2018 Honda Fit Sport 6MT - Redline: Review

[@adagemjord]

No joke... I was going to get a Civic. When the salesman was preparing the Civic, I said let me test drive the Fit since it’s already on the lot. After a few hours on the dealership, I drove home the 2018 Fit. It really is fun to drive. Not a powerful car, but it was enjoyable! And cheaper too!

[@biscuitninja]

Got mine my sport for 15.8k new...

[@MrPemabenza10]

I occasionally rent a car for long distance , and always miss my Honda fit( 2013) . Fit just drive like a dream. The visisbity from inside out is so good.

[@marcelagalvan8323]

Interesting. I'm looking at trading in my 2017 Toyota Corolla for a 2019 Honda Fit Sport Or EX. 15.8k isn't a bad price. I wonder if the dealerships can drop the price easily. I don't see too many new Fit's being sold in my area. There's only about 15 Fit's EX models being sold in my area. And I live in Houston, TX.

[@floridamaddogg]

@@marcelagalvan8323 have you looked at the new 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback? I know it may be more expensive than a Fit, but I've seen an XSE model and it is very impressive. Quality is out of this world inside and overall build quality. I'm looking at that, a Fit, or maybe even a Camry SE. Looking right now.

[@JeffSpehar-ov1cn]

@@marcelagalvan8323 Honda rarely gives discounts.

[@bertito43]

I owned a Honda Fit in the past and it’s been one of the best cars I’ve ever owned.

[@dil6969]

If they made a Fit Si, I would buy it in a heartbeat. The Civic Si is nice but it's too big for a compact car. Same goes for the Mazda 3. The Fit is probably the last small car you can buy that's still enjoyable to drive. They need to give this fun chassis the power it deserves.

[@djkenny1202]

Checkout the Toyota iA, I think it is more fun. But a little less practical comparably.

[@donaldmcronald6796]

What about the Chevy Spark? (Just wanna clarify, that was a joke)

[@razorraysolarsavings70]

You can mod it and make it more powerful.

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Fantastic real-world car that everyone who has a job can afford. Progress makes a rear sway bar for this car too. In combination with good summer tires, it will corner like it's on rails.

[@kennycam6369]

oldtwins na yessir!! Indeed!

[@nasraidub]

Tein lowering springs as well

[@adagemjord]

I have two. Both in stock except for exterior accessories. Both awesome in twisted roads and in snow. Amazing car!

[@BoopSnoot]

2:20 I agree, I think they should keep the wheels small, but put on taller sidewall and wider tires. It gives better handling, acceleration, and braking traction, isn't too heavy, and the extra tire really makes for a much smoother ride and really reduces the amount of squeaks and rattles you will get over time while also protecting the wheels from potholes and curb rash better. I had the trend of gigantic 1990s rapper size 20" wheels with rubber band narrow tires on it.

[@graham-jefferson]

+1 for Fit Si! This whole subcompact class needs more performance oriented vehicles. Good blend of price/performance/efficiency. I strangely love its micro-van look, and I'm always happy to see manufacturers put a sport/sporty trim low in the trim scale.

[@jtle24]

I want a FIT SI so bad

[@picklejay7822]

Stereo Typist sounds like something Kirby would drive, small yet mighty

[@macdee6040]

I just want to be fit, Im fat af.

[@theejoeylee]

get an older one and k swap it

[@tronghuoa1437]

Mac Dee well...uhmm...stop eating potato... you silly white dood...

[@mattf2535]

Its call the Spoon GK5

[@alexandrefauchon7755]

i want a 205 hp fit si and a 245 hp civic si

[@adagemjord]

Alexandre Fauchon that’ll be sweet!

[@TVinmyEye]

Honda should drop the current 2.0T in the new Accord in the Civic Si.

[@B1ackTheRipper]

TVinmyEye that engine is from the Type R

[@Trussme96]

Theres a different version of the Type-r engine in the Accord

[@Phrancis5]

You could easily shove the boosted 1.5L it would be Fit-Rrrrr!

[@TheGordonfactor]

I bought a 2015 Fit EX 6 speed as my first new car and honestly love it. It's easy to park and get down narrow streets in Boston. Plenty of room in it, I used to get compliments about the back seat using it to drive for Lyft. I have seen 40+ MPG on long road trips. The rear magic seats are great for carrying stuff such as the full size wheel when I got a flat. The manual makes it a lot of fun to drive even just being able to hoon on a curvy road going to work. The engine sounds eager and the power is more than adequate. The iVTEC engine is very flexible in that you don't have to constantly downshift all the time. It has enough torque to smoothly pull even from low RPM. I have the EX so I have the sunroof, wireless key and Bluetooth. Overall, it's a great little car. More roomy and fun than it outwardly appears.

