I drive for fun and once in a while to work. I will be inheriting an '89 CRX Si with 380,000 miles on it. It is a reliable car that is in great condition. Original engine still passing smog checks with no problems getting 40 MPG on the highway is not a bad deal. I want to get a million miles on that thing. Maybe Honda will give me a free Civic Si.
Sorry, but the air vents keeping your beverages hot or cold in the Fit is not true. The actual holders would have to be heated or cooled for that to happen. I owned a Fit for 5 years and the cup holders are just that, cup holders. And they are conveniently located in front of the air vents. That's all. There is no direct relationship between them.
If anything, air flow magnifies the effect of the temperature differential. Thus if you put aircon on coldest - blowing 68 degrees (even lower doesn't matter) there is no way the aircon can chill down a slushie filled with ice - and hence around 32 or 33 degrees. I guess if you could get some benefits with a bottle of water that would otherwise reach cabin temperature (keep it a little cooler).
This effect is the same with hot coffee - say it's 160 degrees. Anything cooler - and the air from the heater vent is definitely not 160 degrees - will cool that coffee down.
Most insulation is based, in fact, on the principle of dead air space - keep the air STILL around the object that has a temperature differential you want to preserve.
Michael Webber Delta T does matter. As you point out, forced convection is the bitch in this scenario, however.
Michael Webber excellent points.
Randall Collins My 2007 Mitsubishi Outlander had this feature as well, only the cup holder actually popped out from the dash with a push, so many owners probably never realized it was there!
Randall Collins was 30th
I love that Jason name-dropped the n600 in this video. As a proud owner of a '72 z600, it's nice to hear them mentioned every now and then :P
"You have an actual knob."
Yep. Hondaprojason.
I love the Honda Fit. I own a 2008 Honda Fit CVT and love it to death. It is so economical and comfortable and reliable and fun to drive and super safe. I love the Honda quality that it has. I just love Honda and always will. Long live Honda.
A fit si would be cool
Honda Fit ( called "Jazz " here in Europe ) is one of the car I 'd love to own . Very practical and compact . The engine is good .
How long until beverages get dumped down the vent beside the cupholder under hard breaking?
cerealfamine lol it has drum brakes. Good luck trying to spill drinks.
Imagine swapping the vivid 1.5 turbo into this. Fit SI anyone.
I drove my friends and it was pretty fun. Peppy and responsive and I didn't notice that it had "only" 130 hp.
It's fast with the manual if you utilize the revs. 35 MPH IS FABULOUS!
I drove this refresh FIT...it has a much improved feel than the 2017. It is fun again for sure!
Fit/Jazz is 20% lighter than Civic Sport and a whole lot more nimble around the smaller lanes you get in some parts of UK. No turbo it’s true, but still adequate for overtakes.
I've a 2020 Fit and I love it. Admittedly some of it feels cheap, like some of the plastics. There is no lumber support (I'm 35 now lol) and the front seats are a bit short for the legs.
The Fit is quite peppy and handles well.
Regardless, I liked this commercial.
But I did pull 43 mpg. On highway...its a great car for around town and really not too bad on a long drive....say 3 to 5 hours...anything longer would require rest breaks...but just love the cargo capacity can't be beat...i could sleep in the back if I had to..it's not a racecar..but does ride along silky smooth.. .you may feel the road a bit..but tolerable...its a small car...not a luxury sedan..but very roomy inside....love it...used to have a civic hatchback in 1980s..and this car harkens back to that original small Honda loveliness.....
2008 honda Fit, 5speed manual, sport, 172k on it, nothing but fun to drive, I've changed the oil every 5k, I give the car an enthusiastic thumps up.!
The Honda Fit, what the Honda Civic was back in the late 80s and early 90s. Seems reasonable to me since the Civic is even larger than what an Accord was 15 years ago. The only true Honda subcompact now is the Fit.
Almost got a Fit but I didn't like the amount of road noise it had. HR-V is alittle better, but got a better deal on a different car. Great value and nice design tho
1:57 "The best manual in the world is not going to make up for the 130 HP" - Oh, the kids today. Learn to drive, fer Christ's sake, stop complaining about horsepower, unless you think this is a dragster. Take it on some nice mountain twisties and see how much horsepower you need in a small car to have fun. The only thing Honda needs to do is update the damn manual with a taller gearing in 6th for better fuel economy on long, boring freeway runs. It's an embarrassment now.
mountainhobo - THANKYOU! I hate it when car reviewers are shallow and only consider horsepower numbers and not the overall package and capabilities for the fun factor. Sometimes, the people who complain from lack of power are the same ones with the "powerful" vehicles holding back a bunch of "slow" vehicles in the twisty stuff.
mountainhobo, It seems Car manufacturers are a little shaky about tall geared 4 cylinder N/A cars. I think they fear people will just leave the car in top gear and try to pass. Also the Fit has never been an open road car. It is more about city and suburban use.
