2011 Honda Fit: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The most important change for the 2011 Honda Fit is that stability and traction control become standard on every model. Otherwise, this is a light equipment update rather than a redesign.
About the 2011 Honda Fit
2nd generation Fit (2009-2013), third model year and the last year before the 2012 styling and feature update.
Honda positions the Fit as a city-friendly 5-door hatchback that uses space far better than its small footprint suggests. The core appeal is simple: easy to park, efficient to run, and surprisingly useful for people or cargo thanks to the Magic Seat and tall cabin. Compared with other small cars of its time, the Fit leans more toward clever packaging and everyday flexibility than bargain-basement transportation, while still feeling light and responsive to drive.
The 2011 Fit lineup keeps things simple: the base model focuses on flexible seating and everyday utility, while the Fit Sport adds a sharper look rather than extra power. The base Fit has cruise control, remote entry, a USB audio connection, and the folding Magic Seat; the Sport adds 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, lower-body styling, a roofline spoiler, and a six-speaker audio system.
What changed, by category
2011 Honda Fit specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 28 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 117 hp | 117 hp |
| Torque | 106 lb-ft | 106 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 20.6 cu-ft | 20.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.5 in | 34.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||
| Alloy Wheels | ||
| Fog Lights | ||
| Rear Spoiler | ||
| Navigation System | ||
| USB Ports | ||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2011 Honda Fit?
The biggest change is standard stability and traction control on every 2011 Fit. In 2010, that equipment was not fitted across the full lineup.
Was the 2011 Honda Fit redesigned?
No, the 2011 Honda Fit was not redesigned. It remains part of the second generation introduced for 2009, with no major styling, body-structure, or chassis changes for 2011.
What changed on the base 2011 Honda Fit?
The base 2011 Fit gains stability and traction control, cruise control, remote entry, and a USB audio connection. These additions make the entry model notably better equipped than the 2010 version.
Did the 2011 Honda Fit get a new engine?
No, the 2011 Fit keeps the same 117-horsepower 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine. There is no powertrain change for this model year.
Does the 2011 Fit Sport have more power than the base Fit?
No, the 2011 Fit Sport uses the same 117-horsepower engine as the base Fit. Its main differences are 16-inch alloy wheels, fog lights, sportier body trim, a roofline spoiler, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a six-speaker audio system.