The 2015 Honda Fit will be the third generation of Honda's versatile 5-door subcompact hatchback. First, introduced to the U.S. in 2006 as a 2007 model, the Fit was named a Car and Driver "10-Best" vehicle for seven straight years. the and This many other accolades earned by Fit speak to its practicality, fuel efficiency and affordability, but also its feature richness, high-quality interior and driving enjoyment. For your completely redesigned 2015 Fit, the unique blend of these traits as well as the fun, refinement and functionality they offer are already further enhanced with even more versatility, fresh styling, an even more refined and dynamic driving experience, and substantially upgraded luxury and technology features.
The flexibility from the 2015 Honda Fit is fundamental to the design. With class-leading interior versatility and space, thanks to its center-mounted gas tank and ingenious Magic Seat®, the Fit epitomizes smart functionality with spacious and cozy seating for five and the capability to carry voluminous cargo, including long and tall items. The greater interior includes a remarkable 4.9 cubic feet surge in passenger volume plus a 4.8-inch surge in rear seat leg room, even more remarkable considering its much more compact exterior footprint, including a1.6-inch lowering of overall length.
A very space-efficient new body structure pairs by having an all-new chassis to create up an entirely new, more rigid and lighter global subcompact platform featuring numerous improvements to front and back steering and suspension systems that improve overall driving dynamics. The brand new platform is likewise lighter yet more rigid and has a lengthier wheelbase compared to previous Fit. The world wide web effect of those improvements is far more settled and stable yet sporty and nimble ride and handling together with a steering linearity that offers the operator feelings of oneness together with the vehicle. A number of these upgrades hold the additional advantage of improving ride quietness and comfort, whilst the adoption of the new frame structure, including Honda's next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) front body structure, benefits safety performance by targeting the best-available crash-safety ratings of the Usa government along with the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
Honda Fit (2015)
2015 Honda Fit
The Fit's fun-to-drive character includes acceleration performance along with the 2015 Fit boosts the fun factor with major advances to the powertrain. A fresh Earth Dreams Technology™ engine significantly increases torque, throttle and power response as well as two newly developed transmissions - a slick-shifting 6-speed manual and-new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with G-Shift Control - increase both fuel and performance efficiency. The 1.5L 4-cylinder engine features a DOHC head with i-VTEC VTC timing and valve control plus direct fuel injection, the initial consumption of this sort of system inside a Honda subcompact. With reduced friction and weight, increased compression ratio, along with other changes, the engine delivers an 11 percent boost in peak horsepower to 130, as well as a 7.5 percent rise in peak torque to 114 lb.-ft.
With all the mixture of the brand new transmissions and engine, the Fit comes with an EPA fuel-economy rating of 29/37/32 (city/highway/combined)1 to the manual transmission, 33/41/36 to the LX trim with 32 and CVT/38/35 for your EX and EX-L trim with CVT. The 6MT is surely an all-new design for your subcompact Match optimized closer individual ratios to assist performance, plus a wider overall range to boost fuel efficiency. The newly-developed CVT enhances engine responsiveness by supplying smoother and quicker acceleration while improving fuel efficiency using a wider ratio range and reduced internal friction.
Providing an outward expression from the 2015 Fit's enhanced power and handling is actually a sporty and fresh exterior design. A purposeful and progressive style is achieved through the slimmer headlights that integrate in a solid grille design, an aggressive lower intake as well as the linear slope from the windshield and hood. The purposeful style continues using the strong model of the chiseled sides that emphasize the wheels along with the dynamically tapered roofline ending in the color-matched spoiler. To accentuate the new exterior styling, the Fit is going to be offered in eight colors, including several vibrant options.
Inside, the improved interior room and visibility create a feeling of airy spaciousness, which can be complemented by upgraded, soft-touch materials that enhance the sensation of quality. The sophisticated and rich black with silver accented style of the inner controls and surfaces, and blue backlit instrument dials are functional and stylish. The accessible Display Audio touchscreen interface and first-ever leather seating (EX-L models) further boost the premium feel of the new Fit.
A tremendous reason for the newest Fit's sophistication is definitely the advanced level of available and standard features. For 2015, the Fit aligns with many other Honda models because they are offered in LX, EX, and EX-L trims, each by using a higher spec compared to previous equivalent trim. New standard features on all Fit models include auto on-off headlights, LED brake lights, Bluetooth® HandsFreeLink® along with a center storage console with armrest. Items like Smart Entry Push Button Start, a 1-touch operated moonroof, 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio with next-generation HondaLink, and heated leather seats are some of the upgrades available the very first time in Fit.
The Fit also features a lot of standard security features. That list includes Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) with traction control, side curtain airbags with rollover sensor, Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist, and Honda's next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure. The newest Fit targets the very best available crash-safety ratings: a five-star Overall Vehicle Score in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), along with a TOP SAFETY PICK rating from your (IIHS). Standard drive-assistive features on all trims feature a multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines and expanded view driver's mirror. The Honda LaneWatch display is standard on EX and above trims. The newest Usa-market Fit is going to be produced initially in Canada And America in an all-new plant in in Celaya, Mexico.
Styling
The all-new Fit includes a sporty and fresh new style to showcase its enhanced power and handling. The purposeful and aerodynamic model of the complete car is integrated with powerful lines flowing from front to rear, across the hood and roofline, and round the sides. These lines begin with the forceful X-model of the leading bumper. The very best V-lines from the X split to wrap round the lower fringe of the headlights and also over the hood. The strong character lines within the hood carry smoothly in the A-pillars up to the more forward roof peak then taper as a result of the colour-matched rear roofline spoiler. The inverted bottom V lines also split to frame the angular lower side fascia pods that house the fog lights on EX and EX-L trims.
