So, you want to buy a Honda Fit 2015

Honda has completely redesigned the Honda Fit for 2015.   The previous model came from Japan and was sold throughout Asia as the Honda Jazz.  The new Honda Fit will be built in Mexico so eventually the United States should have more available units.  Right now, the 2015 Fit is very hard to come by.  The units that have come into the Honda of Chantilly Dealership have come and gone before anyone has had a chance to test drive them.   Statistics that I have seen on the Internet suggest that people are paying higher than MSRP to get the Fit.

There is little wonder why the new Fit is so in demand.  The Fit is the least expensive Honda car sold in the United States.   The oozes with practicality.  It has more storage space than any car in its class.  It provides very good economy with a 33 MPG City and a 41 MPG Highway.  The Honda fit comes with an amazing array of features that are not generally seen in a sub-compact.  The Honda Fit is easy to park, fun to drive and sportier looking than the previous version.

The new Fit comes with a CVT instead of the previous 5 speed automatic.   (For more information about CVTs, please see my blog post about CVTs.)

What really makes the Fit stand out above all other sub-compacts is how much space it provides inside.  The Honda Fit's closest rival in other areas, the Ford Fiesta, can not brag about the amount of space that the Fit provides. In fact, with the seats folded down, the Honda Fit provides more internal space than some small SUVs.



At the time of this writing, if you are really sold on the Fit and absolutely sold on the Fit, then you will probably need to put down a deposit and order one because it is not likely you will be able to drive one away from the dealer's lot.

There are some options to consider if the Fit is not available.   Many people are not aware that the Honda Civic offers nearly the same economy as the Fit.   The Honda Civic is capable of 30 MPG in the City and 39 MPG on the highway.   The Honda Civic will provide a quieter and more refined ride than the Honda Fit.  The Honda Civic is available in a hybrid version and there is also a natural gas version available.

Another very good option is the Honda Insight.  The Honda Insight is Honda's lowest cost hybrid car.   Chances are, with the short supply of Honda Fit cars available, the Honda Insight might be available for nearly the same price.  If you drive mostly in the city, the Honda Insight can provide 45 MPG efficiency which is 8 more miles per gallon than the Fit.  Some publications speculate whether the upcoming Fit Hybrid will replace the Insight.  Honda has not commented officially.   In the meantime, the Honda Insight offers one of the best city commuting cars available. I have provided more details about the Honda Insight in my blog post about Honda Hybrids.

Bunmi Barnes

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