How the SMALL Honda Fit became a BIG success in North America

[@wackit6756]

Biggest mistake Honda ever made was getting rid of the FIT. People need an inexpensive small car with good mileage and a lot of room. My 2012 FIT Sport does just about everything and gets 40 MPG’s on the freeway on cruise. Everything Honda makes now is big….no more small cars. Even the new HRV is too big and expensive. Bring this FIT back!

[@tiadaid]

In America, yes. Elsewhere, it's still available - although the new gen is hideous.

[@davinp]

I agree. They released a new one in Japan but did not bring it to America. I thnk the reason was because small car sales were dropping in America. Even Toyota discontinued the Yaris

[@zarbon700]

Honda stopped making the Fit because it had a low profit margin per unit and didn't have a high sales volume to make it profitable enough to justify continuing its production.

[@davinp]

@@zarbon700 many auto manufactures have discontinued making small cars in the USA for that reason

[@jeretso]

Civic and camry sedans are longer. Even the Highlander is longer than ever because people refuse to be seen in a minivan. Some skip SUVs and go directly to extended trucks beds they rarely use. Meanwhile people are having less kids than ever. No wonder we have a parking and housing crisis.

[@JakkobRobinsonn]

The Honda Fit is the best thing to happen to humanity since the discovery of fire

[@brandonsepulveda4047]

I was already a pretty big fan of the Honda Fit, you already sold me enough on buying one

[@tarsan894]

That's what I say about both my Fit and also my miata 😂

[@HondaFitLover]

I bought my orange 2018 sport manual in 2020 for 12k USD with only 29k miles on it CPO, i just passed 75k miles its been very reliable aside from my vtc actuator going out at 45k and i just did my injectors and carbon cleaning due to a p0172. But compared to modern hondas it blows them out of the water reliability wise. I wish we still got fits here in the US im not the biggest fan of the look of the 4th gen and unfortunately no manual option. All that aside I LOVE MY FIT and i will never sell it its so much fun to drive, if i drive like a granny I can get 50mpg easily and if i drive like a knob i still get 30 ish mpg. I believe the 3rd gen fit is the last true honda, no turbo/hybrid, manual transmission, manual handbrake, lightweight, fun to throw around corners, good mileage, a true hatchback, and SMALL. if your thinking of buying a fit do it, if you own a fit then you already know what going on.

[@baronvonjo1929]

I had a 2018 Honda Fit EX and it was by far the WORST car I had. Super unreliable and issue after issue. Funny how different people's experiences can be. Went and bought a Toyota 4Runner.

[@darwinskeeper421]

I owned the Fit's spiritual ancestor, a 1990 Honda Civic Wagon , I called the Shinkansen for 13 years and 150,000 miles. I appreciated the headroom, interior space and the feel of the controls. I loved the car's incredible flexibility. I used it to carry home improvement interiors, took long road trips, occasionally with 4 other adults, towed small sailboats and just about anything else I needed to do. The only objection I had was that the CVT boots used to tear which forced me to replace halfshafts on a regular basis. There were also a few issues with parts during my last few years with the car. Still, it was a good little car, and it convinced me that boxcars were the way to go for daily drivers. I currently own a KIA Soul. My sister owns, and loves her Fit, but I couldn't own one because of the lack of headroom and legroom.

[@CYB3R2K]

It's the real Honda civic. The official one is no longer a car "everyone" can afford to buy.

[@Prepare2Survive]

I like the 2nd gen Honda Fit the most, but couldn't find a decent used one in my area recently and instead bought a mint condition 2016 Toyota Yaris LE hatchback with only 16k miles on it. Has the Toyota 1NZ-FE engine and 4 speed automatic transmission both of which Toyota used for 20 years and established a reputation for easily lasting 400k+ miles with basic maintenance. Doesn't have a temp gauge either, but I just installed my own by adding a dash mounted one that plugs into the OBD2 port. Also displays oil temp, engine load and battery voltage. The main differences are the spark plugs, alternator and water pump are easier to get at in the Yaris than the Fit and it uses 5w-30 motor oil instead of the zero weight oil in the Fit. The oil filter is also not attached sideways to the engine like the Fit which means I can pre-fill a new oil filter when changing the oil. In crash tests the the Yaris also did better in the small overlap test than the Fit which got a poor rating.

