No doubts!
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driving is fun, I personally love the CVT but many don't.......i dont really care 
I do what I like not for them. That is what we should all do..
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Seriously. No need to be an ass about your opinion being different, people. I don't think it's as fun to drive as the previous generations. Why make that into such a big deal?
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Thats my point and you still are.
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I test drove a red 2015 M/T Fit today. This is my comparison to the earlier FITS.
Suspension: The suspension setup for the new 2015 fits feels like my 2008 bmw 328i. It feels sporty, but at the same time you don't have much feedback from the road. There is significantly less rebound than with the GD FIT.
Transmission: Although I don't have anything bad to say about the M/T of the GD or GE, the new manual definitely feels a lot more redefined. There is a lot less noise and the clutch engages as quickly as the earlier models, but at the same time a LOT smoother. Also, the stock throw is shorter.
Noise: Cabin noise was significantly reduced.
Engine: The engine definitely revs a lot faster. There is also less noise from the drive belt, but I can feel a different noise (maybe from the injectors?)
The new fits are worth every penny. It may be less "fun to drive", but there are many mods that will be available soon that will make it more fun.
Suspension: The suspension setup for the new 2015 fits feels like my 2008 bmw 328i. It feels sporty, but at the same time you don't have much feedback from the road. There is significantly less rebound than with the GD FIT.
Transmission: Although I don't have anything bad to say about the M/T of the GD or GE, the new manual definitely feels a lot more redefined. There is a lot less noise and the clutch engages as quickly as the earlier models, but at the same time a LOT smoother. Also, the stock throw is shorter.
Noise: Cabin noise was significantly reduced.
Engine: The engine definitely revs a lot faster. There is also less noise from the drive belt, but I can feel a different noise (maybe from the injectors?)
The new fits are worth every penny. It may be less "fun to drive", but there are many mods that will be available soon that will make it more fun.
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From: Austin, TX
Not sure what you're talking about. I merely expressed my disagreement. Not my fault others can't handle that. The situation you've expressed is exactly what happened to me. If you're implying I'm the one doing so, then in this case it's not a matter of opinion. You simply are wrong.
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From: SEATTLE
Yeehaw! Can you name 2 or 3 good performance mods to watch for as they come available? Thanks for great review.
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Sorry, but I completely disagree. I went from a 2009 Sport AT to a 2015 CVT and I think the new car is hands down a better performer. Faster at the start, stronger acceleration, still reserve at high speed, responsive steering, and paddle shifting for fun, with 7 gear levels. And gas mileage is better on the new model.
If you are comparing prior AT to CVT, its no contest. If you are comparing old MT to CVT, it's apples and oranges.
If you are comparing prior AT to CVT, its no contest. If you are comparing old MT to CVT, it's apples and oranges.
The 2015 doesn't have the go-kart-ish feel that the GD did, but it is still fun to drive and very responsive from the ~230 miles I've put on it so far.
For me so far, 2015>GD in terms of handling and performance.
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