2017 Honda Fit Review
2017 Honda Fit Review





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Edmunds' Expert Review

byDan Frio
Reviews Editor
Dan spent many years covering the go-fast, look-good, get-loud corners of the automotive universe. First, he served as editor of enthusiast magazines AutoSound and Honda Tuning, then as executive editor at SEMA News, the publishing arm of the trade group that produces the annual SEMA Show (yes, that show). As a contributor to Edmunds, he now likes to keep the volume low and the speed limit legal, providing expert car-shopping advice to drivers looking for the perfect match.
Pros
- Surprisingly spacious cabin for a subcompact
- Unique rear seat design offers unmatched cargo versatility
- Excellent fuel economy ratings
Cons
- Touchscreen interface isn't always very intuitive too frustrating
- Weak braking performance compared to the rest of its competitors
- Fewer smartphone integration options for Android users
Vehicle overview
The 2017 Honda Fit marks the 10th anniversary for Honda's pint-sized pack mule, and its longevity shouldn't surprise anyone. With impressive fuel economy, loads of passenger room and unmatched cargo versatility, the Fit made subcompact cars a mainstream consideration. Today's Fit continues to offer those winning traits while adding cutting-edge technology and creature comforts such as leather upholstery and keyless ignition.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2017 Honda Fit LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.32 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$115/mo
Fit LX
vs
$172/mo
Avg. Compact Car
One of the Fit's standout features is its Magic Seat, a unique rear seat that includes a flip-up cushion that opens a large cargo space behind the front seatbacks. Alternatively, you can leave that seat bottom down and fold the rear seatbacks forward, yielding a cargo hold that rivals those of some small crossovers. Add in a fold-flat front seat, and there's not a lot that the Fit can't haul or handle.
The Fit isn't just a big box to carry your things, though. Even the most fuel-thirsty trim level returns more than 30 mpg, and its diminutive footprint makes for easy maneuvering and parking in dense metro areas. Its touchscreen technology interface enables the latest smartphone integration (with a caveat to Android users), and its nimble handling and excellent visibility remain core qualities.
There's nothing else quite like the Fit, but there are other subcompact hatchbacks with specific strengths. The funky Kia Soul, for example, actually has more cargo capacity, but its fuel economy is inferior. The Ford Fiesta hatchback is fuel-efficient and shares the same sharp handling as the Fit, but its backseat and cargo area are both pretty tight. The four-door version of the Toyota Yaris hatchback compares well on many fronts, but its cargo capacity just isn't in the same league.
Edmunds' Expert Rating
Driving
The current Honda Fit is more composed at highway speeds than its pre-2015 predecessors, something to keep in mind if considering a used Fit. Today's Fit is more directionally stable, meaning you won't need to be as busy at the wheel to keep the car in its lane. Road noise is still significant, but it's acceptable among the crop of subcompacts. On winding roads, the Fit feels light and athletic. Even within its modest power limits, and particularly with a manual transmission, the Fit can transform into the slow car you like to drive fast.
Around town, the Fit feels snappy enough, but if you floor the gas pedal for highway passing or merging, the CVT causes the engine to drone loudly. This transmission is a slick unit compared to others of its ilk, however, swiftly delivering high rpm when called upon but otherwise remaining unobtrusive. The six-speed manual is a pleasure to operate if you like to shift your own gears, but it does exact a penalty at the pump.
Interior
The 2017 Honda Fit should prove comfortable for most drivers, although taller drivers might wish for more legroom and steering wheel extension. Inside, the Fit is a spartan affair, but it's got what you need. Most of the infotainment functions live inside a crisp touchscreen display, and you'll find only a handful of gauges and dials. The touchscreen's response time and swipe-and-pinch functionality are great, but the touch-operated volume control is maddening. You might find yourself wishing for an old-fashioned volume knob.
That larger touchscreen on EX and EX-L models comes bundled with the HondaLink system, which adds apps such as iHeartRadio and Aha internet radio streams, points-of-interest search (gas stations, restaurants), and on the EX, an optional $60 navigation app that can run from an iPhone wired into the Fit's HDMI port. We've found the EX-L's integrated nav system is faster, however, and it includes voice commands. The HondaLink menu is a little cumbersome, and it doesn't do anything better than your iPhone already does. It's also not compatible with Android phones.
The Fit has always had offered exceptional rear passenger room for a car of its size. There's actually more legroom back there than in the Honda Accord, which translates to comfortable space for two adults and easy installation of rear-facing car seats.
