“Love the size of the interior and the fuel economy. Very smooth ride and very comfortable on long trips. Plenty of room for 4 large adults.”
2018 Honda Fit: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2018 Honda Fit is a mid-cycle refresh that updates its styling and adds the new Sport trim. Honda also expanded its driver-assist features, improved the touchscreen on Sport and higher trims, and revised the body and chassis for a quieter, smoother ride.
About the 2018 Honda Fit
3rd generation (2015-2020 U.S.), mid-cycle refresh year
Honda positions the Fit as a small hatchback that does an outsized amount of everyday work. Its signature advantage is interior flexibility: the Magic Seat rear bench, tall roof, and wide hatch make it far more useful for cargo than most subcompacts, while the short body is easy to park in town. Honda also emphasizes that the Fit is enjoyable to drive, not just efficient transportation, pairing good fuel economy with nimble handling and a surprisingly roomy cabin.
The 2018 Fit ranges from the straightforward LX to the comfort-focused EX-L, while the new Sport adds sharper body trim, 16-inch alloy wheels, and phone-friendly infotainment without adding more power. EX brings a moonroof, push-button start, and standard driver assists; EX-L adds leather-trimmed seats and heated front seats, with factory navigation offered in the top version.
What changed, by category
Styling
Honda revised the front grille, headlights, and rear bumper, and gave the instrument panel a cleaner look. The new Sport trim adds a front spoiler, side skirts, a rear diffuser, and 16-inch alloy wheels.
Safety
The Honda Sensing driver-assist suite became standard on EX and EX-L. CVT-equipped LX and Sport versions were also sold with the suite. The second-row child-seat anchors were revised to make them easier to use.
Tech
Sport and higher trims gained an updated 7-inch touchscreen with a volume knob, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. The navigation version received newer Garmin-based software.
Structural
Body and chassis revisions were made to improve ride comfort, handling, and cabin quietness.
2018 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 | 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 | Auto, CVT G-Shft Ctrl | Auto, CVT G-Shft Ctrl | Auto, CVT G-Shft Ctrl | Auto, CVT G-Shft Ctrl |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 33 mpg | 29 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 36 mpg | 36 mpg | 40 mpg | 36 mpg | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | 40 mpg |
| Horsepower | 128 hp | 128 hp | 128 hp | 130 hp | 128 hp | 128 hp | 128 hp |
| Torque | 113 lb-ft | 113 lb-ft | 113 lb-ft | 114 lb-ft | 113 lb-ft | 113 lb-ft | 113 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 52.7 cu-ft | 52.7 cu-ft | 52.7 cu-ft | 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 | 39.3 in | 39.3 in | 39.3 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
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Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2018 Honda Fit compared with the 2017 model?
The 2018 Honda Fit received refreshed front and rear styling, the new Sport trim, wider use of Honda Sensing driver assists, and upgraded touchscreen technology on Sport and higher trims. Honda also revised the body and chassis to improve ride comfort, handling, and cabin quietness.
Was the Honda Fit Sport new for 2018?
Yes, the Sport trim joined the Honda Fit lineup for 2018. It adds a sport-styled body kit, 16-inch alloy wheels, leather-wrapped controls, a 7-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, but it does not add more power.
Which 2018 Honda Fit trims have Honda Sensing?
Honda Sensing is standard on the 2018 Fit EX and EX-L. CVT-equipped LX and Sport models were also sold in separate Honda Sensing versions with collision mitigation braking, adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist, and road departure mitigation.
Does the 2018 Honda Fit have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included on the 2018 Fit Sport, EX, and EX-L through their 7-inch touchscreen. The LX uses a simpler 5-inch display without those smartphone-integration features.
Is the 2018 Honda Fit a major update over the 2017 model?
The 2018 Fit is a meaningful mid-cycle update rather than a full redesign. Its main advantages over the 2017 model are refreshed styling, the new Sport trim, broader driver-assist coverage, improved infotainment on higher trims, and revisions aimed at a smoother, quieter drive.
2018 Honda Fit Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Honda Fit.
4.2
2018 Honda Fit
(437 reviews)
“The seat accommodations are great. Fold down, can pack so much stuff. Big and tall ease.”
“Most people don't need an expensive SUV or four door pickup; an economy car is probably sufficient for most families and individuals. Save your pennies and dimes, get a Honda Fit and pay cash. Reliable, affordable, great gas mileage.”