2015 Honda Fit Detailed Review and Road Test

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Join me as I take a deep dive into the 2015 Honda Fit. Honda's subcompact has been completely redesigned for the 2015 model year bringing a new engine, transmission, interior and infotainment to one of the best values in the segment.
Up front the Fit's new nose is better integrated with the rest of the Honda family and out back the LED tail lamps and broad "hips" are reminiscent of the Volvo C30.
The new 1.5L EarthDreams four cylinder engine and a Continuously Variable Transmission team up to deliver fuel economy that rivals most hybrids and acceleration times near the top of the pack.
Overall the Fit is one of the best cars I have driven this year and one of the best values as well. If the Versa Note, Sonic, Fiesta or Rio5 are on your shopping list, you'd do well to check out the Fit before making any decisions.
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[@adiyo7159]

You sir are the best auto reviewer on youtube. You make longer videos than the average reviewer and give more details and yet you are not boring at all. Keep up the great work. God bless you.

[@ACupid-ej7nv]

Another great review Alex! Clear, concise, and very precise. I can always rely on you to give me the ins and outs of a vehicle! You've answered every question I've had regarding this vehicle. Thank you, and keep up the good work!

[@geddon436]

hi. you are the first person who signifcantly expalined in detail about cabin noise, and the differentce between the different trim models. Great info

[@CinHalCedHerChance]

Dude you're honestly a legit car reviewer. Amazing stuff, thank you.

[@totszwai]

this is by far one of the best review i've ever seen! good job

[@wojtek1425]

Oh, you missed a recliner mode in both front seats. Something useful for a lunch time cat nap, or even an overnight forced camping. I am not sure how many makes offer this.

[@MichaelWebber]

wojtek how comfortable is recline mode? I've tried ordinary reclining auto seats, and they always have a noticeable bump at the hinge that makes a good nap difficult.

[@AFriendlyTheo]

@@MichaelWebber sorry for late response, but I took one of these on a road trip from Chicago to Seattle (hell of a trek) and the recline feature was comfortable enough to sleep on, but there was a bump between the seats. You really just need to fenangle a bit to get comfy when sleeping in a car.

[@Roman-uc3bs]

You have THE BEST car reviews on KZbin.... it's not even close.

[@bensoeterik3718]

Alex, thank you for your review! I purchased an EX today, and am looking forward to many years of fun with this little ride! You nailed the pros and cons on this car, and after comparing to all of it's competition I found this to be the right car for my family and I. Cheers, keep up the excellent reviews!

[@mr.chocolatehazelnutspread8317]

how'd the fit go

[@puffin88]

I just got mine. One thing that Alex mentioned, but the significance didn't hit me until I drove the car for a while, is that unusual well where the driver's legs go. It means that the driver's legs can't tuck under the driver's seat, which is part of my driver posture, although I wasn't conscious of that until I could no longer do it. I am having to learn a new way to sit comfortably.

[@CubanSauce]

Just got the 2015 Fit EX CVT White. Car is awesome. Visibility is great with that big front windshield. Lot of room, lot of ways to play music, great gas mileage what else can you ask for. Thrilled this will be my car for the next 5+ years. Can't wait for people to start modding it so i can see what i want to do to mine.

[@Native722]

Does this car have enough power? Great car!!!

[@CubanSauce]

It does. It's not a racing car but it does give you awesome MPG and a lot of room. I didn't buy it for it's horsepower. If you are looking for a car that you can take camping, has room to move stuff around, and doesn't kill you at the gas station then look no further lol.

[@88jord88]

TheSaucySauce Did you purchase it or rent

[@CubanSauce]

purchased, didnt know you could rent it

[@darkpoet25]

TheSaucySauce Pretty much all new cars can be leased. If you change cars often it's a nice way to go as you don't have up to a 5 year car loan. One drawback is that most leases are 12K/year, but some you can get a 15K/year lease. I got a 2015 Corolla LE Plus on a 2 year/24K mile lease, my first time getting a leased car. I don't do a lot of heavy driving so for me it was a better option than buying, as my lease payment is only $109.24/month after tax and gap insurance. Should I choose to buy it, my residual is around $13,691.

[@wobbles19ful]

Wow your review was amazing, not just because I'm interested in this particular vehicle, but because you took some quality time with a lot of the cars aspect, and plenty of info/comparison for those wanting to buy a new car in the sub compact market. I subscribed.

