2015 Honda Fit EX (6-Speed Manual) - WR TV POV Test Drive
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- Honda’s venerable hatchback sees big changes for 2015. How big? How about a new platform, new engine and transmissions, and a new look. The new 5-door is 1.6 inches shorter than the outgoing model, but also weighs in at 100 pounds more, due to more substantial use of high-strength steel in its construction, which provides significantly bolstered chassis rigidity for added safety and improved handling. Despite its shrinking dimensions, the Fit’s new platform actually expands on both front and rear passenger space dramatically.
A new suspension design allowed engineers to move the rear seats nearly 5 inches farther away from the front, netting rear legroom that now exceeds the generous amount offered in the Accord sedan. The tradeoff is a drop in cargo space, which goes from the 21 cubic feet found in the 2014 model to 17 cubic feet, turning a former segment leader into a mid-pack runner.
Powered by a 1.5-liter, direct injected four cylinder motor making 130 horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque (increases over 2014 of 13hp and 8 foot-pounds over the outgoing model) the Fit is capable of hitting 60mph from rest in a fairly brisk 8.5 seconds. Our tester is fitted with a six-speed manual transmission, and while we enjoyed rowing our own gears, we did note that the clutch was less receptive to being hustled than we would have liked.
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When you want a car so badly that you look up videos of other people driving it lol.
Celestialbeast 77 Yes! I'm getting it in 2018 🙂
You'd love it! I have a 2013 and it saved me from serious injuries hitting a deer on the highway at 70 MPH. Mine doesn't have a ton of get up and go but a $2,500 turbo or supercharger could change that. You'll also love the fact that you can switch out the engine if it blows for less than 1k. I can replace mine with a engine that has 9k on it for $750. Save up!! That's what I did and had my father co sign to get a crazy interest rate of .94% (it's unbelievable but it's all on my paperwork)
Greenhouses Same
😂I own this same model but I'm still here because I'm at work and can't be driving my car right now
Southern Mare wow 😲.94?
What I liked about a Honda Fit is that you can rev and have fun without going over the speed limit 👍🏻😂
YESS
Another way of saying the car is slow but I drove mine for 11 years now and saved bunch of money on tickets and repairs
I track an 07 and it’s a pure trooper! Never had one issue out of it.
@@JoeKnowTech fax to what car did you change ?
Sounds like a Honda! Journalists need to stop complaining that you can hear engine noise. To many, that's a joy, especially when it sounds this good.
It's not Honda engine noise that keeps me from buying one. It is road noise. Supposedly the newer ones are better but I haven't tested yet. For now I will stick with my Golf.
I couldn't agree more with this. For 18k, what the hell more do you want? If its underpowered they complain about that, and if its sufficiently powered they complain about the road noise. If you want sound-proofing, go for a $30k+ luxury car.
The LX has less materials in it to keep the outside noise out. The EX has more soundproofing built inside it. Maybe the 'journalist' are complaining about the LX, but I doubt it -- they're testing the EX and above.
EDIT: also, the EX has the moonroof, so maybe that's a factor?!
Yah, it's loud, but I like how it sounds too.
While it does sound like a honda, I would not use that to classify it as a "good" sound. It sounds like a buzzy 4 cylinder to me.So much engine and road noise in this car.
My 2016 fit is in the shop for a warranty rust repair and havent had it for a week and some days. I miss the thing. Thanks for making me smile when watching this, cant wait to get my car back!
That farmer has to be freaked out by the fact that you keep showing up to turn around in his driveway in a different car ever day.
With a GoPro strapped to his forehead.
Gregory Whitlock yee he should show up with a Mercedes or a 300 with limo tint
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Lmao
I had a dream that I was driving the Fit this morning. I loved it and it was so much fun! Now I'm convinced in buying one XD
bad choice
Very nice choice, im addicted to the honda fit manual transmition
Owned this exact model and trim. Color was Milano Red. Learned how to drive stick in it. Will never forget it. Thank you for the fun revs and reliable rides to work and around town. Now have a GR86 but owe it all to this car teaching me the rowing of one’s own gears.
1:37 that car came up fast behind you after seeing you make that turn as if he thought y'all were about to race
fit is only car left resembling Honda's early days. the civic used to be this size or smaller now it's a full size car as big or larger then old accords!
AutoEnthusiastJC And that's why I bought one! So old school in its mannerisms.
