Used 2015 Honda Fit LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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A great little car on a serious budget
Quick, Mandeville, LA, 10/07/2015
Honda Fit LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
67 of 67 people found this review helpful
I'm going to try and keep this review short by trying to skip over all the technical specs you've already read and just get straight to the good and the bad, but first I think it is important that I give you som e background. I'm in my early 20's just graduated college and my previous car was an ultra-plush 1997 Pontiac Bonneville. (Think of it as your favorite recliner on wheels.) The Bonneville was great, but it was quickly turning into a money pit and it was time for a new car. I've owned the car for about six months now, and I'm still in love with it, but it does have a few downsides. First of all, the car is rated 38/40 mpg (city, hwy), however I drive mostly highway miles and in order for me to actually get my average mpg per tank below 40, I've got to drive around in sport mode approximately 15% of the time and drive pretty aggressively. On average, I get between 42 and 45 mpg. I've gotten 47 - 50 before on long road trips, or by driving extremely conservatively. Needless to say, the mpg's are great. The car has a pretty stiff suspension, and the base model lacks a lot of the sound-dampening materials of the higher end models, so there is a good bit of road noise. The stiff suspension also gives you a powerful incentive to avoid any and all bumps in the road as they do not absorb much of the impact and I'm always afraid of hurting my precious automobile. I did have to drive down one particularly terrible country road that was absolutely full of potholes, and now there are a few light rattles in the seat belt columns, which is pretty vexing since it is a brand new car. The car is extremely easy to drive. The steering wheel turns with very little effort, acceleration and braking is smooth. Acceleration is kind of sluggish, especially if you are coming from a full size sedan like me, but I don't really mind it as it's still a fun drive. Sports mode basically just makes the engine rev higher and provides a noticeable increase in responsiveness. Economy mode is a more dramatic change, with extremely sluggish acceleration and reduced A/C performance. Personally, I only use it when travelling on the highway. The car will get extremely hot out in the sun, which is to be expected with the all black interior, but the A/C can take care of it in a matter of seconds, so it's not really an issue. The seats are comfortable, but don't really cradle your body, so you have a tendency to slide a little in the turns. Additionally, the center console "armrest" is completely unusable because it is practically on the floor. The radio sounds like every other normal car stereo, except for the Bluetooth. I'm not sure if it is just my phone or what, but the sound quality there is pretty bad. It's like using a payphone. The last, and maybe most important, thing to note, is that my particular car seems to have a few quality control issues. A few of the dashboard panels don't line up quite right. The window trim on one door seems to stick out further than all the others, and the front bumper seems to have too large a gap in the panels on one side. When it gets hot, the rear window squirter leaks and leaves a nearly impossible to remove streak from the soap on the window. These are all things that I'll have to ask the dealer about when I go for an oil change. Final verdict: despite its few flaws, I absolutely love it and feel that I made the right choice.
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Silverfit15, Dover, DE, 09/24/2015
updated 09/25/2017
Honda Fit LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
32 of 32 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2015 Fit LX in mid August 2014. Going from a Toyota Corolla to a Fit was a pleasure. Nothing wrong with the Toyota, but it is more an appliance than a car. Great transportation and comfort-but very boring to drive. The Fit is just the opposite. While the car has a CVT transmission, it is still quick, responsive and fund to drive. The Fit holds the road better than you would think for an economy car, but with a composed and compliant ride for it's size. Everyone who has seen the Fit is impressed with how large it is inside compared to it's exterior dimensions. Other that a dear hitting the car along the passenger side of the car at 60 MPH, the car has had no issues. I have also done my oil changes, which is fairly easy, even though you need to remove the engine splash pan to get to the drain and filter. I travel 110 mile each day to work and back home. My average MPG has ranged from 42 to 45.5 in all kinds of weather, with the A/C both on and off. My friends with hybrids can't believe the mileage I get, and the cost of the car was nowhere near what they paid. As for front seat comfort, I have no complaints. I spend almost three hours each day in the Fit, and at no time find myself uncomfortable. Overall, I am extremely happy with my decision to go with a Fit, and would recommend it to anyone looking for a good blend of economy, performance and utility in a small package. UPDATE: In August 2017, Sold the Honda Fit to my son. He is a college student so we took a small down payment and let him assume the monthly payments. His 1996 Jeep Cherokee was on it's last leg. He is a big guy, about 6"2" and 250+ lbs. He loves the car, the gas mileage, interior room and reliability. The only times it has been in the shop is for three recalls, which I expected better from Honda. Otherwise, regular maintenance, oil changes and transmission fluid change ($110.00). I have shown him how to change the oil and filter-so we do it together every 10K. Oil changes take less than 1/2 hour, and doing it ourselves insures it is done correctly. Overall, this car has been a great investment and very reliable.