Exhibiting an effective and planted look, the lines with the side of the protruding lower air intake flare back, ride within the wheel-accentuating front fenders and then expand within a wedge to encompass the back wheel arch. A mid-height chiseled line emanates in the front scores and wheel a line from the door handles to grow across the taillight. Higher than the front bumper the commanding solid grille and reduce positioned headlight design generates a smooth, one-motion surface that continues having an integrated linear flow within the hood, roof and windshield. From your lower air intake back, a planted bottom edge supports the design securely on the road.
All lines culminate on the rear in a substantial multi-horizontal form and tidy rear diffuser. The effectiveness of the back styling is accentuated from the roofline spoiler and forward slant from the rear window. Combination taillights expand powerfully into an angular form with reflectors rising towards the roof. The lighting is balanced below with the rear bumper edge flares by using a similar but inverted shape. The solid bar garnish in between the rear window solid hatch echoes the front side grille design for the unified feel, on EX and EX-L models the garnish is rich chrome.
Aerodynamics
The 2015 Fit has greatly improved aerodynamics, as an important element contributing to fuel efficiency. The frontal projected area (m2) is comparable to the prior Fit's although the engineers could actually match the difficult challenge of greatly increasing the coefficient of drag (Cd) through the redesign. Including windshield mounting pillar garnish and A-pillar design that smooth airflow, the greatest benefits to drag reduction were from the design of the undercarriage, as well as the more aerodynamic bodywork. The top lip spoiler, engine under-cover, center floor under-cover, rear strakes and rear suspension covers all help streamline the airflow beneath the car.
Mirrors
The form of these two-color, tone and black-matched side mirrors complement the Fit's exterior styling and were designed specifically for low aerodynamic drag to enhance fuel efficiency while reducing wind noise. The mirror base and mounting point was redesigned to the new Fit to offer better visibility round the mirror. The easily adjustable power mirrors the first time range from the Expanded View Driver's Mirror. EX-L grades also boast heated mirrors for all those-weather driving convenience and may include integrated turn indicators for visibility in traffic. The EX and EX-L passenger-side mirror includes an incorporated Honda LaneWatch™ camera. (See Driver and Safety-Assistive Technologies section to learn more.)
Lighting
The leading light arrays include multi-reflector halogen headlights with auto-on/off, Daytime Running Lights (DRL) and turn signals with clear lenses and amber bulbs. The back light arrays include taillight, new LED brake light and reverse light. The Fit EX and EX-L includes fog lights from the side fascia pods as well as the EX-L also offers turn indicators incorporated into one side mirrors.
Glass
The 2015 Honda Fit includes a large glass area for excellent driver sense and visibility of space for all those occupants. Excellent outward visibility can be a hallmark of Honda design along with a key feature for that Fit which includes excellent front and back sight lines for that driver, such as a commanding eye point level.
One-Touch Open/Close Power Moonroof
An initial for that EX, EX and Fit-L grades come with a one-touch power moonroof with tilt feature which will fully open or close by using a single touch in the switch. Construction from the moonroof mechanism was studied to deliver ample headroom. The moonroof includes a sliding sunshade that opens automatically with all the roof and might be closed manually to bar sunlight. To tilt or slide the moonroof, the motorist or front passenger needs simply to fully press the ceiling-mounted switch once (as opposed to pressing and holding it for a lot of seconds). The moonroof fully opens or closes automatically. If the operator wishes to only partially open or close the moonroof (such as to achieve partial ventilation), a lighter touch yields fully manual control. The moonroof could also tilt to offer ventilation. If it encounters sufficient resistance from an obstruction, such as someone's hand or arm, an auto-reverse feature is built in, helping to ensure that the moonroof will not fully close. The auto-reverse mechanism will reopen the moonroof if sufficient resistance is detected.
Interior
The all-new 2015 Fit has become completely redesigned inside at the same time. Even though it stays true to the ultra-efficient concept, it now boasts several standard "class-above" features and optional premium features which make it moreconvenient and comfortable, and maintain the motorist informed, entertained and connected. Primary upgrades, changes and new features add a significantly enlarged cabin, a fresh center console with armrest and tablet connectivity, an available leather trim package, and available premium features for example Smart Entry with Push Button Start and also the 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio.
Styling
The new, sporty and fresh interior styling of your 2015 Fit begins with a big glass area providing a wide open, airy interior environment and giving not just a experience of spaciousness but in addition offering the driver with excellent visibility. The dynamic and sophisticated all-black interior with contrasting upgraded materials includes soft touch points and is also accented with silver trim. The sporty, blue backlit three-dial instrument panel such as a Multi Information Display (MID), 5-inch Monitor Audio (LX grade) or the very first time offered on the Fit, the 7-inch Display Audio on EX and EX-L grades. Comfortable and spacious seats rich in-quality fabric offer an appealing geometric pattern around the LX trim along with a dynamic and sporty pattern around the EX. The first time, Fit now offers the upscale luxury of any leather-trimmed cabin within the EX-L grade. Besides the leather trim in the seats, the Fit EX-L features a leather-trimmed controls and shift knob in addition to heated front seats. The flowing lines and contrasting materials in the cabin mirror the sportiness from the exterior and supply a sophisticated yet relaxing richness.
Driver Interface
For your 2015 model, the Fit interior's has become completely redesigned for greater ergonomic performance. The brand new controls and instruments are oriented on the driver for quick readability and straightforward, natural access. A big speedometer is positioned in the heart of the instrument pod which has, the very first time, Eco Assist lighting, the colour which changes to help you the motorist achieve greater driving efficiency. A tachometer resides left, plus an MID, about the right, can cycle through various informational displays. The displays and instruments provide useful and critical information including current estimated fueltime and economy, outside temperature, fuel transmission and gauge gear position (on CVT equipped models). The Five-inch monitor audio or new 7-inch touchscreen Display Audio are conveniently positioned for either the operator or front passenger to manipulate. New-style controls-mounted controls with additional functionality provide easy and quick use of various information and functions with no driver the need to remove hands from your wheel.