[@falgone180]

As someone looking to buy their first car, I've been looking at the fit (2nd gen). It's cheap enough but I personally feel like they are of a status slightly higher than a "beater." Looking at similar civics of the era, I cannot seem to find a spec that I like the look of with a manual. Loved the video :)

[@AcuraAdvice]

A 2nd gen Fit would be a great first car.

[@louperez2031]

2nd gen Fit sport, especially a facelifted model. 👍🏽

[@ShaiyanHossain]

GE8 is the best Fit. its the best built+still has a PFI L15A so its reliable as heck. the aftermarket is also the largest in the US, and in japan the GE8 RS is also now sought after

[@jamesborek8125]

It's my go-to recommendation whenever someone asks about a "daily" or first car.

[@blue_lancer_es]

This might be a nitpick. But no temp gauge is just negligent.

[@jamesborek8125]

Having owned my Fit for ~12 years now.. no, it's really not.. The blue light lets you know that the engine isn't "warmed up" yet, so take it easy, and, not that I've ever seen it, the red one will let you know something is wrong and pull over. Really, what more information do you actually need? I had a scanguage2 hooked up in my car for several months, mainly monitoring intake air temp and ignition timing, but had the coolant temp up as well, even during summer auto-x events, it never got close to overheating with a completely stock cooling system.. the OE lights are just fine for literally 98% of Fit owners.

[@blue_lancer_es]

@jamesborek8125 slow down. My xA doesn't have a temp gauge either. Still dumb af and negligent.

[@alexandermoore2982]

Nearly all modern temp gauges on cars in the last 20 years aren't truly accurate, they just stay in the middle once the engine is warm unless it overheats by a significant margin, that's why most no longer have degree markings and just go from 'blue' to 'red'. Is that also negligent? I'm ok with just a warning light instead of a gauge that doesn't show me the actual temp anyway 😂

[@blue_lancer_es]

@@alexandermoore2982 my cars aren't new except for a 2024 soul. But my 03 sorento and outlander and 05 lancer the gauge is right under half gauge normally. If any go to the middle I know something is off. And I know it's a me thing but really I can tell by looking at a gauge. My scion xA doesn't have a factory gauge so I put an aftermarket one and it's just peace of mind.

[@blue_lancer_es]

@@alexandermoore2982 also I said negligent in the context of... You put 10 airbags nav leather seats radio foglights a damn tach on an automatic economy car and no temp gauge. Makes no sense.

[@tako8198]

As someone who owns a second-generation Fit and an NA Miata. The Fit is literally a Miata with more seats 😆

[@Looo0007]

i had a 2nd gen jazz/fit in college, but i totaled it. upgraded to hrv and other models before buying another last year. it's somehow addicting and so many cars - even more expensive ones - feels inferior to the jazz/fit

[@TheVintagesteal]

Want a na Miata Club ( auto ,I'm old) so bad ! I love the Fit,it reminds me of the quality my 97 Del Sol si had.

[@kpokfposkf]

i own a GE9 RS Fit AWD in Canada, essentially no understeer, and similar if not better turning radius than a miata, ez u-turns lol. Better suspension that soaks up bumps like a newer car (more refined), better NVH, quieter cabin, HID headlights, LED side turning signal lights and all brake lights, a bigger gas tank (one tank lasts ~700km, the GE7 AWD with the 1.3L engine allegedly lasts ~900km) oh and three extra HP of 120. I literally don't have desire for any other cars lol, oh it also had a better definition reverse camera than a 2021 spark.

[@PBence-tm2hs]

When dad bought the brand new Honda Jazz in 2003, we had no idea that it would turn the whole extended family into Honda fanatics - for more than 20 years my extended family has only bought Hondas, either new or used. Here in Central Europe, the Jazz was the first truly "visible" Honda, it became later "the standing star" of the used car market - the prices are almost 1.5 times higher than VWs, Skodas and Opels of similar vintage, it almost rivals AUDIs and Mercedes in the used car markets here...(in the similar class of course) The first Jazz that my family owned consumed 4-4.5 liters of gasoline per 100 km (around 50-55 mpg), with its 1,2 liter tiny engine. We were able to pack everything we needed for a complete family move in it, furniture and everything, its (of course) manual transmission was brilliantly precise, there was no problem in the world with its 2-spark plug engine. Nowadays, the only problem with these cars is rust - unfortunately, Hondas do not have the same level of rust protection as their German counterparts.

