My daily driver is a 2010 Fit. I will drive it to its grave. It's the best car I've ever owned. It's just so practical. I can fit inflated float tubes in it for when I go fishing. I can get 40mpg when I drive it to the river from CA. I get great mpg for my daily life. It's a fantastic car.

Holy shit, Whatching this in 2022... what the hell, this video is old school

I think a fit type r would kick ass

Whoa what a throwback as I look for Fit reviews...

I bought my Fit in 2010 because of this review. Didn't know stick but got the manual just because it looked so fun in this video. Still fun to drive and has been very reliable. It's a 20 year car.

A Fit Si would be so good... one day, one day...

Purchased a 2008 AT blue Fit new from Honda dealer, :Best" car ever owned. 112k on it now and going strong. Love it.

I have a 2010 Fit Sport 5 MT and love it. I've never had any issues at all. New tires really do make a big difference.

I bought a Milano Red '13 Fit Sport 5spd in the summer of 2013 and it has been an awesome commuter car. I was averaging 39mpg before putting on a Thule roof rack for hauling my mountain bike, and that mileage dropped down to about 37mpg.This car is a hoot on tight twisty roads though. The manual trans is slick and precise, the engine sounds good, and these cars are pretty much bullet-proof. Time will tell with the '15 Fit, but the second-gen Fit is a winner!

I'v had my 2009 Honda Fit Sport, since 2009. I love my fit, the gas mileage is teriffic, usually 40 42 mpg, I fill the tank, once a week, some times i go a week and a half. I LOVE my FIT

0:55 haha for a second i thought it was the fit doing the burnout

Don't forget it's a Honda! That means it will last over 200,000 mi. no problem.

I can't believe I watched this whole thing. Good job Matt.

I drive in a small town. I also drive highways. Both speedy city and laid back country .I average 37 Mpg. Wow and has cargo space. for shopping and put back seats down for people. I can haul 4 people for short 150 mile trips ! very dependable.And fun to drive Auto. I love Honda . This car is sooo much fun!Very dependable!

@brannyK051 soon. We have other videos in the schedule right now, but when we have time, we'll do that one. It's not going anywhere :)

I drive an "07 Fit and it handles great. I do have upgraded tires, even though I liked the Dunlops the car came with; the Michelin all weather tires made a huge difference in cornering and especially in the rain. It is super versatile and a blast to drive. defineately a bargain if thats the type of all around car you are looking for.

Just bought a 2009 Honda fit Manual yesterday. 2023 and this car rocks.

@CANDigB Feels quicker than the Fiesta in city driving too. I really enjoyed driving it around LA for a week. Very practical, spacious, fun car.

@fireball1203 no, we don't write scripts for the show. I write down a few key pieces of information so I have them at hand, but that's it.

Definitely the Fit over any other subcompact.

I'm in the market for a car and seriously considering the Fit. This video was far more helpful than most of the videos I found from places like Car & Driver or Motor Trend.

Just bought a used one! Thanks for the video 10 years later lol still making itself useful!

A month ago I bought a 2009 1.5 Milano red with 80 000 miles on it and I LOVE it ! So much fun to drive!

Mat has always been interesting to listen to. Love to rewatch his videos from time to time

Great video man. This covered everything I wanted to know about the Fit. All the other reviews just show how economical it is. Thanks for taking it out on the track.

@Corveette the iphone and ipod touch have built-in accelerometers, so you only need an inexpensive app to make them work like GTech or VBox accelerometers. The most basic one i know of is the Dynolicious (see our video test on the old channel) and there are some that are GPS based as well for road courses. Very cool stuff, check the app store for "car telemetry, acceleration, g-force" and i'm sure you'll find a few.

@TBH5566 If I had gotten to test the V6 with a stick and the track pack, it may have been a different story. I tested a base, automatic model with no track pack. And the Civic SI and Fit were vastly more fun to drive than the Genesis I tested. Rear wheel drive isn't the end-all and be-all of fun in a car.

