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#35 of 94 Two steps forward, one step back by bayoujay Sep 21, 2007 (6:08 am)
Saw the new pictures/story about the upcoming 2009 Fit, and it seems that they haven't tinkered much with the basic philosophy or design of the car. Added rigidity, improved A-pillar design, softer ride, and more rear seat room are a plus. The modest increase in horsepower is welcomed, especially since it should be coming with improved efficiency.   I guess my main grip is the dashboard. Looks too haphazard...the same gripe can be said about the new Scion xD. Too many undulations. Instead of looking like a unified piece, the shapes and switch placements create a disharmonious interior IMHO.
#36 of 94 I'm sorry by drfill Sep 21, 2007 (7:23 am)
Might be a great car, but it looks pretty rank.      DrFill Replies to this message: eldaino (Sep 27, 2007 8:56 am)
#37 of 94 it looks by nippononly Sep 21, 2007 (8:27 am)
more like a microvan, that's for sure. But I still think it's an improvement, and if it DRIVES less like a van than the current model, which already has decent handling, that's a winner.   I like the interior improvements, and I hope it now has maplights too, at least on the Sport model.   You never know about the spare - some models without a spare still offer a place for you to stow one if you really want one. And they may choose to put the spare back in the for the U.S. market anyway.   What is really cheering is that it will finally have i-VTEC, which brings with it an extra 10 horses and much better low-end torque without having to increase displacement. Hopefully that will mean it does a little better for gas mileage than its predecessor too.   This is definitely on my short list for next new car in a couple years' time.
#38 of 94 dash by fitman548 Sep 25, 2007 (3:23 pm)
that new dash is Ug-LY! Replies to this message: eldaino (Sep 27, 2007 8:56 am)
#39 of 94 Re: dash [fitman548] by eldaino Sep 27, 2007 (8:56 am)
Replying to: fitman548 (Sep 25, 2007 3:23 pm) its really not that different looking....
#40 of 94 Re: I'm sorry [drfill] by eldaino Sep 27, 2007 (8:56 am)
Replying to: drfill (Sep 21, 2007 7:23 am) ....and the yaris is no looker either. it will be a great car.
#41 of 94 Pretty Sweet by andy_uranium Feb 27, 2008 (12:23 pm)
I think this is a great looking little car. My wife and I just checked out the current model as a second car. I really liked the car it is very functional but seemed a bit awkward looking. This new 2009 model is light years ahead in exterior styling IMO. This car is at the top of our list for sure. You just can't find anything near as practical for the price. This car will do well for Honda, especially in Canada where we don't seem to have the american adversion to hatchbacks.
#42 of 94 and by nippononly Feb 27, 2008 (1:40 pm)
they have put in maplights and a seat height adjuster for '09 (and a telescoping wheel).   Plus it has this glorious looking panorama glass roof. Too bad part doesn;t open, but I would still want one.   And power goes up a bit, the magazines say ride and handling both improve, the looks improve a lot IMO, and emissions improve. The only unknown is fuel economy, which I am hoping won't DROP. Hopefully it will go up a couple of points. The weight will be virtually identical after all, and the addition of i-VTEC is probably responsible for part of the power gain.   I will DEFINITELY be testing out an '09. Too bad it is still 8 months away. Replies to this message: bobw3 (Feb 28, 2008 10:12 am) nippononly (Feb 29, 2008 7:53 am)
#43 of 94 Re: and [nippononly] by bobw3 Feb 28, 2008 (10:12 am)
Replying to: nippononly (Feb 27, 2008 1:40 pm) Is the sunroof going to be an option? I really don't want a huge heavy piece of glass cooking my head! Replies to this message: nippononly (Feb 29, 2008 7:53 am)
#44 of 94 Re: and [bobw3] by nippononly Feb 29, 2008 (7:53 am)
Replying to: bobw3 (Feb 28, 2008 10:12 am) It's unclear if it is an option - it is not usual practice for Honda to have factory options like that. I would bet it will be standard in the top trim and unavailable in lower trim(s).

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