[@relentlessthedragon]

man i just test drove a 2015 Fit EX 6 speed!!! I fell in love, now just finding the funds to pay 6,200$ for a FIT with 159000 casual miles on it, from japanese honda lover.

[@edgaryzen4925]

Nice! I like what I read. Now can you tell me what you dislike about the car from your ownership experience? Im just genuinely curious.

[@TheGordonfactor]

@@edgaryzen4925 the fuel tank is kinda small, because it's under the front seats. Only rated for 10.5 gals but with the low fuel light coming on with about a 3rd left, realistically it's like having a 9 gal tank meaning you have to stop for gas more often. 5th and 6th gear are very close and cruising on the highway on 6th is usually over 3k RPM. I wish 6th was a little taller and it would bring the rpm down a bit. The upside to that is you can pass in 6th without having to downshift. The front A pillars are very thick and that can slightly obstruct forward vision, I've learned to look around them when taking a corner. I've had a few close calls with other cars or pedestrians "hiding" in that blindspot. Really just a few nits to pick on an otherwise great little car. I'm still happy with it 133k miles later.

[@edgaryzen4925]

@@TheGordonfactor wow. Excellent review. Thank you, sir. I wanted to get the 15 Fit as a replacement to my 06 Prius (I dislike it for several reasons) and I want to drive stick again. I like the EX trim but not a fan of touchscreen and moonroof (6.3 ft tall here). I wonder if LX is even worth it? I hope it has Bluetooth to stream music, apple carplay. What do you think? When is the only time LX is worth over the EX? 🤔

[@TheGordonfactor]

@@edgaryzen4925 well it's rare to find an EX with the stick, I had to look around to find one when new. If you don't want the moonroof (I love it) then I'd recommend looking for a 2018 and up Sport trim. Those are between the LX and EX equipment wise, no moonroof, standard key rather than wireless, more of them available with the manual trans. 2018 was the first year for the Sport Trim and I believe that was the year they added Car Play/Andriod Auto. My 2015 doesn't have Apple/Android built in but I can still use the bluetooth to stream music from my phone.

[@viburnumwillow4669]

I've wanted one since they first started making them, now I REALLY want one.

[@N-JOEI]

I didn't want one, but when I got one, I wanted to keep that one. 😂 The clutch is light, its pretty spinny in first gear, supper fun to drive, and it's good with gas too. I get an avg of 32 mpg.

[@pposavids5119]

I'm picking up my Fit this coming Saturday... Thanks for the video man!

[@Dia1Up]

Fits are seriously good cars. I have a second gen (I also prefer the second gen look) Steering is nice and weighted, shifting is typical for a Honda, very smooth. Cargo space is actually pretty crazy, but what most people don't know, is that it's pretty good in the winter. The gas tank is under the front seats, throwing more weight forward. I agree with needing wider tires. I run 205s on the stock rims :/ But yes, I think it's the last of the old school Hondas, none turbo wise. Edit: VOLUME KNOB thank you. I need a volume knob

[@OBrandt-i5c]

The Fit's engine is a DOHC I-VTEC and not an SOHC I-VTEC. It used to be SOHC in the past. Honda's DOHC engines are a blast to drive with. I had the 1st and 2nd generation Fits and am seriously looking at picking up a 3rd gen Fit.

[@jerradn]

Fit Type R when, Honda? WHEN?!

[@MJT-DA]

Jerrad N. YAASSS

[@eXavierSabine]

When!!!! Dont make me k swap it 😂

[@MJT-DA]

Give it a k24z7 from the old 2014 civic si and a supercharger with electric rear wheels to give it AWD when needed. I WOULD GIVE HONDA ALL MY MONEY!!

[@CroakerOutdoors]

THIS. Or until the WRX is made in a hatch at least.

[@FreddyGunawan]

Jerrad N. Fiesta rs

[@Streamlined955]

It actually looks like a great car. Probably reliable too. This thing with some Michelin’s would be a blast.

[@CroakerOutdoors]

I had a silver 2009 MT Honda Fit Sport w/Nav. It was the last year they had a top tier trim level with a MT for a while. I loved that car so much. Lightweight and fun to drive. Tons of available room with the back seats down for hauling college gear, blowing up an air mattress and camping, etc. A old lady blew through a stop sign and totaled it after four years. RIP Fit. I've moved on other cars and trucks with more features, but I will always remember its simple but effective means.

[@kadengoddard3161]

I know it's not very fancy but honestly this is one of my (more achievable) dream cars. I love it.

[@brandondannys-menary3678]

2yrs later, did you ever purchase one?

[@robertogonzalez2551]

Cant believe they still make such a simple car. Perfect car!!

