This article about the new Fit just appeared today.
Japan Today - News - Honda unveils all-new Fit subcompact
They mention four-mode "Ultra Seat" and three-mode "Ultra Luggage" storage spaces. I wonder if these are new modes made possible by having no spare tire. I would rather have the spare.
The Japan market gets a 1.3 liter engine that gets a supposed 24km/L (56miles/US Gallon). It would be much slower - but it sure would be nice to be able to purchase one in North America.
I hope they didn't make the ride smoother at the expense of handling. After a few weeks, the kids gave up complaining about the choppy ride in the back - and I'm always in the front anyhow.
edit:
whoops - better article at
http://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-t...tml#post185951