2009 Honda Fit Sport 1.5 from North America

Summary:

Great little commuter, good looks, great performance!

Faults:

Nothing so far, bought the car last week.

General Comments:

Great little commuter, handles like a go-kart!

I bought it after reading and checking all the reviews on the net, TV and books. This is my first brand new car, and I didn't wanted to miss my shot, so I went to Chevrolet first to check out the Cobalt... horrible car, poor comfort, then went to Ford to try the Focus coupe, good handling, good comfort, and then I went to the Honda dealer and tried the Fit...

WOW, I was impressed with the handling, interior space, audio system with USB port, dashboard and seats configuration, I wanted a 2009 Fit Sport manual transmission taffeta white and got it! I think it was the last one in Québec, with a $2000 rebate it was a good deal.

For the first time in my life (I'm 40), people stare at my car not because it's a piece junk, but because it looks so good... can't wait to get the windows tinted.

The only little complaint I can address, is the engine is revving at 3000 rpm at 100km/h, so it's a bit noisy. So far I get around 6.7 litres/100km... not bad, but it will get better after the break-in period and the first oil change.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th December, 2009

7th Dec 2009, 17:38

Congratulations on your new Honda Fit! Thankfully you did your research and avoided making the wrong choice. Not only is a Chevy Cobalt uncomfortable, it is also HORRIBLY unreliable. And the Focus isn't TERRIBLE, but it is still a domestic after all, which will mean much lower quality and reliability. Your Honda should be an excellent vehicle for years to come! Just keep up on that maintenance! I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've seen happy Honda owners lose faith because they fell for the myth that Honda's need no maintenance.

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2009 Honda Fit Sport 1.5L 117HP 106TRQ from North America

Summary:

The Fit is the best for the money

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong so far after 1300 miles of driving, everything feels like it will last a long time.

General Comments:

I noticed that you cannot lower or raise the front seats, which is really weird for me because I tend to have that option for all my previous cars, but it has a lot of head space, so it's not that big of a deal.

The MPG on this car is good. If I really try I could get about 40MPG, but at the moment I'm getting 34MPG driving my normal way.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 18th February, 2009

3rd Jul 2010, 11:48

My Aunt had blue 2010 Fit, and she has no trouble with it so far. That's good news.

17th Jan 2011, 19:21

The Fit is a good car, but I would rather have a Toyota Yaris. It costs about the same, but is actually a few seconds faster, and bit more fuel efficient. Also, I think the Yaris looks better than the Fit.

In reply to 17th Jan 2011, 19:21

19th May 2012, 18:43

The Fit is far more practical, roomy and has 11 more horsepower. As far as looks goes, I prefer the Fit.

In reply to 17th Jan 2011, 19:21

29th Dec 2012, 17:40

I don't think your Yaris will carry anywhere near as much cargo as my Fit. I go to track days and take helmets, canopy, track stands, generator, tools, riding gear, cooler, and a small table (foldable). Last time I rented a Yaris, I had a hard time getting 2 carry-ons in the back!

In reply to 29th Dec 2012, 17:40

27th Jun 2014, 11:42

The Fit Sport is better looking than the base for sure.

I own the 09 Fit Sport, and on long trips with the A/C full blast, it averages over 40 MPG on the highway.

The cargo space with the seats folding flat and also tilting up is amazing. Fun to drive and super reliable.