[@dlg5485]

I too owned a 2nd gen manual Fit Sport and loved it! I don't think you can do any better in the subcompact segment. I always thought the 1.5 was very sporty and fun to drive, and absolutely reliable and easy to maintain. I currently drive a Nissan Frontier Pro4x, which is a complete gas hog, so I'm actually considering buying a used 2nd gen Fit as a daily (for my 100 mile commute). I never should've sold the 1st one!

[@peterosoro]

found this today and i really enjoyed the review and how happy it made you and I just subscribed.

[@bobbybamf14]

I just bought the ex model a few weeks ago and I am loving it!

[@4V3N1]

bobby bamf we are definitely the same person lol, i have an ex with a 6 speed that i got a few months ago and it’s really an awesome car.

[@chunkychuck]

​@@4V3N1 It's really hard to find a manual in the Seattle area! Super annoying.

[@edgaryzen4925]

@@4V3N1 noob question here: does the fit ex manual comes with a button located on the door handle for me to enter the fit without using the key?

[@4V3N1]

@@edgaryzen4925 yes, the button is for locking, you just put your hand through the handle and it unlocks

[@edgaryzen4925]

@@4V3N1 ah okay. Make sense now. Thank you. Random question: is there anything you dislike about your Fit? I'm just genuinely curious

[@onseki1774]

They are remarkably similar to old civics, the sound it makes when it starts up and revs through the range is so similar. I really want one!

[@sasquatchycowboy5585]

So I just had a spinal fusion. I drove my Miata one time after and said fuck that. I liked the Fit so we shopped around and found a nice low mileage 2015 EX. Let me tell you I really appreciate how tall the fit is. I can get in and out without hurting my back. It's fun to drive. And it's nice to be able to take my family out.

[@TodayWithDustin]

It's not "missing" the keyless start, it THANKFULLY doesn't have it.

[@goldengod5915]

What's the issue with keyless entry? It's been nothing but great in my experience, and the one time my key fob actually died, all I had to do was manually start the car via ignition using the key hidden in the back of the fob.

[@TodayWithDustin]

Golden God Wait until you have to replace the fob. I can get a key made for $1 and a key fob for keyless entry is $250 AT THE LEAST. Secondly some people such as myself like the actual turning of the key, what’s wrong with that. A metal key and ignition wasn’t broken. Why change or fix something that isn’t problematic?

[@goldengod5915]

Dustin Hart Yep, the dealership that sold me my car warned that a new key would cost me $780. I’m so paranoid that I have a tracker keychain so I can’t ever lose my keys. Also, I’m right there with you. I honestly do think that the push-button start is a cool gimmick, especially since my car is a sports car, but as someone who also owns a mid 80s Corvette, there’s absolutely a charm with the classic key.

[@TodayWithDustin]

Golden God When I said $250 that was just starting which I believe is Dodge that is the replacement amount for a keyless start key fob. $780 that’s crazy!! That’s a premium feature that should be optional not standard! Yes absolutely! Like this new 2018 Kia Rio no push start at all and only 1 “active” safety feature that I would turn off but either way it’s a car I would buy if I bought a new one because it doesn’t have all the new crap cars have.

[@goldengod5915]

Yeah, I am not a fan of lane-keep assist or auto braking. I do like the adaptive cruise control because that's convenient, but all those other things I would turn off immediately. I wanna be in control of my car.

[@Jermainyy]

Not bad for 130hp. Let off the gas before you clutch man.

[@postersm7141]

Jermaine he is letting off the gas. That's just Honda's famous rev hang. It's one of the things that I hate the most about Hondas

[@iamthelaw69]

That's not rev hang. Look at the tach 15:00. He needs to let go of the gas. Also, just FYI, rev hang does not raise the revs. That's why it's called "hang."

[@johnmartinez7975]

Rev hang = only on subaru

[@alansmilealot]

@@iamthelaw69 at that time, if u look under the steering wheel u can see him lift his foot off the throttle

[@MKIVGTIVR6]

@@johnmartinez7975 I had some nasty rev hang on my kia forte too!

[@Fadic4]

Fit si: LSD. 1.5 turbo. Adaptive dampers.

[@eXavierSabine]

lmao my build once payed off lmao the L series engine is the modern d series from what I've read up

[@mfmf100]

Fadic 4 built a fit sport with hip and a few options, it’s ~22k. Not bad, but assuming an si would be more, it’s a tough sell since you can get a civic SI for right around 25. Elantra sport exists too.

[@QuiteComedic]

mfmf100 but why? You could get so much more power for that money?

[@gloriousrunningpotato]

I've had the 2018 sport manual for a month and I can say that it's awesome! I love it! 2 things that really bother me is the useless 6th gear and the lack of silver trim on the passiger vent. They took it off for the 2018 model.

