While
Honda has already revealed the new generation Jazz in Japan, the current model
soldiers on in the US market, always bearing the Fit moniker, for the 2020
model year.
The
2020 Honda Fit goes on sale on December 16, with prices kicking off at US$ 17,120,
including a US$ 930 destination fee. The base LX trim comes fitted with a
six-speed manual transmission as standard, as is the more aggressively styled
Sport model, priced from US$ 18,530.
Moving
up the range of the revamped Fit we find the EX trim, priced from US$ 19,900,
which is CVT-only and offers the company’s Sensing suite of driver assistance
systems as standard. The latter is no longer available on the LX and Sport
models, while the range-topping EX-L, which is priced at US$ 21,550, adds leather
upholstery and more.
All
2020 Honda Fit models offer plenty of kit as standard, including a rearview
camera, liftgate spoiler, auto headlights, LED taillights, Bluetooth, and a
multi-function center console. Sport models and above also get a 7-inch
infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Honda’s
Sensing suite of driver assist systems for the 2020 Fit include Collision
Mitigation Braking System with Forward Collision Warning and pedestrian
detection, Adaptive Cruise Control, Lane Keeping Assist System and Road
Departure Mitigation with Lane Departure Warning as standard, and auto
high-beam headlights as an option.
Powering
the 2020 Fit is a naturally aspirated, 1.5-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder that
produces 130 HP and 114 lb-ft of torque. The small Honda continues to offer
outstanding fuel economy, at 33 / 40 / 36 mpg EPA (city/highway/combined) for
the LX CVT model.
Offering
one of the most clever packaging available, which includes having the fuel tank
mounted under the front seats, the Fit may be small on the outside but offers a
surprising amount of room on the inside, including a class-leading 52.7
cubic-feet of space with the rear seats folded down.
