Car buyers seeking an excellent value should strongly consider the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit, which is improved in nearly every way over the old Fit that it replaces. Aside from a slight reduction in cargo space and the cancellation of the limited-production Fit EV (an electric vehicle delivering plenty of utility in a compelling package), the new Fit is a better car than the old version.
Exterior
Most cars grow in size with each redesign. Not the 2015 Honda Fit, which still fits just about anywhere you might want to park it. A slight gain in width is offset by a slight decrease in length, while the wheelbase is stretched by more than an inch to add more interior room.
As far as styling is concerned, the new Fit still resembles a doorstop with wheels, but sharper details create a more angular look combined with better balance in terms of overall appearance. Four new colors debut for 2015, including a vibrant paint hue named Mystic Yellow Pearl.
Interior
Since it first went on sale, one of the best things about the Honda Fit has been its rear Magic Seat design, which provides multiple configurations for hauling people and cargo. The Magic Seat continues for the 2015 Honda Fit, installed in an interior that is roomier and more comfortable than before.
Up front, the driver's seat gets a standard height adjuster and faces a more contemporary dashboard and a more traditional control layout than the old Fit's decidedly odd setup. Soft-touch material lends a sense of quality, while improvements in terms of noise, vibration and harshness help the redesigned 2015 Fit look and feel like a more substantial vehicle.
Rear-seat occupants will be happier aboard the new Fit, too, thanks to a significant 4.8-in increase in rear legroom. Overall interior space increases by five cu ft., but maximum cargo space is slightly smaller compared to the old Fit. Nevertheless, with 52.7 cu ft. of room available when the rear seat is folded, this diminutive Honda can swallow a bunch of stuff -- nearly as much as some small crossover SUVs.
Features
Last year, the Fit was sold in base, Sport and EV trim levels. This year, the car adopts familiar Honda trim names of LX, EX and EX-L.
The Fit EX-L is equipped only with a CVT and includes new features that were previously unavailable for the Fit, such as leather, heated front seats, a smart-entry system with push-button starting and a power sunroof. These upgrades, coupled with the technology and safety features discussed in the sections that follow, make the new 2015 Fit the better-equipped vehicle.
Technology
Among the changes to the 2015 Honda Fit, Bluetooth connectivity is now standard, along with a USB port for connecting and charging a smartphone.
Upgrade to the Fit EX or EX-L, and the car comes with a Display Audio system that includes a 7-in touchscreen offering tap, pinch, spread and swipe functions, similar to a tablet computer. Siri Eyes Free mode is also included with the Display Audio system, along with text-messaging capability and access to Pandora Internet Radio.
Conclusions
At a glance, the redesigned 2015 Honda Fit might not appear to be much different than the vehicle it replaces, but it certainly is. Dramatically improved in the areas that required it, while at the same time retaining what has made the Fit special, the 2015 Fit is the better car.
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