[@edgaryzen4925]

Why or how the 6 gear is useless? I'm trying to understand what you mean hete

[@rizzleriz4457]

@@edgaryzen4925 I think GRP is trying to say it's rarely used. For a car like that, gears shouldn't go beyond 5. More gears mean more shifting, this is not a trailer where you're in 8th at 50km/hr.

[@xxslayer255xx]

​@@edgaryzen4925 in the 3rd gen gk5, the 6th gear is very similar ratio to the 5th gear. Many gk5 drivers either skip 5th gear or ignore 6th gear as a result. Additionally, the 5 speed 2nd gen ge8's 5th gear is the same as the gk5's 6th gear further compounding the strange nature of the 5th and 6th gears in the gk5.

[@edgaryzen4925]

@@xxslayer255xx ah got it. So weird for what Honda did to the MT. But I'm curious, do you think that still a deal breaker for prospective buyer wanting max MPG during long commuter?

[@xxslayer255xx]

@@edgaryzen4925 I have a second gen ge8 automatic fit sport and can only really speak on it behaves. I find cruising at 75mph (120kph) to yield very acceptable gas mileage. Approximately 40mpg (17km/L) according to the on board computer. At 85mph (137kph) the fuel economy drops below 30mpg (13km/L) as the 5th gear in my fit is not tall enough to sustain that speed at a low rpm. Keeping in mind that I have an auto 2nd gen ge8, my 5th gear is slightly taller than a manual ge8 and a manual 3rd gen gk5. The gk5 also has many generational improvements over the ge8 that yield better fuel economy. Overall I would recommend a fit and I really enjoy mine. In fact I'm looking at getting a manual ge8 or gk5 as I love how it handles and can forgive the underwhelming amount of power the engine provides. Edit: I forgot to mention that most of my driving is done in the city with stop and go traffic at 40-50mph (65-50kph). On average I get 32mpg (14km/L).

[@TeiwazTheGoat]

I absolutely adore my Honda Fit, it’s first car I’ve ever bought and it’s such an awesome car! I’d buy it again.

[@floridamaddogg]

R.I.P. engine break-in 😂.....car has 81 miles on the odometer. Oh well, I know it's a press car, but I'm sure someone will buy it later on down the road.

[@TedwardDrives]

that 1-2 was brutal! haha fun ride

[@echolove9389]

😄

[@15buggie]

The clutch delay valve kills it. An EM1 master cylinder is the way to go if you want to properly bang gears in a 14+.

[@scareyaf]

@@15buggie Same with just about every non Type-R Honda after the early 2000's. Real shame.

[@TheShadowstorm93]

"Si ALL THE THINGS" -Sofyan 2017

[@beerussama7093]

Dikembe Ousmane Honda Odyssey Si...

[@angelc9722]

Anyone remember when he would review his own fit with custom leather seats?

[@97I30T]

angel cornejo Yeah I sure do. I also remember his ILX too.

[@joshk333]

I still have my 2008 Fit and enjoy it almost every day, despite how dorky I look driving it. I always liked the 2nd gen as well and still do, but this 2018 refresh does look good. They are just trying to make it too "fancy" now. I like the simple, efficient, practical and fun to drive angle that they kept on the Sport. MUCH prefer this over the damn compact "cute utes" with a CVT. I'm looking at you HRV. You're just a dumbed down Fit with a lift kit.

[@doncull]

I have an 08 Fit Sport w/auto trans.I bought it new in Jan. 08. I will never give it up! I love it. It's as much fun to drive as my 16 Mazda MX-5 GT.

[@tahjo7]

Thanks to you, I'm addicted to Car Reviews. I binge watch them like a Netflix Series....Hmm maybe you should contact Netflix and make a Pitch.... If it all works out, pass the dutchie to me for the idea 😉

[@delplaya5]

Haha Musical Youth. If people knew what a dutchie is.

[@uafbound]

You seriously have fantastic reviews. Informative and focused on driver experience.

[@SubieSean]

Watching the speedometer, it doesn't look that slow. Not fast, but it looks to hold it's own.

[@stiggles98]

It can get through 1 2 and 3 pretty well, definitely slows down in 4. I need to go back to Nevada and see if I can hit a buck 20 with all my mods now.

[@JuneNeko]

If you pump the gas in a CVT, it's faster to 60 than the manual.

[@danmurphy1994]

Honda is bang on the mark with this trim. It has enough emphasis of its sporty nature breathed into its design, The volume knob addition shows Honda will go out of it's way as a major manufacturer to listen to its customers. Also the increased manual transmission availability, well packaged, great price and android auto/ACP make this too tempting to resist. I'm gonna buy one.

[@johncoffman2703]

I have 2 fits 2016 and 2017 I avg 41 to 43 mpg great cars

[@mindyg8134]

You are really good at reviewing cars..actually the best I've seen.

