The 2015 Honda Fit is updated with a subtle but attractive redesign, vastly more comfortable cabin, and tech like the latest (and very good) HondaLink touchscreen controls.

Paired with the Fit’s exceptional usefulness as a city car with the trunk size of a SUV — and the economy of a supermini — the 2015 Fit from about $16,000 is an exceptional little machine.

Most shoppers will go for the EX-L or the EX-L with Navigation thanks to the top trims standard automatic transmission. The auto is a CVT unit, however, so sporty people might like the light and slick six-speed manual instead. Pour the money into the newly-available Sport front grille and maybe even the power moonroof!

Pricing, features, specs and launch details are available below from Honda. The Fit is available now at Honda dealers nationwide – but the bright yellow color is still a month or two from hitting all showrooms.

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2015 Honda Fit

Exterior

2015 Honda Fit Specifications & Features

ENGINEERING	LX	EX	EX-L
Engine Type	In-Line 4-Cylinder	In-Line 4-Cylinder	In-Line 4-Cylinder
Engine Block/Cylinder Head	Aluminum-Alloy	Aluminum-Alloy	Aluminum-Alloy
Displacement (cc)	1498	1498	1498
Horsepower @ rpm (SAE net)	130 @ 6600	130 @ 6600	130 @ 6600
Torque (lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net)	114 @ 4600	114 @ 4600	114 @ 4600
Redline (rpm)	6800	6800	6800
Bore and Stroke (mm)	73 x 89.5	73 x 89.5	73 x 89.5
Compression Ratio	11.5:1	11.5:1	11.5:1
Valve Train	16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®	16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®	16-Valve DOHC i-VTEC®
Fuel Injection	Direct	Direct	Direct
Drive-by-Wire Throttle System	•	•	•
Eco Assist™ System	CVT	CVT	•
CARB Emissions Rating¹	LEV3-ULEV125	LEV3-ULEV125	LEV3-ULEV125
Direct Ignition System with Immobilizer	•	•	•
100K +/- Miles No Scheduled Tune-Ups²	•	•	•

TRANSMISSIONS	LX	EX	EX-L
6-Speed Manual Transmission	•	•
Gear Ratios: 1st: 3.461, 2nd: 1.869, 3rd: 1.235, 4th: 0.948, 5th: 0.809, 6th:0.727, Reverse: 3.307, Final Drive Ratio: 4.62
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with Sport Mode	Available	with Dual-Mode Paddle Shifters (Available)	with Dual-Mode Paddle Shifters
Gear Ratios: 2.526～0.408, Reverse:2.706～1.382, Final Drive: 5.44

BODY/SUSPENSION/CHASSIS	LX	EX	EX-L
Unit-Body Construction	•	•	•
MacPherson Strut Front Suspension	•	•	•
Torsion-Beam Rear Suspension	•	•	•
Stabilizer Bar (mm, front)	25.4	25.4	25.4
Electric Power-Assisted Rack-and-Pinion Steering (EPS)	•	•	•
Steering Wheel Turns, Lock-to-Lock	2.51	2.51	2.51
Steering Ratio	13.06	13.06	13.06
Turning Diameter, Curb-to-Curb (ft)	35.1	35.1	35.1
Power-Assisted Ventilated Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes (in, front/rear)	10.3 / 7.9	10.3 / 7.9	10.3 / 7.9
Wheels	15″ w/Full Covers	16″ Alloy	16″ Alloy
All-Season Tires	185 / 60 R15 84T	185 / 55 R16 83H	185 / 55 R16 83H
Compact Spare Tire	T135 / 80 D15 99M	T135 / 80 D15 99M	T135 / 80 D15 99M

EXTERIOR MEASUREMENTS	LX	EX	EX-L
Wheelbase (in)	99.6	99.6	99.6
Length (in)	160.0	160.0	160.0
Height (in)	60.0	60.0	60.0
Width (in)	67.0	67.0	67.0
Track (in, front/rear)	58.3 / 58.0	58.1 / 57.7	58.1 / 57.7
Curb Weight (lbs, MT/AT)	2513 / 2544	2573 / 2630	NA / 2642
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, MT)	61 / 39	60 / 40
Weight Distribution (%, front/rear, AT)	62 / 38	61 / 39	61 / 39

INTERIOR MEASUREMENTS	LX	EX	EX-L
Headroom (in, front/rear)	39.5 / 37.5	38.0 / 37.6	38.0 / 37.6
Legroom (in, front/rear)	41.4 / 39.3	41.4 / 39.3	41.4 / 39.3
Shoulder Room (in, front/rear)	54.8 / 52.6	54.8 / 52.6	54.8 / 52.6
Hiproom (in, front/rear)	51.5 / 45.1	51.5 / 45.1	51.5 / 45.1
Cargo Volume (cu ft, seat up/down)	16.6 / 52.7	16.6 / 52.7	16.6 / 52.7
Passenger Volume (cu ft)	95.7	93.8	93.8
Seating Capacity	5	5	5

