The Honda Fit, a compact hatchback that has been discontinued in the United States, continues to thrive in Japan with an updated version celebrating its 25th anniversary. The new model features a revised trim lineup and subtle styling changes while maintaining its affordability and charm. It offers a standard 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 119 horsepower and 107 lb-ft of torque, alongside a hybrid version that combines the engine with two electric motors for a total of 207 horsepower. Front-wheel drive is standard, with all-wheel drive as an option, though no manual transmission is available.
The most significant update is in the trim levels, with the Fit Basic now called the Fit X and the Fit Home renamed the Fit Z. Two additional grades, RS and Crosstar, are exclusively available with the hybrid powertrain. The Fit X features black garnishes on the drinks holder and select lever, with a chrome-plated select knob. The Fit Z receives a visual enhancement with the front grille and bumpers of the Fit RS, a body-color matching shark fin antenna, and gray wheel caps. Inside, it boasts a three-spoke leather steering wheel, standard heated seats, and black garnishes. The Fit RS stands out with a piano-black grille, a rear license plate garnish, and 16-inch black aluminum wheels, complemented by a black headliner, leather-wrapped steering wheel, red accent stitching, suede combi seats, and sport pedals. Standard features include wireless charging, heated seats, and a heated steering wheel. The top-tier Crosstar model includes standard heated seats and a heated steering wheel.
Despite the rising average price of new cars in the US, the Honda Fit remains affordable in Japan. The entry-level Fit X starts at ¥1,806,200, or approximately $11,134, making it cheaper than the Fiat Topolino, which is not a legal passenger car in the US. The range-topping Fit Crosstar hybrid is also reasonably priced, starting at ¥2,735,700 for the front-wheel drive model, or $16,864, with all-wheel drive increasing the price to ¥2,955,700, or $18,220. In contrast, the last US model year, the 2020 Honda Fit, had a starting price of $17,145 for the Fit LX, which included a $995 destination charge and came with a six-speed manual transmission. The top-tier Fit EX-L was priced at $21,575 and offered a highway fuel efficiency of up to 36 miles per gallon.
