Do all Honda Fits have cruise control?
No. Cruise control is not universal across all Honda Fit models; it is typically found on higher-trim versions or available as an option, and availability varies by model year and market.
To understand how this played out across the Fit's generations, here’s how cruise control was typically offered from the first model years through the end of its US production, along with how newer safety tech (Honda Sensing) changed the picture in later years.
By generation and trim
First generation (roughly 2007–2008 in the US; 2001–2008 in other markets)
The original Honda Fit established a trim-based pattern for cruise control that was common across many markets. In the US, the base trim often did not include cruise control, while higher trims tended to offer it either as standard equipment or as part of a package.
Typical availability by trim in this generation:
- LX: Generally no cruise control
- EX and higher: Cruise control usually included
Conclusion: For the first generation, cruise control was not universal and depended on trim and market. If you’re shopping for a very early Fit, verify whether your chosen trim includes cruise control.
Second generation (roughly 2008/2009–2013/2014 in the US)
During the second generation, the trim-based pattern persisted in the US, with LX models often lacking cruise control and EX/EX-L models offering it. Other regions varied more widely, but the general rule held for most markets: base trims tended not to have cruise control, while touring or higher trims included it.
Typical availability by trim in this generation:
- LX: Usually no cruise control
- EX/EX-L: Cruise control typically included or widely available
Conclusion: Across this generation, cruise control remained tied to trim level rather than being a standard across all Fits. Always confirm the exact equipment for a given car.
Third generation and later (roughly 2015–2020 in the US; ongoing in many markets)
With the redesign came more features and, in many markets, the introduction of Honda Sensing safety technologies. Cruise control remained common on EX and EX-L trims, while the LX continued to be the most likely to omit it. In some markets and years, newer safety packages added adaptive cruise control (as part of Honda Sensing) to higher trims, expanding the concept beyond traditional cruise control.
Typical availability by trim in this generation:
- LX: Typically no cruise control
- EX/EX-L: Cruise control present, often as standard or widely available; newer builds with Honda Sensing may include adaptive cruise control on higher trims
Conclusion: In the latest Fits, cruise control is not guaranteed on all models. If you want adaptive cruise control, look for models with Honda Sensing on higher trims or as an option in specific markets and years.
How to check for your specific car
To confirm whether a particular Honda Fit has cruise control, use these checks:
- Look for a steering wheel stalk labeled CRUISE or a dedicated CRUISE button on the wheel; you should also see SET, RES, and CANCEL indicators on the stalk or on the dash when the system is active.
- Check the window sticker or build sheet for “Cruise Control” as a listed feature or as part of a Convenience/Comfort or CVT package.
- Consult the owner’s manual’s Cruise Control section for instructions and requirements specific to your year and trim.
- If you’re shopping used, ask the seller for the exact trim and year, and consider a VIN-based equipment check with a dealer to confirm.
Note that some markets offered Honda Sensing (which includes adaptive cruise control) on higher trims; in those cases, you may experience an enhanced form of cruise control even if the older, non-adaptive system isn’t present.
Summary
Bottom line: Not every Honda Fit includes cruise control. The feature is strongly tied to trim and model year, with LX trims often lacking and EX/EX-L trims more likely to include it. In later years, some Fits offered adaptive cruise control as part of Honda Sensing on higher trims. If you’re shopping or evaluating a used Fit, always verify the specific model year, trim level, and market to confirm whether cruise control is included, and whether adaptive cruise control is available as part of Honda Sensing.
