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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#251 of 556 Re: PRICE/OPTIONS [jacksan1] by upstatedoc May 01, 2008 (6:50 am)
Replying to: jacksan1 (May 01, 2008 5:37 am) Yeah, I agree with jacksan1. Oz's '09 specs are for the japanese version. The official US Honda website states a 5 spd man or auto and nav, VSA as options. Maybe Oz can read the japanese on the JDM website? Replies to this message: thegreatoz (May 06, 2008 6:23 pm) muchocats (May 07, 2008 4:39 am) thegreatoz (May 07, 2008 5:17 am) and 3 more... bpizzuti (May 07, 2008 10:44 am)
#252 of 556 JDM by jacksan1 May 01, 2008 (7:03 am)
Actually, what Oz wrote doesn't, for most parts, jive with the JDM specs, either. There are tons of options available for the JDM Fit. By the way, in Japan, the Magic Seat has always been called the "ULTR Seat" (sic), and with the new (current) generation, they have added the "ULTR Luggage" by eliminating the spare tire, which will not be the case for the NA Fit. Replies to this message: widetrack2000 (May 06, 2008 1:31 pm) thegreatoz (May 06, 2008 5:45 pm)
#253 of 556 Re: Small cars getting bigger [mcmanus] by toronado455 May 06, 2008 (12:22 pm)
Replying to: mcmanus (Apr 02, 2008 1:40 am) I'm very OK with a 22 pound increase Where are you getting that spec? Replies to this message: thegreatoz (May 07, 2008 10:26 am) toronado455 (May 07, 2008 11:25 am) muchocats (May 07, 2008 1:26 pm) and 2 more...
#254 of 556 Re: JDM [jacksan1] by widetrack2000 May 06, 2008 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: jacksan1 (May 01, 2008 7:03 am) I wanted to touch base with you regarding your comment about the spare tire. Does this mean the new US '09 Fit will have a spare tire because I was under the impression from the auto show unvelings that it didn't which ticked a lot of people off and I wanted to know if you've heard one way or the other for sure? Thanks!
#255 of 556 Re: JDM [jacksan1] by thegreatoz May 06, 2008 (5:45 pm)
Replying to: jacksan1 (May 01, 2008 7:03 am) Sorry if I was blowing smoke; I was simply passing along info from two Auto Show videos (NY and Tokyo) and a Honda FitNut salesperson locally. When I learned the SmartCar sold in Europe has a sweet diesel engine, and the US version has a Toyota Yaris engine, I knew we'd gone to hell in a handbasket. (Not sure where that icon came from, but I hope someone gets that abandoned car out of my driveway!)
#256 of 556 Re: PRICE/OPTIONS [upstatedoc] by thegreatoz May 06, 2008 (6:23 pm)
Replying to: upstatedoc (May 01, 2008 6:50 am) According to LeftLaneNews.com: "While buyers in Japan can choose from either a 1.3-liter or 1.5-liter powerplant, only the latter is offered in the U.S. New for 2009, owners can now choose between front and all-wheel drive. Transmission choices for the new Fit include a five-speed automatic, a five-speed manual and a CVT automatic." and... "The Sport model is the range-topping trim level and boasts a long list of standard features, including a navigation system, 6.5-inch screen, USB connectivity, and steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters." ...my emphasis. Replies to this message: muchocats (May 07, 2008 4:39 am) thegreatoz (May 07, 2008 5:17 am) tiff_c (May 07, 2008 6:43 am) and 2 more... bpizzuti (May 07, 2008 10:44 am)
#257 of 556 Re: PRICE/OPTIONS [thegreatoz] by muchocats May 07, 2008 (4:39 am)
Replying to: thegreatoz (May 06, 2008 6:23 pm) Will the 2009 have a height adjustment for the driver seat?? Replies to this message: thegreatoz (May 07, 2008 5:17 am) tiff_c (May 07, 2008 6:43 am) backy (May 07, 2008 9:04 am) and 1 more...
#258 of 556 Re: PRICE/OPTIONS [muchocats] by thegreatoz May 07, 2008 (5:17 am)
Replying to: muchocats (May 07, 2008 4:39 am) From the J.D. Power web site... "A new Sky Roof option should make the interior feel even larger. The interior design includes a tilt and telescoping steering column and driver’s-seat height adjustment." ...my emphasis. Replies to this message: tiff_c (May 07, 2008 6:43 am) backy (May 07, 2008 9:04 am) thegreatoz (May 07, 2008 10:13 am)
#259 of 556 Re: PRICE/OPTIONS [thegreatoz] by tiff_c May 07, 2008 (6:43 am)
Replying to: thegreatoz (May 07, 2008 5:17 am) "A new Sky Roof option should make the interior feel even larger. The interior design includes a tilt and telescoping steering column and driver’s-seat height adjustment." Just remember that that is ONLY for the Japanese market. The US will not get a seat height adjustment, but we will get a spare tire. This was all announced by Honda a while back by their head honcho. I can't recall if we will get the optional sunroof, or the tilt/telescoping steering wheel. But the Japanese market gets lots of cool stuff we will never see here like the new Mitsubishi Ralliart Colt, similar to a Fit in looks but with 154HP! We sadly don't get those cars here. Replies to this message: backy (May 07, 2008 9:04 am) thegreatoz (May 07, 2008 10:13 am)
#260 of 556 Wait & See by thegreatoz May 07, 2008 (7:13 am)
I read and hear a lot of what the FIT has in Japan, but I've yet to read/hear any of these so-called "official announcements" from Honda-America for the NA FIT. Meanwhile, I'm negotiating with my local school district to buy natural gas for my Honda GX until I get Phill inStalled in my garage. On the West Coast, Phill is free.