“The vehicle has lots of leg room for it's size even in the rear seating area. Along with lots of room to haul items when you fold the rear seats down. Also it has a nice ride.”
2017 Honda Fit: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2017 Honda Fit is the addition of the EX-L with Navigation trim. Otherwise, this is a carryover year with no significant updates to the engine, styling, safety equipment, structure, or infotainment systems.
About the 2017 Honda Fit
3rd generation Fit (2015-2020), third model year and the last pre-refresh year before the 2018 update.
Honda markets the Fit as a small hatchback that feels much bigger inside than its footprint suggests. Its core appeal is easy parking, strong fuel economy, and unusually flexible cargo space thanks to the Magic Seat rear bench and multiple cargo modes. Compared with other small cars, the Fit’s biggest differentiator is packaging: it can carry tall, long, or bulky items in ways many rivals cannot, while still serving as a simple everyday commuter.
The LX is the straightforward utility-focused Fit, with the flexible 60/40-split Magic Seat, a rearview camera, Bluetooth, and a 5-inch display. The EX adds a 7-inch touchscreen, moonroof, keyless start, upgraded audio, and a passenger-side LaneWatch camera, while the EX-L brings leather and heated front seats. The EX-L with Navigation sits at the top with built-in navigation, voice recognition, and traffic guidance.
What changed, by category
Tech
The EX-L with Navigation joins the lineup as the top trim, combining the EX-L’s leather and heated front seats with built-in navigation, voice recognition, and traffic guidance.
2017 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 | 4-Cyl, i-VTEC, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, CVT w/G-Shift Control | Automatic, CVT w/G-Shift Control | Automatic, CVT w/G-Shift Control | Automatic, CVT w/G-Shift Control |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 32 mpg | 33 mpg | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 37 mpg | 40 mpg | 37 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Horsepower | 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp | 130 hp |
| Torque | 114 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 52.7 cu-ft | 52.7 cu-ft | 52.7 cu-ft | 52.7 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 39.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 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 is the main difference between the 2017 and 2016 Honda Fit?
The main difference is the addition of the EX-L with Navigation trim for 2017. The rest of the Fit lineup carries over without significant mechanical, styling, safety, structural, or infotainment changes.
Was the 2017 Honda Fit redesigned?
No, the 2017 Honda Fit was not redesigned. It is the third model year of the generation introduced for 2015 and the final year before the 2018 refresh.
Which 2017 Honda Fit trim has built-in navigation?
The EX-L with Navigation has built-in navigation with voice recognition and traffic guidance. It also has leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, a moonroof, keyless start, and a passenger-side LaneWatch camera.
Did the 2017 Honda Fit get a different engine?
No, the 2017 Honda Fit keeps the same 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine and the same transmission layout as the 2016 model.
What features distinguish the 2017 Fit EX and EX-L?
The EX stands out for its 7-inch touchscreen, moonroof, keyless start, upgraded audio, and passenger-side LaneWatch camera. The EX-L keeps those features and adds leather-trimmed seats, heated front seats, and heated side mirrors.
2017 Honda Fit Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Honda Fit.
4.2
2017 Honda Fit
(604 reviews)
“Reliable, good storage for size. Touch screen is annoying and road noise is loud.”
“great all-around visibility from driver's vantage point; excellent on-ramp pickup and gas mileage; smart styling contour”