[@CRAPO2011]

Audi and Mercedes actually have good resale in central Europe. Here in USA they are some of the lowest resale value as not many want to brave trouble shooting modules and plastic cooling system parts😂

[@michaeldrechfachs1547]

Never knew about the "Lounge room" option in the 1st gen until this vid highlighted it. To me, that's an instantly desirable feature on so many levels. Thank you for pointing it out! Glad to see your walkthrough of the Fit generations is gaining some momentum right now ✌

[@edwardboers1993]

still driving my 2007 sport... which i purchased brand new for about $15200.... I have 359300 miles on the original engine, transmission, and most of the front suspension is still original and all the wheel bearings are original.... sad to say due to driving in the Midwest the rust is starting to become an issue and probably wont last more than 5 more years i estimate.... then I'll try to find a good used Southern car and pay cash for it

[@ScooterSafety]

Spray Fluid-film under there. It's not too late.

[@ZacsAutosports]

Hell yea, youre blowing up man! Keep up the good work!

[@burningknuckle26]

My mom and my friend had one. I was hating on it at first cuz it looked small. but i grown to love it. its a great car

[@VinceDC5]

I currently own a first gen honda fit sport 5 speed. I love the 90’s feel of it. Its my winter beater and gets amazing gas mileage

[@KaranSingh5]

I wish they bring back Fit with 1.5 Hybrid from Honda City and Honda HR-V (Europe).

[@elankipervarg]

by the way second gen fits still have lounge mode, you just have to slide the front seats all the way forward

[@SilverScarletSpider]

3:06 the writer isn’t wrong, because in 2007, the acura rsx, el, and tsx had interiors barely better than the 2006 honda civic coupe and honda accord. so if the writer is used to driving 2006 ford focus and chevy cobalts, the honda fit interior probably is acura rsx/tsx grade lol 😂

[@sadkiwitime4207]

God I want one so bad

[@ernielaw]

The car following the Fit on the test track looks like a 1959 Impala.

[@sjcrail]

The key to preventing VTC failure on your 2015+ FIT, is to ignore the oil change monitor system. Instead, change your oil every 3-6 months. Also, changing to a thicker oil (5w30 year round) will also prolong it's lifespan. I go the added step and run it on premium fuel. The engine now idles so smooth, I sometimes have trouble determining if the engine's running or not.

[@beegchunguz7425]

I have a 2017 Honda Fit 6 speed manual and the best thing that is a luxury about the car out of all the things that make it a Fit are 100% the excessive cupholders. The ones in front of the shifter and the lleft vent cupholder are constantly used for me. I put my parking pass card in the top left cupholder. It is a satisfying thing to have right there.

[@davinp]

The Honda Fit has the magic seats

[@elankipervarg]

THANK YOU I own a GE8 fit and I will die defending how fuken dope that thing is

[@MalteseFalconYT]

so please make a vid of the 4th gen jdm/europe version

[@jamesborek8125]

I absolutely love my 2008 Fit Sport. It's super practical, has been super reliable, and is actually pretty fun to drive with the 5 speed manual transmission. I also find it pretty comfortable also.. as a 6'7 350lb dude. The looks of "wtf" when I get outta my car is fantastic 😁

[@jonathanfranz806]

I got my 2014 Sport model with 145,000 km for $9000 CDN. It's been incredibly reliable and fun to drive. I think I made out pretty good

[@oreally8605]

Did you do a video on the 00-03 Acura TL? ( I have one lol )

[@AcuraAdvice]

Yes I've done a TL video

[@tomas9830]

Back in 2009, my parents were getting a new car. Here in Argentina we love our B segment sub compact cars, so they decided to check the Fit, my sisters and i we didnt like it so once we tested the back seat, we acted like it was small and tight (for 3 kids it really wasnt). So my parents decided to check the Civic, wich it was a bit larger and my mom thought ''Oh its too big'', my dad really wanted it lol. At the end, they got a Black XLT second geneartion Ecosport. I still would have loved to learn to drive on a Fit

[@ethanwd]