[@dvd006060]

Your reviews are always getting better.

[@tuolumne9]

Keep up the great work Alex, you have a lot of respect from all of your fans

[@sadaharitharaveen7347]

Thanks for this video. I'm strongly considering buying my first car some time this year. I'm pretty sure I'll go with the Honda Fit. it is perfect and also handling is awesome. thanks!!!!

[@jamesguerrero2993]

Thanks Alex, Great review as always. I think this review pretty much secured my decision on my next vehicle and the fit it is. Thanks again. Keep up the great work.

[@virendradr]

Alex you are genius..I love your style and skill of telling the story of cars..well done sir

[@JDCsounds]

I just bought this car ex 6speed. Very impressed and fall in love with it more every day. Good review of this fantastic car.

[@raredreamfootage]

Awesome review man. Well articulated, all info coming out of your mouth were 100% useful. Thanks so much!! AMAZING. Great choice of shots and framing too. All very well executed and thought out.

[@jehuramos]

Yeah... professional as always... very well aware on details and on technical and numerical data. Good job Alex!

[@Hyp3rBee]

One of the best review that I've seen on this car. Thanks!

[@Hpotatojack]

great review, broski. I really like how different your views are on the Versa. Keep up the great work!

[@youspic]

wow, just found your channel.. GREAT job! keep this high quality up!

[@Im2qwik]

Absolutely fantastic review as all yours are..very spontaneous and intuitive..way to go Alex

[@zenmotion23]

I am glad you mentioned the drivers legroom, I was concerned about that and you are the only reviewer who has addressed that concern, thx

[@westonlgray]

I really like the thoroughness of your reviews. I would really like to be able to see the gauges while you are driving though to get a feel for how the car actually drives.

[@tjbiker49]

When I want to really get a thorough and professional review - one that is easy to listen to and understand and actually looks at every detail I'm interested in I always search for your reviews on youtube Thanks for doing such an excellent job - not only that but you're entire review never misses any details. As far as presentation skills, it must have taken years of practice to get as good as you are at these reviews. I'll occasionally listen to other reviews - they're OK, but yours are at the very top of my list. Thanks for all the time and energy you put into these reviews. It's obvious you're having fun doing these - which means you're not really 'working' - just having fun at an extremely interesting hobby. Please keep it up and we look forward to your next review. Regards. . . .

[@TheVineyarder]

well even after my purchase of a 2015 Honda FIT EX on saturday,I can return to the video review and learn even more than I learned at the dealership..I take posession of my car march 14th and thanks to Alex's road test I feel I have made a great choice

[@LarryBirrd]

You make the most awesome and informative reviews, Alex!!! The Fit's new styling is definitely modern compared to the competition. My only gripe on this car are the infotainment touchscreen and cabin noise. The 7 inch screen needs physical buttons and Honda should have put more sound deadening materials to reduce NVH. Can't really complain though since other car manufacturers fall short on reducing NVH on this segment. Overall, I think the new Fit provides the best value on this segment giving consumers great fuel economy, flexible cargo space, technology, features (leather, sunroof, lanewatch), and Honda reliability. I'm still anxious to see how the new Fit perform on the small overlap lap test since the outgoing model did so poorly. Could you do a review of 2014/2015 Ford Fiesta ST? Thanks Alex! You're awesome!

[@fisherman7633]

Thank you for sharing this video review. I really enjoyed watching. a lot of the car's feature and aspects were shown and explained. It looked better than going to the car dealer myself. Question: is the CVT almost the same as an Automatic? Are there advantages or disadvantages? Thanks.

[@tywien27]

So helpful. Informative, detailed, answered all my questions. Thank you!

[@falfreelance5646]

This is now what I call an actual review..good job

[@neils3465]

Great review. One of the best and most thorough I've seen. Do you know when the safety ratings are going to be released for the Fit?

[@AquaticMarybeth]

Great review! Thanks. Just bought the 2015 Honda Fit.

[@UzieOgu]

thank you for such a clear review. sealed the deal for me. all the best!

[@Northrendish]

You make amazing videos, keep on rockin!

[@TheDango2012]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate how in-depth you go

[@jewishzombie]

Very good review, love the detail, its really great to hear so much about a car that I am interested in.

[@tomastylecek7209]

best review channel by far

[@jordantanzyus1253]

Wow! What an in-depth review! Love it!