Nice engine sound
1:41 The car behind you wanted all the smoke
Really enjoyed the drive! Always loved driving the fit at full throttle every where and not having to worry about getting a ticket haha
Looks like a fun little
Car.
I love the Fit. I am so disappointed with Honda for discontinuing it.
You gotta be disappointed in American preferences. It isn't selling well because everyone wants SUV's and CUV's now.
@@sagemoonchild333yea it's so depressing lol
No doubt my next car! Yeah 6th gear little short, but its still a 6 speed manual. LOL
Great car, now if only Honda builts a fit si or even Fit type r
Would love Honda Fit more if it has K24 engines
+Angelo Reyes K20a would be better, K24 would just spin the tires all day long
Eric Thach YEAH!!!
@@Logan24855 October show maybe.. 220hp fit..!
I support that too!
Thank you for pushing the car to its limits, and the emergency braking demonstration. Now I know exactly what the tire grip limit is for my vehicle, and makes everybody much safer.
When you recorded this, did you use the stock tires? What was the temperature? Was there any other passenger / cargo payload in your vehicle?
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i drive an 07, love it...ive had faster cars but im a little older and my passions have gone back to motorcycles so having this lil pep mobile to drive is fun and practical
I have an LX manual and it's one of the most fun driving cars I've ever owned.
These things run mid 15's with the cvt. Damn impressive for this segment.
Sounds really nice in the cabin. If Honda made an Si version of the Fit, it could compete with the likes of the Fiesta ST and Golf GTi.
+Jaey Lopidas in Japan market there is a Fit Si----just Fit RS. and FIT RS is a US FIT EX-L or EX with stick.
lmao i thought i drove my fit aggressively, you did some hard downshifting.
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Doesn't sound bad at all. I bet a cold air intake and a cat-back exhaust would make that car addicting to rev out.
bad sound
Atmosferic! sound is very nice
looks like the manual is a lot more fun to drive
True!
They are but this guy can't drive one :o)
Very fun... I have one... Makes my daily commute shorter than it would on automatic...
Ryan Rafnex not only more fun but it's harder for a thief to drive off with car that's got a stick if doesn't know stick. Security proof 100%
Great to see the 6-speed in this vehicle.
Cheap, reliable transpo. Hell ya👍🏼
Too bad it's impossible to find a new Fit with a 6MT... I went to a dealer in WA and they said there are literally no manual Fits in the entire state :(
We struggled finding one too. In the end we had to settle for black but got the 6 speed EX. It's been great.
I looked at 26 different dealers across the country last night. Found one and only one manual. A blue EX manual in MN. Incredible. I thought at least 30% would be 6-speeds.
+cargogh it's damn near impossible to find them anymore. I drive for Uber and people are amazed to see someone drive a stick. I guess it's just a dying ideology. We settled on black because we couldn't find a blue 6 speed. If you're only finding one, it may be a sign that they aren't selling and you may be able to haggle the dealer.
I think that's because that most parents failed to teach their kids how to drive manuals, leading to a whole generation who never experienced the joy of driving it. From what I understand, manuals are very popular in European countries and the rest of the world since if you don't learn how to drive them, you get a lower class driver license that only allows you to drive automatics.
Plus most people here in the States are buying automatics, and most manual drivers are willing to settle with automatics, I bet dealers don't see the point of selling manuals anymore... Maybe you could try and order one from them?
The one I ordered arrived 9-15. The 6th gear seems low, but a daily 40 mile country drive at 60-65 mph is yielding 40.5 mpg every morning. Have put on 1600 miles in two weeks. Very happy I waited for the manual. It is fun to drive.
Amo este vehículo y espero con Dios por delante comprarlo en un futuro😊😊😊
This or a Nissan Versa? Hmmm. Honda FIT by a MILE. Great car period. And the fact that it's inexpensive? Icing on the cake.
I'm a granddad and totally test driving one of these tomorrow. Sticks rule!!!
That's too expensive
It's about the gas mileage and being able to get in traffic on the highway there a ton of vehicles all offer something. But this sold me appreciate. No talking let the vehicle speak for it self
So cool that I can just tell what gear you’re in just by looking at the revs & speed!! (Own a red 15 6mt just like this)
Wow! This car looks amazing! It also have automatic transmission in Singapore.
this car looks roomy beautiful and fast
I only liked the 1st and 2nd generation Fit until I watched you test drive this 2015 model
Finally, a video showcasing someone driving this car the way I would drive it: spirited and manually like a man. Not like the other videos around with some old farts flapping their gums and flapping their "sporty" paddle shifters the whole time. Great vid.