"Also the Fit has never been an open road car" -- Nah, nothing wrong with it for an open road. Comfortable, plenty of horsepower for a car this size.
"they fear people will just leave the car in top gear and try to pass" -- Those people will be driving CVT.
One of the great driving "experiences " is to drive a small manual transmission car and try to get the best performance you can from it.
I find a Honda Fit 6MT a much more engaging driving experience than some Audi/MB/BMW dual clutch/automatic whatever, where the driver is basically along for the ride.
130hp and 6spd would be acceptable if this car was well equipped at $15K or so. But $20k is a joke for this tin can.
Great car. I don't care about them not adding extra horsepower, I'm just glad the hideous and tacky fake air vents are gone. Looks much better!! 👍
Honda needs to get it together and offer a Turbo Fit.....that alone would do more for the brand than the Type-R
Honda is in a little bit of trouble. they need to redesign the fit, hrv, Acura rdx, ilx, rlx, and fix the infotainment in the mdx. I also hate that the new turbo 4 replacing the v6 in the accord is at a 50 hp disadvantage to the camry. do you agree?
well, 2019 is your answer for the RDX.
I found the center console with armrest new on e-bay for the Honda Fit for $44. "Rotatable Storage Box Armrest Center Console For Honda Fit Jazz 2009-2013 12 11" Brand: XUKEY. Made in California.
The HFP Suspension and appearance package is nice but what the Fit really needs is an Si variant with the 1.5T L15B7 from the Civic to capitalise on the fact that Ford is not to give America the new Fiesta ST or any Fiesta at all
They need a true sporty Si and they need a true DX or other lower end model as an entry point. 16 grand is too much for a base model option Honda. I want one without power everything inside. Just manual windows, mirrors, etc and AC. Honda use to offer a Civic and even Accord for many years like this. A base model Fit that is like what a Civic use to be. A simple well made efficient car. 35 mpg is pretty low. They need a lighter tuned for efficiency model like a VX was. Also would be nice.
To go faster, you need a stripe ...!
Put the 1.5T motor from the Civic in this at this price point and I'd be interested for sure
EXACTLY! It’s a Honda Honda. The civic is now damn near a luxury Accord from a couple years ago.
i been waiting for last years to drop in price , but it doesnt depreciate! lol
In Japan, there is a good version of this car. 1.5 Hybrid!
So he goes cheerfully and very economical!
But only for the domestic market!
Sorry for my English, I write through the translator. I'm from Russia.
That transmission sure is good though.. They're a blast. The CVT is about as bad as warm coke... Miss you USDM Fit. Love our 19 to this day, 46 thousand miles later.
I want to like this car. I really do. But can’t.
I bought a then-all-new ‘15 Honda Fit and after only a year, and 5k miles of ownership, had to get rid of it. This is not an easy car to live with day-to-day.
The Fit makes a great, initial showroom impression. Lots of rear and cargo room, plenty of versatility, the most impressive visibility and glass area of any modern car, loads of features even in base LX trim, high fuel economy, clear gauges and simple controls, and a few thoughtful touches like the natty cloth seats and pseudo chrome trim pieces to liven the interior.
But on the road, this car is a drag. The engine is decent in this class and compares well to other subcompacts. But it’s let down by a six speed manual transmission with short gear ratios that are annoying in traffic and on hills. The engine noise is relentless at all speeds and the sounds are more reminiscent of a Honda mower than their cars. This is an exhausting car on long trips. At least the slick shifter, expansive greenhouse, and precise steering made the Fit shine on windy, mountain roads. That was the only place the Fit was strangely in its element.
Inside, an extra few inches of rearward travel of the rear seats would’ve been appreciated. Taller front passenger’s knees dig into the dashboard. It was almost as though Honda designed the spacious rear seat first, and the fronts were an afterthought.
But the reliability was the biggest letdown. We had numerous trim issues, leaks, electrical gremlins, and creaks and rattles. The car made over a dozen unscheduled visits to the dealer in only 5k miles, and some of the issues were never rectified or reappeared. That’s embarrassing for any maker, and especially Honda.
