Well, it's been 10 months now since I purchased my 2015 Honda Fit EX w/CVT.
Things I like so far:
The mpg's are astoundingly good. Easily 45 plus on road trips and 37 average all around.
Reliable...at least so far. No issues with anything mechanical.
The interior space and hatchback design has been useful and well executed.
The looks of the car I still find attractive. No blemishes found in the paint.
Fit and finish has been excellent.
The sunroof is nice and of good quality and function.
The toughness of the interior materials is nice.
Things I don't like:
The ride is somewhat rough and noisy. Pavement irregularities are almost magnified over other cars I've driven. When I hit minor bumps, they don't seem to be absorbed as much as they are amplified with a 'bang'.
The front drivers seat is tiring and hard after about an hour. The positioning as well as the armrest/steering wheel reach is never....well...right. Just feels off.
The A/C seems a little bit on the weak side on hot days. I'd not be so sure it would be up to snuff in a place like Arizona.
The 7 inch display screen is rather annoying to me and distracting. Maybe I'm just old school....but I don't like the lane change camera view at all. It's far more safe to always turn and look and NEVER depend on it. The rear-view is ok but not really needed on a vehicle this tiny.
The radio/entertainment touch screen....a real pain. I prefer dials. I use the steering wheel controls most of the time.
Paddle shifters? I played with them a couple of times...but really kind of pointless. I just leave it in auto-drive eco mode.
Recalls:
I just read online that Honda will be recalling thousands of Fit and Civic models (mine included) that have a CVT transmission. Seems a software glitch could cause some piece in the transmission to break with stress caused from the malfunction. Anyway...not what I wanted to hear being that I was a tad bit leery about the CVT to begin with. I have an extended warranty anyway.
Verdict?
Too soon to say. But if given a chance all over again to buy a solid, high mpg commuter car.....I think I would choose the Toyota Corolla.
Things I like so far:
The mpg's are astoundingly good. Easily 45 plus on road trips and 37 average all around.
Reliable...at least so far. No issues with anything mechanical.
The interior space and hatchback design has been useful and well executed.
The looks of the car I still find attractive. No blemishes found in the paint.
Fit and finish has been excellent.
The sunroof is nice and of good quality and function.
The toughness of the interior materials is nice.
Things I don't like:
The ride is somewhat rough and noisy. Pavement irregularities are almost magnified over other cars I've driven. When I hit minor bumps, they don't seem to be absorbed as much as they are amplified with a 'bang'.
The front drivers seat is tiring and hard after about an hour. The positioning as well as the armrest/steering wheel reach is never....well...right. Just feels off.
The A/C seems a little bit on the weak side on hot days. I'd not be so sure it would be up to snuff in a place like Arizona.
The 7 inch display screen is rather annoying to me and distracting. Maybe I'm just old school....but I don't like the lane change camera view at all. It's far more safe to always turn and look and NEVER depend on it. The rear-view is ok but not really needed on a vehicle this tiny.
The radio/entertainment touch screen....a real pain. I prefer dials. I use the steering wheel controls most of the time.
Paddle shifters? I played with them a couple of times...but really kind of pointless. I just leave it in auto-drive eco mode.
Recalls:
I just read online that Honda will be recalling thousands of Fit and Civic models (mine included) that have a CVT transmission. Seems a software glitch could cause some piece in the transmission to break with stress caused from the malfunction. Anyway...not what I wanted to hear being that I was a tad bit leery about the CVT to begin with. I have an extended warranty anyway.
Verdict?
Too soon to say. But if given a chance all over again to buy a solid, high mpg commuter car.....I think I would choose the Toyota Corolla.
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