New 2026 Honda Fit Redesign, Interior, Specs
New 2026 Honda Fit Redesign, Interior, Specs – When it comes to three-row SUVs, shoppers are spoiled for choice. It’s a far cry from when the Honda Fit debuted in 2002 to a much less crowded field of competitors. Redesigned for the 2023 model year, the Fit is bigger and more rugged than ever, but it still retains much of what made it a popular family vehicle. The New 2026 Honda Fit soldiers on unchanged except for the new Black Edition trim tested here that’s back in the lineup after a two-year absence.
New 2026 Honda Fit Redesign and Update Plan
Exterior and Interior
The Fit has shed its rounded and streamlined body panels for a more rugged and chunky look. The upright grille and blocky design are more truck-like, but the Fit is also a bit bigger than before. While the Trail Sport trim gets skid plates, a raised ride height, and all-terrain tires, the range-topping Black Edition trades all that for dark exterior accents and red stitching inside.
Honda is on a high with its new interior design language that debuted on the current Civic. That means a clear focus on ergonomics, with big buttons, tactile knobs, and a clean and clutter-free look overall. The low cowl height also makes for excellent forward visibility.
New 2026 Honda Fit Specs
As the most expensive version of the Fit, the Black Edition tested here builds on the Touring with gloss-black wheels and exterior trim (roof rails, mirror caps, badges, and more). Inside, there’s red stitching and detailing on the seats, steering wheel, and door panels, and more Black Edition logos on the front seats and floor mats.
The infotainment system runs on a nine-inch screen and has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, though it’s not the latest Google-based system Honda recently introduced in the Accord. There are USB ports in every row, and the Touring and Black Edition trims get heated and ventilated front seats and heated seats in the second row.
Engine and Performance
A 3.5L V6 is the sole engine choice. It produces 285 hp and 265 lb-ft of torque, which puts it about mid-pack amongst competitors. With crisp throttle response and a nice sound under acceleration, it’s also refined and eager to put its power down. Competitors like the Mazda CX-90 and Toyota Grand Highlander offer more powerful and hybridized powertrains, but the Fit’s V6 is relatively efficient and handles daily family hauling duty with little issue.
The Fit handles as well as expected for a three-row SUV. The suspension remains composed and well-controlled through the corners, and the steering is precise if slightly overboosted. A sport driving mode adds some heft to the helm and remaps the throttle mapping and transmission shift points for a sportier feel. The overall theme here is comfort and refinement, which is exactly what it should be in this class. New 2026 Honda Fit Redesign
New 2026 Honda Fit Fuel Economy
The Honda Fit doesn’t have a hybrid option like its CR-V sibling, or rivals like the Toyota Grand Highlander, but the V6 uses direct injection and cylinder deactivation to cut fuel consumption and emissions. It’s rated to consume 11.2 L/100 km in combined driving conditions, but during this test the indicated average came in at 10.3 L/100 km. Even so, the Grand Highlander Hybrid is rated to burn just 7.0L/100 km combined. New 2026 Honda Fit Redesign
New 2026 Honda Fit Safety Features
As the most expensive version of the Fit, the Black Edition tested here builds on the Touring with gloss-black wheels and exterior trim (roof rails, mirror caps, badges, and more). Inside, there’s red stitching and detailing on the seats, steering wheel, and door panels, and more Black Edition logos on the front seats and floor mats. New 2026 Honda Fit Redesign
The infotainment system runs on a nine-inch screen and has wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, though it’s not the latest Google-based system Honda recently introduced in the Accord. There are USB ports in every row, and the Touring and Black Edition trims get heated and ventilated front seats and heated seats in the second row.
New 2026 Honda Fit Price and Release Date
Like many Honda products today, you’ll pay a premium for the Fit, which has a starting price of $55,350 before tax. The fully loaded Black Edition tested here rings in at $67,100 including its non-negotiable freight charge of $2,000, making it more expensive than the top trims of the Hyundai Palisade and Kia Telluride. The Grand Highlander Hybrid Max costs slightly more but has more power and burns less gas. New 2026 Honda Fit Redesign
The Honda Fit has been a contender in the three-row segment for more than two decades and it shows. It’s a thoroughly refined SUV with a great powertrain and good handling for something so big. Its biggest draw is its cabin, which boasts excellent fit and finish and has lots of thoughtful storage and versatile seating options. The lack of a hybrid powertrain and its premium price tag, however, keep it short of being our top pick in this highly competitive segment.
