The cargo hauling flexibility of the Fit is hard to express to someone who's never lived with one. It's really like a mini panel van. You can load things that would never fit in a full-size sedan or even a compact SUV.

The Fit was my first car, back in 2006. I had some amazing times in that vehicle. I really like how you acknowledged how the higher trim levels would have an impact on the monthly payments. You are keenly aware of your audience - kudos sir. Keep it up.

This is the best review channel......in America.

I owned a Fit about 10 years ago and absolutely loved it. I sold mine because I also had a truck that I use for weekend excursions and I didn't want to maintain 2 vehicles any longer. but I've regretted selling it ever since. As someone who likes a sporty driving experience, the Fit 'fit' my driving style perfectly. It really is a joy to drive. If you're looking for a commuter vehicle that offers excellent fuel economy, can fit anywhere and is fun to drive, you can't beat the Fit.

Cool! Trunk comfort is back! LOL! I appreciate you're one of the only reviewers that cover in depth the amount of space in the cargo area. I'm probably one of the few that could care less about infotainment and more about cargo capacity in a reasonably sized vehicle. Keep up the good work, Alex.

What a thorough and informative video. Thank you for taking the time to make this video! I'm interested in a Honda Fit but I like to really analyze things before deciding. I appreciate your explanations along with the graphics on the screen with specs and performance data, and especially the segment at the end where you compare it to the competitors.

Just picked up the Honda Fit. Great job presenting this channel. Best part is when you compare packages/competitors to monthly $ payment. Thank you

Love how how you compare the fit to most other cars in its class! Been driving a 2010 Honda fit manual for 5 years now and still loving it! My two large dogs "fit" in the back with my camping gear... Might have pushed this poor fit a bit past its intended purpose off road but she brought us home safe :) I still get a kick out of driving it through the twisty roads banging it through all the gears :)

amazing review....very thorough, informative, and professional...thank you

Big Honda Fit fan. I still have fun driving my 2008 Fit Sport manual. It's old enough that I can take it to Lowe's and load it like a clown car and not be worried about getting it too dirty or scratching it up. Yet still have fun tossing it through roundabouts and curves.

So detailed and love the comparisons in the end too. Subscribed.

Best review ever!! You really informed me well. Thank you!!

I like the Fit's simple more traditional dashboard layout (dial for the Tach, speedo, and wonderful large knobs).. I like the Fit's dashboard/controls design much better than what Honda put in the Pilot, Ridgeline, and CR-V.

This review is so thorough I love it.

Also, a Fit Type R would be amazing. A Civic Si motor in this would be awesome.

Great review! I drive a '17 Fit and one thing I've always found amusing is the hilariously ambitious 140 mph speedometer. Other than that I find the Fit to be a perfect city driving car and a great cargo hauler. 99% of my driving is stop and go urban 30-35 mph driving and with the CVT I average 34 mpg in the city and 42 mpg on the highway.

I really like your quantified comparative approach to car reviewing. Love it actually. Keep up the good work.

That was outstanding. Thank you, Alex.

Nice presentation. Good job!

This Guy is the best ever...kudos Alex !

Should I get this as my first car?? I’m new to cars and I’ve been looking at honda quite alot

thank you for this. by far best vid about it.

Very nice thorough review. 👍

very nice reviewer. calm and informative

Exceptional and detailed review

You did an exellent review.

I own a 2017 Honda Fit w/ the CVT. I live in a large city with heavy traffic. We average around 31.5 mpg with the majority of that being city driving. The "magic seat" is amazing, and we've been impressed at the odd shaped and large items we've been able to squeeze in. The lanewatch camera is amazing, and I use it all the time. What we don't like -- the seat comfort is merely OK. The engine is noisy when accelerating uphill, even with a reasonably light foot. The model year I have does not have a volume knob, and limited wiper speeds (just low, medium, high). The CVT seems a little touchy from a (near) dead stop, like a 4-way stop; it takes a little practice to avoid a slight jerk as you accelerate. Overall, I love it as a excellent city car, but I wish that Honda would produce a more luxurious sub-compact car for us city dwellers, one with significantly more sound insulation, a more refined engine note, auto up/down on all four windows, automatic climate control, etc.

very authentic review , i watch this just b4 sleeping and sleep in mid way ..

Thanks so much! This really helps and will save me money!

wish all car reviews were this good.

I love the sport trim in black with tinted windows too. My unrealistic dream is for an Si trim with the 1.5T from the civic lineup, a nice dual clutch transmission and the HFP sport suspension. It would be mad but still a perfectly logical purchase. Something I would buy in a heartbeat if it wasn't too overpriced.

