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Originally Posted by emillkim
I'm in a bit of a situation.
The 2009 honda fit seems to be a more refined car (loaded) than the 2008 but in the pictures it just looks huge. I understand that the videos that I see on honda.jp.co are of the japanese model. It looks small and sporty. The US version featured at the auto shows just looks bulbous like a ford focus.
Can anyone tell me how much longer the new fit is vs the old fit. JDM vs. US length? This is going to be a big deal to me because I'll just get a 2008 because I want a smaller nimbler car (even if it has a shorter wheelbase). If the difference is negligible than I'll just sit and watch my calendar for the new one (and just JDM the snot out of it).
Thanks freaks
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Supposedly the 09 Fit isn't bigger outside; they moved the front compartment forward a liitle rakingthe windshield back more and moved the rear compartment rearward to yield extra back seat room. (thats one of the two items the Fit fails the Versa, the other being power). And of course the power is increased to 119 (compared to 122); they don't mention the torque difference and CVT transmission, which still separates the two.
For those who think that doesn't matter, compare the sales of Versas vs Fits. (2:1)
The real advantage of the FIt is its superior handling compared to the Versa but I don't know yet if thats been affected in 09. I owned both and can assure you the Versa drives like my father's Oldsmobile.