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2018 LX 4dr Hatchback
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Price:   -  From $16,190
2018 Sport 4dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $17,500
2018 EX 4dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $18,160
2018 EX-L 4dr Hatchback Price:   -  From $20,520

Overview

The 2018 Honda Fit gets a soft facelift. The changes aren't extensive but will ensure that the popular hatchback doesn't fall behind the competition.

What's new for 2018

Honda is issuing a mild design update alongside a reworked chassis, adding a new Sport trim level, and is introducing the excellent Sensing safety suite to the 2018 Fit.

Honda Fit

Choosing Your Honda Fit

The 2018 Honda Fit continues with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine that generates 130 horsepower when coupled with the standard 6-speed manual gearbox and 128 horsepower with the CVT automatic transmission.

The manual variant returns 29 miles per gallon in city driving, 36 on the highway, and 31 mpg combined. Meanwhile, the automatic variants return 33 miles per gallon in city driving, 40 on the highway, and 36 mpg combined.

There are four trim levels — LX, Sport, EX and EX-L.

Honda Fit

LX

The Fit LX starts at $17,065 (including an $875 destination charge) and is equipped with keyless entry, automatic headlights, LED taillights, 15-inch wheels, a rear-view camera, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift-knob, hill-start assist and a 5.0-inch LCD screen. The seats are, unsurprisingly, cloth.

The Honda Sensing safety system is available for $1,000, and it's well worth the cost of entry. It includes automatic emergency braking with front collision warning, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, lane departure warning and a 4.2-inch driver display to provide the virtual warnings – some of these features, like adaptive cruise control, are extremely rare on a vehicle this affordable. But there is a catch – Honda Sensing is only available with the $800 CVT gearbox. So really, plan on spending $1,800 to get the safest Fit LX.

Honda Fit

Sport

The new Sport trim starts at $18,375 and marks the revival of a variant not offered since the first-generation Fit.

Like that car, there's an aerodynamic bodykit that provides a front splitter, rear-diffuser, chrome exhaust-tips, side-skirts and 16-inch wheels. Inside, there's a seven-inch infotainment screen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility. Inside, paddle shifters and snazzy black cloth upholstery are the Fit Sport's biggest giveaways.

The Honda Sensing package and the CVT transmission remain optional, with prices carried over from the Fit LX.

Honda Fit

EX

The Fit EX is priced at $19,035 and adds a sunroof, push-button start, and SiriusXM satellite radio as standard. If you opt for the CVT, Honda Sensing is included for no charge – you're still out of luck if you want to row your own gears, though.

Honda Fit

EX-L

The range-topping EX-L, at $21,395, is a bit pricey but is a significant step-up from the Fit EX. It gets all the components of the lower trims along with the CVT and paddle-shifters, heated side-mirrors, heated front seats, and leather upholstery. The infotainment system is also enhanced, with satellite-based navigation system offered for $1,000 (although with standard Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility, we'd recommend saving your pennies).

CarsDirect Tip

Honda Sensing is one of the best and most comprehensive safety suites on the market and its availability at such a reasonable price point shouldn't be ignored. In terms of trims, the Fit LX is the best bang for the buck, despite being at the bottom of the range. As for the Fit Sport, its predecessor was the most enjoyable Fit to drive – there's no reason to expect anything different here.

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: Good vehicle. Decent, but not quite the best. Often affordable, but lacking key features found in vehicles of the same class.

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: Poor vehicle. Simply does not deserve to be on the road.

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Four years into its third generation, the refreshed 2018 Honda Fit remains smaller on the outside and bigger on the inside than previous versions. A smoother ride and quieter cabin come at the expense of the first-gen model's sharper handling, but versatility, fuel economy, and advanced safety features either available or standard on nearly every trim level make it one of the top picks in the subcompact class.

Best Value

The 2018 Honda Fit's prices range from $17,065 for an LX with a six-speed manual to $22,230 for an EX-L model with navigation (which includes a standard continuously variable transmission). Between those trims, the reborn Fit Sport offers a body kit, fog lights, larger touchscreen and leather trim for the steering wheel and shifter. The mid-grade EX model features a moonroof, keyless entry/push-button start, and the Honda Sensing suite of active safety features, while the EX-L adds all that plus leather upholstery.

If you can live without Apple CarPlay or Android Auto and since the engine, transmission choices, and suspension settings are identical across the lineup, any upgrades above the LX trim are merely cosmetic. We'd like to grab the six-speed manual, but that'd mean living without Honda Sensing's advanced safety systems, which require the CVT.

With that in mind, here's how we'd build our 2018 Honda Fit:

  • Model: 2018 Honda Fit LX
  • Engine: 1.5-liter four-cylinder
  • Output: 128 hp / 113 lb-ft
  • Transmission: Continuously variable automatic transmission
  • Fuel economy: 33 City / 40 Hwy
  • Exterior color: Milano Red
  • Interior color: Black
  • Options: Continuously variable transmission ($800), Honda Sensing ($1,000, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and road departure prevention).
  • Base price: $16,990
  • As tested: $17,990

Performance Pros

  • The Fit's suspension does a better job of absorbing bumps than some of its competitors, so this subcompact doesn't always ride like one.
  • Honda's latest 1.5-liter engine feels more refined than earlier versions.
  • The brakes are easy to modulate and offer good feedback to the driver.

