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I have not only seen and driven the car but looked carefully at the specs.
The increase in track is excellent with increased front antisway bar (21 to 22mm) ALONG with 17 mm rear antisway bar in the Sports. A big item because understeer is decreased only on the Sport while understeer is increased on the base, a good reason to avoid it. The Sport reduces the understeer nicely but only track time will tell if its as good as no antisway bars.
I couldn't tell the difference in the seats or room although they may be improved. I just couldn't tell.
The increases in gear ratios can be an improvement but the increased weight and larger diameter tires (185/55x16(24") vs 165/55x15(23.44") may defeat any improvements in gears or power. The extra power was obtained by increasing the rpm at which maximum hp was attained and there is little change in torque so the performance may be less. Also mpg.
The offset of the alloys appear to be 53 mm (we couldn't remove the wheel but could see a 53 marking) so we presume the axle is widened. The wheels do appear to be further out toward the fender arches; those seeking aftermarket wheels will need to be careful. I have a sneaking suspicion that only offsets greater than 45 mm will work without rubbing but the new body may change that. The stock wheel didn't look that tightly enclosed.
Finally, the price: if you get a good deal on an '08 jump all over it. The new Fit just doesn't look $600 better except for the wider track and 16" wheels We'll get a better look later and may change our minds.
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