2018 Honda Fit consumer reviews

I got my 2018 Fit Sport (which slots in above the base LX, but below the EX and EX) in January 2018, in Aegean Blue Metallic, which is a deep blue bordering on indigo. It gets looks just about everywhere I go. I went to this from a 1995 Honda Civic DX hatchback without air conditioning, so this Fit was like a luxury car in comparison! SAFETY While my old 1995 Civic kept soldiering on, I knew that one thing I could never upgrade it with was more safety in a collision. So, the Fit's modern body structure and excellent IIHS crash test ratings were a deciding factor in the purchase. WHAT THE SPORT TRIM GIVES--AND DOESN'T GIVE--YOU The Sport trim gets you ground effects from the front bumper all the way to the back, fog lights up front, a Sport badge on the back of the car, and a touchscreen entertainment system that connects with Apple Carplay and Android Auto. (This last part was the deciding factor for me to get this trim level.) There's also red thread interwoven along the piping on the seats. What you don't get (without paying more or going EX and up) is Honda Sensing (lane and vehicle detection), any extra power (all Fits have the same power output), sunroof, or a six-speed manual. The Sport comes with an automatic CVT (continuously variable transmission), which is very odd when driving if you've never driven a CVT. A CVT is like a belt between two conical pulleys that move as you increase/decrease the throttle. Power delivery is smooth and linear, with no surges you'd be used to in a conventional transmission that shifts gears (automatically or manually). RIDE Despite a live axle in the rear (on paper, a step down from the fully independent suspension on my old Civic), the ride is very smooth, and the suspension soaks up most bumps just fine without being jarring or rough. The live axle does let you know it's there when you drive over a speed bump, and the axle xxxxxxdown once you clear the bump. HANDLING The handling is reasonable, with steering a little overboosted (light), and the body expectly rolls a bit during fast/hard cornering, since the car is suspended a bit high. INTERIOR The interior fabrics look and feel nice, though seem thin. I'm curious to see how the left edge of the driver's seat fares over the years as I get in and out of the car every day. The gauges are sharp, with a blue backlit digital display (EX and up get a color LCD) with trip computer and other related information. One of the biggest selling points of the Fit is its versatile seating layouts. The back seats can fold their bottoms straight up, exposing the floor under them to carry potted plants and other tall items (maybe a bike?). All four seats can fold to make a reasonably flat surface from front to back, for...I'm not sure what. Maybe power naps? One thing my Fit didn't come with was a cargo cover for the trunk. It's $300 from the dealer, so I wasn't about to go that route. It can be had for half that on eBay, though the price is still steep. Googling revealed that some Fit owners fashion their own on the cheap! Frustrating touch display In my old car, I just used nav on my phone, which was magnetically mounted to the dash. So, I figured I would have a huge upgrade driving a car that was made to display my phone's nav, music, and other things on a large touch display! Well... The touch display in the center of the dash is a 7" LCD, and you can set its sensitivity to light/hard touch. I paired mine with an Android phone, and this is where the frustration set in: even with the phone's factory charging cable (always advised by Google or Apple for in-car systems), my phone would only successfully connect to, and show information on, the car's display about 50% of the time. At least on the Android Auto side of the stereo, app response is slow to switch between audio and navigation, and sometimes takes a whole minute to load once you connect your phone. This is not a system you'd just jump into the car and navigate with! You can also tell it to store some frequently dialed numbers, and access them and Android Auto via steering wheel buttons. OVERALL IMPRESSIONS Despite the annoying in-car entertainment system, the car overall is solid, and one I don't have to think/worry about in terms of reliability, much like my old Honda. Mine came in a hair above $18K, and I expect a long and favorable journey with it, just like its predecessor!

This car is the best car. It meets all of my needs. It is exactly what I have ever wanted in a car. I am SO bleesed to have something so nice.

My Honda Fit is is beyond superb. It's better in every way than any other car I've ever owned, including 6 other Honda vehicles of days of yore. It's spunky, roomy, and the technology of Honda Sensing and Apple Play make it outstandingly safe. From the outside it doesn't scream "road trip," but in reality it's a sweet highway cruiser with legroom, headroom, and a cocoon of great sound that envelopes the driver in amazing comforts. It's the Harry Houdini of compacts - but you don't want to escape from it.

I have been pleasantly surprised! Very peppy on city and highway roads . Sips Gas ! Have been loyal Toyota buyer just sold Carolla with 235 K , just happened to check out Honda , glad I did .

Comfortable and efficient. It has -- at least for me -- many bells and whistles. Great fuel economy. Good space -- even in the back seat. I am a happy driver.

I like the gas efficiency of course! The interior design allows for easy modification of seats and back hatch area - very efficient use of interior space! The openness/visibility from the drivers seat is a safety feature I greatly value.

The Honda Fit Ex is the most reliable, best valued automobile I've ever owned. It's the perfect size, the options are wonderful, and I don't want to stop driving it. It's sexy, adorable, and you can't get me out of it.

Drives amazing and it has a lot of room for travel and for passengers. The features are great! Drives very smooth and so far no issues.

It took me a little time with my wonderful salesman to get us to all the features, now I'm all set and love it. It makes driving fun and safe.

I love my Honda Fit - even better then my previously owned Honda Civic. The hatchback gives it a sporty look, not to mention the car is compact but spacious. The black interior is sleek and my sunroof is an added bonus. Everyone who rides in the car with me comments on how smooth it runs. I feel so safe and comfortable knowing I'm driving a car I can rely on. It truly fits all my needs!