Controls-Mounted Controls
All Fit steering wheels have three groups of controls, like the new-style radial controls. There are 2 left-hand sets: If equipped; the other controls the Bluetooth®x HandsFreeLink® and, if equipped, the navigation system, one operates the audio system or the Display Audio system. The correct-hand set operates the cruise control.
The left-hand group of radial audio controls includes four controls on a single ring - much like the four points over a compass - to simplify the design and give for intuitive toggling between functions. A brief push in the MENU button engages the Display Sound system. All controls are likewise positioned ergonomically where they are super easy to operate and reach with minimal distraction for your driver. In addition they give you a pleasant tactile feel.
Layout/Packaging
The 2015 Fit is small externally but big internally. The brand new model is 1.6 inches shorter in comparison to the previous model but due to some extent to the 1.2-inch longer wheelbase - extended to supply a larger occupant space - the Fit offers the largest interior space in their class. Adding to the Fit's remarkable interior bigness are clever packaging, thoughtful storage features, and also the multi-position 2nd-row Magic Seats® offering several interior configurations to the epitome of functionality.
Key one of many clever design and engineering changes made to have the Fit's excellent packaging really are a lower profile gas tank that offers almost 1 inch of additional vertical room. Floor frame members that had been previously located over the sides of your gas tank were moved underneath the tank to permit the wider tank profile. A narrower, single-fan radiator leads to an engine bay that is certainly over 4 inches shorter enabling additional occupant room. As well as a new rear wheel arch design and shorter rear suspension trailing arm assist to provide you with the 4.8 inch rise in passenger leg room.
Occupant Area
Regardless if first entering the 2015 Fit, the motorist and passengers enjoy the feel of space with wide opening doors, large door openings plus a lower front seat height. Once seated, the four.9 cubic feet of additional passenger space is immediately felt with additional room in virtually any direction, in particular the larger side-by-side and back-to-front passenger space. The sensation of airy spaciousness is further enhanced with a large glass area.
Cargo Area
Opening the Fit's rear hatch provides use of a remarkably spacious and accommodating cargo area. By using a low liftover height, four dedicated seat modes and many configurations, the Fit is definitely the epitome of functionality and utility. Fold the second-row Magic Seat® forward along with the Fit offers an enormous 52.7 cubic feet of cargo space - a lot more than any kind of its key hatchback competitors. Other configurations allow tall and long things to be carried and even for just two individuals to relax making use of their feet up as soon as the Fit is parked.
2nd-Row Magic Seat®
The key from the Fit's exceptional utility is its 60/40 (right/left), split 2nd-row Magic Seat, though with the enlarged interior room afforded with the redesign, the multiple-configurable seat provides much better cargo carrying options. The Magic Seat might be configured in multiple methods to adapt instantly to numerous types of circumstances and requires. Inside the standard seatback-up/seat bottom-down position there is certainly ample room for 3 passengers to stay comfortably. One or two passengers can still be accommodated while extending the cargo-carrying capacity by folding down one side or the other, as the seatback is split 60/40. Because the Fit's seat now offers exceptional rear-seat legroom, the back passenger area could also accommodate an excellent-sized pet kennel or crate. The Magic Seat may be easily folded into any kind of its positions with levers accessible in the rear of your car or perhaps the rear doors.
Utility Mode
With both 2nd-row seats folded down, the Utility Mode enables maximum cargo capacity - a cavernous 52.7 cubic feet. The flat floor and regular model of the spot allow for the best efficient utilisation of the space. Also, as a result of low liftover height from the hatch and low floor heavy, large and height items can easily be loaded. Four tiedowns about the EX and EX-L trims allow it to be simple to secure cargo too.
Tall Mode
The Tall Mode can be another useful cargo-carrying configuration for tall products which should remain upright, for instance a large plant. This could be also helpful for bringing an uncrated dog along, considering that the side-door entry is even under the back entry from the vehicle, so that it is easier for most dogs of all ages to go into or out. With more than 4 feet of space from floor to ceiling, the room may even accommodate two mountain bikes because of their front wheels removed. It is a better alternative than laying one bike in addition to another within the back, which risks damage from protruding pedals and handlebars.
Long Mode
If long items for example lumber, a stepladder, and even recreational items like surfboards or musical instruments should be carried, the Long Mode accommodates. Together with the rear seat around the passenger side folded down and also the front passenger seat tilted completely back, items up 7 feet 9 inches long might be carried. The Fit's Long Mode accommodates bulkier items without resorting to a roof rack.
Refresh Mode
If not driving, the Refresh Mode gives a comfortable, feet-up location for two individuals to unwind. This mode is achieved by taking off the front-seat head restraints, moving the seats entirely forward and tilting the seatbacks all the way up back.
Powertrain
Consistent with Honda's mission, to deliver both fuel efficiency and fun-to-drive at the advanced level, the 2015 Honda Fit is powered by an all-new Earth Dreams Technology 1.5-liter engine combined with either a brand new six-speed manual transmission (6MT) or even a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). A course of weight saving, friction reduction, technology application and clever engineering ended in an 11 percent surge in horsepower to 130, along with a 7.5 percent rise in torque to 114 lb-ft on the previous Fit's engine. A comparable approach produced transmissions which help provide quicker acceleration, smoother shifting and sophistication-leading EPA fuel-economy ratings of 29/37/32 (city/highway/combined) for manual transmission models, 33/41/36 for that LX trim with CVT and 32/38/35 for that EX and EX-L trims with CVT.
Engine
That's just about the only thing that carries over, although the Fit's new Earth Dreams TechnologyTM engine retains the same 1.5-liter displacement as the previous powerplant. Primary between the changes, the newest engine features direct injection along with a DOHC i-VTEC VTC valvetrain-an initial within a subcompact, which replaces the port injection and SOHC i-VTEC valvetrain in the previous engine. Numerous other refinements and upgrades were created to optimize combustion, shed extra pounds and reduce friction to improve both fuel and power efficiency.