Amen
Exactly.
npitu04 My thoughts exactly!
Jeremy Clarkson with his face flapping in the wind typical
Looks like a fun lil whip :)
I bought mine May 2015 for a little over 19k. No regrets at all.
Got ripped off, I bought an 2014 accord for 20,500 out the door
Was it brand new and fully loaded, sans nav and leather? I made a damn fine purchase, sir.
+Jonathan White no, I only got the leather and moonroof, I though the navi was a waste of money and the v6 is not needed.
+Jonathan White just trying to help you out man, 19,000 is way too much for a damn sub- compact. Leather, moonroof and navi doesn't justify the midsize price. I also know for a fact you could've bought a 2016 Camry Le for that same price ( 19,000) since my friend did just that. He was offered 14,000 for a Nissan Versa though, which is also a subcompact car..... To be honest, I can't understand why people even buy anything under mid sized. The saving are very little but the comfort, space, quietness and power of midsize cars are way above
Kevin, you my friend are uninformed. You have obviously never driven a Honda Fit. 1st off, there is no Camry with a manual trans, that and the handling of the Fit make it WAY, WAY more fun to drive than a Camry of comparable value. The design of the Fit is genius in that it's a little-big car, it has tremendous interior and truck space.
Stick shift Fit's are hard to get. You are fortunate to have one. Do you still have it? Greetings from Jamaica.
WR wrote, "The clutch was less receptive to being hustled than we would have liked." Trying to understand that. Do you mean, during upshifts, the engine hangs on to revs (don't they all these days?), yet the transmission cooperates by upshifting painlessly despite this, but the clutch is hard to smoothly engage with the engine still buzzing?
It makes you take your time shifting.
I really don't like the fact that they actually also made these with a manual transmission and not just the CVT. Yes they are fun to drive, but they are way faster with the CVT and the i-vtec.
Manual transmission is easier to work on.
@@HondaFit4Adventure and cheaper to fix too.
I test drove the Fit the other day. I thought it was a fun car to drive and didn't mind the engine noise... the road noise was a little much though(Fiesta is much quieter). Also the thing spins at like 3k rpm at 60 mph. I know it's a small engine but what the hell is the point of the sixth gear. One other thing I noticed that was really weird... The thing has no carpet!! I think it was the sound deadening material that's suppose to go under the carpet that was covering the floor. Over all I liked the car but I wouldn't pay for a new one, I'll wait for a certified used one.
You ever purchase one?
An okay car. 130 horsepower, not too bad I guess. I would probably go for the CVT. Although I’ll always prefer manual transmission no matter what. But this car, with the manual, going on the highway, or roadtrips, is the issue. Like what I saw in this video, going 70 MPH on 6th gear, the RPM is sitting around 3400-3500 RPM. Meaning, the engine is always loud when cruising on the highway. It’s like driving an old automatic car without the overdrive button on.
Is this stock? That engine sounds amazing. I miss my old Si. As I’m older now I’m looking at these econoboxes lol
Stock for sure! I picked up a 6MT Fit last week and have been loving it. The driving manners remind me of my 91 Civic - noisy, slow, but the engine sounds great and it's a blast on a curvy road.
You should do a test drive of the first generation fit sport.
I'm a little disappointed that the Honda Fit sold in the USA gets rear drum brakes while the rest of the world gets 4-wheel disc brakes standard.
in indonesia n Japan also got drum brake for rear wheel,not that i cant complain,cause they want to keep the price as low as possible
Same here in china.but we got swap kit for the rear disc breake.about $500
Only on the base models I believe
A lot of debris gets kicked up by the front tires and hits the rear and when you have disc brakes there are a lot of exposed parts like calipers master cylinder, control springs, pads, disc etc... they will be damaged. Modern rear drums are cheaper to maintain and work much better than older designs. For economy cars like a Fit most people in North America should be happy with drum brakes on the rear. With my car that had disc on the rear, in 5 years driving 60k miles I had to replace a bent caliper, a cracked brake pad and get the disc rotor resurfaced as it was rusting and unevenly wearing becuase of it. These were issues only found on the rear. All issues that don't happen with rear drum. I know drum brakes are less performance but considering the front does 70-80% of the braking for daily driving its fine. I also had to change all disc 4 brake pads in that 5 year time for the front and rear. With drum you can expect 50k-150k miles for pad wear depending on how you drive.