I had a 2nd gen Jazz for a while & it was a great little car for when I went back to university & needed to free up some funds. My sister owned a facelifted 1st gen model previously & it had lasted her over 250k kms before she sold it to my cousin, who ran it until around 350k kms with barely a single oil change. My Jazz was able to fit more in it than my wife’s 2010 diesel Golf at the time, and was super reliable. I had downgraded from a twin-charged Polo GTI, so the Jazz always felt extremely slow, even though it had no issue keeping up with traffic. The fuel economy in the 1.3L was around 7.5L/100km, though - much worse than the 4.5L/100km we regularly got from my wife’s Golf. Fuel tank wasn’t huge, but it could still go around 4-500km on a tank (again, nothing like the 900-1000km we could get from a tank in the Golf!) The biggest thing I didn’t like about my Jazz was the road noise & lack of cruise control. This made it pretty unpleasant on long country drives (which we do a lot of). Still, the Jazz was so impressively practical & drove quite nicely compared to most of its competitors. I reckon it’d be my pick again if I needed a small runabout that needed to be cheap to service. (I do have a small car still now, but it’s a lot more fun to drive! It is severely lacking in cup holders, though, unfortunately).

[@virider4912]

I'm not up to speed on the third gen Fit, but it's worth mentioning that international markets also had the option of getting a hybrid version. The same IMA system as the Honda Insight. Japan also had wagon versions in the form of the Airwave and Fit Shuttle.

[@nairongruendling4434]

My fiance has a gen 3 Fit EX model with the CVT and the pedals; they work pretty well in sport mode, simulating 7 speeds (it simulates really well, holding "gears" if you want), but with a 1,5 engine, there isn't much use. But the car is excellent, very reliable and practical, and handles much better than it looks. Great car

[@KW-jj9uy]

do the Honda Stepwagon. I have the 2004 Spada version and its so cool

[@kumingo]

Love the fit I had 2 ge8's and kept 1; the manual one and its so fun and practical.

[@robinrai4973]

It basically boils down to being one of the last small but not crap cars in the states, in europe it's just another hatch I will say Fit is a much better name than Jazz IMO, given the whole schtick was that it had good cargo space for its size

[@doneunoss]

honda city hatchback is the continuation of the fit/jazz here in my country, we only get the 1.5L L15 engine and the RS trim which in other countries like Thailand got the 1.0 VTEC Turbo and some other parts of asia got the 1.5L E:HEV

[@KajianTemp]

Hello fellow Malaysian! Or are you a Filipino friend

[@doneunoss]

@KajianTemp im a filipino :D and an owner of 2024 City HB as well :3

[@rondg2]

you don't want the 1.0 turbo that's a wet belt like the infamous ford engines

[@fortheloveofnoise]

I am glad we did not upgrade to those refreshed taillights.

[@ToaRocky]

Let’s fucking go, Honda Fit

[@rondg2]

the fit/jazz lives on as the honda City hatchback. same ULTR magic seats but with longer wheelbase, more legroom. less tall, longer hood, kinda like a mazda 3 hatch.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

way less cargo space though and its only sold in markets where they can't sell the new Fits lol, ie SEA where the Fit would become too expensive

[@rondg2]

@@ShaiyanHossain yes less tall and boxy so you do lose a bit of vertical space but gain more aero and legroom

[@htimsid]

Here in the Netherlands I know someone who has a series 3 (I think) Jazz Hybrid - the IMA system - and it's very reliable, comfortable, versatile and pleasant to drive.

[@manlb9254]

Ive replaced many under dash fuse boxes on 2nd gen due to the cup holder on the left corner of the dash. The fuse box is right beneath the air vent.

[@One.AutumnLeaf]

These things drove like a dream. Easy to mod, fun to drive. Grab em while can, folks!

[@JacketsPieceVlogs]

Getting lucky mode lol 😂

[@hollybirge4087]

The EX-L in Canada still got a manual. I know as I test drove a 2017 one.

[@Thegaming_husky]

The Canadian fits at least the 2nd gen wasn't available with paddle shifters. The ecu might also be a little different in 2014. With basic mods like an exhaust system and air intake. The 2nd gen becomes a punchey little car. If it's not the 2014. In that case, the after-market air intake can cause a lean condition. But cold weather seems to partly remedy that issue.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Fun Fact: People will say it was a flop, but this is because dealers hid them away because they wanted to sell larger, more profitable models.