The valvetrain of your new engine is upgraded to DOHC with i-VTEC valve operation which includes Variable Timing Control (VTC). At lower engine speeds, the i-VTEC system employs milder cam profiles, creating shorter valve operation and reduced valve lift to provide robust fuel and torque efficiency. At higher engine speeds, i-VTEC triggers more aggressive cam profiles that produce longer valve operation and greater valve lift for additional horsepower. The VTC system assists with this process by adjusting intake cam phasing to retard valve timing at lower engine speeds for better fuel efficiency and advancing timing at higher speeds to boost valve overlap for reduced pumping losses and a lot more power. The two exhaust and intake valves have got a larger diameter for greater airflow capacity. The intake valve dimension is increased from 28mm to 29mm as well as the exhaust valves enlarged from 23mm to 25mm.
The enlarged valves sit inside a newly designed cylinder head that features a smaller M12 sparkplug, down from your previous M14. The pinnacle also may include direct injection multi-hole fuel injectors using a small diameter bore, an upgrade in the previous engine's port injection. Higher-pressure direct injection optimizes fuel atomization permitting better combustion. To supply a high-tumble intake charge that further enhances combustion efficiency, the two intake port and piston crown have special designs. The piston crown's design also directs the atomized fuel spray through the injector nozzle toward the sparkplug electrodes to get more efficient ignition and also to prevent fuel depositing about the cylinder walls. The Ten percent higher compression ratio, raised to 11.5: 1 from 10.4: 1, and improved combustion efficiency give rise to increased torque and improved engine responsiveness.
To help aid responsiveness, the rotating mass in the crankshaft was reduced by 27 percent through the use of four as opposed to eight counterweights and also the journal diameter was reduced from 50 mm to 46 mm. Additional engine weight savings were obtained through individual main-bearing caps as opposed to the larger bearing cap structure of your previous engine, and also by utilizing an all-composite intake manifold. To handle combustion heat, an oil jet was included with spray cooling oil on the underside of your piston, which assists with lubrication. Also, an aluminum sleeve was added over the cylinder sleeve to further improve heat transfer through the cylinder block. The impact of this jobs are significant: Horsepower and torque are up significantly through the rev range, with peak torque arriving 200 rpm sooner than in the last engine.
Six-Speed Manual Transmission
The all-new six-speed manual transmission (6MT) offers numerous advantages across the previous Fit's five-speed unit. Incorporating a sixth gear allowed the general ratio range being 5 percent wider, providing better fuel efficiency; and also the ratios between sixth and third gears are closer for optimized engine performance. The newest 6MT's first gear is 5 percent lower, third gear is 5 percent higher, fifth gear is 11 percent lower and also the new sixth gear has got the same ratio since the previous fifth gear.
Another advantage in the new transmission is greatly improved shift sense of sportier and simpler gear changes. Through component design changes, the stroke from the gear shift lever is shortened 10 % for quicker, sportier gear changes. This shorter stroke can also be along with a significant decline in shifting effort. Additionally, engineers achieved a 25 % lowering of shift cable sliding resistance though optimization of your cable-end bushing rigidity. An improved shift lever bracket also aids smooth, positive shifting.
Continuously Variable Transmission with G-design Shift
Located on EX and LX models and standard around the EX-L can be a new Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) tuned especially for the Fit. While providing greater fuel efficiency, the CVT also delivers more responsive and linear acceleration compared to the earlier five-speed automatic (5AT) in addition to conventional CVTs. Several facets of the latest CVT aid in this dual benefit.
A whole new-design torque converter that is certainly thinner although with a higher capacity optimizes the transfer of your engine's capacity to the CVT for improved linearity in engine speed in accordance with throttle application, and yes it eliminates the unnecessary engine revving normal with conventional CVTs. The latest CVT includes a 14 percent wider ratio range which allows the engine to work within a more optimal range for good performance and improved fuel efficiency under all driving conditions; this is particularly felt with reduced engine speeds at higher vehicle speeds. A newly developed high-rigidity drive belt, new CVT fluid allowing reduced pulley pressure about the belt, plus a CVT warmer further extend the unit's efficiency.
Great efforts were also designed to minimize friction, size and weight. The oil pressure control stator and unit flange were redesigned for unified functionality as well as the parking gear was integrated with all the output pulley, each of which reduce size and save weight. The CVT case shape is optimized for lighter in weight, the input and output pulley shaft diameters are reduced, along with the pulley V-body width is narrower. A lesser forward/reverse mechanism using a reduced-diameter ring gear-made out of higher strength steel-is commonly used to help make the CVT unit more compact. Other weight reductions were realized using a smaller level of CVT fluid and lighter-weight final differential, shaft and bearings. As a whole the body weight reductions contributed to the CVT being 16 percent lighter compared to previous Fit's 5AT. Lower friction was obtained simply by using a more optimized oil pump capacity; a baffle plate to lower oil agitation; and minimize friction taper bearing, seal ring and reverse clutch.
G-design Shift Feature
The Fit CVT is made to provide you with the optimum gear ratio to the driving conditions, and to provide a natural driving feel as well as to remove the "rubber-band" feel sometimes linked to CVT transmissions. The latest CVT has special "G-design shift" logic that is made to offer more immediate acceleration response than either conventional automatics or any other CVT designs. When abruptly applying power from your steady-state cruising speed, the Fit CVT immediately sends capacity to the drive wheels while simultaneously adjusting the gear ratio (seamlessly and progressively downshifting) to smoothly bring the engine to the horsepower peak within a linear way.
A conventional automatic is slower to respond and loses time making multiple downshifts by comparison. Considering that the automatic transmission features a limited quantity of separate, discrete ratios, even though fully downshifted, it may only approximate the optimum engine rpm as speed increases. This cuts into acceleration. In comparison to other CVT systems, the Fit CVT offers stronger acceleration response using a linear surge in engine rpm. G-design shift logic allows the Fit a much more sporty, linear and ultimately satisfying-driving feel.