We were glad to unload the Fit and get a Chevy Sonic. True to it’s word, the Fit did hold its value well. But the Sonic is so much more refined in noise and harshness, comfortable for front passengers, peppy on the road, and had bigger discounts. And in a strange irony for GM, has proven to be 100% reliable in 7k miles. Even the same price point, the Sonic is just more pleasant. The Sonic forsakes some rear seat space and fuel economy, but it’s absolutely worth it.
So yeah, I still want to like the little Fit, but there’s too much of a dark cloud from living with it
If Toyota had just kept the hatchback body style when they rebranded the Mazda2 as iA, it would beat the fit by miles!
Hands down of the best economical but still fun to drive car (at least the last gen that I owned was) but Honda adding a sports badge with a few fancy trim pieces is a joke. If you put a sports badge at least give it some power, rear disk brakes and weight reduction. Honestly getting anything other than a the base lx version doesn't make any sense to me. I'd rather jump up to a civic if I want the extra conveniences
eeshunique I'm pretty sure Honda would rather you just bought the civic too. The Civic hatchback is a much nicer car with more power too.
Agreed, I have a 16 fit myself. I would honestly be embarrassed to be driving a Honda Fit Sport or HFP when in reality it's anything but.
Thinking of getting a used 3rd gen over the 2nd gen due to increased torque, horsepower, better looks (IMO), better safety rating. Any cons to getting a 3rd gen other than it will be more expensive?
I wish they would offer a true cheaper base model, like the DX Civics or the past. Remove some content (power windows, locks, display, power mirrors, cruise control, etc), make it lighter, create a fuel miser edition, drop the price of the base to under 13 grand.. it really gets so so MPG for it's class so they need to offer a model that gets well over 40mpg. When buying a car like this, stick with the lower entry level. Otherwise; it is best to move up to the next class of car in it's entry point for the same or lower than the EX version. This is meant to be an economy car. Buy it as one, or move up a class. HFP sounds like mostly as appearance package with lower ride height. Kinda cheesy.
I think 2018 Fit EX MT6 is the cheapest manual transmission car currently available with adaptive cruise control.
I think the next up is 2017 Corolla SE MT6. We've come a long way.
They should make Fit Si or even type R. How awesome it would be if we have a Fit with K20A.
I LOVE LOVE MY FIT L HAD HONDA SINCE 1987 THIS IS NO 5 I AM SHORT AND THIS IS THE CAR FOR SHORT PEOPLE!!!! LOVE IT
Also the Fit comes with the orange fury colour!
I love how the seat turns into a bed😂😂😂
I was hoping Roman was going to preview each of the new grill styles. Maybe in another video.
I bought 2016 Honda fit EX,and I love it♡
Looks good but wish it was faster.
The expression 'you can't polish a turd' sprung to mind while watching this.
It worked with GM.
Wish the Honda Fit came with a 1.5T
It's funny how 1.5L inline 4 is used for 7 passengers vehicle on the other part of the world. Here in US we complained that the engine is too tiny.
Just bc it has sporty package doesn't mean it's so much better... it's still just an economy car
no matter how good they keep saying it is... its not really that good......cvt trans take some getting used to.......and it needs more horsepower....
Honda Pro Jason gave this review so much credibility.
Add a turbocharger to that 1.5L and it will be really fun.
Can we get a Fit Si? Please.
in my country we turbo charge or kswap..upgrade suspension and braking fot better power and handling
Sadly America doesn't offer many aftermarket parts for the 3rd gen fit.
We have to get everything imported from asia.
Lol that upgrade to the HFP is sooooo worth it
Lee Yarbro Haha I wonder how much extra it costs? Probably way more than it's worth.
@@97I30T just over 3k
So happy for a volume know lol
Honda sensing in a civic 8k additional charge.
Corolla- included even in the base model
This is the dilemma I face. Due to the slow down in small car sales, some Toyota dealers are selling the 2017 Corolla LE for as little as $15.4k, plus t&l. The most humdrum, anonymous car in the world, but now one of the safest, given all the sudden freeway slowdowns we get these days. But, the Fit is more fun.
Michael Webber I bought a 2017 Corolla SE, my last car was a honda. I liked it alot but the quality, safety, cost was something I went for. Plus they had manuals on the lot ready to go. They installed lowering springs and the exhaust I wanted for the same price as the base civic hatchback without honda sense. So I have personally no regrets lol
IronZombie and the Corolla base model is 3k more than the Civic.
Justin David again it's like 28k for the touring version with honda sense of the civic hatch, my corolla was 19 without TRD parts. They aren't the same class of vehicle but between the two thats what swayed my desicion.
IronZombie that's awesome! the Corolla base isn't bad. I'm considering getting the new Civic sedan lx which is just over 17k now.