EPA MILEAGE RATINGS³/FUEL	LX	EX	EX-L
6-Speed Manual (City/Highway/Combined)	29/37/32	29/37/32	N/A
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) (City/Highway/Combined)	33/41/36	32/38/35	32/38/35
Fuel (gal)	10.6	10.6	10.6
Required Fuel	Regular Unleaded	Regular Unleaded	Regular Unleaded

ACTIVE SAFETY	LX	EX	EX-L
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control⁴	•	•	•
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)	•	•	•
Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD)	•	•	•
Brake Assist	•	•	•
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)⁵	•	•	•
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)	•	•	•

PASSIVE SAFETY	LX	EX	EX-L
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) Body Structure	•	•	•
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags (SRS)	•	•	•
SmartVent® Front Side Airbags	•	•	•
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor	•	•	•
3-Point Seat Belts at all Seating Positions	•	•	•
Front 3-Point Seat Belts with Automatic Tensioning System	•	•	•
Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH): Lower Anchors (2nd-Row Outboard), Tether Anchors (2nd-Row All)	•	•	•
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Seat-Belt Reminder	•	•	•
Child-Proof Rear Door Locks	•	•	•

EXTERIOR FEATURES	LX	EX	EX-L
One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature		•	•
Roof-Mounted Antenna	•	•	•
Security System with Remote Entry	•	•	•
Smart Entry System		•	•
One-Touch Turn Indicators	•	•	•
2-Speed/Intermittent Windshield Wipers	•	•	•
Intermittent Rear Window Wiper/Washer	•	•	•
Body-Colored Rear Roofline Spoiler	•	•	•
Multi-Reflector Halogen Headlights with Auto-On/Off	•	•	•
Fog Lights		•	•
LED Brake Lights	•	•	•
Body-Colored, Power Side Mirrors including Expanded View Driver’s Mirror	•	•
Heated, Body-Colored Power Side Mirrors including Expanded View Driver’s Mirror and Integrated Turn Indicators			•

COMFORT & CONVENIENCE	LX	EX	EX-L
Air Conditioning with Air-Filtration System	•	•	•
Multi-Angle Rearview Camera	with Guidelines	with Dynamic Guidelines	with Dynamic Guidelines
Honda LaneWatch™⁶		•	•
Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink®⁷	•	•	•
SMS Text Message Function⁸		•	•
Push Button Start		•	•
Power Windows with Auto-Up/Down Driver’s Window	•	•	•
Power Door Locks/Programmable Auto-Locking Doors	•	•	•
Illuminated Driver’s Window and Door Lock Controls	•	•	•
Cruise Control	•	•	•
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel and Shift Knob			•
Illuminated Steering Wheel-Mounted Controls	Cruise / Audio / Phone	Cruise / Audio / Phone	Cruise / Audio / Phone / Navigation (available)
Tilt and Telescopic Steering Column	•	•	•
Center Console with Armrest and Storage Compartment	•	•	•
Beverage Holders	•	•	•
Driver’s and Front Passenger’s Vanity Mirrors	•	•	•
Map Lights	•	•	•
12-Volt Power Outlets (front/center console)	•	•	•
HDMI Port		•	•
Passenger-Side Seatback Pocket	•	•	•
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release	•	•	•
Cargo Area Tie-Down Anchors		•	•
Rear Window Defroster	•	•	•
Cargo Area Light	•	•	•
Floor Mats		•	•
Door-Pocket Storage Bins (front/rear)	•	•	•

SEATING	LX	EX	EX-L
Driver’s Seat with Manual Height Adjustment	•	•	•
Leather-Trimmed Seats			•
Heated Front Seats			•
Adjustable Front Seat-Belt Anchors	•	•	•
Adjustable Head Restraints	•	•	•
60/40 Split 2nd-Row Magic Seat®	•	•	•

This hatchback has a black belt in versatility. Whether you are carrying passengers, cargo or both, the Fit has four unique configuration modes so you can get just about anyone or anything wherever you need it to go.

Utility Mode

Fold down the 2nd-Row Magic Seat^® and the inside of the Fit becomes a cavernous cargo container with 52.7 cu ft of volume. For a small car, that’s room for some serious freight[1].

[1] Carrying too much cargo or improperly storing it can affect the handling, stability and operation of this vehicle. Follow applicable load limits and loading guidelines.

Long Mode

If you fold down the right side of the rear seat and fold back the front passenger seat, you can haul gear up to 7 feet, 9 inches in length. Crazy to think something that long can fit in a sub-compact car.