Performance Cons

  • The CVT automatic, although decent, drains much of the sportiness that remains in the current model.
  • Body motion is more pronounced and the steering isn't nearly as sharp as in previous generations.
  • The latest Fit's softer suspension settings mean it has a tendency to dive under braking.

Interior Pros

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  • Flexible rear Magic Seats and plenty of cargo space place the Fit at the top of its class in versatility.
  • There's plenty of rear seat room for two tall adults.
  • The rear seats recline for more pleasant long-distance trips.

Interior Cons

  • Thin front seat cushions don't offer much in the way of support.
  • The low-rent carpeting and headliner make even the top trim level look and feel cheap.
  • Front seats offer less space than those in back, while a curve in the passenger-side footwell, and the resulting leg position, could be tiring on long trips.

Our Favorite Thing

The rear Magic Seats – along with 16.6 cu ft of cargo space with the seats up and 57.2 cu ft with the seats down – make the Fit feel more like a small minivan, rather than a subcompact hatchback.

Our Least Favorite Thing

Even with a new Sport trim, the Fit's softer ride, body roll, and less responsive steering, produce a subcompact that doesn't feel as nimble or entertaining as its predecessors.

Right For

Honda Fit

The Fit's EPA-estimated 40 miles per gallon on the highway is close to hybrid territory. On top of that, it has an amazingly versatile interior, and ride and handling characteristics that are still well above average for the class, making it perfect for drivers eager for fuel efficiency that's free of major sacrifices.

Wrong For

In a bid to attract a wider audience, Honda has softened the Fit's suspension, dulled its handling prowess and, generally, sucked most of the fun out of a vehicle that was, at one time, a real hoot to drive. Bad news for enthusiasts on a very tight budget.

The Bottom Line

Despite a softer ride and diminished handling, the 2018 Honda Fit – with its excellent fuel economy, versatile interior, and smooth ride – continues its run as a smart pick in the subcompact class.

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Specs & Features

Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
Standard: 1.5L I-4 / 130 HP / 114 ft.lbs.
Available: 1.5L I-4 / 128 HP / 113 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard: 6-spd man w/OD
Available: 2-spd CVT w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
29 / 36 / 32 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
Standard: 1.5L I-4 / 130 HP / 114 ft.lbs.
Available: 1.5L I-4 / 128 HP / 113 ft.lbs.
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined
29 / 36 / 32 Mpg
Brakes
Front Disc/rear Drum
Front Suspension
Strut
Rear Suspension
Semi-independent Torsion Beam Beam
Spare Tire And Wheel
Compact Steel
Fuel Tank
10.6 Gal.
Recommended Fuel Type
Regular Unleaded
Average Cost To Fill Tank
$40
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume
52.7 Cu.ft.
Passenger Volume
96 Cu.ft.
Exterior Length
161.4 "
Exterior Width
67.0 "
Exterior Height
60.0 "
Front Headroom
39.5 "
Rear Headroom
37.5 "
Front Legroom
41.4 "
Rear Legroom
39.3 "
Front Shoulder Room
54.8 "
Rear Shoulder Room
52.6 "
Front Hip Room
Rear Hip Room
Curb Weight
2,522 Lbs. / 2,568 Lbs. / 2,531 Lbs.
Wheel Base
100 "
Turning Radius
17.5 '
Exterior Features
Door Count
4 Doors
Wheels
15.0 " Steel / 16.0 " Black Aluminum
Paint
Clearcoat Monotone
Exterior Mirrors
Dual Power Remote
Bumpers
Body-colored
Grille Moldings
Black W/chrome Accents
Rear Spoiler
Lip
Exhaust
Stainless Steel
Interior Features
Seating
Passenger Capacity
5
Seat Trim
Cloth
Front Seat Type
Bucket
Heated Front Seats
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls
4-way
Front Armrests
6-way
Rear Armrests
Rear Seats
60-40 Split-bench
Radio & Infotainment
Radio
Am/fm, Clock, Seek-scan
Speakers
4
Radio Steering Wheel Controls
Apple Car Play
Android Auto
Bluetooth w/ Hands-Free Connectivity
Convenience Features
Steering Wheel Type
Telescopic Tilt
Climate Control
Cruise Control
With Steering Wheel Controls
Sun Roof
Rearview Mirror
Day-night / Auto-dimming Day-night
One Touch Open Window
Driver
Tinted Windows
Light
Vanity Mirrors
Remote Keyless Entry
Keyfob (all Doors)
Power Outlets
2
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Overall Front Crash Safety Rating
Overall Side Crash Safety Rating
Rollover Crash Safety Rating
Front Impact Airbags
Driver And Passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbags
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Knee Airbag
Passenger Side Impact Airbag
Smartvent Seat Mounted
Rear Side Airbag
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Anti-Lock Brakes
4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs)
Forward Collision Warning
Collision Mitigation Braking System Forward Collision Mitigation
Blind Spot Sensor
Lane Departure Warning
Road Departure Mitigation Lane Departure
Autonomous Cruise Control
Pedestrian Detection
Driver Attention Alert
Daytime Running Lights
Auto High Beams
Adaptive Headlights
Parking Sensors
Front And Rear
Security Systems
Security System
Panic Alarm
Ignition Disable
Immobilizer
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Major Components Months
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Included Maintenance Months
Roadside Assistance Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Corrosion Perforation
60 Months / Unlimited Miles
Accessories Months
36 Months / 36,000 Miles

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