Quick Drive: 2015 Honda Fit EX-L Navigation

Nice write up, be interesting to see one in person.

Did they mention if they did anything to deal with the poor performance in the Crash tests?

How is the sense of where your corners are on the auto? One thing I have noticed is that many FITs tend to have bumper scuffs on the corners and in talking to even my daughters friend who has owned one for 2 years now, she says it is so hard to tell just how close you are to something as she cannot sense where the corners are on the auto.

So did you feel you had better feel of the dimensions of the auto or worse?

How is the sense of where your corners are on the auto? One thing I have noticed is that many FITs tend to have bumper scuffs on the corners and in talking to even my daughters friend who has owned one for 2 years now, she says it is so hard to tell just how close you are to something as she cannot sense where the corners are on the auto.

 

So did you feel you had better feel of the dimensions of the auto or worse?

It has been awhile since I drove a Fit, so I cannot really say. I think the dimensions are ok for the subcompact class.

The crash test safety of this, the Fiesta, the 500, etc.  keeps them out of my interest.  Offset frontal is nasty.  Honda does seem to be going more mainstream and less fun to drive with its stuff.  You can only get the Accord Sport in Silver or Grey, not very interesting choices on an already bland car IMHO.

You can get an Accord Sport in an color, unless you want the MT. Then, you can only get it in Grey or Black.

This may also be relevant to the crash test question: 
http://www.hondainamerica.com/news/honda-leads-industry-first-development-visualization-technology-advance-study-crash-test

How was the build quality, fit/finish and such?

You can get an Accord Sport in an color, unless you want the MT. Then, you can only get it in Grey or Black.

This may also be relevant to the crash test question: 

http://www.hondainam...tudy-crash-test

 

How was the build quality, fit/finish and such?

Build quality and fit/finish was really good. I thought it was a prototype, but it was a production model.

The new Fit EX manuals are a huge step up for the model.  I even like the looks of these.

For the money, it is a great choice.

Last fit I drove was loud, lacked torque , and ran like 3500 rpm on the highway.

I do like the redo, but I would probably look at the cvt here. Much less rpm at 75 mph cruise.

Magic seat is amazing. In the end, Hondas usually still feel cheap and tinny to me.

The Fit is on my short list right now if I decide to replace the Prelude.  The EX-L model goes for about $21,000, and there are no dealer discounts.  In comparison, a new 2014 Accord EX-L 4-cylinder has about a $3,500 discount, to about $26,000, which to me is the better buy.  The Civic isn't even worth considering.

The Fit is on my short list right now if I decide to replace the Prelude.  The EX-L model goes for about $21,000, and there are no dealer discounts.  In comparison, a new 2014 Accord EX-L 4-cylinder has about a $3,500 discount, to about $26,000, which to me is the better buy.  The Civic isn't even worth considering.

Quality of Life and Life in general, I would rather you stay with your Prelude or get the accord so you have more steel around you. The Fit is a coffin on wheels. I have seen them in accidents and while I understand people wanting a subcompact for inner city driving and parking, on the freeways and in the suburbs, they are not safe IMHO.

I value your life more and would wish you drive something with better protection around you than drive this.