Paddle Shifters (EX, EX-L)
On EX and above models, the CVT transmission may be controlled with controls-mounted, dual-mode paddle shifters to supply a more engaging driver experience. D mode is fully automatic; nevertheless the paddle shifters may be used to downshift the transmission for greater engine braking for situations including descending a steep hill. The transmission can even be upshifted in D mode. Once the paddle shifters are employed in D mode, full automatic operation will resume following a limited time. For spirited driving, S mode includes seven ratios and maintains the chosen ratio before the driver operates the paddle shifters again. In S mode the program is only going to shift automatically to stop over-revving or lugging the engine.
ECO AssistTM (CVT)
All 2015 Fit models include Honda's ECO Assist™ technology which will help drivers develop driving habits that enhance fuel efficiency by observing the speedometer ECO Assist light reply to driving practices. Fuel-saving behaviors like smooth acceleration and braking make your meter glow green. Less fuel-efficient driving habits will result in the meter to glow blue-green, while aggressive starts and stops that consume extra fuel may cause the meter to glow blue. Along with the ECO Assist™ technology, on CVT models drivers also can engage the green, dash-mounted "ECON" button to increase optimize system control over the other, engine and transmission powertrain elements to assist conserve additional fuel.
Body
The brand new-from-the-ground-up 2015 Fit is improved in just about every aspect, beginning from your body structure. New designs produced with new manufacturing techniques lead to a lighter but stronger platform, tighter body tolerances along with a quieter cabin. While the duration of the Fit is reduced by 1.6 inches, the wheelbase is lengthened by 1.2 inches to boost interior space and ride quality.
Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™)
The 2015 Fit utilizes another-generation version of Honda's proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body-structure technology to boost occupant crash and protection compatibility in frontal collisions. ACE utilizes a network of connected structural elements-with the improved design plus a greater consumption of high-tensile strength steel-to distribute crash energy more evenly during the entire front in the vehicle. This enhanced frontal crash energy management reduces the forces moved to the passenger compartment and will help to more evenly disperse the forces moved to other vehicles in the crash. It is actually likely to assist the Fit achieve excellent ratings in crash testing from the IIHS along with the NHTSA. ACE can also help minimize the chance of under-ride or higher-ride situations that may happen during head-on or offset frontal impacts using a larger or smaller vehicle
Unlike most conventional designs that direct frontal crash energy simply to the reduced load-bearing structures at the front end, ACE actively channels frontal crash energy to both lower and upper structural elements, for example the floor frame rails, side sills along with a-pillars. ACE can more effectively direct those forces around and away from the passenger compartment to help limit cabin deformation and further improve occupant protection, by creating specifically engineered "pathways" that help distribute these frontal impact forces through a greater percentage of the vehicle's total structure. And like other Honda models, the Fit comes with an impact-absorbing front body design to assist attenuate energy in case there is a frontal collision having a pedestrian.
Weight Reduction
Since moving the mass of any vehicle requires energy, overall fuel efficiency may be improved by reduction of the weight. Reducing vehicle weight should be balanced with many other factors for example structural integrity; ride and handling characteristics; low vibration, noise and harshness (NVH); and occupant safety.
From the 2015 Honda Fit, weight reductions are the extensive utilization of super-high-tensile strength steel which offers increased structural strength with less material. With 27 percent in the body structure being made out of extremely high-grade steels - 780 megapascals of higher yield strength - your body is 44 pounds lighter in comparison to the previous Fit's body. An extra 6.6 pounds altogether is shaved through the weight of your doors by using a manufacturing method that integrates the entrance outer skin, inner panel and sash, press-forming them together. An additional 8.8 pound lowering of body mass was realized from your inner body and frame assembly process.
Construction
The Fit's proprietary Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body structure is made with high-tensile steel and hot-stamped steel reinforcements and stiffeners. Improved designs and efficient manufacturing processes simplify production while improving strength and reducing weight. Included in this are suspension mounting points with better lateral stiffness, as well as a new floor structure using a high-efficiency load-path. A brand new pressed door construction method to combine the outer skin, inner panel and sash use fewer components and eliminates the demand for welding and using a sealer. To help in creating more rear passenger room and to supply a larger rear door opening, the back wheel arch was redesign to minimize the space in between the door opening and arch flare and also to eliminate the demand for spot welding between your body and inner arch.
Noise mitigation
Great efforts were intended to target class-leading quietness from the new Fit, especially upon engine start-up, acceleration and so on rough roads. As opposed to just masking sound, the improved stiffness in the frame allowed for tighter tolerances within the body for better sealing. The latest press-formed door construction technique also improved sealing. A decrease in firewall panel gap and openings reduction improves engine noise isolation. Furthermore, soundproofing material is utilized extensively through the body, including within the fenders, ceiling and doors and floor, and also in the dash, instrument panel and center console.
Chassis
Significant changes were intended to the 2015 Fit's chassis to dramatically improve each and every aspect of ridehandling and quality, steering feel and noise. The building blocks of those changes can be a lighter but more rigid platform with a focus on the rigidity of suspension mounting points for improved lateral stiffness. Newly designed front and back suspension with revised damper and geometry settings plus sprung- and unsprung- weight reductions were also employed to boost ride quality. Steering feel was improved with a brand new power steering (EPS) system with additional rigidity to get a solid, accurate steering feel. Braking have also been addressed with optimal tuning for the more linear brake feel. The various changes lead to a agile and smooth ride-and-handling character.
Front Suspension
The brand new front suspension continues to be tuned and redesigned to boost the shock reduction characteristics of your Fit. Used the first time in the Fit, a brand new link in between the suspension and stabilizer bar reduces friction to deliver more linear operation. The suspension's high-speed damping is improved by using a blow-off valve to diminish damping at higher speeds by extending the oil passage. This enables the suspension to do something more therefore and quickly allows the wheels to monitor the path better when surface gets rough.
Geometric changes that will help the latest Fit's stability and handling incorporate a lower front roll center along with an increased caster trail. To advertise steering self-aligning torque whilst improving feel and feedback, caster trail was increased to .31 in.
