The fit isnt overly quick to accelerate, but it is nimble around turns and generally fun to drive. Hondas venerable hatchback sees big changes for 2015. Honda fit gears slipping when accelerating inspection costs. Used honda civic with manual transmission for sale on. The 2015 honda accord comes standard with a 185horsepower 2. The redesigned 2015 honda fit gains a new, more aggressive exterior styling, and a new 1. I never would have chosen the fit for a drive this longtoo buzzy. Hear what honda laura thinks about the new 2018 honda fit sport with a 6 speed manual transmission. Aug 11, 2017 our 40,000mile longterm 2015 fit earned no shortage of. In fact, while the wheelbase has expanded 30 mm thanks to a shortened trailing arm length in the suspension, the overall length of the car is down 41 mm to a very tidy 4,064 mm. Vehicle specifications 2015 honda fit honda owners site. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Further details can be found on the hagerstown honda s website. Contact us today to apply for financing or book a test drive.
A grinding sound from the transmission is much more common with manual models, but it can occur automatic transmissions as well. Apr 02, 2018 the manual transmission in the fit lx and fit ex gets 32 mpg. Honda fit 2015, rapidcool transmission oil cooler kit by hayden. Honda has proven with the fit that an entrylevel economy car doesnt need to be devoid of personality, especially when it comes to design, features and being funto drive. It has excellent scores in the nhtsa and iihs crash tests. The 2015 honda fit gets a spacious interior for the class with a manual transmission available on lx and ex models. The impreza doesnt thrill me too much, either, but its better, and a golf tdi is just too expensive. The manual in my last civic coupe was a bit hard to be smooth with getting old and the drive bywire seemed to put a little lag in the throttle.
The 2015 honda fit comes in a choice of trim levels and offers a choice between 6speed manual and continuously variable transmissions. Search used honda accord with manual transmission for sale nationwide. The latest fit looks to increase power and fuel economy for a more engaging and. Honda is recalling over 143,000 examples of the 2014 2015 civic and 2015 fit to fix a problem that could lead to the cvts drive pulley shaft breaking. Epa says 32 mpg combined for the manual transmission model we tested, 35 mpg overall for the cvt automatic. Honda is focusing more on the fit, making it a core product in the canadian market, just like the civic, accord, crv, and odyssey all bestselling.
The dealer diagnosed a hairline crack in the transmission case. Find detailed specifications and information for your 2015 honda fit. The 2015 fit s new transmissions are the key to its improved fueleconomy numbers. Used honda civic with manual transmission for sale cargurus. The manual transmission in the fit lx and fit ex gets 293732 mpg. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 258 2015 fit models nationwide. Used 2015 honda fit ex for sale with photos cargurus. On a honda test course that includes stops and starts, a long, straight acceleration section, some sharp bends, and a coastdown section. Innovative packaging and a good mix of value, driving dynamics, and functionality made for strong sales. New 20182019 honda models with manual transmission.
To save paper and time, you can download the latest manuals now. Not sporty, but quick, confident, and reasonably fun to drive for a subcompact car. We spent the rest of the test time in a cvt automatic transmission. Oct 18, 2017 with the manual transmission, it is rated to generate horsepower. For 2015, honda is fitting more in its fit without making the car appreciably larger. The insurance institute for highway safety iihs deems it a top safety pick, albeit with a lessimpressive acceptable rather than good rating in the small overlap front crash test. Honda knows how to engineer a slick stick, and the fit is no. The honda fit sport offers practicality with a hint of excitement. The first and secondgeneration fit were small cars done in classic honda style. That said, the 2015 honda fit is one of the better small cars to be riding in if a collision does occur. Honda s subcompact has been completely redesigned for the 2015 model year bringing a new engine, transmission, interior and infotainment to.
Honda recalling 143k civic, fit models for cvt autoblog. Jeff wilson spends a week with a stickshift fit and learns practical and affordable cars can still be a lot of fun. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard and a continuously variable transmission cvt is available. With more space and more amenities, its also a better value. I thought i would get a honda fit but the more i look at them. How about a new platform, new engine and transmissions, and a new look.