[@Ur_cristiano_778]

The fit are flooding other markets; the only issue is they are not very safe. Great car, great inexpensive fun.

[@catsspat]

As an owner of a rare 3rd gen (GK) 2019 EX MT6, I think 2nd gen was the best: More reliable (port injected engine) and better visibility. But 3rd gen had Honda-Sensing option (I must have adaptive cruise control!), if a bit limited in availability. The only way to get Honda-Sensing with manual transmission was EX trim, only available in '18 and '19 model years, but almost all manuals sold were Sport, with a small number of LX.

[@davidkaufman7979]

2nd gen was my favorite Fit.

[@sheldonlamey7010]

So the L engine had VTEC? I never really paid much attention to that engine but I love that it has a timing chain.

[@Rekonstruct]

What about the 2014 Fit EV offered here in select states? I had one and the test program was a great deal. It only came in one color, electric blue with light gray interior, navigation, auto-climate control and heated seats. No magic seats since the batteries were in the floor and it got 80 miles to a charge in the right conditions. No transmission as it was direct drive and had the same motor that was used on the original Clarity. I wished Honda let me keep the car but I could not. I would attach a picture but it looks like you can't do that here.

[@duncan6881]

They need to bring it back. Nothing else they make is affordable anymore, and I feel like they’d make a killing if they offered AWD versions similar to the “Crosstar” trim they make.

[@gianniclaud]

I've always wanted the versatility of a fit, so I ended up with acura integra.

[@Treu20]

Too bad we didn't get the hybrid fit in 2010 like the other markets did. Also the lack of led head and tail lights including the honda style DRL on the 2020 model is sad especially since they were already in use in the other markets.

[@JohnDeLorme-g7d]

I bought a 20 Fit EX brand new. I had to replace the entire rear axle assembly. 2800. I had to file an insurance claim. The torsion bar is crap. I should have bought a civic with an independent multi link suspension, I traded it in 23, with 8200.00 equity, bought a 24 HRV EXL.

[@jeretso]

Fit has the best lucky seats. We can also call them camping seats lol. They should make window screens so its easier to get lucky.

[@rchltmedia]

honda prospect indonesia got rid Fit/Jazz and replaced to City Hatchback somewhere around 2021.

[@TysonHugie]

Yeah the temp gauge thing. 😭 fun car and I always liked the first gen split five-spoke wheels. Didn’t know about the climate-controlled cup holders. 👏

[@ShaiyanHossain]

great video, but you left out the JDM GE8 RS being available as a 6MT in both hybrid (crz but good) and nonhybrid :P the 4th gen Fit still persists but no more manual smh id trade in my FL5 if i could get my hands on a Fit type R

[@FasterThanSoup]

It was called refresh mode in Japan too 😂

[@supermcbrian]

I had no idea there was an AWD fit! I wonder if I can swap that drive train into my 08

[@markdc31]

The fit was a great vehicle. Not only could you fit tons of stuff in it, you could fit tons of people in it, or more accurately, taller or bigger people. If you are 6’5”, you can fit in a Fit with relative comfort. Even with a power moonroof! When they came out with the 6-speed, I was encouraged. I tried to buy one but couldn’t find one anywhere within a few hundred miles of me. That whole ‘folks don’t want manuals’ excuse is nonsense. They just don’t want to sell them. Honda could’ve easily put a DOHC 1.6 in the Fit with an updated 6-speed and upgraded brakes and tires. It would’ve taken sales away from the Civic though. And they weren’t having that. I sometimes wonder if Honda’s good old days, you know, lightweight, economical and fun to drive dependable cars, those days may be gone for good. And it’s sad.

[@v12kingV10]

It was so successful it was discontinued. KZbinrs love rewriting history

[@gavinmcclure8047]

The first gen refresh lights sucked if you ask me lol. I had a 2015 1.5 6 speed manual transmission fit and I loved it but absolutely hated the radio on it. My cousin got the 2015 sport fit. He hated the transmission and had nothing but trouble out of it.