@@practicalguy973 4 wheel disk os the way to go....self adjusting....drums suck....i can't see any reason for drums today....they are old technology.
The noise while backing up at 0:28 is funny, my 03 civic does that too. I love it.
and @ 1:50 lol the cobalt in the rear view keeping up ;)
Is it a manual? That's a common sound that manual transmissions make when in reverse.
Mihaly Lukacs yeah mine was a manual. It finally died tho.
This car dashboard ring shows the colour green, cyan & blue.
You should've opened up the sunroof, to let more light in the interior... Otherwise, great video! Thanks! :)
Nice honda fit dude it's manual6 speed manual awsome so good
That little chevy was pissed cause he couldn't catch him hehe
sounds good! whats all that clicking? oh.. turn signals...
I have a 2015 Fit EX 6 speed. Love it. What I don't love is that my Clutch and Flywheel is slipping at 84,000 miles.
It sounds like a pretty competant engine for one that is so small.
Nearing my dotage and living in Mexico. Some chick ran off the highway (probably sexting) and totaled my parked 1999 Jeep GC after my putting in eight years of repairs out the kazoo. (The 4.7 liter V8 was a real gas guzzler, so this Honda Fit is going to be nice on the gas mileage front.) This will likely be my last car. I am 78. Have driven stick most of my life. 30 years with a Honda Prelude 4WS 5spd MT (beautiful transmission, just needed a taller first gear as was slow off the block, but fifth gear was perfect for 80-90 mph highway touring; interestingly the HP and 0-60 for this MT6 Fit and my 1988 Prelude are almost identical). Also a 1978 Camaro 4 spd and a Ford Maverick 3 spd. Grateful for this guy's test drive as I have not had a chance to test drive one myself. I will be needing to travel 5 hours to Guadalajara to try and get a good deal on a used 2017 Sport MT6.
I like it almost as much as the IA/yaris
How is it on a step hill? I live at Seattle, and being stuck in traffic et the middle of a hill is always a concern...
Topher can you please do a new video on the Honda Fit so we can hear your opinion?
Want a car (2011-2018) for putting an electric bicycle through the hatchback door and room for a dog (lab) as well, so Honda Fit probably makes sense as it has more room. Is the only upside to a Rio is that it is cheaper than a Fit?
Good video! Looks fun!
I'm a bit sad because we in Europe( I live in Poland) have only 1.3 V-TEC (102hp) and I think 1.5 gives a lot more fun to drive
And All Honda Fit's in europe are called Honda Jazz ;)
Tomasz Spytkowski do y'all have an decent looking aftermarket headlights? I'm trying to find one for my '13 Fit and it's annoying as hell that Spyder makes the tail lights for it but not the headlights
Better than corolla
You have to compare this one to the Yaris, a sub-compact. The Corolla is part of the compact segment.
thaik56 Better than a Yaris.
mediahound absolutely
Good job !
Saya memang gilakan honda jazz
Just curious when yu turned onto that dirt road at right around the 2:50 mark, saw on the middle display that it switched to the camera view, even though you were going forward not backward, now why did that occur????? Wai a second, does this car have side view cameras one on each side of the car, so you can actualy get a better view of what might be on the sides of the car, all depending on which way your turning, right????
yeah there is a camera under the right side mirror then when you put on your right turn signal then the camera turns on and shows on the screen its called lane watch system.
Thank you very much, that is a great invention, gives you a much better view when you are making a right hand turn.....
Andrew Silva One more thing if I may, was it me or at certain times, the Middle gauge, it started glowing a couple different colors and if so, what was that for.....
oh so when it turns blue then he is hitting the gas to hard and more gas is being used up, but when it turns green then he isnt hitting the gas to much and is driving fuel efficent.
I was thinking: "That looks like Michigan", then I saw a sign for Ann Arbor. Bingo!
There is still time to get out of Michigan!
now a Fit si with the 2.4 liter civic si engine......
MrNick98 that thing would vanish in an instant dude lol, 205 HP in a tiny, lite care like that. Oh yeah man
+MrNick98 Would render the Civic Si pointless..