The newly designed truss-structure front subframe is stronger but in addition 4.4 pounds lighter. arm, the and bushing new stabilizer bar with a larger outside diameter increasing from .85 in. to .95 in., but lighter as it is now hollow instead of solid.
The leading suspension lower arm bush rate is reduced to market a small longitudinal movement of your front wheel to soak up impact when hitting irregularities on the highway. The effect is improved suspension comfort.
Rear Suspension
Acquiring a similar blow-off valve to further improve high-speed damping since the front suspension, the Fit's innovative rear dampers employ a new dual-path mounting system. This procedure separates regular damping load, which can be fed in to the upper shock mount bushing, from higher-impact bound stopper load, which can be fed more straight into the body. The style allows more freedom to tune the shock bushing characteristics to boost ride handling and quality. The back dampers can also be mounted with less rearward inclination to enable them to better track road surface changes.
For increased agility through better roll steer characteristics, the back roll center height was raised and roll stiffness increased through more rigid suspension components.
Increased strength and lighter in weight were obtained with the redesign of various components. Some examples are reducing the size of the trailing arm and lighter but stiffer rear wheel unit bearings. The adoption of your new lighter in weight, high-rigidity, double-wall H-type torsion beam really helps to improve handling by decreasing lateral force toe-out and reduces weight through the elimination of the requirement for another stabilizer bar.
The back trailing arm bush design is modified to minimize initial play. The end result is improved reply to inputs for increased road-holding performance.
Steering
To supply a high-quality steering believe is both sporty and refined, the Fit's EPS system received many improvements. Increased rigidity afforded by solid mountings plus a larger-diameter column shaft improve steering linearity and reduced vibration for the more positive and direct steering feel. A brand new EPS torque sensor uses both steering rate and angle signals to supply a smoother, more linear initiation of steering assist by any means speeds, further improving the sensation of refinement and accuracy. Furthermore, it improves steering self-centering from full steering freeze condition.
The Fit's simpler and lightweight EPS increases efficiency because it does not draw continuous power directly from the engine, when compared to the operation of a conventional hydraulic pump power steering system. Other great things about power-assisted steering include its simplicity and compactness (no hydraulic system is required to power it) as well as its lower power consumption, which assists improve fuel efficiency.
A new comer to the 2015 Fit is really a driver-assistive Motion-Adaptive EPS. Using vehicle steering and speed angle data, Motion-Adaptive EPS works jointly with Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) to detect instability in slippery road conditions both during cornering and under braking and automatically initiates steering force that prompts the operator to steer inside the correct direction. For additional information start to see the Driver and Safety Assistance section.
Tires and Wheels
The newest dynamically styled Fit LX trim rides on 15-inch wheels with full covers within a cross motif, geometric style that enhances your body design. The 15-inch wheels are shod with all of-season 185/60 R15 tires. About the EX and EX-L sporty and fresh 16-inch alloy wheels having a high-contrast multi-spoke design offer an even more impressive range of visual sophistication. The 16-inch wheels have all-season 185/55 R16 tires. A T135/80 D15 compact spare is situated in the under-trunk storage area.
Braking System
The 2015 Fit features 10.3-inch ventilated front discs and 7.9-inch rear drum brakes. The typical 4-channel anti-lock brake system (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) enhance stopping performance by adjusting front-to-rear brake pressure in accordance with vehicle load distribution for maximum brake balance all the time. Sensors at every wheel send signals for the control module, which could modulate braking pressure according to individual wheel speed, optimizing brake pressure balance on all wheels.
For 2015, the Fit's front brake calipers were redesigned to improve rigidity along with the brake booster carries a higher ratio - both measures to boost initial brake response. Also, the Fit's braking system now incorporates Hill Start Assist, which will help avoid the vehicle from rolling backwards if the driver switches through the brake pedal on the accelerator pedal while stopped on the hill. To learn more about Hill Start Assist start to see the Driver and Safety Assistance section.
Dynamic Performance
The latest 2015 Honda Fit is an ideal expression of the concept that many small improvements can lead to a significant leap forward. Even though the Fit is constantly fulfill its original role like a stylish, practical and fun ultra-efficient and affordable subcompact, its designers and engineers took an intensive strategy to the redesign that enhances the subcompact class bar for dynamic performance in such a way that translate to real driving enjoyment.
Acceleration
The latest Fit accelerates faster plus more responsively across its entire speed range; several factors bring about these developments: 1) Notably higher engine torque and power across a broad rpm range; 2) Improved throttle response; 3) More effective automatic and manual transmissions; and 4) Reduced aerodynamic drag. The cumulative effect can be a quicker Fit that's more enjoyable to operate in almost any situation.
The Fit's new CVT makes effective utilization of the engine's newfound power. A brand new torque converter design and infinitely variable ratio range assist the Fit accelerate quicker and longer, starting from a standing start. The CVT's S mode provides seven manually-selectable ratios, allowing the motorist to finely control the strength delivery in spirited driving utilizing the controls mounted paddle shifters. Similarly, the latest 6-speed manual transmission's wider gear range and closer ratios make better utilization of the engine power characteristics. Both transmission choices gain benefit from the engine's improved throttle response.
The various changes on the new Fit's powertrain also bring refinement for the driving experience; it's quicker to control acceleration as the transmission and engine respond more precisely and eagerly towards the will from the driver.
Handling and Ride
"Smooth and agile" were the twin primary goals from the 2015 Fit's chassis development. handling and comfort is often viewed as difficult and contradictory to accomplish, but Honda's engineers brought their famously thorough approach to the challenge.
Ride and handling competence starts with a stable and strong platform. Numerous improvements on the new Fit's localized and global body stiffness give you the desired basis. Increased individual suspension component weight and stiffness reduction also contribute, plus a longer wheelbase increases ride stability by naturally reducing pitching motions.
