2020 Honda Fit Trim Levels with Comparisons & Configurations.

People expect more from their vehicles these days than ever before. They need to be spacious enough to haul groceries and miscellaneous gear while also being small enough to easily maneuver. Plus, consumers are more conscious about fuel economy than ever before. It is almost impossible to find a vehicle that checks all of these boxes.

This is where the 2020 Honda Fit comes in. It manages to be incredibly versatile and practical without being a huge gas-guzzler. There is also a long list of standard and available safety and tech features, further adding to its appeal as a family vehicle or daily commuter. Throw in its impressive fuel efficiency numbers and the end result is a vehicle with broad appeal.

In 2020, consumers will have four different trim levels to consider for their new Fit. The entry-level LX comes with a great deal of standard equipment. Each step up on the trim ladder just adds more and more appeal. The ultimate version of the Honda Fit is called the EX-L. It has a bit more luxury than the other models but also remains very practical.

For this guide, the major differences between the trim levels have been laid out. Its purpose it to help buyers decide which trim level is best suited for their life.

 

Compare the 2020 Honda Fit LX vs Sport Trims. What is the difference?

The first option for buyers is known as the LX. Like all models, it is powered by an inline four-cylinder engine. This trim level comes standard with a six-speed manual transmission but can also be had with a CVT if desired. The amount of power produced by the engine, as well as the fuel economy, depends on which transmission is selected.

With a six-speed manual working with the engine, the 2020 Honda Fit produces 130-horsepower and 114 lb-ft of torque. Going with the CVT means taking a slight hit in this numbers, dropping it down to 128-horsepower and 113 lb-ft of torque. On the flip side, the CVT offers up better fuel economy. With the manual, drivers can expect 29mpg in the city and 36mpg on the highway. Going with the CVT boosts these numbers up to 33mpg in the city and 40mpg on the highway, which will really add up over time. Either way, the Fit gives buyers very respectable fuel-efficiency.

Front-wheel-drive is standard across the board. For this trim level only, the 2020 Honda Fit rides on 15-inch wheels with full covers. Like all other trim levels, the LX has a MacPherson Strut front suspension and a torsion-beam rear suspension. Electric power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering is also standard for all models.

When it comes to exterior illumination, the LX trim gives drivers multi-reflection halogen headlights and LED brake lights. This trim comes with body-colored powered side mirrors and a security system with remote entry. Buyers will find a roofline spoiler as well as a roof-mounted antenna.

Standard for the Honda Fit is LED interior illumination. Located in the driver and front passenger footwells, this lighting helps to give a sophisticated feel to the cabin. Also found on all trim levels is illuminated door sill trim. Not only does the feature look good, but it also helps to protect the door sill from unsightly scuff marks.

The cabin has enough room to seat five people comfortably. Buyers will find that the driver's seat has manual height adjustment, but otherwise the cabin offers very few other frills. This trim level does offer the 60/40 split 2nd-Row "magic seat." It allows the rear seat to be folded almost completely flat or the seat cushions to be folded up, depending on the cargo being loaded. Buyers will also like the fact that the front passenger seat can fold flat and the rear seat can recline, which would allow someone to really stretch their legs.

Cargo capacity is the one area that the 2020 Honda Fit really shines. The cargo area behind the second-row of seats is 16.6 cubic feet, a number larger than most vehicles in this class. With the design of the second-row, it is easy to fold it down to reveal 52.7 cubic feet. By folding down the front passenger seat as well as the back seats, drivers gain the ability to load up longer items.

As for convenience features, the LX trim is relatively bare. It does give consumers two 12-volt power outlets in the center console. There are also illuminated steering-wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth, and cruise controls as well as one-touch turn signal indicators. On the bright side, buyers can choose to add both a cargo net and a cargo organizer to any trim level.

Tech-wise, the LX trim of the 2020 Honda Fit gives consumers a four-speaker audio system and a 5-inch touchscreen. There is one USB port located in the front console. This trim lacks smartphone integration but does come with Bluetooth standard.

While the LX trim is lacking in advanced driver aids, it does offer several active safety features. Coming standard is a electronic-brake force distribution, brake assist, and vehicle stability assist with traction control. All models also feature a multi-angle rearview camera with guidelines as well as a tire pressure monitoring system.

Going up to the Sport will unlock several features. Mechanically, it is identical to the LX. The only exception is that the Sport trim gets dual-mode paddle shifters if the buyer decides to go with the CVT.

