more about this model The 2017 Honda Fit is the smallest car Honda sells in North America and the most efficient one that isn't a hybrid. This isn't a car that's built upon advanced technology or exotic materials, but a cleverly engineered small machine that doesn't feel compromised by its small size.
Going into 2017, the front-wheel-drive Fit is in its 10th year in America. But its heritage actually stretches back to 2001 when it was introduced in Japan. The current Fit is actually in its third generation here in the States, and the current iteration was introduced for the 2015 model year. An all-electric version was offered during 2014, but so far one has not returned to the line.
There are three basic things at which the Fit excels. It gets great fuel mileage, it has plenty of room for passengers, and there's also room for their stuff. The cleverness comes most obviously in the form of the "Magic Seat" feature. That's the rear seat that uses a flip-up bottom cushion to provide a flat cargo space from hatch to front seats that's bigger than that in some of the small crossovers. If the Fit can't haul it, maybe it should just be left where it is.
All Fit models — LX, EX and leather upholstered EX-L — are powered by a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 130 horsepower. The base LX is available with a slick six-speed manual, but most customers will opt for the continuously variable automatic transmission that's standard in all the other models. Even in a car as small and feathery as the Fit, 130 hp isn't a lot. So no one will be intimidated by its acceleration.
But almost everyone can appreciate the Fit's fuel economy. The stingiest is equipped with the CVT transmission and is EPA-rated at 33 mpg in the city and a full 40 mpg on the highway with the combined rating coming at 36 mpg. The manual transmission version drops to 29 mpg in the city, 36 mpg on the highway and 32 mpg combined. Those are pretty impressive numbers for a vehicle that can seat five.
As straightforward as the Fit is, the process of buying a new car can still be a daunting adventure. So use the tools here on Edmunds.com to make the purchasing decisions that are right for you, have a happy buying experience and get a great deal.
2017 Honda Fit Overview
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Vehicle
EX 4dr Hatchback (1.5L 4cyl CVT)
Review
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.
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The 2017 Honda Fit earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 4.0 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
Available Honda Fit 2017 Submodel Types: Hatchback
Available Trims: EX, Sport, LX, EX-L, EX-L w/Navigation, Base, Sport w/Honda Sensing, LX w/Honda Sensing, Sport w/Navigation
Exterior Colors: Crystal Black Pearl, Aegean Blue Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Milano Red, White Orchid Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Orange Fury, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Helios Yellow Pearl, Storm Silver Metallic, Mystic Yellow Pearl, Blue Sensation Pearl, Polished Metal Metallic, Tidewater Blue Metallic, Taffeta White, Vortex Blue Pearl, Orange Revolution Metallic, Nighthawk Black Pearl, Vivid Blue Pearl, Blaze Orange Metallic, Passion Berry Pearl, Blackberry Pearl, Midnight Plum Pearl, Blue Raspberry Metallic, Celestial Blue Metallic
Interior Colors: Black cloth, Black leather, Gray cloth, Black
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Rear Bench Seats, Tire Pressure Warning, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Alarm, Trip Computer, USB Inputs, Stability Control, Bluetooth, Back-up camera, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Blind Spot Monitoring, Keyless Entry/Start, Sunroof/Moonroof, Aux Audio Inputs, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning, Pre-collision safety system, Heated seats, Leather Seats, Navigation
Engine/Mechanics: 4 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
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