Suspension engineers often talk about "flat ride" which describes a vehicle's capacity to remain stable and calm, with little body motion, over large and small road imperfections. The latest Fit accomplishes this desired trait through decrease in friction, optimized mounting and fine tuning from the suspension dampers and bushings, helping offer the Fit a properly-controlled ride.
Superior straight-line stability with an agile fun-to-drive character is additionally realized from the new Fit. Modifications in the suspension geometry that lower the front side roll center and lift the back roll center positively modify the weight transfer characteristics, providing a far more stable, unified and sporty feel. This is certainly easily noticed on quick transitions including lane changes, as well as in cornering. The car's response feels more natural and accurate, yet fast and agile.
The steering system upgrades combined with suspension changes greatly enhance steering linearity and feel by any means speeds. The steering feels smooth and comfortably light, using a notably linear buildup of feel and energy that complement the handling improvements.
Braking
Enhancements on the front brake brake and calipers booster improve initial brake response, making it simpler for that driver to brake quickly and positively. Pedal feel can also be enhanced.
Vibration and Noise
Most of the changes towards the 2015 Honda Fit's body suspension and structure also help dampen road vibration and noise. The stiffer body structure and revised damper construction that reduces harsh body inputs on rough roads also allowed suspension engineers to higher optimize bushing, damper and spring specifications for this specific purpose. These improvements bring a newfound calm and composure towards the Fit over numerous types of road conditions and surfaces.
Comprehensive soundproofing efforts bring further improvements, notably reducing engine, wind and road noise. The dash section of the body received particular awareness of reduce noise paths; aerodynamic covers within the body reduce airflow noise while reducing aero drag.
The general effect is actually a new Fit that, by virtue of eliminating or minimizing uncomfortable noise and vibration, sounds and feels unexpectedly sophisticated. And yes it manages to accomplish this while retaining the pleasant and fun characteristics which make it a category leader.
Driver and Safety Assistance
To provide enhanced protection for vehicle occupants as well as other road users, Honda has embraced an intensive method of vehicle safety that seeks to supply a advanced level of active and passive occupant protection together with features which make the Fit more works with other vehicles in the collision, along with mitigating trouble for pedestrians. Honda engineers designed the Fit to earn top-level collision safety ratings, such as a Top Safety Pick rating in the IIHS as well as a 5-Star Overall Vehicle Score in the National Traffic and Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) in the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Beginning with its next-generation Advanced Compatibility Engineering™ (ACE™) body-structure, the 2015 Fit features a myriad of standard active and passive security features and includes many available and standard driver-assistive technologies.
Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®) with Traction Control
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) is definitely an Electronic Stability Control system that really works along with the Fit's Drive-by-Wire™ throttle and anti-lock brake systems to boost control capability whilst the vehicle is braking, accelerating and cornering, or as soon as the driver makes an urgent situation maneuver. VSA® functions by using brake force to several wheels independently while handling the fuel, ignition and throttle systems to aid your vehicle retain the vehicle's fidelity and stability towards the driver's intended path of travel.
The VSA system continuously analyzes data from sensors that monitor vehicle and wheel speed, steering input, lateral G forces and yaw rate. It compares the driver's control inputs together with the vehicle's actual response. Whenever the specific response falls outside a predetermined acceptable range, VSA® intervenes by using a corrective action. If VSA® detects an oversteer condition, the system may apply braking force to the outside front and rear wheels to counteract the unintended yawing effect, for instance. In the case of understeer, VSA® may apply braking for the inside rear wheel while reducing engine ability to help return the automobile to the intended course.
VSA® offers a small-slip differential effect to the front wheels by utilizing braking force to some slipping wheel, thereby redirecting motivator on the wheel with a lot more traction. VSA® is calibrated to operate inside a near-transparent manner, and even a driver will not likely even keep in mind its operation. Anytime the system is enhancing vehicle stability, an indicator light on the center instrument cluster will flash. Even though the driver can deactivate the VSA® stability enhancement and traction-control functions by way of a button around the instrument panel, ABS remains fully operational all the time.
Motion-Adaptive Electrical Power Steering (EPS)
Unfamiliar with the Fit, Motion-Adaptive Electrical Power Steering (EPS) can be a sophisticated system that could initiate steering inputs that prompt the motorist to steer inside the correct direction during cornering and also in slippery road conditions.Using vehicle steering and speed angle data, Motion-Adaptive EPS works jointly with Honda's Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) and Electricity Steering to detect instability in slippery road conditions both during cornering and under braking and automatically initiates steering inputs directed at prompting the operator to steer from the correct direction. This advanced technology supports the driver's action in operating the car more comfortably and safely.Three samples of how Motion-Adaptive Electrical Power Steering (EPS) functions along with VSA are:
Stabilizes Braking corrects the driver's steering input to lower vehicle instability if the driver is braking difficult on road surfaces with some other friction coefficients (like pavement that is certainly only partially engrossed in dirt or snow)
Mitigates Understeer corrects the steering inputs to mitigate understeer and assist the driver trace the curve
Mitigates Oversteer corrects the steering inputs to mitigate oversteer and assist the driver trace the curve
The Motion-Adaptive EPS system includes a rack-and-pinion steering gear by having an motor unit installed concentrically throughout the steering rack. To regulate the quantity of help the Powertrain Control Module receives signals from your speed sensor and, along with a steering sensor for rotation and torque, then calculates the ideal level of assist and sends a transmission towards the motor unit.
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
The Fit comes with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist as standard equipment. An electrical power brake booster provides a solid feel with good pedal rigidity. The ABS independently modulates braking power at every wheel to assist the motorist retain steering control during heavy braking. EBD automatically optimizes braking force involving the front and back wheels, helping to make certain that the Fit stops inside the shortest distance possible, irrespective of the amount of passengers or volume of cargo that it must be carrying. Brake Assist recognizes emergency braking situations, depending on the speed of pedal application, and quickly helps the operator apply full braking force.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
The Fit is fitted by using a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) that alerts the operator whenever the environment pressure in several in the vehicle's tires drops significantly beneath the recommended level. TPMS monitors and transmits facts about tire air pressure for the ECU. As soon as the pressure in several tires drops to some potentially critical level, it results in a low tire-pressure indicator to illuminate from the driver's gauge cluster.