[@pastorfred3460]

Fantastic review! I would add some comparison on reliability and also resale value. Honda is going to excel at both of these…cost isn’t just at purchase but over the life of ownership. Thanks again!

[@ZackyV69]

Thanks for this video. I'm strongly considering buying my first car some time this year. After scouring the web on reviews for the best practical vehicle, I'm pretty sure I'll go with the Honda Fit.

[@Pikminiman]

2 years later, I'm curious if you did indeed buy the Fit and, if so, how you like it.

[@davidmcelfresh7675]

I was basically in this guy's shoes. I was able to purchase a 2015 Honda Fit LX (the base model) with a CVT and it was $15k OTD. Not bad for a new car. I have no issues with it, and absolutely love it. In fact, I've been going around, checked out a loaded '18 CRV, a '13 Lexus NX, and a '10 Lexus CT200H, and none of them have had the balance of fuel economy, interior space, cargo capacity/flexibility and standard options like the Fit has. I hit 47.5 MPG on highway driving, and average ~37 MPG in suburban Pittsburgh driving (hills and potholes galore.) Upgrades I did make were sound-dampening panels on the doors and trunk area to cut down on road noise, plus a 300 watt amp to drive the speakers and a loaded 10-inch subwoofer to make the sound quality workable. No issues as of today (knock on wood) and the maintenance minder makes it easy to remember when to get service without being annoying. 10/10 would recommend.

[@julianmx13]

3 years later, I would like to know as well

[@Lov3rgirl98_10]

6 years later and I would love to knowww 👀

[@ValdeSanus]

Did you get one??

[@Jackman66666666]

I love this car, great review Alex!

[@Joe-eg7ml]

Very through and pleasant review...subscribed.

[@King_Kenny66]

Nice review Alex. I test drove a 2014 a few weeks ago. It was good but, like you I found I needed a few extra inches of legroom. Otherwise, headroom was good and it drove alright.

[@AstroElk]

Thanks, this is the by far the best review of the Fit that I have watched! I haven't had a subcompact before and I do have two concerns. My highway trips range from 2-4-6-8 hours, and I keep close to the speed limit, but I hope I don't regret it on the highway. And did you discuss safety? This would be my main concern in a subcompact.

[@gmzx3]

Excellent review, Alex. Great info and right to the point. I did find one error. You mention that the last gen Fit did not have electric power steering. The last gen Fit (2013 was the last year) actually did have electric power steering. I have a 2012 and it has EPS, not hydraulic. I believe the 2015 has a different steering ratio, no rear stabilizer bar and other tweaks to improve ride with a tradeoff in handling. I hear it cruises down the highway better than the last gen. Mine is darty and takes some concentration to keep it in line, especially on a windy day. It may be more fun to drive than the 2015 but has some tradeoffs. I get 40-45 mpg with the 5 speed auto and that amazes me.

[@dominickquinto4362]

Great advice and description about this car.

[@islandgirl103]

Glad to see this review. Alex, just wanted to ask if the driver sits somewhat higher in the new Fit than most subcompacts. I think that was the case in the last gen Honda Fit , but don't know if that feature was carried over to this one.

[@INXsOblivion]

appreciate your straightforwardness

[@Manny51078]

i love your reviews so much! i test drove a versa note today and LOVED it. which do you think is better? note or fit? 2015 models

[@techviewer4599]

Great review, Alex.... very very thorough ! Do you have any plans to update the Honda Fit for the 2018 refresh ? I looked around your channel but didn't see it. Thanks !

[@shinneijin316]

nice review as always

[@shrishtina]

the best review of honda fit found on youtube. i liked the way u took an example like the nissan versa and ford fiesta which are close competitors to it and did a review of the honda fit.i thought 18 cu.ft of space was too less but after seeing those roller bags(and u) stack up behind the back seats like that now i knew how much 18 cu.ft of space is.thanks a lot i was in a lot of dilemma wether to go with the honda fit but am a lot clear now.just gonna take a test drive of it in a few days time and hopefully book one too. i like the blue color of the honda fit more.thank u Alex on Autos

[@zorkor]

Great informative review. Thanks.

[@Marco-ce8kr]

Hey Alex, nice review as always. Could you review the 2014 Infiniti Q50?