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The cup holder location can also be bad. Cold drink blowing hot air. Mmmmm warm soda.
Zin Gaming I guess you could just turn off the airflow to that vent if it's an issue.
Zin Gaming there are also more cup holders in the middle
Most people don't want cold soda in the winter...
Andrew Wang That's not true. Have you seen how many people get fast food in winter? What do you think they're getting as a drink? Hot chocolate? Lol.
KentB27 coffee
Love the cup holder and the volume knob but I want CD player, and the button gear shifter or the gear shifter behind the steering wheel, which are lighter for people with arthritist and leaves tremendous floor room right in the middle, like my 2001 Honda CRV.
needs an si and type r model to compete with fiesta st or mini cooper john works or fiat 500 abarth
The new honda fit is larger than 2005 civic si, the fit need more power and handling
Brock Samson it's supposed to be their basic car , all other Hondas are getting more expensive with the extra features.
FIAT is shit. Don't waste your money. PS... FIAT is Chrysler...
JettyLife23 isnt chrystler fiat? Fiat bought out chrystler not the other way around
both chrysler and fiat are shit nowadays
Fiat is garbage. Why are they even relevant.
This car is amazing.
Honda needs to put the new civic turbo engine 1.5L T in the fit. combined with a 6 speed manual.. i would buy it in a flash
I have a 17 and the new ones now have a knob for the radio-bout time. The Sirius plu and play radios dont work for crap in mine., as I ve cancelled my service for sirius. At least Ford has more luxury items.
The knob in the driver's seat remains standard.
I've been looking at the Honda Fits lately, but there some things I don't get. Why do some of the Fits actually cost more than some of the Civics? As far as mpg - With the Fit having less horsepower and torque, why is the mpg just as good if not better on the Civics? Why not put a turbo engine in a Fit? With the price of some Fits going over 20k, I feel that opens the door to so many other options for a new car buyer, including the Honda Civic.
The new car buying experience is ranked the worst by customers in the U.S. What I'm saying is the dealers TRY to get you to pay as much(or more) for a Fit than a Civic. You're best bet is to avoid the new car dealership and buy a used Fit that you can live with for 30-40% cheaper.
Just a quick glimpse online I see 2015 Fit LX for 13K and EX for 14.5K. These are just the asking prices, you probably can get them for 12K and 13.5K respectively..and you'll be perfectly happy with them and you can put that 7K or more you just saved in your savings account.
If I could find something that I actually like driving, that gets that kind of MPG that would be interesting.
Are they good for ppl that are just learning how to drive?
I love my Toyota !0 years never a problem.
I still want Honda to try putting the accord hybrid system in this car and see how close they can get to the fiesta ST with out giving up fuel economy. even if it's just a concept.
My biggest complaint about the fit is the fuel economy which is about the same as the Civic Hatchback. Why buy it then when the Civic LX hatchback will get you 40 mpg on the freeway and 44 more ponies for around the same price as a tricked out Fit?
Because the Fit is much smaller dimensionally. Very important for people who drive in inner city and have to park in spaces that literally make one inch the difference between getting a park spot and not getting a spot at all.
One thing Honda should add in Fit are power front seats.
Comfy seats**
This thing needs a turbo
I hope the paint doesn't fall off, like on the civics.
27,000 dollars in Canada no thank you used to have a Honda EX The prices of are more expensive than Toyotas got myself a Toyota Corolla Xse fully loaded for 25,000 and cheaper on insurance very happy with the car
They have to de-tune the engine for the CVT. That tells a lot about the limited strength and marginal durability of the CVT.
If thats true can that be seen in the tech specs?
I had a 2013 sport 5sp it was so fcking slow and gas mileage was 30mpg more cars in this segment if not larger get more gas mileage. I miss it for when I needed to move things around it was great other than that forget it
I can't believe they didn't upgrade the engine. If they didn't want to go the turbo route, they could've given it the k20 from the N/A Civic coupe/sedan.
Is the car any quieter? Honda says they installed more sound deadening material.
southshore74 seems like you got your answer but how much quieter.. Have to guess if you're watching these kind of reviews. even tho I been watching tfl since years and they have their moments but have to say.. And this goes to the rest of similar "reviews" .. that is lazy and incompetent and negligent so step it up if you wna be taken more seriously.
Agreed. If you want thorough "reviews" check out Alex on Autos, he's the best.
Bryan R yea, if you check out my comment on motochooch's channel latest vid you'll see my recommendation of him so i guess great minds think alike! :)
I bought the Honda Fit 2019 and it's very slow, it needs an Engine Upgrade or just Turbo.