@EatmyDust1311 The Transit connect is only sold in the US as a cargo van right now.

@LigerZero1985 The golf is available in this country, what's different about the European one that's so much better?

Great Video Awesome Review! Keep them coming like this Matt! These past 4 Episodes have truly been great. Real down to earth reviews from a car guy. Love the show!

This is why i subscribed! you guys rock, i love how you are not above testing any car! its nice to be able to watch a review on cars that most of us can afford, rather than forcing us to drool over cars we could never own....but then again its fun to watch those as well from time to time! keep up the good work! i cant wait to see more on that new raptor!

I really like your review, it's straight forward, not pretencious and not exagerated. You provide the necessary info. Thank you.

@JETZcorp aren't four-stroke engines much lower emissions than two-stroke engines? That could be a perfectly good reason to stop making 2-strokes, no?

@SaigonTheDon I actually kind of like the Fit's purposeful, functional look. But I left that up to the viewers to decide, it's very subjective.

This video definitely swayed me. I'm picking my Fit later today! I'm soooo excited!

just drove one of these things for the first time today. Now I want one.

i never comment on KZfaq but your review was sooooooo great i had to comment. :-) you really sold me to the FIT :-) i really loved your energy and how honest you came across your review!!! EXCELLENT JOB Matt!!!

@MrRednijlad yes, it's relatively light, with a good steering rack and a short wheelbase, which makes it handle well. If you're a real corner carver or autocrosser, you're going to want new tires though, because the stock Bridgestone Turanza's suck.

Great review Matt, very informative. Keep up the good work guys, love your channel!

If anyone wants a reliable car that’s incredibly cheap to maintain, you cannot beat the Fit. I’m 6’4”, 220 lbs. and I sit comfortably in my 2013 Fit Sport with 5 sp manual. I usually run my tank to around 1/4 and it costs me less than 20 bucks(as of today’s gas $) to top off the tank. It is a blast to drive and whip around town. I’ve had no issues with this car, just routine maintenance like brakes and tires. This is a very dependable means of transportation with unbelievable room for hauling. If you’re looking for good value for your money and just want to get around without emptying your wallet, do yourself a favor and look at this car. I have saved tons of money and I don’t have to walk !

I have a 2007 Fit Sport and your reviews are spot on! I really like your review on the Miata. Keep up the good work and keep your reviews honest without letting the naysayers affect your future reviews.

I bought this car with the 5spd trans and this color because of this review. Never drove stick before and now I love it.

@PS3andPCgamereviews if you have an iphone or ipod, or any way of accurately measuring acceleration, please do before/after pulls and let us know.

@sourceofmind we dont have the RS here in the states, so you'll have to talk to a local honda dealership about the specific differences in sub-models.

Got an '11 last September. This is such a great car. I love it! First trip was a football game, perfect for tailgating even with 3 passengers. Still had room for grill, food, beverages, games and other items.

old video, but I love the fit.

I know, old video, but my 2010 has been averaging 33-35

@OneOfaKind949 In SF, we raced auto vs. auto in an autocross, and the Fiesta was 1.2 seconds faster. However, the stick Fit is faster than the auto Fit, so we don't exactly know. Hopefully we'll get another Fiesta soon and run a lap with it to see.

@outlawsonic we can't win. we drive exotics, and people complain that we're driving cars they can't afford. So we drive affordable cars, and people complain that they are boring. Which is why we drive a healthy mix of sports cars and "normal" cars.

@outlawsonic soon, but we're booked until the last week of this month, so probably then.

@punkenduro The fiesta has a screen/computer setup, but there's no integrated nav, except the Google Maps - to SYNC directions you can download.

