“Consider the keyless entry - It is one feature that would be handy, particularly when carrying lots of cargo to/from the vehicle as I utilize the hatchback's cargo space.”
2016 Honda Fit: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2016 Honda Fit is a true carryover with no major changes. It keeps the same basic lineup, powertrain, styling, safety equipment, and technology introduced with the 2015 redesign.
About the 2016 Honda Fit
3rd generation (2015-2020), second model year before the later mid-cycle refresh.
Honda positioned the Fit as a small hatchback with unusually big usefulness. The core pitch was simple: easy to park, efficient to drive, yet roomy enough inside for people and awkward cargo thanks to the flexible Magic Seat rear seating. Compared with other subcompact hatchbacks, the Fit’s big differentiators were interior space efficiency, clever cargo versatility, good outward visibility, and Honda’s reputation for everyday dependability.
The LX is the practical starting point, with the flexible second-row Magic Seat, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, and a 5-inch audio display. The EX adds a 7-inch touchscreen, moonroof, keyless entry and start, and a passenger-side LaneWatch camera, while the EX-L adds leather, heated front seats, and heated mirrors.
2016 Honda Fit specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, CVT G-Shft Ctrl | Auto, CVT G-Shft Ctrl | Auto, CVT G-Shft Ctrl |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 32 mpg | 33 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 38 mpg | 41 mpg | 38 mpg |
| Horsepower | 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | 114 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 39.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Smartphone Interface | |||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||
| Remote Start | |||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2016 Honda Fit compared with the 2015 model?
Nothing significant changed for 2016. The Fit carried over its LX, EX, and EX-L trims, 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive, styling, safety equipment, and technology from 2015.
Was the 2016 Honda Fit redesigned?
No, the 2016 Honda Fit was not redesigned. It was the second model year of the third-generation Fit introduced for 2015.
Did the 2016 Honda Fit receive a new engine or transmission?
No, the 2016 Fit received no powertrain changes. It continued with a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive, and the same manual and continuously variable automatic transmission arrangements as the prior year.
Did Honda add new safety or technology features to the 2016 Fit?
No, Honda added no lineup-wide safety or technology features for 2016. The existing equipment carried over, including a rearview camera on the LX and the larger touchscreen and LaneWatch passenger-side camera on the EX and EX-L.
2016 Honda Fit Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Honda Fit.
4.3
2016 Honda Fit
(639 reviews)
“I love my Honda Fit, everything about it just....fits. It gets amazing gas mileage in the city, and is super fun to take out on weekend adventures. It's an incredibly comfortable car to drive and ride passenger in. Finding a parking spot has never been so easy. I would definitely recommend this car if you are looking for something that is reliable, trustworthy, and fuel-efficient.”
“Absolutely love it. Roomy and sporty. Only complaint is the seat comfortability for long road trips.”