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2020 Honda Fit review

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Honda Fit highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Surprisingly roomy interior
  • Excellent cargo versatility
  • Above-average fuel economy

Cons

  • Rear headroom won’t accommodate tall adults
  • Uses a side-view camera instead of blind-spot monitoring

Mileage (EPA estimate)

29 city, 36 highway, 31 combined

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The 2020 Honda Fit is the last year for this practical hatchback

The Honda Fit packs SUV-level cargo versatility into a small hatchback. Folding down the rear seats opens a massive cargo space, and the front seat can be folded flat as well for longer items. You can also fold the rear seat cushions up, like you can in some pickup trucks, for another great storage option. That gives you a lot of ways to haul a lot of stuff in a small car that gets an EPA-estimated 31 mpg combined. Fuel economy figures are based on EPA estimates for when vehicle sold as new. Fuel economy may vary for reasons like driving conditions and vehicle history. Unless specified, figures are for vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission. See fueleconomy.gov. The Fit isn’t quick by any measure, and the interior materials are pretty utilitarian, but this car’s focus is definitely more on practicality.

2020 was the final year Honda sold the Fit in the United States. The similarly-equipped (and similarly practical) Honda HR-V is another option if you’re looking for a more recent small Honda.

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What is new for the 2020 Honda Fit?

  • Fit trims have been upgraded with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment this year.

2020 Honda Fit trims

Curious how Honda Fit trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

LX:

  • 130-hp, 114-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
  • 128-hp, 113-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
  • Cloth Seats
  • Rear View Camera
  • Power Mirrors
  • Cruise Control
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Traction Control

Sport:

EX:

  • Includes all features available on the Sport
  • Sunroofs
  • Smart Key
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • View our Honda Fit EX inventory

EX-L:

Honda Fit photos

5 reasons to buy the 2020 Honda Fit

What We Like

Passenger space: The Fit’s upright seating arrangement makes getting in and out easy and creates enough space for adults both front and back. Passengers over six feet may want to stick to the front seats, though.

Cargo versatility: With multiple configurations that let you store bulkier and longer items, the Fit’s ability to haul stuff is definitely its best trick. It’s doubly impressive considering the Honda Fit’s compact size.

Available tech: You can get Apple CarPlay® and Android Autoon all but the base LX trim. Forward collision warning with emergency automatic braking and adaptive cruise control are standard on any Fit equipped with an automatic transmission.

What Needs Improvement

Driver aid limitations: We appreciate that the Fit offers driver aids at all, but they won’t live up to everyone’s expectations. Adaptive cruise only works above about 34 mph, and instead of blind-spot monitoring, the Fit has a camera system that shows a moderately-useful view of your blind spot.

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

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RepairPal gave the Honda Fit an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Honda Fit 6th out of 27 among Subcompact Cars.

RepairPal reports that the average total annual cost for repairs and maintenance on a Honda Fit is $335, compared to an average of $447 for Subcompact Cars and $591 for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

According to RepairPal, Honda Fit owners bring their vehicles into a repair shop for unscheduled repairs an average of 1.0 times per year, compared to an average of 1.0 times for Subcompact Cars and 1.3 times for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

RepairPal reported that the probability of a repair being a severe or major issue is 7% for the Honda Fit, compared to an average of 11% for Subcompact Cars and 14% for all the vehicles RepairPal considered in its dataset.

Honda Fit features and specs

EX-L 2WD 4D Hatchback

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Navigation System
  • Remote Start

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

1.5L

Horsepower

128

Torque (ft-lbs)

113

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

10.6

Wheelbase

99.6"

Overall length

161.4"

Width

67"

Height

60"

Leg room

F 41.4"/R 39.3"

Head room

F 38"/R 37.6"

Front tires

P185/55HR16

Rear tires

P185/55HR16

Seating capacity

5

Transmission

Automatic

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