Article Comments - 2009 Honda Fit First Drive / Full Test

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First Drive: 2009 Honda Fit - Inside the Fit's cabin, it's apparent that quality levels are up, with improved plastics, more supportive seats and a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. Meanwhile, a new dashboard layout looks softer, reflecting a special effort by stylists to appeal to women. (more)

2009 Honda Fit Sport Full Test - Bottom Line: If only every sequel were so good. It's as if Honda used our long-term test blog about the 2007 Fit as a road map for the 2009 model's improvements. (more)

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#228 of 556 Re: difference between base and sport? [backy] by toronado455 Apr 09, 2008 (11:18 am)
Replying to: backy (Apr 09, 2008 5:21 am) Cool. We can probably add to that list the rear roof spoiler. And there may be some options exclusive to the Sport. Like VSC and Nav. One thing I'm wondering about is will the tilt/telescope be on the base car. I would think so, but just wondering if maybe it is tilt-only on the base car. Another thing I'm wondering about is any difference in suspension tuning, (other than the larger 16" alloys and lower profile tires). If Cruise ends up being the only thing I would want that isn't in the base car, I wonder how costly and/or possible it would be to have my mechanic add it. If the wiring harness is different between the two cars, that might make it more challenging if not impossible.
#229 of 556 Re: difference between base and sport? [toronado455] by widetrack2000 Apr 09, 2008 (11:44 am)
Replying to: toronado455 (Apr 08, 2008 11:54 pm) Don't forget about availible Vehicle Stability Assist on the Sport and thank you Honda for simplifing the Magic Seat configuration where you no longer have to remove the headrest in long mode and one lever does it all!
#230 of 556 Re: Turn signals on mirrors [southpaw76] by klumseboy Apr 09, 2008 (7:02 pm)
Replying to: southpaw76 (Apr 06, 2008 7:39 pm) And did you notice the JDM version also had tinted side (back door windows only) and tinted rear window....no such tint on what they showed the in the US! I think their local competitive market demands things like side mirror turn signals, tinted windows, and more. They don't offer in the US because they don't have to. I was hoping for a fuel consumption display similar to the informative information displayed in the new CRV, and maybe a outside temperature indicator too, but from the looks of what we can see, the fuel consumption will display minimal information and there is no outside temperature indicator. Replies to this message: toronado455 (Apr 09, 2008 9:00 pm)
#231 of 556 Re: Turn signals on mirrors [klumseboy] by toronado455 Apr 09, 2008 (9:00 pm)
Replying to: klumseboy (Apr 09, 2008 7:02 pm) In Japan, you can even get upscale things like leather, digital climate controls, and those little sensors in the rear bumper that tell you if you get too close to things when you are parking.
#232 of 556 sideswipes & upgrades by siarizona Apr 17, 2008 (3:21 am)
mcmanus: Could you explain why getting sideswiped in a white car is worse than any other color? I've been sideswiped twice, in non-white cars, and it still sucked! toronado455: Don't hold your breath on seeing any premium upgrades in the US. Japan is a small country... they drive small cars, and they pay a lot for gas. So middle-upper income Japanese like small, versatile cars with upgrades. US doesn't have that market demand yet. Looking forward to US deliveries and tests. Either a new Fit or a slightly used one is on the top of my list when I return the the States. Lee Replies to this message: mcmanus (Apr 23, 2008 2:47 pm) siarizona (Apr 25, 2008 12:06 pm)
#233 of 556 Re: sideswipes & upgrades [siarizona] by mcmanus Apr 23, 2008 (2:47 pm)
Replying to: siarizona (Apr 17, 2008 3:21 am) Lee, The car was parked on a snowy winter evening. The other driver hadn't cleared his windshield, and even though I parked under a light, he couldn't see the white car through the snow and foggy window. You can drive with the lights on, but parking with them on is tough on the battery, especially in the cold. Replies to this message: siarizona (Apr 25, 2008 12:06 pm)
#234 of 556 Re: PRICE/OPTIONS [backy] by mcmanus Apr 23, 2008 (2:59 pm)
Replying to: backy (Apr 04, 2008 6:53 am) The reality of Civic pricing must take into consideration availability. I recently searched all Honda dealers within 80 miles and there were less than 5 DX available (coupe or sedan), but hundreds of LX or EX. So the MSRP with delivery for a Civic starts at $18k. Looks like wifey will get the new (reliable/economical) car as she'll be driving 40k plus per year. Hopefully the prices will keep in line with current. Anyone know when the 09 Fit be introduced? Replies to this message: backy (Apr 23, 2008 3:25 pm) thegreatoz (Apr 30, 2008 9:13 pm) toronado455 (May 01, 2008 12:18 am) thegreatoz (May 01, 2008 4:09 am) jacksan1 (May 01, 2008 5:37 am) and 19 more...
#235 of 556 Re: PRICE/OPTIONS [mcmanus] by backy Apr 23, 2008 (3:25 pm)
Replying to: mcmanus (Apr 23, 2008 2:59 pm) It was introduced a couple of months ago at one of the big auto shows. Expected to be at U.S. dealers this fall.
#236 of 556 FYI by widetrack2000 Apr 23, 2008 (6:29 pm)
As a member of the Fit message board, I thought you might find it interesting that the EPA announced today that all new cars by the year 2020 must get a minimum of 35 MPG so we'll be ok but it got me thinking about where that leaves the resurgence of the rear wheel drive V8 muscle cars that are making a resurgence like the Mustang, Challenger and Camaro? No word on the SUV's..... Replies to this message: backy (Apr 23, 2008 6:37 pm)
#237 of 556 Re: FYI [widetrack2000] by backy Apr 23, 2008 (6:37 pm)
Replying to: widetrack2000 (Apr 23, 2008 6:29 pm) Actually I saw that story and I think that the proposal is for all new cars in a manufacturer's fleet to average 35.7 mpg by 2015, which is accelerated from an older plan to get there by 2020. And smaller cars will get higher mpg targets than heavier cars. Details here: http://www.usatoday.com/money/autos/environment/2008-04-22-fuel-economy-rules_N.- htm#discov