Ive driven these vehicles on private circuits as a driver trainer. They handle exceptionally well, their limits are incredibly high, they are beautifully balanced at 10/10ths. Most owners will never experience their true potential. The limiting factor being as Matt mentions, tires. (an easy fix) but for everyday use tires are fine. I highly recommend them as a do-it-all car that driving enthusiasts will enjoy with minimal costs. Not bad for something that doesn't claim to be a sports car or hot hatch, in fact, will shame many that do. Its a chassis thats screaming out for an "R Type"

@racewithferrari the name "the smoking tire" refers more to a play on "the smoking gun" than actually doing burnouts. If we did burnouts in every single car we tested, it would simply be a matter of time before people wouldn't give us cars to test anymore.

This is a really good review! Fun to watch it lap after lap.

Awesome episode Matt & crew. It was cool to see the all the "real world" stuff get loaded in. _Keep the reviews coming!

it is funny seeing this years later. You would never compare a Fit of this era with a Fiesta. The Fiesta has proved problematic as they aged. When new, the fiesta looked to be promising.

this guys is awesome, i love watchin smoking tire - i never am disappointed good job guys!

@pretty00lights we're probably going to wait for the new focus to come out later this year or early next. it's looking promising.

You can also easily remove the front seat by removing 4 easy to access bolts. You should see the look on people's faces when you open your "subcompact commuter" car to reveal a large dining room table and chairs. This car keeps impressing me over, and over again.

@eatpogs if you're really in the market for one of these cars, you should go drive them both for comparison, and check for that kind of very specific information while you're there.

Good review, Thanks. I'm still trying to decide between the Fit and Fiesta. This helped a lot.

@MrSilviaMania I'm not an engineer, and don't have an answer for you. My best guess would be that moving the exhaust mainfolds behind the radiators would increase airflow over the plumbing and possibly help the catalytic converters reduce emissions?

@slshnts good catch, yes, it's a 1.5.

Bought a black 2013 Fit Sport one month ago. Love it. Absolutely nothing bad nor disappointing about this car. Works well in the snow too (Montreal, QC, Canada, here... so we have it all) ...Awesome little beast. Get one! Who really wants a Ford anyways...

@allabouthorsepower there is a really cool Fit running in the RedLine Time Attack series... it's white. I don't know what team is running it, but points for creativity....

thanks, Matt! loved your very informative review!

It is absolutely amazing. Bought a 2012 fit sport last year in So Cal

Hi Matt! I LOVE your vids--they are no-nonsense and cover most points I always look for. My wife and I are in the market for a Fiesta/Fit, and decided on the Fiesta for a few reasons (we are still looking for the right one with color/trim/options): The Fiesta's power band has better top demeanor with lower noise. I test drove both, and noted on the same stretch of roadway (with both cars taken to 70 MPH) that the Fiesta was turning 2,800 RPM;s and the Fit 3,200 RPM's.

Great Review Matt &Tom, I own the honda Fit in Indonesia, Every points you says about the car is definitely true. I could not agree more, I use the car for trackday at times and also felt the slipping and sliding accelerating out of slow corners cause of the open diff.. haha.. You guys really know how to communicate with the car and pass the feel to the viewers, which is very awesome and not all car journalist/ reviewers know how to. Continue on keeping it real guys!! hope to c u in Indonesia.

@AlecTheJimSlayer421 No, just a regular automatic and manual. You get paddles with the auto though.

Thank you for doing a review on this. I was actually in a market for fit but became a little shaken by the new fiesta. But after watching this review I think fit will fit me more. I have yet to test drive both cars though. If I were to own one of these cars, which one do you think will be more track ready? I also want to take into account the aftermarket support for both cars.

Well done Matt, that was a good concise review of performance, form and function. I'd still have the Fiesta I think, but that cool little Honda certainly is worth consideration.

@sspope my guess would be that this engine is re-tuned for economy, not horsepower.

I love the Fit! I drive 30 curvy miles to work every day, and it gets the job done in a fun fashion. I have the base model 09, and the clutch is not quite as smooth as they say, but running the engine to 5000 RPM before shifting smooths it out quite nicely.

