Although the most recent 2008 Honda Fit was a smashing success in the U.S., the car the rest of the world knows as the Honda Jazz was not really all that new - but the 2009 Honda Fit fixes that with a full complement of upgrades, inside &out. In the hotly contested sub-compact market, standout features are a must - which is why the unique Fit did so well in its previous incarnation. Can the new model keep up?
On paper, 2009 Honda Fit certainly looks like it manages to improve on the old Fit while keeping true to the small, efficient car’s roots. The U.S. will get a new 1.5L four-cylinder engine with i-VTEC paired to a five-speed manual or a new five-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters. Honda claims the new engine offers ‘the best balance of fuel economy & power.’
On paper, 2009 Honda Fit certainly looks like it manages to improve on the old Fit while keeping true to the small, efficient car’s roots. The U.S. will get a new 1.5L four-cylinder engine with i-VTEC paired to a five-speed manual or a new five-speed automatic transmission with steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters. Honda claims the new engine offers ‘the best balance of fuel economy & power.’