[@joshk333]

I still love my 1st (US) generation 2008 Fit. Although its embarrassing to my wife and kids, the practicality and fun to drive ratio is just great. I much prefer the 2nd generation styling though.

[@Phrancis5]

2nd gen Fit Sport 5MT was my first new car purchase too. Awesome city car to park, pack to the ceiling with Ikea shit, downshift and fling around the corners - while being uber reliable and efficient. I kinda miss that dorky little Tardis on wheels....

[@MichaelWebber]

I picked up a 2017 Spark with MT earlier this year, and it's a hoot. I wanted it for urban parking but it's a lot of fun to drive, stable at high freeway speeds, and more resistant to wind - much more resistant - than several other subcompacts I've owned before. Curious, I looked up the specs for the 1983 VW GTi I bought in 1983 - and the footprints are very similar. Just a heavier car in 2017 due to much appreciated crumple zone protection, air bags (10) etc. I lust after the Magic Seats in the Fit, but other than that, the Spark is as much fun to drive as the 2008 Honda Fit MT I owned a few years ago. Of course...no one buys these things anymore, my generation lusted after Triumph TR7's this generation lusts after compact SUV's.

[@Poo0rPrince]

Michael Webber how much you pay out the door ?

[@245webster]

I bought my Fit in 2009... I'm still getting around 40 mpg and I can't tell you how many time's I've left people scratching their heads as I drove away with a load of furniture, lumber, landscaping materials.. or whatever... I can fit a 9'-6" long board inside from back to windshield... never thought of it as a sub compact... I fit way more stuff inside than in my old Jeep Cherokee....if I had to say there is downside I'd say watch your tires and alignment if you're hitting a lot of potholes and watch out for curbs around parking spots as there's not much clearance and it will scrape.... otherwise it's a great car and a great value... .. super reliable and no major mechanical problems at 100K miles....

[@Penelope416]

I would like an update!

[@TheNacropolice]

"Si all the things". CRV Si, Odyssey Si, Pilot Si, Ridgeline Si. Be careful what you wish for.

[@adagemjord]

TheNacropolice Ford is doing it with their ST lineup.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

I would rock an Odyssey SI HMA races a near stock Odyssey and its not slow as you think it is...

[@soilmanted]

According to several reviewers, including Edmunds, the car has better 0 to 100 kph acceleration with the CVT than with the manual. You don't _feel_ the acceleration with the CVT, but it is there. If memory serves me correctly, Edmunds measured about 8.8 sec with the manual 8.2 with the CVT. When I want max acceleration, such as for passing on the highway or merging into a limited access highway, I simply put the pedal to the floor, like with any other automatic, and the transmission does the work of accelerating. What I noticed is that the engine rapidly goes up to near redline, and then stays rock steady at that RPM. Then wheels just turn faster and faster until they reach the speed you want. The process is so gradual that you hardly notice it. but actual measurements showed that the CVT produced faster acceleration from 0 to 100. Also, with the manual, at 100 kph the engine spins rather fast, even in 6th gear., something like 4200 rpm. With the CVT the engine spins at about 2300. Still, many people are getting good highway figures for kilometers per liter of fuel, about as good as with the manual as with the CVT. This is despite Honda's specs for fuel efficiency which list the manual as getting distinctly lower KPL in the manual

[@funnyfiveminutes]

Useful comment for those considering rpm’s of auto or manual on highways. Thanks

[@calebdavies526]

If Honda makes a Fit Si with the 1.5 turbo from the Civic Sport (180 HP) it might be the first car I would buy new. 200 HP would just be too much

[@acereed7763]

These are some of the best and most comprehensive reviews. Good job

[@CLsIim]

Even thou its a Fit, I still feel bad how badly this thing got hammered during its engine break in.

[@515ventures3]

great & quiet location for a car review! Love the fall leaves blowing in the wind!

[@masterwhopper414]

Put a K20 in the Fit and I'm sold Wouldn't mind having IRS either

[@ShaiyanHossain]

car is light enough to not need IRS imo also probably for packaging reaons... the FK2 Type R never had IRS and it was decently fast K swap fit would be the dream

[@WesTheGamerAndStuff]

It reminds me so much of 90s Honda’s but with everything new haha, awesome car

[@brandyag]

I wish the US Fit looks like the ones from other countries such as the Philippines 🇵🇭!

[@petewebb6952]

Yes the comparison with Mazda Miata is good, naturally aspirated engine, light, nimble and fun. Difference you don’t have to contort your body to get in or out. More fun than the Civic Sport (also 20% lighter) on the narrow twisties... agree a turbo would give low down boost, but I bet this car outlasts a turbo engine, this is bullet proof.