The clever 60/40-split Magic rear seat — featuring a flip-up seat cushion that opens floor-to-roof clearance for tall items — continues to set the Fit apart. Folding both rear seatbacks down yields a flat load floor and 52.7 cubic feet of cargo room, about as much as some small crossovers have. Finally, the Fit's front passenger seat also folds flat to accommodate items nearly 8 feet long front to back.
Which Fit does Edmunds recommend?
If you can live without leather, get the EX. It offers most of the available creature comforts, even navigation via app, for about $1,500 less than the EX-L. You can save yourself about another $1,000 by opting for the manual transmission.
2017 Honda Fit models
The 2017 Honda Fit comes in four trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L, and EX-L with Navi.
Standard equipment on LX models includes 15-inch steel wheels, automatic headlights, LED brake lights, cruise control, a height-adjustable driver seat, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, full power accessories, Bluetooth phone and audio connectivity, a 5-inch central display screen, a rearview camera, and a four-speaker sound system with a CD player, an auxiliary audio jack and a USB port.
EX models add 16-inch alloy wheels, foglights, a sunroof, keyless entry and ignition, a 7-inch touchscreen display, an upgraded rearview camera, Honda's LaneWatch blind-spot display, a six-speaker audio system with two USB ports, Siri Eyes Free functionality for enhanced iPhone voice control, HondaLink smartphone app integration, and an HDMI input (required for certain HondaLink features, most notably an optional navigation app).
Going with the EX-L gets you heated body-color side mirrors, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, leather upholstery and heated front seats.
The EX-L with Navi adds, not surprisingly, a navigation system (with voice recognition) as well as HD and satellite radio.
The 2017 Honda Fit features a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 130 horsepower and 114 pound-feet of torque. LX and EX models come with a six-speed manual transmission, but a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) is optional. A CVT is the only transmission available for the EX-L and EX-L with Navi trims.
In Edmunds testing, an EX-L with Navi accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 8.8 seconds, a quicker than average sprint for the subcompact segment.
A Fit with the manual transmission returns an EPA-estimated 32 mpg combined (29 city/36 highway). CVT models deliver even more at 34 mpg combined (32 city/37 highway), although the entry-level LX model is the champ, returning 36 mpg combined (33 city/40 highway).
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 2017 Honda Fit.
5 star(52%)
4 star(24%)
3 star(6%)
2 star(8%)
1 star(10%)
29 reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
5 out of 5 stars
Big punch in a little car
Paul S, 06/16/2017
2017 Honda Fit EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
I spend most of my driving on the freeway going back and forth to work so wanted a small car with good gas mileage but had to have great cargo area - the Fit hit all those areas wonderfully! I was shocked in how much room is in this small car - with the back seats down there is so much space to haul things and then flip the seats up and there is incredible room for tall things. It … handles like a dream and I like the fuel economy mode that helps guide me to drive the most efficient way to maximize my MPG. My only real complaint is the lack of detailed instructions on how to use everything and the touch-screen display is not kind of clunky to get around but overall I am very impressed!
[One year into my "new" Fit and I have to say I am just as impressed as I was a year ago - great car!]
5 out of 5 stars
Little red rocket.
Frankie N., 01/22/2017
2017 Honda Fit EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
This car has been great so far. Good gas mileage, and plenty of power. Compared to the 2012 Fit which I love also "still have it" the 2017 gets a little better gas mileage, more power, and feel as if it is a little heavier car. the 2017 doesn't have the room of the 2012 but enough for me. My wife loves the Bluetooth that works with her cell phone, the backup camera, and lane watch … camera. Over all I'm well pleased and my wife also which is a plus for me.
5 out of 5 stars
Very nice for the price. Superb mileage
Steven Kovner, 05/13/2017
2017 Honda Fit EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
Small, but well-designed. Comfortable seats. Great mileage, and good performance. The car is generally quiet, but some engine noise when accelerating; quiets down afterwards. Fan can be noisy. Bluetooth/phone integration works, speakerphone is great, but some glitches using voice dialing. Interface for USB could be better. My driving is mostly highway, Massachusetts Rt 2 west of 495, 495 … north of Rt. 2 to Rt 3. Anyone who drives there knows road speed is high. Car handles well, and accelerates well enough to merge easily. And that is in regular, not sport mode. (Sluggish in economy mode, but that is expected). It is a Fit - which means you can fit a lot in it. But the cargo cover is needed, but not good this year. The 2012 cover was a lot better. This one falls off its pins because it is too narrow. For commuting, though, this car is great. And I get over 37 MPG. Note the 5 miles from my usual gas station to home, on secondary roads, MPG exceeds 40.
