Originally Posted By: andrewg
Originally Posted By: dlayman
yep, definitely 2015. I'm actually quite thin, about 150 pounds. I mean, the seat is "adequate" but smaller than most and not nearly as well padded as the Civic, which along with the Accord has fantastic seats. I really need to be able to extend my legs in a car because of my bad knee, and I felt really crunched up in the passenger seat. I'm probably more sensitive to it than most. Even Honda's own specification and Consumer Reports measurements indicate short front legroom. When I first got in it, I thought the seat was pushed way forward, couldn't believe it was the whole way back.
I'll agree on the utility of it. But my wife got it all loaded up and it was like 21k. It doesn't feel anything like a 21k car to me. Glad you liked it, but make sure you take an EXTENDED test drive before you commit. Comfort issues often aren't apparent on a short drive. I earlier test drove the previous generation Fit and thought it was much better - more comfortable and sportier. Keep in mind its a first year model, assembled in Mexico rather than Japan (if that matters to you), has a new CVT (unless you get a stick), and I'm not sure about DI, it may have that as well. A lot of risky factors. That said, she has been very happy with it in the couple months she's owned it. She gets about 40 mpg, mostly highway. I top 45 mpg (highest 48.4) consistently with my Corolla - its the ECO model.
Interesting and informative.
I would say that it will be a bit before I realize the shortcomings for me (if any). I honestly didn't notice the legroom issue.
I have heard that the previous Fit was sportier...but one of the reasons they mellowed the ride was from harshness complaints.
I sure hope being assembled in Mexico doesn't present any issues. After all, more than a few cars are made down there from various manufacturers and I've not heard of any quality control problems. I'm sure that Honda would not want that to tarnish a pretty good reputation.
In regard to the Fit mpg's....you stated your wife gets about 40mpg on mostly highway drives. Is she in the "Econ" mode (button on lower left dash) or just the normal setting?
I believe she does not use the econ mode. I know in the Civic I owned the Econ setting really zaps the power and didn't make much difference in MPG, and she would not like that. She is also not a slow driver, I imagine her highway driving is probably about 70 mph.
I'm not trying to put down Mexico, but there was a certain reassurance to the "Made in Japan" previous Fit. Incidentally, she had to wait for a number of weeks to take delivery because there were a couple of recalls as soon as it was released and Honda dealers were told not to deliver any vehicles until they were sorted out.
Aside from the legroom issue, which absolutely puts me off of it, the DI would worry me the most as I think this is Honda's first try at it. I guess I'm just saying there is a lot of new technology in this car, so you're taking a bit of a risk. Even Honda has had first-year teething issues with several models. That said, I went with a first-year Corolla with its own set of new tech. But I can see the uniqueness and desirability of the Fit. She mainly bought it because of its cargo capacity and she has some type of canopy installed for when she takes the dog somewhere.