[@peterthoj1]

Looks like a small mini van

[@peterthoj1]

Ulti737fs 😂😂😂

[@rizkyprayoga_]

Peter Thao I was thought it looks kind a mini MPV 😅👌

[@kotarojujo2737]

Well, it is

[@MrCarguy2]

It is...

[@Wucked1]

Late to the party, here. I've just gotten my hands on one of these. It's great fun! I've owned other vehicles, much faster, deadlier, proper license (life) killers. But nothing much more entertaining.

[@firstnamelastname6525]

You sold me on this car. I'm getting one.

[@matt4398]

Never buy a car solely based on reviews, this car has horribly uncomfortable front seats

[@firstnamelastname6525]

Anonymous I know. Sofyan mentioned that. I've been watching his reviews for long time and this is the first time where I'm impressed enough with the car to purchase one. This "Fit Sport" has everything I want and nothing I don't need. This car is almost a "throwback" to how cars used to be made. Simple and with no fancy BS that increase the price. Maybe that's why I like it.

[@TeiwazTheGoat]

I own a 2016 Honda Fit, I’ve driven quite a few cars and can say I love my Fit to death. It really is a wonderful deal with a huge amount of fun to offer for such a small package!

[@crisissocoylike]

You should look into the Yaris IA

[@JNguyen07Max]

I have the 2015 EX 6speed manual. Do Not get this car. The seats are super uncomfortable. Unbearable. Worst purchase ever.

[@grizzlycountry1030]

I love the hard plastic. Easy to clean and keep clean. If you need something soft then go to your safe place.

[@xnopyt13]

If only the highest gear is lower... the 6th gear has the same ratio as the older 5th on the five speed, which revs a bit higher than my liking

[@MiguelRodriguez-mj2ec]

My wife drives a 2016 Fit and I really don't mind driving it because it's actually pretty fun to drive. It's not fast, but it's so easy to move around in.

[@jackychong268]

Finally you review this fit! Lol

[@nemo7782]

I find the Fit to be a very reliable car. I had an '07 that only had 1 major problem in eleven years of ownership. Of course, I bought a '18 and hope to have the same. A very good model, IMO.

[@mylifeisJDM]

How's the '18 been since this comment?

[@Musicalpa]

Nice review. I have a 2016 Honda Fit EX and I love it. I average 44mpg with a 70/30 highway/city driving. As for wider tires, I wouldn't recommend it if you're in an area where you get any snow at all. If you don't see snow ever, a wider tire will work better for you, however, if ever see snow you'd want to go with a slightly narrower tire which will give you better snow traction and less noise as a bonus. You didn't say anything about the brakes for the 2018 model and from the video it looked like it had rear disc brakes. Did Honda put 4 wheel disc brakes in the 2018 model? (previous versions had rear drum)

[@cannolesjacques]

If this had Honda Civics touring 1.5t with 174hp and 162lb torque. I’d buy one in a heartbeat

[@greentjmtl]

I had to chuckle when you mentioned that your expectations were low for this class, and only driver's window is automatic, and there's only one map pocket. That's exactly the same level of equipment I have on my 16 turbo Forester. :)

[@accordwhip3467]

Damn. Is it the base model?

[@greentjmtl]

Mid trim, Subarus aren't known for their good interiors lol. But given the choice I'm happy that my money is going toward the drivetrain over interior.

[@djkenny1202]

Agreed. And all the things he mentions can be said of many 25 grand cars. I see this with a lot of reviews.

[@MrVonkliest]

Dude, I'm looking at this to take over as a daily from a 03 Baja and I don't know if I can do it. That AWD though.

[@ckyung1312]

Just sold my ‘09 to my nephew for his first “hot hatch”! It’s got 114k and only thing wrong with it is the TPMS light that stays on even when I had new tires installed last fall. It’s just one of those things with 2000s/2010s Hondas. It’s funny that my nephew preferred my old fit over getting a ‘15 Chevy Cruze sedan with half the miles, touch screen, tinted windows and moonroof. He wanted the little boy racer car that I had instead😅, but it’s bad ass hatchery with the Sport trim body kit, fog lamps, and tinted windows. Not to mention, it’s so much fun to drive “fast” in town - especially around little roundabouts - when I dust everybody else coming out of them - 😂. They handle and steer so well and it seems faster than it really is. I’ve had two older Hondas as second cars and then sold them to my sister for her teenagers. She completely regrets selling the ‘01 Civic that only had 30k when I sold it to her, so she wants to keep the Fit forever as a reliable extra car for her family and I told her it will last forever as long as they take care of it. I’m excited to see what my nephew does with it.

[@N-JOEI]

I got the same trim but yellow lol. It rips for a little boi lol. But yeah, i would seriously be a happy man if we got an si fit,

[@vlissblisskiss]

the Fit is such a nice, useable city car. If i didn't have my Fiesta ST I'd be all over it.... They really should have dropped a turbo in this thing!