5 out of 5 stars
GREAT AROUND TOWN CAR W/EXCELLENT FUEL ECONOMY
J Senter, 09/28/2017
2017 Honda Fit LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
Only after several months of owning my 2017 Honda Fit I know that I made the right choice. The interior space is much more than it appears from the exterior. The multiple seat configurations are brilliant. If you want to make your driving experience a little more exciting, all you have to do is shift the transmission to Sport Mode and you are off and running. Great pick up with no … problem merging in traffic going 80mph. The driver Big Cup holder to the left of the steering wheel is brilliantly placed and designed. The BT audio streaming is nice and works well with Pandora and the sound of the stock radio is sufficient. Visibility is excellent and the car handles well in the rain. I look forward to putting many many more miles on my new Honda Fit and with it getting 40mpg it won't cost me much to do it.
2017 Honda Fit video
MARK TAKAHASHI: I'm Edmunds editor Mark Takahashi. And here's an Expert Rundown with the 2017 Honda Fit. There is a lot to like about the Honda Fit. it gets great fuel economy, handles surprisingly well, and is pretty fun to drive for an economy hatchback. Some drawbacks, however, is its lack of power, weak braking performance, and noticeable road noise. It may seem small on the outside, but it's surprisingly spacious inside. In terms of cargo capacity, it's huge for the class, rivaling that of crossover SUVs. Adding to that the unique flip-up magic rear seat provides a floor-to-ceiling cargo space. And the full [? flat ?] front seat allows for items up to eight feet long. Honda's frustrating touchscreen interface is one of the few drawbacks. But it's probably not a deal-breaker. Its closest competitors are the Kia Soul, Ford Fiesta, and the Ford or Toyota Yaris. But the bottom line is, you can't beat the Fit for versatility on a budget.
2017 Honda Fit Expert Rundown
Looking for a hatchback with a roomy interior, massive-for-its-size cargo capacity and strong fuel economy? The 2017 Honda Fit might be worth checking out. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.
Features & Specs
- Base MSRP
- $15,990
- MPG & Fuel
- 29 City / 36 Hwy / 32 Combined
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 10.6 gal. capacity
- Seating
- 5 seats
- Drivetrain
- Type: front wheel drive
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Engine
- Inline 4 cylinder
- Horsepower: 130 hp @ 6,600 rpm
- Torque: 114 lb-ft @ 4,600 rpm
- Basic Warranty
- 3 yr./ 36,000 mi.
- Dimensions
- Length: 160.0 in. / Height: 60.0 in.
- Overall Width without Mirrors: 67.0 in.
- Curb Weight: 2,513 lbs.
- Cargo Capacity, All Seats In Place: 16.6 cu.ft.
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
5 out of 5 starsThe National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverall5 / 5
- Side Barrier RatingOverall5 / 5Driver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront Seat5 / 5Back Seat5 / 5
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of Rollover14.7%
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Side Impact TestGood
- Roof Strength TestGood
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintGood
- IIHS Small Overlap Front TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front TestGood
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More about the 2017 Honda Fit
Used 2017 Honda Fit Overview
The Used 2017 Honda Fit is offered in the following submodels: Fit Hatchback. Available styles include LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT), EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT), EX-L 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT), LX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 6M), EX-L 4dr Hatchback w/Navigation (1.5L 4cyl CVT), and EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl 6M). Pre-owned Honda Fit models are available with a 1.5 L-liter gas engine, with output up to 130 hp, depending on engine type. The Used 2017 Honda Fit comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: continuously variable-speed automatic.
What's a good price on a Used 2017 Honda Fit?
Price comparisons for Used 2017 Honda Fit trim styles:
- The Used 2017 Honda Fit LX is priced between $15,590 and$21,998 with odometer readings between 5090 and84502 miles.
- The Used 2017 Honda Fit EX is priced between $18,590 and$23,590 with odometer readings between 14126 and61526 miles.
- The Used 2017 Honda Fit EX-L is priced between $18,990 and$21,998 with odometer readings between 39006 and79167 miles.
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Should I lease or buy a 2017 Honda Fit?
Is it better to lease or buy a car? Ask most people and they'll probably tell you that car buying is the way to go. And from a financial perspective, it's true, provided you're willing to make higher monthly payments, pay off the loan in full and keep the car for a few years. Leasing, on the other hand, can be a less expensive option on a month-to-month basis. It's also good if you're someone who likes to drive a new car every three years or so.
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