2nd Generation (GE 08-present)The New Fit... Generation specific talk and questions here.
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For me, it will be very interesting to see how the USDM Fit looks with the aftermarket body kits compared to the new outfitted JDM models we are seeing pop up now.
THAT right there is my next car. I don't understand all the hate that the 09 is getting, I think it looks amazing. Especially lowered like that.
Yeah, that's the JDM Fit. Much better looking. Notice the length from behind the headlight to the A-pillar on the JDM and USDM models. The USDM Fit is a good 2+inches longer there. It messes up the lines =\
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Yeah, that's the JDM Fit. Much better looking. Notice the length from behind the headlight to the A-pillar on the JDM and USDM models. The USDM Fit is a good 2+inches longer there. It messes up the lines =\
From the pictures above, did you notice the lengths from behind the headlight to the A-pillar between the USDM 07/08 and the new 09 models? The angles are slightly different though.
Looking at those pics, I do like the smaller 07/08 headlights better with the body-color on the inside.
Doesn't the first gen Fit's also have a longer nose than the JDM Jazz?
Yep. =) But the difference is not as noticeable as the second generation's.
__________________ 2007 NBP Fit Sport MT Honda Floor Mats || Honda Cargo Net || 35% tint || custom CAI || Blox shift knob || LED dome + cargo lights || Megan axle-back || Zeta dead pedal || "Dirty White Boy" air freshener :-D
The jd power 09 fit pic is a closer angle to the other pic above so I made this dumb little image in mspaint to help us see the differences between the two.
Hope it helps someone like myself still deciding between the two...
I think that the 09's are a little more aggressive looking than the 07/08s. Look at the inverted color pics that ProMed posted. It makes the differences a little more stark. Pretty cool.
Thanks for the pictures ProMed. I agree with many posters here that the new Fit is better looking, has more character. Older version is ok if one was to get the sport model.
What I think is that both Fits are sort of aquired tastes. You either hate it or love it. Most people on this site have a first gen Fit and therefore like it better. Whereas others who do not like/have the first gen fit probably like the new one more. While the new one is a little more radical and may have more character, there are a lot of other things that many fit freaks dont like (the extra space between the A-pillar and the headlights for example).
What I think is that both Fits are sort of aquired tastes. You either hate it or love it. Most people on this site have a first gen Fit and therefore like it better. Whereas others who do not like/have the first gen fit probably like the new one more. While the new one is a little more radical and may have more character, there are a lot of other things that many fit freaks dont like (the extra space between the A-pillar and the headlights for example).
This is exactly how I see it as well. I can totally understand current Fit owners being partial to the 1st gens. Likewise, it seems like potential Fit owners are more inclined to like the 2nd gen because they don't have any kind of attachment to the 1st gens. In my opinion, they both look great and I would be happy with either one. I mainly like the 09 because it is just newer
^^^ Someone understands me! While the 09 is newer, there is something about the 08 that just looks so much better. I dont know what it is. Maybe in time the 09 will grow on me or something, but the 08 will always seem better.
My opinion is that when comparing the 09 Fit to the new JDM Jazz the nose looks much longer, but from looking at the pics I posted above the 09 nose appears to look shorter and more compact than the 07/08. The distance between the A-pillar and the headlights looks shorter to me on the 09 compared to the 07/08, but you do have to take in consideration that the A-pillar windows are larger and the wheelbase has increased 2".
Either way, I would bet that my lady probably couldn't tell the difference between the two!
This is exactly how I see it as well. I can totally understand current Fit owners being partial to the 1st gens. Likewise, it seems like potential Fit owners are more inclined to like the 2nd gen because they don't have any kind of attachment to the 1st gens.
Not exactly the case for me.... I have owned a Fit since 2002 ( JDM GD1 ) and I can tell you that there will be no lost love for my 1st gen fit I am looking forward to the new 2gen platform.. for many reasons... 1 of them is better seats/more leg room
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GE8769GW 2009 FIT 5DR SPORT VSA&NAV 5MT KA -TBD
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GE8869GW 2009 FIT 5DR SPORT VSA&NAV 5AT KA -TBD
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CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL/BLACK
BLUE SENSATION/BLACK
TIDEWATER BLUE METALLIC/BLACK
ORANGE REVOLUTION/BLACK
BLACKBERRY PEARL/BLACK
MILANO RED/BLACK
STORM SILVER METALLIC/BLACK
TAFFETA WHITE/BLACK
Base
CRYSTAL BLACK PEARL/GRAY
BLUE SENSATION/GRAY
TIDEWATER BLUE METALLIC/GRAY
MILANO RED/GRAY
STORM SILVER METALLIC/GRAY
TAFFETA WHITE/GRAY
While the 09 is newer, there is something about the 08 that just looks so much better. I dont know what it is. Maybe in time the 09 will grow on me or something, but the 08 will always seem better.
I am looking forward to the new 2gen platform.. for many reasons... 1 of them is better seats/more leg room
Am I missing something?
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