I bought the 2012 about a month ago, I was on the fence but your review put me over the fence. great car, I'm getting much better real world driving, fits my co workers in the back and no one complains.

Nice review. Like how you look at a good range of cars, everyday to super cars.

I have had a 2007 Fit just short of 4 years and love the little beast for it's practicality and performance.... The after market has been good to the older GD3 models and the addition of 10 PSI of boost by a Kraft Werks supercharger plus other performance parts have made this one of the most pleasurable cars I've ever driven.

I like this guy's reviews.

@sspope when you're motor trend, you can get 4 press cars at a time. Unfortunately, our limit is 1.

Matt good review man. I vote you should do a review of the Focus SVT 02-04 since your on this hatch topic

@wiganda The FIt needs better tires if you're going to track it, and the Fiesta is much faster with the auto than it is with the stick. If you're really in the market, you should definitely drive both.

I have an 08 sport manual bought used recently . My first tank returned 40.70 . I am very conscientious about smooth driving , don't tailgate , don't approach stop signs too fast . It always amazes me how fast people approach red lights and stop signs only to slam on their brakes and sit there .

@Jorge235ful I've tested two models. The 2.0T track and the V6 automatic. I've described exactly which models they were and why I didn't like them. I've always said that if I had tested a V6 with a stick and track pack, my opinion may have been different. It also may not have been. When we choose cars, to test, we don't always get to request stick vs auto, or what trim level. If you like the Genesis, great. I don't. That doesn't make me a joke, it just makes our opinions different. Get over it.

@2005CR125R There's more to cars than just doing burnouts. Not much more, but a little more.

Great comprehensive review!

I have an 09 sport and I happen to like the navigation system A LOT.

The most in-depth video i have seen about the fit thank you so much :) also do you think i could get my 7 piece drum kit in there? would there be any extra room for amps? i need room for band stuff but gas prices scare me :P

I bought a 07 last month. Love it!

I’m getting one tomorrow ! I’ve loved this car as soon as I saw it

@madchef i dont' think so, but I'll try and get back to you. Certainly not at the same time as my Corvette.

I have a GD3 Fit (pre 2009) and love it. Just like you said its not a speedster, but its fun to drive and very well built and very practical. I wouldn't have any other car as my daily driver. I will say I am surprised at the gas mileage you got, in mine even revving it sky high I see 30 mpg.... and if I drive like a grandma I can get 45. Great review, keep up the good work!

Awesome review man! I showed this review to a friend, and he bought a Fit over the weekend. oh, and he also put new tires in it, and will be adding a turbo soon. :) can't wait to see the numbers it would do with one driver and a turbo. ;-)

My wife and I went to NY Auto Show and didn't know about the Fit until we saw it at the show. We sat in it, couldn't believe the roominess of it. We liked how the back seats went down to take our dogs. I'm 6 feet tall and weigh 280 - yes, a big guy. I was comfortable inside it. Great leg and head room for a guy my size. So, my wife bought one this past weekend. A manual sport. I drove it home (she was nervous) and I really liked how the car drives. It's so much fun to drive, I'm getting one too!

@ILikeReallyBigButts we tried, but it crashed before I could drive it.

I test drove one of these and it was pretty good and its really spacious on the inside its like a optical illusion when u look at it from the outside

10 years later = Fit still choochin', Fiestas are dust.

Very good review mate

@kmart7843 The Mustang has a very tall 6th gear that will allow it to put down those kind of highway figures, whereas the Fit is a short-geared 5-speed. At 65 mph, the Mustang turns less than 2,000 RPM, whereas the Fit is about 3,500. At lower speeds, or if you drive the Mustang fast, the Fit's mileage will be much better than the Mustang's.

13 years later I still love this car. No plans to get rid of it. Have run 205/50-16 Nitto NeoGen for about 11 years now fixes the grip issue the stock Dunlops had, but will rub a little if you drop the car.

Thanks for the review!