Honda Fit Review

Honda Fit is one of the most common vehicles that you can find in Sri Lankan roads as of now. It is a mid-priced car, which offers value for the amount you spend. In this review, we are going to share more details on what Honda Fit is all about.

Honda Fit is a hatchback car. The very first model of FIT came out to the market in 2001. However, the most popular version of Honda Fit that you can find in Sri Lanka is the Honda Fit GP5. This is the third generation of the vehicle, which came out to the market from 2014 to 2016. There are multiple grades in the vehicle for you to get as well.

Honda Fit comes along with a 1.5-litre hybrid engine. This is the same engine that you can find in Honda Vezel and Honda Grace as well. This vehicle also comes with a dual clutch transmission. Similar to other Honda vehicles with the same transmission, you can overcome problems by driving correctly. You can get a total power output of 140 horsepower combined from the engine and the battery. This is a front-wheel drive car. You can get a decent fuel consumption out of this car as well. If you are driving in a normal road, you can get a consumption of around 16 to 18 kmpl. It will offer a fuel efficiency of 25 kmpl when you travel longer distances.

It will cost around Rs. 13,000 to 15,000 for you to do your maintenance from an agent in Sri Lanka. It is not a vehicle that is too difficult to maintain.

If you are based in Sri Lanka, you are already familiar with the exterior of Honda Fit. This is a hatchback car, which offers a sporty performance. You will be able to find some shiny chrome parts on the front of the car. The headlamps are either halogen or LED, depending on the grade. There are some slight variations in the fog lights due to the grade. The Honda logo is center mounted. There is a 160 mm ground clearance offered by the car. Hence, traveling in bumpy roads will not be a major challenge.

The side appearance of Honda Fit matches with the front appearance. It comes with 15-inch wheels. There are winker mirrors and keyless entry option available in the car. Getting in and out of the car is quite easy. There is no need to take the keys out of your pocket. You can get a decent ground clearance on the side of the car as well.

The iconic view of Honda Fit that you can see on the car everyday is visible on the rear view. There are some chrome elements, which enhance the luxurious look and feel of the car. The tail lights run down all the way from roof. You can see a center mounted brake light, viper, and the Hybrid logo on the side. You can get an elegant and an up-market look and feel from the rear design as well. Hence, you will feel like you are driving a sporty vehicle. Rear ground clearance will not disappoint you as well.

There is a soft-touch button on the rear, which you can use to open the boot. The car offers enough cargo space to help you with getting work done in day to day life. You can fold the rear seats and get more space. Hybrid battery is located under the rear seat. Hence, you will not be able to find a spare wheel. Instead, you can get a tire inflation kit. There is a small light, which illuminates the cargo area during low light conditions.

You can get a basic Honda cabin in the interior of this car. The chrome and metallic looks that you can see outside of this car are visible on the interior as well. You can find a dual-multifunction steering wheel, which is quite easy to operate. You will also be able to get an informative display out of the car. The speedometer is located at the center of your dashboard. It offers a 3D look and feel to you. The joystick transmission lever is found in the center of the car.

One of the best features that you can get out of the car is Sports Mode. When you get into the Sports Mode, you will be able to get maximum performance out of the engine.

The Honda Fit car offers seats made out of fabric and synthetic leather. You can get a decent leg-space out of the car as well. You can adjust the height of the driving seat of the car. There are vanity mirrors, sun blinders, and other basic features that you can find in cars of the same range.

When you get to the rear seats of Honda Fit, you can experience magic seats. You will be able to just the placement of these seats according to your preferences. For example, you will even be able to lift up the rear seats. This will help you to get a completely flat surface on the rear of the car.

Even though Honda Fit is a hatchback car, you can get a decent driving experience. You can run this car in EV mode, which is completely silent and runs on battery. It will help you to get maximum fuel efficiency. Once you hit on the gas pedal, you can get the engine to rev up and deliver more power to you.

Driving the Honda Fit will never be a boring experience due to the presence of dual-clutch transmission. You can get a better view of the surroundings as you drive the car. There aren’t any blind spots at all. When compared to other vehicles in the same category, you can get a pleasurable driving experience out of Honda Fit.