Yes. The Honda Fit has been offered with a manual transmission in various generations and markets, though recent U.S.-market models were CVT-only.
Understanding this requires looking at how the model’s transmissions changed across generations and regions. The Fit has long been marketed as a practical, versatile hatch, and many markets prized the engagement of a manual gearbox, especially in earlier years, while others prioritized fuel efficiency with a continuously variable transmission.
Transmission options over the years
The following overview summarizes how transmissions were offered across the Fit’s major generations and key markets.
First generation (early 2000s, roughly 2001–2008): Manual transmissions were widely available (typically a 5-speed manual) alongside automatic options in many markets.
Second generation (roughly 2009–2013/14): A manual was still offered in several regions, with a CVT also available on many trims. In the United States, some trims offered a 5-speed manual while others used automatic transmissions.
Third generation (2015–2020, U.S. market): Transmission choice in the United States shifted primarily to CVT, and a manual option was not offered on U.S.-spec models. In other markets outside the United States, manuals continued to appear on certain trims or regions depending on local demand and regulations.
In summary, manual transmissions were part of the Honda Fit’s history in multiple generations and regions, but the latest U.S.-market generation did not offer a manual option.
Market differences
Market variations played a significant role in whether a Fit could be driven with a manual. In Europe, Asia, and some other regions, manuals remained available on various trims for longer periods, whereas in the United States the lineup continued to favor CVT across the later years. If you’re shopping for a manual Fit today, your best bet is to seek out older models or non-U.S. market versions and verify the exact transmission on the specific car you’re considering.
Summary
The Honda Fit has a long history of manual transmissions in many markets and across several generations. However, in the United States, Honda’s newer Fit models from 2015 through 2020 were CVT-only, and there is no current U.S. model with a manual option. For enthusiasts seeking a manual, earlier U.S. models or non-U.S. market Fits are more likely to include a manual transmission. Always check the exact year, market, and trim when evaluating a potential manual Fit.