[@doug6191]

"Acura grade" seems like (fitting) shade toward Acura rather than a compliment to the Fit/Jazz

[@davinp]

I don't like that the Fit doesn't have a temperature gauge. A temperature gauge is useful to make sure your car isn't overheating.

[@EyeReviveYou]

Do the Honda element. I love that damn car. I’ll even show my personal one for the video🫡

[@michael.w92]

well tbh the gauges look similar to those in the TSX you pictured and they are also very similar to the (05-06) MDX of similar era… so yeh

[@ottbee6976]

One can be forgiven for thinking that Honda got rid of the Fit not because it wasn't popular but because it generated razor think margins compare to other models.

[@tiadaid]

It's a good thing that you didn't get the CVT for the first gen. The damn thing was highly unreliable. I had a sedan version of the Honda Fit (sold in certain markets), and it's the only car I owned that required a gearbox change. And I currently own a car with the notorious JATCO CVT which is still working fine!

[@rondg2]

i also had the city-sedan aka fit-aria. that thing had a huge trunk but also ULTR magic seats. mine was m/t so it was super reliable

[@AlexanderWarner-ir7gy]

2nd Gen FTW!

[@marvdatboi]

The Honda Fit is the 🐐

[@davinp]

Sadly Honda decided to discontinue the Fit in America after 2020. While they released a new Fit in Japan, they did not bring it to America.

[@xraider927]

So does Southeast Asia, where they get, is the Hatchback version of the Honda City.

[@davinp]

While small cars get good fuel economy, the con is their small gas tank. Mid-size sedans have bigger gas tanks

[@ShaiyanHossain]

i mean its so cheap to fill up a fit it doesn't matter

[@courtneypuzzo2502]

it was a great little compact car for crowded city dwellers that didn't want the obvious like a Civic or a Corolla which are the top two sellers annually in the compact class the top two in midsize class are again a Toyota the Camry and a Honda The Accord though they're in the smaller cohort of midsize cars the Accord is 196 in long where as the Camry is 193 in long while the last couple generations of the Chevrolet impala for example were 201.3 in while in its hey day was 223 in long 18.6 Ft over 4 Ft longer than a Corolla of the same era though in the 3 major downsizings from 1977 model year 1985 Model year and 2005 model year it shrank 21.7 in to 201.3 in

[@Blank00]

Why did we even get the 1st gen when the 2nd gen would come only a couple of years later?

[@infernoking7504]

Great car for in city terrible on highway seeing my gf driving 200 miles every weekend to mine and hee house its the short wheel base and the rear axle 2006 model but its geared pretty good.

[@ms_cartographer]

Qnd Honda got rid of the Fit in North America because we just can't have cute, compact, practical and nice things anymore. 🤦‍♀️

[@davinp]

Forget iPhone, what about Android?

[@tarsan894]

The youtube Algorithm has blessed me again

[@niacal4nia]

The Toyota Matrix was a better deal and more reliable.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

I disagree, the first gen that we got was the best looking generation.

[@CsHyper]

Sir can you stop hitting on Shannon

[@vicp8772]

Honda Canada, fit at $25 k, they will sell everyone. Bring it back now, or u will lose another Honda fan. I went from a 09 fit to 2019 civic hatch btw. Crosstrek could be my next ride.

[@vicp8772]

U would be interested in my comments about the differences

[@mononeo]

The Honda Fit being discontinued was stupid. Also removing the Magic Seat from the HR-V was boneheaded. The Honda Fit would sell great today--especially if it was lifted and cladded like a Crosstrek and had AWD. Instead, Honda came out with the HR-V almost named after Herpes Virus and terrible to drive. It's the least Honda Honda there is currently on sale. It's crap.

[@ShaiyanHossain]

they actually make a fit with plastic cladding and a focus on some light duty trail work as the Fit Crosstar for the 4th gen

[@joseescobedo7899]

Look like a fun car

[@Rocket-hb6jh]

Sorry but usual insular American attitudes “or as it is known in SOME overseas markets”. NO. It’s known as the Jazz EVERYWHERE EXCEPT Japan, the US and Canada.

[@NV966Studio]

What about Hong Kong? Bc it’s available both Fit and Jazz

[@whois3581]

If it's called a Fit in Japan, then it's called a FIT. It's a Japanese car that was MADE IN JAPAN. It's called a FIT.

[@xraider927]

​@@NV966Studioalso China.