Fit Si, Honda pls!

Awesome review! Alex is a great auto reviewer. How’s the child seats on these type of cars?

THANK YOU SIR YOU ARE THE MAN . I WILL BYE A 2019 FIT SPORT WITH CVT AUTO TRANS . THE FIT IS WHAT ALL MY CHILDREN HAVE BOUGHT IN THE PAST THEY LOVE THEM 👍👍👍😁

Very informative video!

Thumbs up for having Alabama's "Cheap Seats" on the Apple CarPlay display. One of my favorite Alabama songs.

I like your reviews Alex you go more in depth compared to other reviewers on youtube I've watched, especially when comparing to competitor models you not only look at the direct competitors but also hybrids, electric cars which is a nice touch. Is there a chance you would do a review on the Honda Civic Hatchback? I know you like the Ford Fiesta ST a lot but at $30K in Canada, the Honda Civic Hatchback LX which is the base manual transmission model for the Civic Hatchback already has a 175 HP 1.5L turbo engine at around $23-24K, I am curious what your thoughts are on the 2019 Civic. Even just a brief reply on your thoughts would be nice.

I feel the cargo capacity and flexibility is much better than the review indicated, however, I do like Alex's thorough no nonsense reviews.

Well chosen song on the infotainment screen :P 11:00

Love my 2020 Fit EX! Great review, by the way. #Fitastic 🙂❤️

Excellent video... Thanks.

A+ review -- thanks!

I hate how sixth gear in a six-speed manual is barely any taller than fifth gear in a five speed.

Although I"m looking at possibly trading my 2015 Camry LE for a 2020 model this was a "great" comprehensive review that much is still applicable today. I've driven 2018 Soul+ for a week from Hertz in Tampa. I traded a 86 Ford Tempo Sport for a 91 Honda Civic DX hatchback 5sp Great car. I've been comparing my old 91 Civic specs to 2020 Fit. Amazing the Civic DX had only 92hp/89ft-lb engine but felt lively. I'll test drive a Fit EX and a Soul 2.0. based on really thorough review. Thank you. Happy 4th of July.

Nice thorough review! But it’s like Chevy Sonic and Ford Fiesta were not considered as actual competitors. The Kia Soul is more of a compact vs subcompact vehicle. But I like the detailed comparisons between CVT and manual.

Just bought a 2018 Fit Sport with the Honda Sense add-ons and I love it! Coming from an ancient Mazda2 that I ran until it’s death, this car is a revelation. It’s tiny but has power and somehow has a ton of storage space! Excellent comfort and features for something so small and relatively affordable. I’m man enough to drive the orange color and not feel ashamed haha. Love it.

I don’t understand how you got such a horrible highway mpg. I’ve got a 2018 Fit with the 6MT and on the freeway at 75 I get 40-45 mpg

Is pedestrian detection part of the Honda Sensing system?? Another great video Alex, but I really do like this little car.

I have a 2011 Honda Fit (2nd Gen) and love it. I don't really care for the newer Fit. I love the 2 upper cup holders (driver/pass) vs the driver flip out one. I love my upper hidden compartment that looks like it is missing in the newer models. I bet they would sell tons if they make them a little sportier, upgrade the headlamp to include an LED accent/DRL. It even looks smaller than my 2011.

I have just booked this car - the 2019 version.

Awesome review again and awesome car

Hi Alex, I noticed that you mentioned Honda Sensing as an option for the CVT equipped EX trim level. Honda Sensing is also available on the EX trim level with the 6 speed manual. Very rare combination of safety and driver involvement in one package.

I love my 2018 Sport!

People "like" CVTs over Manuals, bot nobody ever looks into the maintenance costs.

Alex, is there any reason that you're not mentioning drivers left side panel options in your videos ?

Thank you for amazing reviews, can’t wait to view on Tesla Model 3 range, any new video in the pipeline for it? Thank you.

The Fit EX is the best bet for trim. Plenty of '16 / '17 Soul + on the rental market with around 40K on the odo for around 13K.

honda sensing is standard on all EX cars CVT or 6-speed manual. One thing the Yaris has thats good is it comes with Toyota equivalent of the Honda sensing standard on all models. That said I'm still taking the fit over its competitors.

Please review the new Mazda 6 with turbo engine. You’re the best, Alex

Thanks for showing the rear hatch area with the seats down and telling us cargo capacity with the seats folded. And for dispensing with the roller bags. However, you should have shown it without you sitting in it. I owned a 2015 Fit and found it a very competent sub-compact. My only complaints were crashy ride over road imperfections, small gas tank and not particularly tight turning radius. Otherwise, it was a fine car and had, by far, the best cargo capacity of any small car I've seen thanks to those magic seats. Yes, the Soul has more cubic feet, but it feels like a substantially bigger car.