Dual-Stage, Multiple-Threshold Front Airbags
Both front and driver passenger are protected by multiple supplemental restraint systems including advanced front airbags (SRS) that incorporate dual-stage and multiple-threshold activation technology. One or both these airbags will likely be deployed only in case there is a sufficient frontal impact. These airbags are capable of being inflated at different rates depending on crash severity, seatbelt use and other factors if deployed. Like other Honda vehicles, the driver's front airbag is found in the controls even though the passenger airbag is found on top of the dash. When deployed, the passenger airbag inflates upward after which toward the passenger to optimize its protective potential while decreasing the chances of injuries being a result of the activation process itself. Honda was the very first company introducing this sort of upward deploying airbag system, now made use of by practically all automakers.
Front and Driver Passenger SmartVent™ Side Airbags
Side airbags mounted within the outboard part of each front seatback are created to help provide pelvic and thorax protection to the front and driver passenger in case there is a serious side impact. Within the Fit, a fresh side airbag design allows one side airbags to deploy in a way that mitigates the potential risk of trouble for a reduced seat occupant. This design eliminates the necessity for the earlier front passenger-side Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS).
Side Curtain Airbags with Rollover Sensor
The 2015 Honda Fit includes side curtain airbags with a rollover sensor system. One side curtain airbags, contained in the outboard parts of the headliner, deploy in the case of a sufficient side impact, providing a substantial measure of head protection inside the window area. From the unlikely event of the rollover, a roll-rate sensor, in addition to multiple G sensors determine the velocity of roll and deploy one side curtain airbags accordingly. Much like the other airbag systems within the vehicle, along side it curtain system utilizes sensors to ascertain the best suited timing of airbag deployment.
To supply the ideal degree of protection for occupants, testing was performed to ascertain the best suited timing and rate of deployment from the unlikely event of your rollover. The machine uses algorithms to continually look at the situation and determines whether a rollover is imminent. In order to deploy the airbags at the proper time for optimum protection, the roll-rate sensor and multiple G sensors determine the "scenario" and calculate the angle of roll and the speed of the vehicle. When it comes to a rollover, one side curtain airbags on sides from the vehicle will deploy. In the event of a sufficient side impact that does not result in a rollover, only the airbags on the impacted side of the vehicle will deploy. The airbag maintains full inflation for about three seconds after inflation to permit to the increased time period of a rollover.
Lower Tethers and Anchors for the kids (LATCH)
All Fit models include a kid seat-mounting system called LATCH (Lower Tethers and Anchors for kids) within the outboard rear seating positions. The LATCH system provides two lower anchors along with an upper tether anchor. When combined with a compatible child seat, the LATCH system provides attachment points involving the child seat and also the vehicle seat and never have to make use of the vehicle's seat belts. A tether anchor is accessible for your remaining middle seating position within the second row. All seat belts except the driver's have a locking retractor which can be used to help you secure any child seat. Both rear side doors may also be provided with child-proof door locks for more protection.
Driver's and Front Passenger's Seat-Belt Reminder System
To increase seatbelt use, a driver's and front passenger's seat-belt reminder continues to be integrated into the instrument cluster. Once the vehicle begins, a weight sensor detects whether or not the front passenger seat is occupied. An icon in the main gauge cluster illuminates and a chime sounds as a reminder if the driver or front passenger has not already fastened their seat belt.
Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist enables you to stop the vehicle from rolling backwards once the driver switches in the brake pedal towards the accelerator pedal as the vehicle is stopped by using an incline. Hill Start Assist automatically activates once the vehicle senses a specific incline and is also fully stopped in almost any forward or reverse gear. The machine utilizes a longitudinal G-sensor together with a wheel speed steering and sensor angle sensor to manage the hydraulic brake modulator. While activated, the brakes are released if the driver depresses the throttle to create your vehicle move.
Expanded View Driver's Mirror
All Fit models are newly provided with the Expanded View Driver's Mirror that boosts the driver's field of vision by 4.2 degrees to supply a better take a look at objects towards the back and side in the vehicle.
Honda LaneWatch™ (EX, EX-L)
A novice to the Fit, the EX and EX-L trims include Honda's LaneWatch™ display which uses a camera located at the end the passenger-side exterior mirror to showcase a large-angle look at the passenger side roadway around the Display Audio screen. The image appears when the right turn signal is activated. Alternatively, when a button on the end of the turn signal stalk is pressed.
The LaneWatch™ display field-of-view is about four times greater, or approximately 80 degrees, even though the typical field of view for a passenger-side mirror is approximately 18 to 22 degrees. The device helps the operator to find out traffic, in addition to pedestrians or objects, inside the vehicle's blind spot. To make judging distance easier, the display has three reference lines. Drivers should visually confirm roadway conditions just before changing lanes.
About the navigation-equipped EX-L, when LaneWatch™ is use along with a navigation turn prompt is required, the picture changes to split-screen in order that LaneWatch™ and navigation information could be displayed simultaneously. LaneWatch™ can even be customized to fit the driver's preferences. Turn-signal activation of your LaneWatch™ system might be excited or off, as can the 3 on-screen reference lines. Screen brightness, black and contrast level can also be adjustable.
Multi-Angle Rearview Camera with Guidelines
The very first time all Fit models obtain a multi-angle rearview camera, viewable in the LX trim's 5-inch Monitor Audio along with the EX and EX-L's 7-inch Display Audio. The digital camera can present a top-notch view, normal view or wide rear view once the transmission is within Reverse. Your camera can be found just under the license garnish separating the back window and solid hatch. LX models feature static guidelines that will help drivers gauge how close these are to a object, while EX and better grades have dynamic guidelines that project the vehicle's future path depending on the driver's controls inputs.
