2009 Honda Fit Consumer Reviews Page 4

New 2009 Fit Sport

Written by: rpw on 08/17/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Just got my new 2009 Fit Sport. So far so good. Fun to drive, great MPG. Some cheap looking stuff inside car.

Favorite Features

MPG, great looks, great sounding stereo

Suggested Improvements

Lacking HP to get up hills. Cheap carpet. The one and only arm rest stinks! What up Honda? Need larger fuel tank - 10.8 not cutting it.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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2009 Base

Written by: cruiserbruiser on 08/16/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Fit 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Perhaps the best engineered mass production SC on the planet, however, it has it's not for everyone. I wanted a small, safe, comfortable, fuel efficient, utility vehicle. The Fit fills the bill, but safety is a relative term and no amount of engineering can overcome the physics of mass X velocity. I won't be using the Fit on long trips w/ my grandchildren in the back until the large SUV is off the roads.

Favorite Features

Design: space, vision, utility.

Suggested Improvements

Add keyless entry and stability control to base model.

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Great Car!!

Written by: Art on 08/14/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl 5A)

Review

I just own the car for about a week and I love the way it drives and handles. What a great idea to offer navigation on a car for less than 20K. The only problem is the suspension is a little stiff and does not ride as smooth as my daughter's 2007 Corolla. No problems so far. For you do-it- yourselfer's the oil filter is in the front, air filter is accessible but Honda does not tell you where the cabin filter is hiding. In the owner's manual is say take it to the dealer. Not me I will find it eventually.

Favorite Features

Looks, Navigation built in, Ipod interface with radio, fold down seats. fold flat passenger seat. Many cupholders and side pockets.

Suggested Improvements

Improve ride. Include tinted glass for windshield. Dealer offer to tint windows. Holder for sunglasses.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Really happy with purchase

Written by: austen on 08/11/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have owned my fit for 2 weeks and it is a really awesome car. I'm getting no less than 34 mpg, it's very peppy, it has bold looks, its very functional with vast cargo space. I researched like crazy before I bought it and i wouldn't have picked any other car. It's resale value should i ever sell it is the highest in its class. The only thing I would have done differently is gotten a different color. Black is cool but there's not enough color in the world so maybe I would have gotten blue instead.

Favorite Features

mpg :), peppy engine, cargo room, looks, stick shift, mpg and mpg

Suggested Improvements

Nicer interior materials, a little bit longer gear ratios, your only in the first 3 for half a second.

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Great little ride

Written by: Steve R. on 08/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I used this site repeatedly when deciding on which car to buy, so I feel obliged to give my opinion on a car that I contemplated for 2 years. After 3,500mi I haven't been disappointed. I am a 6'3" caterer. The car provides more usable space than my wife's Toyota Sienna. Great stereo. Turns on a dime. My first tank of gas gave me 38 mpg. Since then it has ranged from 32 to 38. I love the navigation and instrument panel. The only complaint I have is that the front end is a bit low and you need to be careful not to scrape the bottom when backing off a steep incline onto level ground. Otherwise it's been the perfect vehicle for urban/suburban driving.

Favorite Features

Comfort, space, mpg's, stereo, dash and quickness.

Suggested Improvements

Another 3" of clearance at the bottom of the front end.

6 out 6 people found this review helpful

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The Fit Is Fab!! Fun!!

Written by: toscabella on 08/10/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

The Fit is a wonderful car. The design is fantastic. I purchased with a stick shift/manual and the drive with the stick shift versus the automatic is like night and day! Test driving with stick is what sold me on buying the Fit ultimately, instead if buying the Toytoa Matrix. My only gripes: 1) the pick -up is a little sluggish, 2) the interior has an incredible dashboard and over-all design, HOWEVER there is no "CARPET" just some strange black felty substance and they put FABRIC on the armrest portion of the doors. I also would like the option of a sunroof. Get all your accessories on EBAY and save a fortune! MY red sporty Fit is l'ulitma!!! Really FUN TO DRIVE IT IS TRUE!!

