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With the new model, Honda proved once more that an entry-level economy car can be fitted with plenty of options and still be cheap to run and buy. The 2015 Honda Fit we tested seemed almost too good to be true at times, nibbling at perfection. But let’s take a closer look.
As an entry-level subcompact, the Honda Fit shouldn’t be allowed to bring so much innovation, kit and such a great design to the table. It simply isn’t fair to its competitors and yet, here we are, testing it and telling you that you’ll have to look long and hard to find more car for the money out there.
Probably the best bit about the latest iteration of the Honda Fit is the new interior that feels a lot more spacious than it really is. In order to do that, the Japanese employed some really interesting tricks like placing the fuel tank under the front seats and, of course, the Honda Magic Seats.
What they do is provide modularity for the seats, allowing you to carry various items you normally couldn’t on any other model in the range. That includes tall stuff like a potted plant or long stuff that would stretch over 2 meters from the boot to the dash as all seats are completely reclinable.
That makes the Fit one of the most practical choices in the range. It offers up to 1,492 liters (52.7 cubic feet) of space with all the seats folded and that’s class leading. On top of all this, the engine/transmission duo is a lot better now compared to its predecessor.
Under the bonnet there’s a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder plant making 130 HP and 114 lb-ft (150 Nm) of torque connected to a CVT transmission that works wonders for the fuel consumption. We even got better numbers than what the EPA claims so that says a lot all on its own.
There are a couple of downsides too. Cutting corners meant that the cabin is a little noisy at higher speeds, a lot of tire noise coming inside along with some engine noise. Even at idle, some of the sound goes inside the cockpit. And that’s not all.
While it may look cool to have a touchscreen for the Navigation/Infotainment systems, they are sure hard to use on bumpy roads. A knob would’ve done a terribly better job considering that you’ll have a hard time even turning the music up or down.
All things included, the 2015 Honda Fit is a great car and when you look at the fact that its price tag starts at just over $15,000, you can’t find deals much better than this. But don’t take this piece for it, check out our full 2015 Honda Fit review and learn all about it.
Probably the best bit about the latest iteration of the Honda Fit is the new interior that feels a lot more spacious than it really is. In order to do that, the Japanese employed some really interesting tricks like placing the fuel tank under the front seats and, of course, the Honda Magic Seats.
What they do is provide modularity for the seats, allowing you to carry various items you normally couldn’t on any other model in the range. That includes tall stuff like a potted plant or long stuff that would stretch over 2 meters from the boot to the dash as all seats are completely reclinable.
That makes the Fit one of the most practical choices in the range. It offers up to 1,492 liters (52.7 cubic feet) of space with all the seats folded and that’s class leading. On top of all this, the engine/transmission duo is a lot better now compared to its predecessor.
Under the bonnet there’s a 1.5-liter 4-cylinder plant making 130 HP and 114 lb-ft (150 Nm) of torque connected to a CVT transmission that works wonders for the fuel consumption. We even got better numbers than what the EPA claims so that says a lot all on its own.
There are a couple of downsides too. Cutting corners meant that the cabin is a little noisy at higher speeds, a lot of tire noise coming inside along with some engine noise. Even at idle, some of the sound goes inside the cockpit. And that’s not all.
While it may look cool to have a touchscreen for the Navigation/Infotainment systems, they are sure hard to use on bumpy roads. A knob would’ve done a terribly better job considering that you’ll have a hard time even turning the music up or down.
All things included, the 2015 Honda Fit is a great car and when you look at the fact that its price tag starts at just over $15,000, you can’t find deals much better than this. But don’t take this piece for it, check out our full 2015 Honda Fit review and learn all about it.
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