[@kingofkickass1]

81 miles, starts it up and revs it within 5 seconds. Ok

[@ashzerodude]

edgar flores rev limiter kept it under 3k, it's fine. Plus the cats are probably right in front of the engine so the issue of cold starts of the past are eliminated.

[@_chipchip]

Who cares man.

[@SSC3034]

Press cars get scrapped anyways so who cares?

[@blintorzabat5798]

Yeah, I hate it when car reviewers do that. Nobody would do this to their own car. What does it accomplish?

[@malrofo]

John Smith it actually went up to 5k

[@cheungman83]

Buy a car you need not a car you want, this jazz is perfect for economy & practicality and surprisingly fun to drive, sometimes you forget your driving in a Jazz.

[@blastcollapse89]

Take a shot every time he says inexpensive car.

[@dreufowler]

Rich VF or hard touch plastic

[@claudio_wrx]

Rich VF I got alcohol poisoning

[@subabro2013]

Most inexpensive aka least expensive

[@djkenny1202]

Especially because there is far less expensive economy cars offered by other manufactures. My local dealer did not even have one for 15 grand available. How is that an economy car??

[@loktom4068]

Honda America & Canada not FIT to sell this car with the misleading information and pricing for the customer. Tipical Honda makes a fit to the car shoppers.

[@cindigreen9411]

This picture makes the car actually look longer that what it is! Amazing what photography can do at certain angles!

[@thiszsprta2639]

Cindi Green it is longer than it looks

[@dylanw9412]

Seems like a pretty sweet car for what it is. And cargo space is impressive!! Awesome video. Will you be getting an elantra gt sport with a manual soon? I would absolutely love to hear your opinion on it.

[@theredline]

Our Elantra GT review will go live soon, next couple weeks :)

[@dylanw9412]

Redline Reviews awesome, I'm really looking forward to it! Thanks for the reply!

[@GaryKetchum808]

Cargo space is impossibly yuge.

[@Jasongy827]

I'm sold. I'm new to stick shift wanted a new, car with MT. Good truck space, space , comfortably. Definitely will buy this car. Instead of WRX, Corolla 2020 MT, Accord, BRZ and Mazda 3 & 6

[@masterdriveroftoyotazupr4164]

why not put the 1.5L Turbo for the Honda Fit Sport? Man Honda, sometimes i just don't get you.

[@cannolesjacques]

If that’s the case should put the 2.0l that’s in the Honda Civic it pretty much gets same mpg as the 1.5 in the fit

[@GeneralSirDouglasMcA]

Agreed! Sometimes a bigger engine can mean improved fuel economy and longer life because it has to work less harder.

[@delplaya5]

Because then you won't spend more money for the Civic.

[@joshuathomas4934]

If that thing had 200 hp it would be pretty fast.

[@ferenc-x7p]

It doesn't even need that. The car is featherweight, it could be very quick by just a 1.8 or 2.3L naturally aspirated 150-160Hp something. It keeps the reliability record without the turbo, while speed up a bit better.

[@j.r.arnolli9734]

The turbo-set for theCR-Z 'fits' the FIT and.... with ~ 190~200 'Hp', a lot of fit-fun.💨💨💨 Jazz/Fit in Europe has disc-brakes front & rear. Tein coil-overs & Enkei 17" wheels with 205/45 R17😎

[@nightdonutstudio]

I put down the front seat. And I can fit in 8 feet lumber and long item. Seriously if you can not fit your stuff into this car, your average size crossover and SUV won't do the job either. You have to go to midsize SUV or larger car to really feel the space gain.

[@oneopinion6806]

No kidding! Folding everything flat but the driver seat makes these things cavernous. It has limits, but 100% agree that nothing anywhere near the segment it's in.

[@qualitytouch]

I freaking love the fit......I will buy 1 one day. so versatile. I have a Toyota tundra and don't need an ugly mid-size.

[@roypark5363]

what a cute mouse😂

[@drdumais]

RoY ParK A

[@unik8353]

Lolol I’m planning to buy it but after I saw your comment I should think about it again lol

[@Bamboo180]

130 HP mouse.

[@chocoboblue99]

That mouse that really move when it wants to. lol

[@fredfish5832]

I don’t even want it anymore bc of you😤

[@Phil_Goodman]

Very good review, most people's reviews are pointless because they are comparing to cars not even similar, but your review is truely targeted to someone that wants to buy a subcompact.

[@udithdilshan4839]

Why does america always get a low spec halogen headlamps and taillights? Other countries get the cool looking hid projector headlamps and led taillights for Honda fit also with DRL lights.