To.much stick the new 1.5l turbo that's on the new civic and be perfect
That would be terrible. A big, heavy 2.4 in a tiny Honda....The engine would be to heavy on the front, causing ruined chassis balance and masses of understeer. A 1.8 is as big as it needs. Similar problems with awful cars such as the Volkswagen Golf R32 and the Audi TT. The Alfa Romeo 147 GTA is forgivable because of its sound, engine, pace and looks. Astra VXR's were simply horrendous. Clio V6's were terrible things. A big engine in a front drive car isn't a good idea. The only ones to master it are Renault, Peugeot and Ford.
+Cameron Bentley The Clio V6 was mid-engine, RWD, try again. Also had a reasonable weight distribution.
VTEC kicked in yo!
next gen fits should have the new 1.5 turbo engines!
Will have a 1.2t engine. About the same horsepower but much more torque down low.
Does this car have enough power to past cars and just feel quick enough?
I just bought one I love it. I just have a question the lights on either side of the speedometer changes color green to teal to blue what does that mean?
jknapik55 Green means youre driving economically, blue means youre not
I like how it has a camera
all honda needs to do now is slap the 1.5t out of the 17' civic w a 6 speed in one of these bad boys.
nice car if only the new civic had normal dials like this
if only the UK got this engine
we are
@@jonesy66691 yeah we do now!
Type R fit maybe in October..!
i just bought this car. Can anyone tell me what the colored thing in the middle of the speedometer gauge is for? It changes from blue to green.
shows you how good or bad your fuel economy is
do u like it
i love honda fit
I have a 2nd gen fit sport and I have taken off ramps at 60 and my tires don't squeal like this one does at 45 whats up with that?
Probably different size tires or a lower quality tire.
You should do a charger hellcat next. Also a 2015 mustang.
How's the noise? Is the seat comfortable? How does it handle those road bumps and holes? I am looking to get a new car, and I am thinking of getting manual if possible
I own a 2015 lx. I would say the car suspension is a little on the softer side compared to the Toyota yaris and Chevy sonic. The lx has less sound deadening so there is more wind and road noise. But I think the seats in the lx and exl are more comfortable than the ex cloth seats. It gets best in class fuel economy and is a lot of fun to drive. Hopefully this helps.
Thank you. I haven't driven a fit yet so for now I am relying on reviews and feedbacks. Still undecided on which on to get. Thanks again
No problem. But going out and actually driving them will give you the best opinion isntead of relying on online reviews. Dealerships almost always want you to test drive before hand so give it a try one day.
I will drive it. I just got my papers (work permit) extended. So now I can. Take out a loan to either get a lease or buy a used car. Will test drive maybe next week. For now, read and watch reviews and checking out deals
Wow Actually considered buying this car a 2016 fit but all that wind noise and raspy engine noise is a no.. glad I went wth a 1016 civic
Nice car to be a daily
Not sure if it's the car or you're downshifting too early without revv matching?
Super samochód 😃
anyone notice that other car in the rear view mirror at 1:40 catching up?
Do this again with an exhaust, a nice drop and wide tires.
I looked at a '10 Fit, some time ago. I don't really prefer driving new cars because anyone can just come up and damage it. In person or with another car.
Did you drive the previous generations? Do you find this an improvement driving wise?
Is this electric? Where’s the engine sound?
Very nice video
Damn boy slow down before we crash!
Dat sound :D its annoying :D but super downshifts and super video. Love u man :D
lovely car, BUT BEWARE! THE DRIVERS SEAT IS SO UNCOMFORTABLE IT'S UNBEARABLE! Do some Google research on these seats and you'll find out that they do no offer lumbar, full back or thigh support! I have 2015 ex 6spd. I am planning on getting Bride seats cause cushions aren't helping
3,300 rpm at 70mph, just like the old Fit.
Ya right
6th gear is the same as the old fits 5th gear.
So the gear ratios: 2nd gen 1 through 4 = 3rd gen 1 through 5? That's a silly design for 3rd gen. Why add the gear.
I thought the purpose of extra gear was lower rpms at highway speeds.
That engine power band is within 3000-4000 rpm because of its 1.5l displacement, small engines tends to have higher rpm.
Drive to rough take easy! You are very hard on the breaks and your turns
4:41
Why didn't you drive the range rover sport instead of the other dude?
Damn, so noisy, was the window open?
very sporty, very nice! super cooL! it FIT me! ! ! !
any rattles? and hows the fit and finish for this car , i know its made in mexico