Small crossover suv based on the honda fit subcompact car. After a brief test drive with a technician, i left the car with them to check. Honda fit grinding sound from transmission inspection costs. The 2015 fit lx with sixspeed manual gearbox starts at. The stick shift is restricted to the bonestock lx model and the onestepup ex. We have 410 2015 honda fit vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 403 1owner cars, and 541 personal use cars. Manual shifting makes best use of the power, and is the most gratifying. Honda manual vs cvt general discussion car talk community. Nhtsa and iihs both give the fit excellent safety ratings, although the option of automatic emergency braking isnt available. The manual in my last civic coupe was a bit hard to be smooth with getting old and the drivebywire seemed to put a little lag in the throttle. A sixspeed manual transmission is standard on lx and ex models, while a. Ian smith and ryan dearing, internet managers at hagerstown honda, test drive the 20 honda fit sport w manual transmission. Gears slipping when accelerating inspection service when you press the gas pedal and the transmission is in drive, you expect your vehicle to accelerate smoothly. Shop our selection of used honda fit vehicles for sale in london.
Recommended service for your 2015 honda fit recommendations for. Oct 03, 2012 ian smith and ryan dearing, internet managers at hagerstown honda, test drive the 20 honda fit sport w manual transmission. Used honda accord with manual transmission for sale cargurus. This premium transmission oil cooler features a unique plate and fin design, which is 33% more efficient than a comparable tube and fin design. The 2015 honda fit is the latest and greatest in the line of fun and funky fivedoors from the japanese automaker. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and. A very useable rear seat thats adequate for two adults. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at.
The 2015 honda fit is nominally the third generation, but really the first total makeover of hondas smallest u. A continuously variable transmission cvt replaces the previous 5speed automatic, and is the only automatic option offered with the new car. Sadly, however, the economies of scale mean that what you see is what you get, and what you dont get with the honda fit sport is the option of adding a power sunroof thats for purchasers of ex. Honda has proven with the fit that an entrylevel economy car doesnt need to be devoid of personality, especially when it comes to design, features and being funtodrive. The honda fit is a 2015 motor trend car of the year contender find out soon whether it has what it takes to win. Stopping from 70 mph took 181 feet for our longterm car, and the wee fit held onto a 300foot skidpad at 0. According to the owners manual, the 2015 honda fit, with manual transmission, can be towed behind a motorhome. Honda overhauled the fit subcompact for 2015 and crafted a great small.
Compare the gas mileage and greenhouse gas emissions of the 2015 honda fit sidebyside with other cars and trucks. Nov 17, 2014 hondas beloved fit is allnew for 2015. To purchase printed manuals, you can order online or contact. The manual transmission in the fit lx and fit ex gets 32 mpg. Read our first drive of the freshly updated 2018 fit, which restores some of the nameplates honor. Honda fit transmission problems and repair descriptions at. The original fit was introduced to north america for the 2007 model year, and 2015 saw the introduction of the thirdgeneration model. The 2020 honda fit exhibits playful handling and enough power to scoot around the city. Its a smooth, enjoyable engine and, on sedans, gets an epaestimated 2736 mpg cityhighway with the cvt continuously variable transmission, or 2434 mpg with a 6speed manual gearbox. You could say the fit has grown up, matured, and become more sophisticated, but without losing any of its appealingly offbeat character. Thats how things work when your transmission is healthy, but if youre noticing that the gears are slipping when accelerating, theres a serious problem that needs to be. Our first drive of the 2018 fit was hosted at honda performance.
Join me as i take a deep dive into the 2015 honda fit. The standard transmission in the 2015 honda fit remains a manual gearbox. Some of the many feature options included in the trim package are 4cylinder engine, cvt transmission, power windows, power locks, usb connection, heated seats, magic rear seats, proximity keyless remote entry. Your mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your. Height remains the same and width grows a meagre 8 mm. View and download honda 2015 fit ex reference manual online. The 2015 honda fit has 3 problems reported for transmission failed.
Lx and ex cars offer a sixspeed manual transmission, which. Next up in the list of credits is a pair of modern transmissions replacing the hoary fivecoggers. The sixspeed manual offers a 5percent broader ratio spread with a shorter first gear for livelier launches. Search over 15,300 listings to find the best local deals. The bad the cvts shifting lacks immediacy when in the transmissions sport or manual modes. Here are three pages from the owners manual that outline the towing procedure. Find your owners manual and get detailed information about coverage and terms of your 2015 honda fit warranty, including tires, accessories, replacement parts, and more. However, its acceleration is too slow for some, and its engine drones at higher speeds. Oct 24, 2016 the manual transmission in the fit lx and fit ex gets 293732 mpg. Grinding sound from transmission inspection service depending on whether you have an automatic or a manual transmission, it could make any number of different sounds during normal operation. It was the winner of our 2015 best hatchback for the money award and the winner of our 2015 best subcompact car for the money award. Written by the daily drive staff in hatchbacks, honda. Redesign of frontdrive, fourdoor subcompact hatchback with more space, power and gas mileage. The redesigned 2015 honda fit comes with a horsepower, 1.
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