Tall Mode

Sometimes you need a little extra cargo height, and folding up the Magic Seat^® gives you nearly 4 feet of room, top to bottom. That’s a cool trick that comes in pretty handy at times.

Refresh Mode

If the only place you want to go is to sleep, you can turn your Fit into a mobile relaxation space. Take off the front head restraints, fold back the front seats and let the chill time begin[1].

[1] Only use Refresh Mode when the vehicle is safely parked. Return the seat and head restraint to their original position before driving.

AUDIO SYSTEMS	LX	EX	EX-L
160-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 4 Speakers	•
180-Watt AM/FM/CD Audio System with 6 Speakers		•	•
5″ Color LCD Screen	•
7″ Display Audio with High-Resolution WVGA (800×480) Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings		•	•
7″ Display Audio with Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System™ and Voice Recognition⁹, Honda HD Digital Traffic, High-Resolution WVGA (800×480) Electrostatic Touch-Screen and Customizable Feature Settings			Available
HondaLink™ Next Generation¹⁰		•	•
HD Radio™¹¹			with Navigation
SiriusXM® Radio¹²			with Navigation
Pandora®¹³ Compatibility		•	•
Bluetooth® Streaming Audio	•	•	•
Display Audio Interface¹⁴		•	•
USB Audio Interface¹⁵	Front	Front & Center Console	Front & Center Console
MP3/Auxiliary Input Jack	•
MP3/Windows Media®¹⁶ Audio (WMA) Playback Capability	•	•	•
Radio Data System (RDS)	•	•	•
Speed-Sensitive Volume Control (SVC)	•	•	•

INFORMATION DISPLAY	LX	EX	EX-L
Average Fuel Economy Indicators	•	•	•
Clock	•	•	•
Digital Odometer and Digital Trip Meters (2)	•	•	•
Engine Oil Life Indicator	•	•	•
Exterior Temperature Indicator	•	•	•
Instant Fuel Economy Indicator	•	•	•
Miles-to-Empty Indicator	•	•	•

INSTRUMENTATION	LX	EX	EX-L
12-Volt Battery-Charging System Indicator	•	•	•
ABS Indicator	•	•	•
Airbag System Indicator	•	•	•
Backlit Gauges	•	•	•
Brake System Indicator	•	•	•
Coolant Temperature Indicator	•	•	•
Cruise Control Indicators	•	•	•
Door- and Hatch-Open Indicator	•	•	•
ECON Mode Indicator	CVT	CVT	•
Electric Power Steering (EPS) Indicator	•	•	•
Fog Lights Indicator		•	•
Fuel Level Indicator	•	•	•
Headlights-On Indicator	•	•	•
High-Beam Indicator	•	•	•
Immobilizer System Indicator	•	•	•
Low-Brake Fluid Indicator	•	•	•
Low-Tire Pressure Indicator	•	•	•
Low-Fuel Indicator	•	•	•
Low-Oil Pressure Indicator	•	•	•
Maintenance Minder™ Indicator	•	•	•
Malfunction Indicator	•	•	•
Seat-Belt Reminder Indicator	•	•	•
Shift Lever Position Indicator	CVT	CVT	•
Smart Entry System Indicator		•	•
Starter System Indicator		•	•
Tachometer	•	•	•
TPMS Indicator	•	•	•
VSA System and VSA-Off Indicators	•	•	•

All New 2015 Honda Fit Designed to Top the Subcompact Class

Both bigger and smaller in all the right places, more powerful and more fuel efficient, the all-new Fit is more advanced, refined, fun-to-drive and goes on sale in the second half of April

With best-in-class passenger and cargo space, increased power, 41 mpg fuel economy rating (LX with Continuously Variable Transmission [CVT]) and more refined, yet sporty dynamics, the completely redesigned 2015 Fit is poised to lead the subcompact segment. Add to this an abundance of class-above standard features including roofline spoiler, LED taillights, Bluetooth® connectivity and a segment-exclusive rearview camera for a starting price just $100 more than the outgoing model.

The 2015 Fit goes on sale at Honda dealerships nationwide the second half of April, with a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP)² starting at $15,525 for the LX trim with 6-speed manual transmission. All Fit models are powered by a new, higher power and highly efficient 1.5-liter engine developing 130 horsepower³ and 114 pound feet of torque⁴,with an EPA fuel-economy rating of 33/41/36 (city/highway/combined)⁵ for the LX with CVT.

“I’m thrilled that we’ve been able to greatly enhance and add to the Fit’s already excellent attributes to provide Honda customers with class-above features and refinement at such a value price point,” said Jeff Conrad, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Honda. “The 2015 Fit is practical, roomy, efficient, affordable and perhaps best of all, great fun to drive.”