Several exterior features are added by the Sport trim, to include standard fog lights. Unique to this trim alone are also style features such as side underbody spoilers and and front underbody spoiler. The rear diffuser has eye-catching orange accents and drivers will find a chrome exhaust finisher. This trim level also gets bigger wheels, moving up to 16-inch black alloy ones.

While no upgrades are made to the seating, the Sport trim does add a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob. The major upgrades for this model are mainly in the tech department. For the stereo system, the Sport gets six speakers instead of four. It also adds another USB port.

The infotainment system here gets bumped up to a 7-inch touchscreen. Smartphone integration becomes standard through both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. This allows drivers to easily access send and receive text messages hands-free. Satellite radio is added, as well as HD radio and Pandora. This trim also gets HondaLink. With this, drivers can download an app to their compatible smart device and unlock remote features for their Fit. It can check current oil life, fuel usage, remind drivers when they need to schedule maintenance, and much more.

Safety features remain more or less the same between these two trims. The Sport does get dynamic guidelines, rather than just the standard guidelines found in the LX, for its multi-angle rearview camera. This essentially means that the lines move as the vehicle does, potentially making it easier for the driver back in and out of parking spaces. The Sport trim only adds about a grand to the total price and adds several tech features that may make it worth the upgrade.

Compare the 2020 Honda Fit Sport vs EX Trims. What is the difference?

The EX trim level of the 2020 Honda Sport unlocks a wide variety of features for the vehicle. As a result, there is a pretty big price difference between these two trims. This trim is the first one only available with the CVT. It loses several of the style features found on the Sport trim, but does gain a one-touch power moonroof with a tilt feature.

Going with the EX trim means getting the ECON button standard. This feature is also available on the LX and Sport if they are equipped with the CVT. Pushing the ECON button will optimize several components of the vehicle in order to help drivers get better fuel economy. Things altered include the air conditioning, engine, transmission, and cruise control function.

This trim also gains the popular smart entry with walk-away auto-lock feature. Drivers will never have to worry about forgetting to lock their car with this equipped. When the vehicle is turned off, the doors will detect when the keys get a certain distance away and lock themselves.

The windshield wipers get upgraded to variable intermittent ones, rather than the two-speed intermittent found on prior trims. As for the wheels, they are still 16-inch but are now machine-finished with black inserts. These are also the wheels found underneath the top-of-the-line EX-L trim level.

Several convenience features are found in the EX trim. It gets a push-button start, sliding sunvisors, and cargo area tie-down anchors. This is also the first trim to add floor mats to its list of standard equipment.

There are no tech upgrades to be found here. Instead, the EX trim gains a long list of standard driver assistance aids. This trim gets lane-departure warning, a lane-keep assist system, adaptive cruise control, and forward collision warning. It also gets an advanced collision mitigation braking system as well as a road departure mitigation system.

Automatic high beams and Honda LaneWatch also come standard when going with the LX trim. This feature is designed to help drivers see what is in their blind spot. It uses a camera located in the right mirror. When the feature is activated, the image from the camera is displayed on the 7-inch touchscreen for the infotainment system.

Compare the 2020 Honda Fit EX vs EX-L Trims. What is the difference?

Those who want the most feature-packed version of the 2020 Honda Fit will want to jump straight to the EX-L trim. While nothing changes underneath the hood, there are several other upgrades that help add to the luxury of this model. This is the only trim that gives buyers heated body-color powered side mirrors that feature turn signal integration.

The cabin gets a major upgrade for this trim. It starts out by adding heat and leather-trim to the front seats. The EX-L regains the leather on the steering wheel and shift knob, which mysteriously disappeared on the EX trim. Buyers will find no tech or safety upgrades when going with the EX-L over the EX model.

2020 Honda Fit: Which Trim to Choose?

 

When it comes to deciding which trim level to choose, drivers need to decide if they want a manual or automatic transmission first. Preferring the manual would be the only reason to consider either the LX or Sport trims. If drivers are okay with the continuously variable transmission, they will want to jump right up to the EX. Considering the CVT is more fuel-efficient, this seems like an easy choice.

Both the EX and EX-L give drivers a lot more driver assistance features. They also add convenient touches like the push-button start. When deciding between these two trims, most consumers will find that the EX has enough features to satisfy. Only those who have their heart set on heated and leather-trim seats really need to look at the EX-L.

The 2020 Honda Fit EX is a great choice thanks to its affordable price, driver assistance features, and outstanding fuel economy.