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A Tardis you know but with Panache!
david335ix, Toledo, OH, 06/18/2014
Honda Fit LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
Purchased for daughter. Test drove the LX having got out of a BMW 335xi so thought it would feel slow and unresponsive. Hot day but the AC caught up quite quickly. Loved the ride as cushioned the pot holes everywhere. Took it 360 around a small round about. Nice enough feedback from the steering wheel. Sure footed with the 15 inch tires screaming all the way around but held like glue and controlled nicely. CVT was a nice surprise as I'd read bad reports about the belt driven cone! Takes off nice and smooth but let off the gas and it takes time to slow as there are no cogs to help brake. Different but nice, not sure on brake wear though! Loved the car as its spunky, safe with fun factor!
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jlbgjbsle, Jarrettsville, MD, 05/05/2015
Honda Fit LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
Great gas milage (40 city/hwy combined) Due to the slanted angle and the large size of the front windows, the car heats up tremendously even when driving on mild days. I have to use the air conditioner much more than I would like. The normal sun shades used when parked for a period of time do not fit this car. I had to buy a special sun shade that is the most inconvenient product to use, and I have to use it even for short parks due to the big windows. Because the seats are so low, and I am a short person, the sun visors did nothing to block the sun. I had to buy a visor extender. Only 1 roof rack available for car-almost $500. Small hybrid bike barely fits in with tire removed.
Great not so little car
Casey, Edwardsville, IL, 01/31/2016
Honda Fit LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
First let me say to not believe all the front seat discomfirt issues or leg room. I dont how these people sit but i have no problems. I am 6' 2" and 240 and i have no issues. I tested out many subcompact cars and the fit has the most leg room. Set the seat all the way back, slightly recline seat, and sit straight up. I drive 40 each way to and from work and no issues. Its easy to get in and out of. Better than my wifes 00 corolla. I took a 4 hour trip with my dad who was 67 at the time and he had no issues. It is a stiff suspension though and i wish that could be better. Road noise is fine. I dont notice it with the radio on. And of course you would hear road noise at 75. You hear that in most any car. Pros Great gas mileage. I usually get 41-42 in summer and 37-38 in winter. I have had this since August 2014. I could get better and i could get close to 46 if you drive 65 on highway and really be concious about it. But every day driving those are my numbers Usuability and interior space is great. Ive loaded it up many times which 8 foot boards (front passenger seat down), camping gear, xmas presents, 2 dogs, it fits it all. Fits 4 grown guys in it no problem when i drive for lunch at work. I have as much space in it as i did my hyundai tucson i had before this. And drives fine in all weather. Snow, rain, good. Electronics are good. Have had no problems. Backup camera which is standard for all cars now is good. I purposely bought the lx for lack of electronics though. I didnt want a touchscreen or a push button start. Just more things to break and cost more to fix. I like my knobs. The phone link works good and really thats all i need. Cons Like i said before. Suspension is stiff and is a little bumpy but idont mind much. If all u are driving is country roads then you better test it out and see if its ok. Side mirrors in rain are annoying. The rain doesnt really slide off the mirrors. U can see but it is annoying. I need to put rain x on it and see if it helps. Recalls. Ive had like 5 recalls. It is to be expected for a first model year of this car. As it was redesigned and built at a new plant for 2015. They havent been bad, little things mostly but just an annoyance. Thats it. The fit has been a plus. Gas mileage is great, fits loads of stuff, and is a great commuter. I do wish build material could be better but it is a cheap car but it is the most bang for your buck.
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