Favorite Features

cup holders galore, the front dashboard all decked out with fancy trim, the design of the windows in the front dash area, The design of the exterior is so gorgeous, color selection is fantastic, GAS MILEAGE, add the armrest feature, MP3 player/stereo

Suggested Improvements

Options for the interior which has a stinky psuedo carpet and fabric on the doors where arms would rest, work on the pick-up of the vehicle, make the fancy armrest standard; the current standard armrest is so cheesy it is laughable. SUNROOF OPTION.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Perfect, save the driver's seat

Written by: YatYas1833 on 08/09/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

This vehicle is wonderful. I traded in my 96 explorer sport (thanks cash for clunkers) for the fit and its been great so far. I do have 2 problems with the fit so far however. The drivers seat needs to be able to adjust up and down in front to help out the taller folks. Second the center console for the manual trans should be figured out so I don't have to install it my self. Otherwise I am extremely happy.

Favorite Features

Nice loose steering wheel. Cup holders are everywhere. The rear seats fold up AND down. Simple choices for the types of Fits offered. Fuel economy.

Suggested Improvements

Center console option for the manual trans. Drivers seat need to be more adjustable. Not much difference between the sport and the base except the spoiler and some other small stuff. Should have gotten the base and installed it after market.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Fits with Me

Written by: Dan H. on 08/09/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Fit 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5A)

Review

When I was looking for a small compact car, the Fit kept coming on my radar. However, I wasn't that interested because I thought the exterior look of the car was too futuristic and mini-vanish. I preferred the look of the Subaru Impreza and Hyundai Accent. After looking at similar cars in it's class, it seemed to stand out on things important to me; safety, reliability, and gas mileage. I gave in and accepted that it might not be the best looking car. I am extremely impressed with the gas mileage and interior space/comfort the car provides. I am a very calm driver and am averaging well over 40mpg on the highway. I'm only at 450 miles, but everything is great so far.

Favorite Features

Interior space... Fits 5 adult males comfortably. Back seats are easy to fold down. Great gas mileage.

Suggested Improvements

Speaker and sound quality is lacking on the base model. Return to the look of the previous Fit models.

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Decent Car

Written by: CasualFitOwner on 08/09/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5A)

Review

Sufficient room inside for a sub-compact. Good fit for 3 adults, tight fit for 4. Decent fuel economy: 36 mpg avg on suburban/highway driving. Auto trans on Sport lacks power once it engages 5th gear. To get some power, I had to frequently force downshift using paddle shifter or pushing down on gas. You have to semi-floor it to match the speed with other cars from standing start. Ride quality is way too bone-jarring-BOUNCY on concrete surface highway, but okay on asphalt surface. I almost got sick first time I took it out on the concrete highway. Using "S" mode, it's fun to drive. It handles curves and corners great, but the paddle shifter sometimes makes harsh shift to next gear up/down.

Favorite Features

The magic rear seats are ideal for cargo. I carried over 500 pounds of water softener salt and drinking water without trouble. Ipod/USB interface works great, but speakers are so so. Combined fog light + low beam illuminates the night road well. I like large side mirrors.

Suggested Improvements

Put a mesh cover on the front grill. It's such an easy way to prevent condenser damage from rocks. Make other colors available for fabric. With black, every dirt and lint seem to get attached to everywhere. Make driver's seat height adjustable and make it more comfortable (longer bottom seat).

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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2009 Honda fit manual tranny

Written by: leahcim2009 on 08/07/2009

Vehicle

2009 Honda Fit Sport 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 5M)

Review

I have had this car for about three weeks and love the car. I currently own a 2008 civic and was thinking of getting another one but the versatility of the fit was its best selling point. Good gas mileage as well as the ability to fold the seats about 10 different ways has made it easy to haul cargo. Suggestions do not buy any accessories at the dealer as you can find online for much less.

Favorite Features

Fold down rear seat and cargo area. The car feels larger inside than it looks on the outside.

Suggested Improvements

Frustrating that so many features that should be standard are options such as floor mats or a cargo cover.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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