[@jccoello]

Um... It was sold as the Honda Fit in LATAM until 2020 when it was replaced by the Honda City... So yeah, not everyone else called it Jazz

[@alexandermoore2982]

In its native market of Japan it was and still is the Fit. The Jazz nameplate was a localization for Europe due to regional language nuances that ended up being used for a lot of LHD markets. Better?

[@Sacto1654]

I think Honda is waiting for the next-generation Fit due this summer before returning to the US market. And unlike previous models, it will have a hybrid option using a highly-modified P07 I-3 engine bored out to 1.0 liter displacement.

[@louperez2031]

God’s chariot fr ❤

[@CandidM]

Title is off. If it was “great success”, it would had never been discontinued in the first place😅

[@ShaiyanHossain]

it was successul but Honda killed it because they would rather sell you a stupid HRV

[@Hchris101]

Bring back the fit but lift it 2ft from the factory

[@baronvonjo1929]

I actually had an orange Honda Fit like the one in the thumbnail. It was by far the WORST car I ever owned. Super unreliable. Oil leaks, oil burning, motor mount failure. All under 90k miles. The interior was more frustrating. It was very low quality and aging poorly. Like the carpet and plastics. Door panals in the rear would fly away when closed. 3 doors and the hatch leaked water badly. The water leaks were the worst part of the car. It was incredibly difficult to fix and removing things showed the abysmal build quality. Various mechanics have told me its the worst Honda they ever sold. I never plan on buying a Honda, a car made in Mexico, or a subcompact again. I expected a lot more from a brand like Honda. I guess their reputation is all fluff and no substance. Went striaght back to Toyota who has yet to let me down.

[@AcuraAdvice]

Honda peaked in the 90s, its all been downhill since then. I agree, I would definilty avoid 3 VIN cars (Mexico built) regardless of the manufacteur

[@baronvonjo1929]

@AcuraAdvice But during my many times online for issues, 2nd gen Fits made in Japan came up. It was shocking how the Fit suffered from the same issues on at least two different generations, and Honda never addressed it. Told me everything I need to know about the lack of integrity and quality of Honda. Mine being a 3rd Gen 2018 shouldn't have had any issues. All manufacturing flaws should have been addressed years before they got to 2018 or such. That's one reason I bought 2018, hoping any issues would have been solved. Never buy the first few years of a model. But I guess it didn't even matter.

[@callumanderson2943]

How the SMALL Honda Fit became a BIG success in North America then was cancelled and now a used Fit costs more then a new civc

[@jamesmustin7289]

In the past I liked Honda. I have owned several Honda Motorcycles. I am an original owner of a 1997 Honda Del Sol. Hi has 225,000 miles. I feel Honda has slipped in quality. The new Honda car are now rated Number 8 by Consumer Report . I am not happy with Turbo charged , direct injection, variable speed transmission, computer control video , and all over cheapening of the car. Hondas from the 1990’s had double wishbone suspension front and rear rear, manual transmission and automatic transmission with gears. I am hearing that emergency brakes are gone . In the United States up thru 2024 no two cars. I have heard about the Prelude. Honda does not offer support for older Honda cars. My Window regulator recently broke and I had to buy used at at inflated price. Honda cars in my opinion have been cheapened. I do not think that any Honda car today will last 28 years with 225,000 miles. There are many older Honda still running with many than mine. I am disappointed in the new Honda cars. In my opinion they are designed to fail . Honda is trying to live off the past older Honda cars . Sochiro Honda would not be pleased.

[@AcuraAdvice]

I agree 100% with all of this

[@p3p5y2k]

... or getting lucky!

[@StopTeoriomSpiskowym]

cause its honda

[@averyclevertitle]

Love it

[@luisquintero2992]

I'd rented one in 2010 in Isla Margarita #Venezuela🇻🇪 and literally I FALL IN LOVE with this 1st gen baby, always wanted to buy a 2nd Gen between 2016 and 2022 (but I didn't have enough money) when finally... in June 2022 I got the chance and bought a 2018 3rd Gen EX in Golden 🟡 that I could love more if I had the chance to found it with a manual transmission BUT, these car in manual are impossible to find, so I got the damm and hateable CVT. LITERALLY #ILoveHondaMyFit