The Honda Fit has always been known for its practicality, fuel efficiency and affordability, but also its feature richness, high-quality interior and driving enjoyment. For the all-new Fit, the unique combination of these traits has been further enhanced with even greater versatility, fresh styling, a more dynamic and refined driving experience, and substantially upgraded technology and luxury features.

Outstanding versatility is fundamental to the design of the 2015 Fit. With class-leading interior space and versatility courtesy of its center-mounted fuel tank and ingenious Magic Seat®, the Fit epitomizes smart functionality with spacious and comfortable seating for five and the ability to carry voluminous cargo, including long and tall items. The larger interior features a remarkable 4.9 cubic feet increase in passenger volume and a 4.8-inch increase in rear seat leg room compared to the previous Fit, all the more remarkable considering its even more compact exterior footprint, including a 1.6-inch decrease in overall length.

A highly space-efficient new body structure pairs with an all-new chassis to create a completely new, more rigid and lighter subcompact platform. The new Fit’s platform features a longer wheelbase and numerous improvements to front and rear suspension and steering systems that improve overall driving dynamics. The net effect of these upgrades is a more settled and stable, yet nimble and sporty ride, with greatly improved steering and improved ride comfort and quietness. The adoption of a new frame structure, including Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) front body structure, also benefits safety performance, with the 2015 Fit targeting the highest-available crash-safety ratings of both the U.S. government and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

2015 Honda Fit

Interior

The 2015 Fit also raises the bar on acceleration fun and fuel efficiency with major advances to its powertrain. A new Earth Dreams Technology™ engine significantly increases power, torque and throttle response with support from two newly developed transmissions – a slick-shifting 6-speed manual and all-new CVT with G-Shift Control. The 1.5L DOHC 4-cylinder engine with i-VTEC+VTC valve and timing control features direct fuel injection, reduced weight and friction, increased compression ratio, and other changes to deliver an 11 percent increase in peak horsepower to 130³, and a 7.5 percent increase in peak torque to 114 lb.-ft⁴.

The 6MT is an all-new design, with closer ratios to aid performance and a wider overall ratio range to improve fuel efficiency. The newly-developed CVT enhances engine responsiveness by providing quicker and smoother acceleration while improving fuel efficiency with a wider ratio range and reduced internal friction.

With the combination of the new engine and transmissions, the Fit has an EPA fuel-economy rating of 29/37/32 (city/highway/combined)⁵ for the manual transmission, 33/41/36 for the LX trim with CVT and 32/38/35 for the EX and EX-L trim with CVT. The new Fit sports a fresh and dynamic exterior design with slimmer headlights that integrate into a solid grille design and an aggressive lower intake. Chiseled sides emphasize the wheels and the dynamically tapered roofline that terminates in a color-matched spoiler. Eight colors, including several new and vibrant options, accentuate the fresh exterior styling.

Inside, the increased interior room and visibility create a sense of airy spaciousness, which is complemented by upgraded, soft-touch materials that raise the feeling of quality. The rich and sophisticated black with silver accented design of the interior surfaces and controls, and blue backlit instrument dials are stylish and functional. The available Display Audio touchscreen interface and first-ever leather seating (EX-L models) further increase the premium feel of this new Fit.

The 2015 Fit boasts a high level of standard and available features and now aligns with other Honda models by being offered in LX, EX, and EX-L trims, each with a higher spec than the previous equivalent trim. New standard features on all Fit models include auto on-off headlights, LED brake lights, Bluetooth®⁶ HandsFreeLink® and a center storage console with armrest. Items such as Smart Entry Push Button Start, a one-touch operated moonroof, 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio⁷ with next-generation HondaLink and heated leather seats are among the upgrades available for the first time in Fit.

The Fit also features a long list of standard safety features. That list includes Vehicle Stability Assist^TM (VSA®) with traction control, side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, and Honda’s next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. The new Fit targets the highest available crash-safety ratings: a five-star Overall Vehicle Score from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from the (IIHS). Standard drive-assistive features on all trims include a multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines and expanded view driver’s mirror. The Honda LaneWatch™ display is standard on EX and above trims.

The new U.S.-market Fit will be produced for the first time in North America at an all-new plant in in Celaya, Mexico. View, build and price at 2014 Honda Fit at automobiles.honda.com/fit.

TRIM	MSRP¹	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings⁴ (city/highway/combined)
Fit LX 6MT	$15,525	29/37/32
Fit LX CVT	$16,325	33/41/36
Fit EX 6MT	$17,435	29/37/32
Fit EX CVT	$18,235	32/38/35
Fit EX-L CVT	$19,800	32/38/35
Fit EX-L CVT with Navi	$20,800	32/38/35

For More Information
Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com/fit. To join the Fit community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/Honda/Fit

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