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Hatchbacks Honda Fit Article Comments - 2009 Honda Fit First Drive / Full Test
556 messages, Last post on Feb 05, 2009 at 1:45 PM
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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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Replying to: mcmanus (Apr 02, 2008 1:40 am) Where are you getting that spec?
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Replying to: jacksan1 (May 01, 2008 7:03 am) 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! |
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Replying to: jacksan1 (May 01, 2008 7:03 am) 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!) 
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Replying to: upstatedoc (May 01, 2008 6:50 am) "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. 
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Replying to: thegreatoz (May 06, 2008 6:23 pm)
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Replying to: muchocats (May 07, 2008 4:39 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." ...my emphasis. 
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Replying to: thegreatoz (May 07, 2008 5:17 am) 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.
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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.
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Replying to: tiff_c (May 07, 2008 6:43 am)
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Replying to: backy (May 07, 2008 9:04 am)  However, adjustable driver's-seat height, a glass roof, and the bigger sunroof are not off the table for the Fall in the US. Trust me. |
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