2011 Honda Fit consumer reviews

I've have owned my 2009 Honda Fit Sport nearly 3 years now (18,000 miles). The reliability is second to none. Good pickup, easy to tool around in, and great gas mileage. My MPG average, according to the gas mileage reading my Honda provides, is 36.2 mpg around town. I drive mostly back and forth to work and around town. The seats are comfortable and this little car can haul fairly large loads when you put the back seats down and the right side passenger seat down. I didn't like the no car mats, the open trunk area (you can see whats in trunk because there is no cover), and cheap center arm rest. The dealer will try to charge you big bucks to get these items ($ 2,500 dollars or more). Buying a Honda Fit is not easy and the Honda dealers I used where, just let me say it wasn't an enjoyable car buying experience. I brought the car mats, trunk cover, and a new (better) arm rest at a reasonable price at a Honda Auth. supplier. I plan on keeping my Honda Fit until the wheels fall off and it appears that will be a long time.

I have a 2011 Fit Sport with a manual transmission that I drive mostly in the city. The cargo capacity is amazing for such a small car, and the car is fun to drive. The gas mileage is much better than the EPA ratings --- 30 MPG in the most brutal, urban driving conditions; 40+ MPG on the highway; and 34+ MPG lifetime average for the car.

I was going to get a Kia but finally decided on reliable Honda. I love the car but am a bit disappointed in the pickup...it isn't quite as "fun" as I thought it would be. However, it is good to drive and has all the room I need; I love the seats that flip up and go down for extra storage. I was also disappointed that I had to put an aftermarket bluetooth hands free system, which I think should be standard on every car. The first 2000 miles is good but the city gas mileage -- stop and start -- is still not good. I got 39 on the highway, though even with such low mileage. I hope it will be as reliable as my old Honda and it is red.

5000 miles into the Fit and it's a GREAT little car. Super quiet ride and AMAZINGLY usable interior space if maybe just a little too hard for long highway use. The "magic" seats are great and allow a tiny little car to swallow tons of stuff. I could talk on and on about the good things, and really I'm thrilled but I will put forth the one small fault that I think most owners will agree with. We got the manual transmission (which is a must, in my opinion) and this car desperately needs a 6th gear. At 70 mph, the rpms are in the 3500 range. If it had a 6th gear I'm sure it would do much better on gas. Not sure why the engineers would at very least put a higher ratio on 5th... 70 mph should be in the 2k range, it's not like this car is lacking completely in torque... Anyway, I highly recommend this car. For the money, it's unbeatable. Most people think they need a bigger car - but unless you have more than 3 kids or large dogs or take a LOT of stuff with you on vacation - this is really all the car you need.

Had a 2009 Fit Base 5-speed manual, updated to a 2011 Fit Sport 5-speed auto w/paddle shifters. First, what I didn?t like about the 09 base 5-speed manual: RPM?s @ 60mph in top gear about 3,000! Too high, even higher the faster you drove so effectively lower MPG?s @ interstate speed. Not to mention an engine that sounded like it might explode after long interstate drives. Love the Fit despite my picky comments on the engine and mechanical nature of the manual trans. Upgraded to the 11 Sport, much better feel on the road, looks better too, better interstate driver, less RPM?s problem solved, slight decrease in MPG?s despite average ratings between the two model showing similar if not better with an automatic v. manual . Paddle shifters are a nice option if you like to drive a stick and other drivers of your car can only drive auto trans. Tons of room! I routinely place my rear seats all the way down and load my mountain bike in with moving the passenger front seat forward. Got the door visors for the practicality of air venting and found the car to look even better with them. All around good value, great car, 2012 brings a few new shapes and body lines for those looking new.

Had 2010 Base manual and just bought 2011 Sport Auto and the differences are amazing. Great car for fun or family. Gas mileage is great and this car is really fun, while still being economical. Would highly recommend to anyone.

I bought this car after shopping for a whole year. With the price of diesel increasing daily I thought it was time to get rid of my pickup and get a small fuel efficient car for my daily commute. I'm 6'2" tall and my wife is 4'10" tall so finding a vehicle that fits the 2 of us is not easy. Well the fit fit!! Easy to move the telescoping steering wheel to fit me as well as the wife. In the Fit you are not sitting so close to the ground that it is hard for a tall person to enter or so high that a short person has trouble. I love the features of this car..I got the sport model with Voice Command, Cruise Control, Paddle shifters And GPS. The steering wheel controls are great. After 26,000 miles my 2010 fit is getting over 37 miles per gallon and still handles like a slot car in curves and tight turns. Who needs a Sports Car when you have a Fit??!!!

I've owned four Hondas, and liked them all. I'm average size and build, and the Fit Sport is one of the best Hondas I've owned so far. It has lots of interior room, and very good outward visibility. The controls are well made, have a good feel and are simply executed. I'm getting around 35 mpg overall at moderate speeds. This car has good power/acceleration and is comfortable and useful for it's size. The only downside I've noticed is that the brakes are good, but not great. I've also researched replacement tires for this car and the available options are pretty limited at this time. Overall, it's a very good car.

I had previously owned a 2008 Honda Fit. I loved that car, as well; however I wished I had some of the updated features. I traded my '08 in for a 2011. What a difference!!! I love how you don't have to take the headrests out to fold down the rear seats. I love the ipod hookup. I love the amazing gas mileage. I love having the polished metal in the Fit! I also went from a base to a sport, which upgraded the overall appearance of the vehicle. I was also very excited to get cruise control. That was long overdue in the Fit. The driveability of the vehicle is almost the same as the older fit. The steering seems "tighter" if that makes sense. I also noticed that the vehicle doesn't get blown around in the wind as much as the older model. I'm not sure if that's due to the sleeker design of the body, or not. The newer Fit has more cupholders, a sleeker dash design, daytime running lights, and vehicle stability assist. If I could change one thing about it, I would want the audio controls on the steering wheel. Overall this is an EXCELLENT vehicle, and I would highly recommend it to anyone!!!

Let me begin with what I DON'T like about this car. I am 6'5' and although it's very comfortable to drive, I have trouble exiting the vehicle because, in addition to having arthritis, I am not very flexible. My spouse, who is 5'4" has no problem. I think 117 HP is a little light. It certainly keeps up with traffic on the interstate but I live in the mountains (of NC) and there is constant downshifting and upshifting to maintain speed. I like the very clever use of space and how the rear seats are configured, I like the layout and the controls for the audio system and the climate control system but mainly I just love the way it handles on our narrow, steep and very twisty roads. I have driven sports cars that do not handle as well as the Fit. All it needs is a skosh more power. Maybe about 152 HP.