[@dcpc08161992]

Alex, your 2015 Honda Fit review makes me want to buy it for my college bound daughter... I was hoping to hand down my 1997 Subbie Outback but it quits on me, to her delight (LOL), so I am on the hunt for a reliable car for her. Look like "Honda Fit" fits the bill and ought to be reliable for the next 10 years... I hope to hand it down to the son who is college bound in 4 years!.

[@valariemontgomery4880]

Very informative and detailed descriptions. I just bought a Fit and am waiting for it to be delivered. These cars are in high demand, and are hard to find sitting at the dealership. There is also very little wiggle room in the price due to the demand of this car.

[@praveenkoottanal]

As always nice and comprehensive review.....

[@aungthuhein007]

This was extremely helpful! Thank you.

[@MichaelWebber]

Thanks for the information on less sound proofing in the LX. I passed on the LX this year due to a noisy cabin. Honda says they have improved sound proofing for 2018. I look forward to your 2018 test. I wonder if they just pushed the EX level sound proofing down into the LX. Or, if they improved the sound proofing on the EX and also on the LX - but whether the EX will still be the quietest trim line. Amazing mileage given the ups and downs of your commute, and given decelerating into curves and accelerating out of them. Thanks for you excellent comments on the quality of the CVT, especially on how quickly it will "down shift" and how it will hold "gear" exiting a curve if its in sport mode. Did you find Econo mode adequate for ordinary driving (as opposed to the driver being in "sporty" mode)?

[@SandysVideoChannel]

Thank you Alex, for another fantastic car review. Your attention to detail and your ability to convey those details is incredible. One thing though, you might want to pay attention to your use of the phrases "right there" and "little bit". I spent years teaching Public Speaking, and we all have certain phrases we tend to rely on. If you'll look back at all your videos, I think you'll be surprised how many times those 2 phrases are repeated. Not criticizing, just pointing out. Again, thank you for the hours of entertainment/education. And I look forward to many more in the future!

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

\My problem seems to be that as soon as I attempt to banish one repetitive phrase I sprout another...

[@Mary_305]

Thanks for sharing. I'm looking at one for college student.

[@brendambanueloa1681]

Fantastic review man! Keep it up :)

[@yeseniasings]

Very thorough review, thank you!

[@theyotu1970]

Alex great review. I just purchased a 2015 Fit ex in black. It looks great and lots of room. Very practical, sporty, fun, and economical. With Honda's great reputation for reliability I won't buy anything else.

[@kamilbeski]

Excellent review! Thank you.

[@takeactionmedia873]

Outstanding review! You never miss a single detail on any of your reviews. Could you do a review on the Mercedes GLK250 bluetec? I'm looking heavily into buying one, but I've never owned a Mercedes and I'm quite nervous about making the jump. Thank you and keep up the great work!!

[@archie2473]

Wowwww! Great review

[@joewaynemitchell6363]

Ok so I'm in Jamaica 🇯🇲 and we have this model in 2014 and it looks amazing but you have now sealed the deal im getting mi one thanks much

[@TheVineyarder]

really great informative review Alex! thanks for making up my mind for me LOL

[@mikikiki]

I’m about to buy one of these in 2020. Thanks for the video.

[@ShojoBakunyu]

I laughed quite hard when he locked himself in the trunk because it made me think back to when my Aunt had a Honda CRX 88' and when I would go out with her as a young child, we'd often have a 2nd adult with us so I got to sit "Trunk" and I loved it...

[@100vms]

Just one more thing Alex...while comparing cars you can include safety ratings too. I think that is very important point which people ignore while purchasing cars

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

vishal sanghavi I have long thought about this but often safety scores are not available when the video is filmed, so it seems unfair to mention scores for one car while others would go without.

[@Czhanghm]

Wow, just wanted to say thank you for a great video!

[@MichaelWebber]

The crescent shaped area under the floor pan is the fuel tank which is located mid-body under the front seats (except for the tunnel area).

[@82nutcracker]

Great review!

[@hashemhashemi4514]

damn! That was so detailed I now feel like I've owned a 2015 Fit for a while.

[@techexplorer9382]

Great review ! In its class i think it might be the one to get .

[@RandyLott]

You may have sold me on this vehicle. Thank you for the detailed review!

[@bustermv]

Phew. A lot of info well presented. Excellent review.

[@SadhuTravels]

Amazing review!

[@christineb.1043]

Thanks so much for the review!!

