2020 Honda Fit e:HEV Inspired by F1 Tech
The Honda Fit e:HEV hatchback, unveiled at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, uses a two-motor hybrid system that works alongside its usual 1.5-liter combustion engine. According to Yasuaki Asaki, Honda’s head of power unit development, the automaker looked to its Formula 1 program for inspiration when building this new roadgoing powertrain. High Performance Driving: Honda […]
2020 Honda Fit Debuts at Tokyo Motor Show
The 2020 Honda Fit yesterday made its international debut at the Tokyo Motor Show, revealing what the fourth generation of the popular compact car has to offer. Originally launched in 2001, the Honda Fit has long been a prime example of cars that feel much larger inside than they look, offering surprisingly spacious cabins and […]
2019 Honda Fit Named ‘Best New Car for Teens Under $20,000’
Are you under 20 and looking for a new car under 20 grand? According to U.S. News & World Report, the 2019 Honda Fit is the car for you. It earned the publication’s “Best New Car for Teens Under $20,000” award, and we’re inclined to agree with that assessment. Earlier this year, the Honda Fit […]
2019 Honda Fit Overview
The 2019 Honda Fit remains the same small subcompact car that’s ready for big adventures. Its reputation was built on being a fuel-efficient hatchback that’s versatile and fun to drive, and that legacy lives on in the 2019 model. History Lesson: The history of the Honda Civic What’s new for the 2019 Honda Fit? For the […]
2019 Honda Fit Hits Showrooms with No Price Increase
Ford announced it was killing off almost all of its cars, and the world mourned…well, not quite. Sure, some people will miss cars like the Fiesta ST, but why would you buy a regular Fiesta or Focus in the first place when cars like the Honda Fit or the Toyota Corolla exist? That question is […]
2018 Honda Fit Goes On Sale Today With New Sport Trim
The 2018 Honda Fit is arriving at Honda dealerships today, complete with an updated new look, newer technology, available safety features, and a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $16,190. Also new for the 2018 model year is a new Sport trim and two additional exterior colors, Helios Yellow and Orange Fury. The refreshed third-generation […]
2018 Honda Fit Refresh Includes New Sport Trim
Honda has yet to reveal a release date or price for the refreshed 2018 Honda Fit, but the Japanese automaker did confirm that the upcoming hatchback will feature a new Sport trim, among other enhancements. For the 2018 model year brings, Honda has made significant updates to the third-generation Fit, including sportier styling, a more […]
2018 Honda Fit Launching Next Month With New Sport Trim, Refreshed Styling
Honda revealed the refreshed 2018 Fit today, which will go on sale next month with new styling, the addition of a Sport trim, and available Honda Sensing safety features. This marks the popular hatchback’s first update since the launch of the 2015 model in 2014. The updated styling and addition of color define the subcompact’s new […]
2017 Honda Fit Overview
The Honda Fit might be the smallest vehicle in the carmaker’s American lineup, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t big on style and fuel efficiency. It’s considered one of the most fuel-efficient vehicles on the road today, and the 2017 model is no exception to this ruling. With a straight-forward style and unbeatable price, the […]
2017 Honda Fit Goes on Sale Today for $15,990
Today the 2017 Honda Fit hits dealerships, carrying a starting MSRP of $15,990 for the base LX model with 6-speed manual transmission (not including tax, license, registration fees, and $835 destination charge). A carryover model, the 2017 Fit offers a new exterior color, Lunar Silver metallic, to replace the outgoing Alabaster Silver metallic. Other than […]
KBB.com Names 2016 Honda Fit and Civic Coolest Cars Under $18,000
KBB.com has released its list of the “10 Coolest Cars Under $18,000,” ranking a range of vehicles that are both affordable and relatively “hip.” Honda had more vehicles on the top ten list than any other automaker, scoring two major victories with the 2016 Honda Civic and Fit. The 2016 Honda Fit, which carries a […]
Ryan Gosling Lookalike and Second-Gen Honda Fit Star in “Drive 2: The Uber Years”
Joey Thompson is a comedian who has the good fortune of looking like Ryan Gosling. So for the past four years, he’s been starring in a series of comedic YouTube videos that are based on his uncanny resemblance to the hunky matinee idol—videos like 2012’s tutorial “How to Look Like Ryan Gosling,” its sequel “How […]
Kia Uses Jellybeans to Show Soul Is Roomier Than Honda Fit
When it comes to units of measurement, it’s likely one of the units you think of isn’t a jellybean. Well, that is, unless you’re Kia. Then, using jellybeans to measure things is a terrific idea. In a new television spot for the 2016 Kia Soul, the South Korean carmaker has decided to take a completely […]
2016 Honda Fit Overview
The 2016 Honda Fit is now in dealerships, carrying with it a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $15,790, not including an $820 destination charge. The newest model of the third-generation Fit is largely unchanged, but the Fit has been one of Honda’s better sellers, so perhaps they think it’s unwise to try and mess […]
Watch an AWD Honda Fit Go Off-Roading
Honda promotes the Fit for its fuel efficiency, its spaciousness, and its affordability. Rarely, though, do they market the small hatchback as an off-roading vehicle that’s perfect for your next adventure into the wilderness. As this video of an AWD Honda Fit proves, that’s a big missed opportunity. Take a look: It’s no Jeep, but […]
2016 Honda Fit Goes on Sale Tomorrow, July 1st
After a strong showing last year, the third-generation Honda Fit is back with a new model that’s hitting dealerships nationwide tomorrow, July 1, 2015. The 2016 Honda Fit will carry a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $15,790, not including an $820 destination charge. The midrange 2016 Honda Fit EX with a continuously variable transmission […]
Honda Fit, Accord and CR-V Named Best Family Cars for 2015
Honda announced today that the 2015 Fit, Accord, and CR-V have all been named to the 10 Best Family Cars for 2015 list compiled by Parents magazine and Edmunds.com. The three vehicles earned their spots thanks to good marks in the areas of safety, features, performance, and value. For the third consecutive year, the Accord […]
New Leasing Options Announced for Honda Fit EV
The all-electric Honda Fit EV just got a little more attractive to green car shoppers, thanks to new lease options for existing and prospective Fit EV lessees. This past Saturday at the Honda Smart Home in Davis, California, the automaker announced it is offering a two-year lease extension for current Fit EV customers, which includes […]