Really considering getting this for my first brand new car, what do y'all think

I just bought a 2011 manual trans fit.I realy like it.

this would be a great small car for a young teen tho. Sad that they discontinued it in america

A Fit Is would be great but the HFP (Honda Factory Performance) suspension really ups the handling and fun quotient. I highly recommend it and you can even get the suspension without buying the full HFP package.

Kia Soul with a 160 horsepower engine, and 6 speed automatic transmission is probably the most practical choice in vehicles of this type. It has descent power, a good warranty, and a real automatic transmission. For several years, the power train has proven itself in the Soul and the base model Hyundai Tuscon. The other vehicles in this class are generally best used for inner city driving. The Soul - with the right engine - can be used for both city and highway.

Not sure where this guy is but in Vegas it is impossible to find a brand new 2019 fit under 19k. Also these cars are totally awesome, and their resell value is really high. If you buy from a dealer - even the ones 10 years old are around 10k. If you are lucky though you can buy it from an individual for like 5 ish... I really love these cars.

The cup holder in front of passenger air vent is gone? That's a shame, always liked that feature.

Will you review the 2018 or 2019 Subaru Crosstrek in a future video?

Nice review. Except for changing the seat height, with you in it, power seat adjustments seem awfully silly to me. It takes almost no effort to slide the seat forward- backward, and almost no effort to move the seat-back angle. Why anyone would want an electric motor to help them do this, is beyond me. While the rear seatbacks fold nearly flat, and give lots of room for cargo, the floor of the cargo area is made of some pretty thin cardboard material that flexes under a moderately heavy load. Seems like it could even bend, fold, and crease. The weight of the load is supported by 1. the nice strong sheetmetal under the compact spare tire, 2. the tire itself, 3. a piece of styrene foam sitting on top of the tire, and 4. A piece of cardboard sitting right on top of the styrene foam. A rigid plywood or plastic load floor (like the plastic floor in the Matrix) that is NOT supported by a spare tire and a piece of styrene foam, would have been MUCH better. Get better tires and you will get shorter braking distance and better handling. The manual transmission is really nice but the gear ratios seem too close together.

Thanks for the review. I thought that one COULD get a Fit in a manual with the Honda Sensing in the EX line?

I've had my 2019 for 6 months. I love my Fit. Wish the keyhole lite up, though. ;)

At 72mph fuel economy dropped from 34mpg to 27mpg? Reminds me of my stick shift 2002 Golf. It gave me 30 mpg on a 25 mile work commute that was 3/4 freeway - but dropped to 26mpg driving down to LA from SF.

I have a 2015 FiT stick, and I believe, unscientifically, that I can get better MPG than I would with a CVT. I drive about 28.5 miles from Westchester county, north of NYC, to JFK airport for my commute. I have gotten 50 MPG by actively engaging the gear box. I do this with safe driving as my basic premise. I use no dangerous "hyper miling" tactics like coasting through gas station plazas. I play the gears, the brakes, the gas pedal and the hills such that I can maximize my MPG. The 50 MPG has been just a few trips, and it involves significant attention to my driving effort. I do not doubt that under test conditions, the EPA determines that the CVT bests the manual transmission. However, I believe an engaged driver can beat the CVT with a manual if the driver is diligent. My experience with MPG success with the FiT stick speaks to the fact or, rather, my opinion, that drivers are not as attentive to the driving experience in an automatic car. In driving a manual, I am more concerned about keeping a safe distance between me and the cars in front and behind me too. In general, I get 45 MPG on my commute to work. My stick shift fanaticism will end when we are all driving EV's!

I wish the back seats can be easily removed and that the cargo mats behind the rear seats can be at the same level as the floor after the rear seats are gone (along with that useless foam and the spare tire). I will then convert the front seats to be swivel-able and make this little car into a stealth camper.

Would love to see Honda make the Fit into the Fit Si. 160 to 170 hp's would be sweet.

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.

I’m looking forward to your 2019 Veloster review- if there is one.

Bought one for my 65 year old wife. Loves it. A little noisy engine, but should last.

Amazing amount of space in this thing. And you get Honda Sense! You hear that German car makers?

Just checked Kia Rio recently and sat in its back seat. I found it hands down one of the most cramped and uncomfortable not only in its class but almost any car below compact class. Honda Fit on the other hand may seem a bit tighter from outside, but inside, I find it's rear seat one of the most comfortable and accommodating. I don't how and why Alex finds Kia Rio's rear seat better than Fit? Seems more like a personal bias rather than honest commentary.