[@udithdilshan4839]

Quique D. Yeah you have a point. But the honda fit with hid lamps look so much better for some reason.

[@kenhoward3512]

When upshifting at high revs, simply jamming the shifter immediately into the next higher gear - as displayed here - without letting the revs drop to the appropriate level for the next gear will trash the transmission's synchros = an expensive repair. This problem, with Honda in particular, is called "hanging revs," in which the ECU doesn't let the revs drop for about a full second, for exhaust emissions reasons apparently. It's just something to consider before driving this way with the manual trans (if you own the car).

[@OrangeUp]

He is rude like hell with this poor Honda Fit.

[@kotarojujo2737]

too bad, in my country, we only got 5 speed manual with 120hp sohc engine. But still, it's a fastest car in it class. Oh yeah, for the compensation. in indonesia we got led headlight with day running light for our fit(jazz in here) lol

[@justabagel5173]

you don't get the 1.0 ecoboost fiesta ?

[@SaveThePurpleRhino]

Loli Dragon with our traffic north of 1.5 ltr realistically be a waste. Add others crazy road attitude, quite a death instruments.

[@kotarojujo2737]

just a bagel yep, but ford already pulled out for indonesian market because poor sales. Everyone in here only care about toyota and honda

[@javieroargubi]

we did get the ecoboost fiesta,but ford indonesia went out of business, the fastest subcompact you can get is the VW Polo 1.2 TSI

[@kucingsuci]

just a bagel nobody buys non-japanese car here.

[@jjacob25101]

Great Review. I agree about the Si. The already have the HFP package. They just need more power. Even just the 180HP Civic Hatchback Sport Turbo engine would be great. But the Fit Sport as is, if pretty nice, and decently fast, fir what is is and has, and all the utility use in such a small and affordable package.

[@kotarojujo2737]

correction, this car have dohc engine

[@DarleneRuiz08]

Getting a Fit soon. Thanks for the great, informative video.

[@ColoradoSpringsDashcam]

1:11 It was a 20..fol Fit Sport. 😂

[@bernardnewsome4751]

Taylor Reynolds 😂😂😂ikr

[@cptkorean]

12:07 Sooo true! I first learned driving manual with my coworkers old 2nd gen Fit. Chirped the cheapo all season tires from 1st-2nd-3rd gear. haha.

[@Expressionistix]

Lol that exhaust clip

[@tkleo2006]

The exhaust sounds like my Hamster when she's pissed lol

[@MyIronman8]

36 is terable for an 6 speed . My old 2009 fit is an auto 4 speed and I get 37 mpg . They should made the 6 gear for better gas milage .

[@oneopinion6806]

This! The 5 speed in my'08 Fit has you at nearly 4k to do 80, so to hear that the 6th gear didn't add any more cruising height is a total downer. This thing didn't need more steps up to nearly the same top gear!

[@MrWaffleinc]

Your fit has a 5 speed auto, not 4 speed

[@calvinwong365]

mannn, this is so old school honda. the interior. makes me want to get this.

[@thugdoctor8461]

Honda We want an SI Fit

[@pgong]

The reason it won't "chirp into 2nd" is because of the clutch delay valve, not the lack of power.

[@metaljew4456]

8:14 Sofyan what are you doing!!! There are children watching this cuz.

[@Kwaminho]

Philip Rosenthale What’s the problem? 🤔🤦🏾‍♂️

[@metaljew4456]

Kwaminho; Ask Drone Videos. Transgender Am will explain my little ❄️

[@dparag14]

lame

[@viburnumwillow4669]

👌👌🤔

[@pars3031]

You are stupid

[@avocadosmile3522]

I had a 2010 one and someone hit it recently so when it was totaled I got a Civic and traded that in three months later for this lol I love the fit

[@AmateurSuperFan]

my gas is still over $3 :-(

[@NvrchFotia]

I want the Fit Si but with the 2.0L NA engine with a more aggressive tune so it’s like old school Hondas.

[@JC-rm6pm]

Why is Ford getting rid of the Fiesta ST? I think that's a cool little car

[@shijima_ending]

JC4 god I hate that car. It’s like owning an Si, it automatically makes you gay

[@aidananchaya]

Iceweasel umm, what

[@tommieboi707]

JC4 sales were lacking. Still, this is the first time i heard that ford is discontinuing the fiesta st. Last i heard they were making a 3 cylinder st.

[@aidananchaya]

JC4 It’s discountinued for the US market, since bigger cars sell better here compared to Europe

[@samlung2724]

I see no point in a subcompact anyways. All we really need is a Compact, midsize, and fullsize Also coupe and hatch variants for them

[@SychicGamer]

Honda dropped the ball by not making a fit Si. That thing coulda went head on with the GTI and be a serious contender on the market