2018 Honda Fit review
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
Pricing for current inventory
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The 2018 gets driver aids and smartphone connectivity
The Honda Fit is a small but surprisingly roomy hatchback with the kind of cargo versatility that can put an SUV to shame. The Fit’s rear seats can be folded down to open up a massive space, and the front seat can be folded flat to fit longer items. The rear seat can also be folded up, giving you another storage option in the second row. All this in a compact package 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 a quick car, and the interior materials are basic but sturdy.
For 2018, Honda revised the Fit’s exterior looks, added more sound insulation to make the cabin quieter, and refined the suspension and steering to improve handling. Additionally, a new touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ became available, along with driver aids like adaptive cruise control. Unfortunately, blind-spot monitoring isn’t an option, and higher trims have to make do with Honda’s LaneWatch™ side-view camera system.
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What is new for the 2018 Honda Fit?
- The Fit is available in a new trim called the Sport.
- Fit trims have been upgraded with Lane Departure Warning, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Satellite Radio Ready, and Navigation System as standard equipment this year.
- Automated Cruise Control and Remote Start features are now available as options on select trims.
2018 Honda Fit trims
LX:
- 130-hp, 114-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
- 128-hp, 113-lb-ft of torque 1.5L
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Mirrors
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
Sport:
- Includes all features available on the LX
- Alloy Wheels
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- View our Honda Fit Sport inventory
EX:
- Includes all features available on the Sport
- Lane Departure Warning
- Sunroofs
- Smart Key
- Satellite Radio Ready
- View our Honda Fit EX inventory
EX-L:
- Includes all features available on the EX
- Leather Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- View our Honda Fit EX-L inventory
Honda Fit photos
5 reasons to buy the 2018 Honda Fit
What We Like
Passenger space: Often vehicles as small as the Fit lose out on passenger space, but the Fit’s almost SUV-like seating arrangements mean there’s space for adults both front and back, and they won’t have any trouble climbing in. Just be aware that people over six feet may want to stick to the front seats.
Cargo versatility: The Fit’s best trick is just how much stuff you can fit into it, and multiple configurations make it possible to fit longer items than even much larger vehicles can carry. Nothing else packs as much cargo room into a vehicle that can fit in such a small parking space as the Honda Fit.
Available tech: For 2018, Honda added Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to 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: Having driver aids at all is notable for a budget-minded hatchback from this era, but it’s worth noting that adaptive cruise only works above about 34 mph, and without blind-spot monitoring, you’re stuck with a camera system that shows an only somewhat-helpful view of your blind spot.
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.5 out of 5
11 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 7 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 2 |
| 3 Stars | 2 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
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.
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EX 2WD 4D Hatchback
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cloth Seats
- Cruise Control
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
- Traction Control
- Automated Cruise Control
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- 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
2018 Honda Fit FAQ
The 2018 Honda Fit is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- EX : 31 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- EX-L : 31 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
- LX : 33 MPG City and 40 MPG Highway
- Sport : 31 MPG City and 36 MPG Highway
The Honda Fit received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Honda Fit as 5 out of 27 among Subcompact Car
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Here is what's new for the 2018 Honda Fit:
- Sport
- Lane Departure Warning
- Android Auto
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Apple CarPlay
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