I've always admired the Fits with a manual transmission. I'd consider this or a Corolla hatch manual transmission if I was in the market :)

Having owned the first generation Fit for many years, and now with a Kia Soul Plus since 2016, Alex's comments are dead on. The Soul is the overall better call by a considerable margin, particularly with the respect to the interior, but the Fit was a bit more fun to drive--like a go-kart at the theme parks. Too bad the MPG for both vehicles are worse than many larger and more comfortable vehicles like the Civic. I'd choose a base Civic over a top-end Fit every time.

I bought a CPO Fit to tool around in after an errant driver totaled my KC2. My single biggest complaint...those Firestone low rolling resistance tyres. They are not much for overall grip in the dry. I suppose they contribute to the 42-45 mpg I am getting, so I will deal with it! :-)

I really hope I can drive this car in my country someday.

To me, the Fit and the Civic are two hatchbacks that are most attractive (not visually - IMO of course, but practicality, handling, and reliability). Honda makes good cars. The other ones I've thought about were the Mazda 3 or the VW golf but they're both a bit less reliable and more expensive to maintain.

Is the direct injection or multiple port injection for the engine ? Only direct injection is a hassle to keep the intake valve clean.

I sold my Civic for the Honda Fit. Great Car!

Hi Alex, I have a 2015 and there is very little difference shifting from 5th to 6th gear. Maybe 250rpm? Is that still the case in 2019?

I luv the compact awesome design, with the sport wheels and colors, so a type R Fit, would be too much for the smallest Honda. after the Fit, the Rio hatch looks the best.

What is the engine RPM at 65 and 70 mph, with 'eco' on and off with the CVT? Does the display give you a total MPG reading (not just present or 'on the fly') as well? Thanks.

Excellent

I have an 07 fit (first year) and it has electronic power steering. when was the fit sold in the us with a traditional power steering?

Would you get this over the HRV?

Wow US fit is like the base model here. We have LED headlights like in the accors and civic, 4wd option, heated seats, navi, and hybrid, which can 0 to 100kph 60mph at 6 to 7 sec.

I bought one in the UK back at the end of 2018. All was well for just over 4 years. It was an okay drive. Nothing special . Bit noisy at 70 MPH (112kmh). Infotainment system was just about passable. Fuel economy was okay, and it's party trick is that it's quite spacious, with the magic seats. But at just over 4 years old, then my low pressure fuel pump went wrong. In the USA they had a recall for I'm pretty sure the same model as my one . However Honda UK seems to apparently think that my car was not affected by the major batch of faulty Denso fuel pumps. So I've got a £1200 bill spread over a few garage visits whilst the fault was trying to be found. It's really easy to find that there was a massive recall of 700,000 Honda vehicles around the age of my one about Denso low pressure fuel pump failures, but somehow I magically never got one of those, but my fuel pump has gone wrong. Honda UK are being really useless. I will NEVER EVER EVER EVER buy another Honda car or motorcycle EVER EVER EVER again. Things go wrong sometimes, but Honda UKs abysmal response to me has meant I can never ever trust Honda again.

Nice review - however, you explicitly say the CVT will get it from 0-60 faster than the manual - while pretty much every other reviews states the opposite. 8.7 seconds for the manual, 10 seconds for the CVT. Perhaps the only way I can imagine the CVT to be faster than 10 seconds, might be if you'd use the paddle shifters to rev it up as high as possible before shifting to the next 'gear'. I'm curious what you'd have to say about this subject.

I used to have Fits from 2 of the prior generations........both with manual transmissions. They were superb and served me well. Very pleased. I wanted to buy a new 2020 Fit, and there are TONs of Fits with CVTs all over the place, but not a single 6MT in a 500 mile radius of where I am. 500 miles radius and not a SINGLE one ! When Honda states that the LX/Sport comes "standard" with a 6MT, it is a pure scam......they just don't produce them with the 6MT at all, while scamming the public that the lower trims come standard with the 6MT.

this nigga alex is chill, not some suffocating humor filter or flowery ass feelings and emotional sensitivities tied into his review.

In my opinion, hard plastic armrests are unacceptable. I should at least have one comfortable place to rest my arm. But other than that, the Honda Fit actually has nice materials. Even the hard plastics feel nice. But still, they should used the same material as the soft touch material on the dashboard on the door armrest.

Does it have the same ground clearance as the HRV or the same ground clearance as a car?