2019 Honda Fit - Review & Road Test

The 3rd generation Honda Fit is an unexpectedly-fun sub-compact hatchback. Roomy, refined, and cleverly designed, it delivers great value both in terms of purchase price and resale values. But is the 2019 Fit still the sub-compact to beat?

[billyjean]

I can vouch for this car, it’s really great. I don’t spend more 15 bucks on gas a week ( I live in Georgia so obviously prices are different everywhere else ). It’s small which makes it’s great for parking, but has plenty of space for storage. Car insurance is also pretty cheap considering it’s a newer model. I had my 2006 Honda Civic and my current car only cost 20 bucks more for insurance! If you’re looking for something that’s gonna last, and low costing, this is a must have.

[ATLOffroad]

My buddy has an 09 Fit he bought new. I says it’s the best car he’s ever purchased. As a 6’4” tall person, I am pretty comfortable in that little car.

[Frank-spvu]

If Honda is whatcing this, PLEASE bring back the Fit, it is an awesome car with excellent value, imagine if this was a hybrid or even an electric, it will be a very cheap way to enter the EV world and could get 70-80 MPG on hybrid models.

[ryanlittleton]

The Fit is basically what the Civic was.

[GaryKetchum]

Saw this at a car show. It has BY FAR the best visibility of any modern car. Why can’t every car be like this visibility wise? Oh and the Wrangler soft top is pretty good too.

[ryster]

Had this fit for a couple years now and it's a really great car, I'd even go so far as to say it's a miracle car for budget minded folks. The value is insane, an EX trim will rival in features in most cars 5-10k above its price point. This CAN be used as a family car, including dogs, who can benefit from either the rear hatch or the magic seats. I've been in and out 100s of time and it still feels like I'm in a much bigger car when I'm inside

The good:
- Unbelievably roomy for the vehicle dimensions. Can sit 4 with ease, carry lots of luggage, a trip to costco, or ikea.
- Magic seat versatility will constantly come in handy
- Adequate power for price point, journalists used to testing Teslas will complain, but it's fine, really
- Handles well, steering feels good throttle response can be adjusted by drive mode.
- Excellent brake feel
- Most comfortable back seats ever for a car less than 161in long.

The flaws i have are extremely minor, and unnecessarily nit picky, but worth pointing out.

Minor flaws:
- The wheel doesn't telescope enough. This can mostly be alleviated by moving the recline to the most upright position
- The center armrest is so low it's completely unusable
- Suspension reflects price point, so road imperfections will be felt
- Front passenger leg room is lacking due to the way the floor is shaped (the driver seat is shaped differently and doesn't have this problem). It's still okay, but anyone over 6' might be better off in the back
- LX trim omits sound deadening, which the Fit really needs....
- Oil dipstick is harder to read than it should be
- headlights are very prone to oxidation without proper maintenance

[Cameronvial]

Honda is the best. I would be very happy to pay the higher price and have Honda premium quality and reliability.

[DCSPORTSTER]

I have an 07 Honda fit sport 5 speed std it is probably the most reliable safest most practical car I’ve ever owned it now has 375, 000 km on it still runs just like the day I bought it. As far as I’m concerned it is the best small hatchback car on the planet and the cheapest to run in the long run

[lawnboy]

I bought a 2019 EX in Aegean Blue. Overall I love the car. It is roomy, economical, and I hope reliable. I bought it to drive for a few years and then give it to my daughter when she graduates college. The Aegean Blue is awesome. I can only think of a few colors for a Honda. Blue, Red, and maybe white. My only negatives are the arm rest, no remote start, blind spot camera only on the passenger side, and the carpet is not carpet to me. It's like plastic fibers. I do not like that at all. This is not a negative, but the fuel tank is under the front seats so standard floor mats don't work well at all. So Honda just provide all season floor mats! It's super cheap and would make a difference. But overall, great car, the CVT is noisy in the city, ok on the highway. I like it a lot, so just telling you my opinions. You will have to decide for yourself. I have rented many cars, and the Fit is what I chose for reliability and function.

[chrisp]

I have a 2019 LX w/ CVT. It’s very efficient for what it is, carries way more than it looks like it can, and is really fun in the city and on windy country roads. Quite stable on the freeway, easy to maneuver, quick and responsive, and safe. It even handles snow well enough, along with rain. No need for sunroof with giant windows. Cheap to run and maintain, easily customizable. Looks good too. And most important, it’s reliable.

[NoviceExpert]

Wow...impressive spacing for such a small vehicle...

[brivonn]

Bought my Honda Fit (Base Auto LX trim) this past January and I love it!! I'm impressed with the amount of cargo space it has. I used to own a Chevy Sonic 2016 LT model that was totalled unfortunately but this was another car on my list at the time I bought my Sonic. I'm very glad I bought it. Will tune it up with some Mugan parts in the future. 😁

[StratfordWingRider]

They are wonderful cars. I have had two now. It would be nice if some of the engines were twin cam as oppose to single cam. This means they are more reluctant to rev.
The extra space and versatile seats is pretty amazing especially with a young family, I love the ability to fold a seat up and have a foot well space for bags.

[lisachristopher]

We just bought a Honda Fit last month. WE LOVE IT!

[Phrancis]

The Fit harkens back to the small spunky value-driven cars that made Honda famous. I kinda miss my 2nd gen Fit Sport 5MT. It wasn't "fast", but a fun tossable urban runabout with a lot of practicality.

[dshawster]

My girlfriends 2015 fit does not have a volume knob, you wouldn't think its a big deal but every time you go turn the volume down I'm always grabbing for a knob not buttons. Good to see honda came to their senses!

[lynentrikin]

This is my VERY favorite car reviewer. Love these videos!!

[Adhvaryu]

We owned a 2018 Honda Fit EX for 4.5 years and it had 64k miles when we sold it to get a bigger car. One of the most reliable cars we've ever owned and the versatility of the interior is its greatest strength, along with the superb gas mileage.

The ride is a bit stiff and you will feel every pot hole though. One thing I've learned about Hondas is that their batteries discharge way too quickly when you leave the music system on after turning off the engine or even if you have automatic headlights on while you are waiting in the car. Once we knew how to manage these limitations, there was nothing else we had to worry about.
I miss our Fit dearly!

[reneenc]

I love the Honda Fit / Honda Jazz, I have been driving one for 6 years gen1 and gen2 looking at gen3. Looks amazing cant wait to get one. Hondas rule, Go Honda!!!

[MerapiQuartz]

I love my Fit. As for the steering wheel, it does extend telescopically for when the seat is back....