[@lorentholcke]

I agree with most of the things you said. Great review. I was between the Versa note and the Fit. I really want cruise control, CVT, and power locks/windows. To get this in the Versa, you end up paying more than the Fit LX which already comes with all that. Overall, I liked how the Fit drove over the Versa. Though if you were looking for manual everything, the Versa would certainly be cheaper.

[@acchaladka]

Great review as always Alex. To answer your request for feedback, I don't like the new exterior styling as much as the previous generation, though I do like the new tail light design a lot. Inside the new in-dash cup holder to me is emblematic of why you want a Honda - all the super-smart consumer conveniences - and it's brilliant, but I'm disappointed again about road noise and iThing-only infotainment. I'd go manual not because I'm against CVTs but thinking of the long term replacement cost - is that a meaningful difference as I assume? For new reviews, I'd love to see a comparison series on the EV (sub)compact-around-town cars, that is the electric Fit, Smart, Mini, Golf, whatever else is coming out. Because you've reviewed so many of their gas-driven counterparts I guess you could do one episode. I'd also love to see a general comparison of the German-owned cars - maybe by looking at reliability and real cost to operate together with True Delta - in order to figure out which cars are the best lifetime _value_ including in diesel, gas and electric motors.

[@matt4398]

alex nailed it with the seats. I traded my brand new fit for a civic and had to lose a couple thousand dollars because of the fit seats. no lumbar and aggressive headrest doesn't help matters

[@suewhite2571]

Hi Alex, just saw your video today after buying a "new to me" 2015 Honda Fit LX. Very informative review with the other reviewers on how helpful this is. I do have a few suggestions for future videos. For those of us who are short would be very helpful if you have a 5'tall companion to show us if the seats move up far enough and the view plane is clear shorter folks. Also would be very useful to see you spin it around in a cul-de-sac or other area so we can see the turning radius. I'm moving up from my little 1999 Honda Civic Hatchback which spins on a dime and this matters to me as it is handy to do U-turns in my residential area. 'll be using my Fit to haul my dog and his agility equipment so more of a concentration on showing us how flat or not the seats fold down, if there are useful hinges etc that we can tie down equipment to so it does not roll around, clearance for tall objects like dog crates, etc would be very useful. This video was showing the basics and how it compares to other models. Useful to me as an initial vid and now I am looking for one that explains all the different buttons, etc as cars have really changed since the very simple, easy to use features of my 1999. Thanks again for doing the video. I look forward to seeing more of yours next time I am comparing cars.

[@edawriter]

You have excellent reviews. I tried the Honda Fit but didn't like the cabin noise, as well as the air conditioning, which had to be cranked up to be effective. I know the area you're driving oh so well, although I'm always on a bike.

[@forevaclevah]

Alex, great review. Just one correction, Lane Watch turns on automatically, and only, for right turns. That is because the screen is to the right of the driver. Honda doesn't want people turning left and looking to the right to see whats coming on. Cheers!

[@mikerockstar]

Great review! Thanks!

[@miguelcastorena4293]

excellent review, thank you

[@mitohouse11]

excellent review.

[@Tailsnpaws]

Great review. Thanks.

[@JMb10124]

Keep up the great job!

[@tomtruszkowski]

Awesome review.

[@ramirogmail1977]

Nice choice on the Fit. I've always prefer physical buttons. You forgot to mention super cvt i in the 2014 corolla that also emulates gears as honda's transmission

[@MT-vi6vb]

Intriguing... what about the CR-Z? Do you have an opinion on that one? I see you excluded it from your subcompact comparison. Great work as always.

[@housepianist]

I have a '12 Honda Fit Sport automatic (couldn't find a manual) and it's just a super fun car to drive. I think it looks better than the new Fit in my opinion, especially now that I'm finally seeing a few on the road. I'm still out on the new design but I may warm up to it. I even wonder if the new Fit would look better without the kinks at the front and rear of the beltline. Somehow, I think it would look less frumpy if it was straighter as it is on the previous generation. However, since the new model appears to have less emphasis on sport, I may not upgrade from my current vehicle since that's what I enjoy most about it. Anyway, thanks for the review and I'll be looking forward to your take on the new Yaris.

[@green1way]

Thanks. When avail would like to see the new Honda HR-V

[@cesarrodriguez9123]

great review, thanks

[@dennohize]

Great review