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TOKYO, Japan, October 18, 2007–Honda Motor Co., Ltd. announced plans to begin sales in Japan of the all-new, completely redesigned Honda Fit on Friday, October 26, 2007. The Fit has gained popularity as a small car that features outstanding packaging, excellent fuel economy, and advanced styling.
The second-generation Fit was developed following the tradition of Honda’s man maximum, machine minimum*1 concept with the goal of creating the ideal small car for a new age. To provide values which exceed customer expectations for a small car and to set a new benchmark in the highly competitive small car segment, packaging, utility and driving performance have been further advanced with the all-new Fit.
The packaging of the new Fit is based on Honda’s innovative center tank layout, with a longer wheelbase and wider track for enhanced interior space and practicality, combined with the small-car maneuverability of a 4.7-meter minimum turning radius. The front pillar has been moved forward to create a spacious interior, while the exterior boasts exhilarating styling. An ingenious interior layout helped create a comfortable cabin with space equivalent to a mid-sized sedan. The new Fit’s practicality has also been enhanced with four-mode “Ultra Seat” and three-mode “Ultra Luggage*2” storage spaces.
The new Fit’s dynamic performance is made possible by a newly developed 1.3-liter i-VTEC engine that delivers maximum output of 73kW (100PS). Combined with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) and newly developed torque converter, the engine provides enjoyable driving and class-leading*3 24 km/l fuel economy*4. The body rigidity and crash safety performance were also enhanced while maintaining weight equivalent to the previous model. Moreover, the newly designed chassis also helps achieve superior comfort and steady handling.
Newly added to the Fit lineup is a Road Sailing (RS) version which highlights a sportier and sophisticated character with a newly developed 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine and a specially designed suspension with enhanced styling and a richer feel.
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Reading the specs on the new FIT in Japan. Under the "Environmental Performance", 4th line, "G- and L_ types with 4WD". Is that a lost in translation thing or is there going to be a 4WD?
Reading the specs on the new FIT in Japan. Under the "Environmental Performance", 4th line, "G- and L_ types with 4WD". Is that a lost in translation thing or is there going to be a 4WD?
4WD (actually Real-Time AWD) has always been available in the JDM Fit, and the new Fit is carrying on with it.
In fact, in Japan, you can get a 4WD in just about any car you want.
jacksan1, thanks for the reply. I lived in Japan for 3 years but that was a long time ago. '74-'77. At that time there were no AWD etc. to speak of and I was just wondering if the info is strictly JDM or will the U.S. models have AWD? Thanks again, phasfit
jacksan1, thanks for the reply. I lived in Japan for 3 years but that was a long time ago. '74-'77. At that time there were no AWD etc. to speak of and I was just wondering if the info is strictly JDM or will the U.S. models have AWD? Thanks again, phasfit
You're welcome. There are currently no plans for the USDM Fit to become available with AWD. It would be nice if they did, though.
In those years you were in Japan, only Subaru had 4WD in so-called regular cars. It is rather amazing to see the list of JDM passenger cars today, since you really can count the models that are not available at all with 4WD/AWD with a single hand. Everything else in Japan, regardless of the size and displacement, body type or intended use, is available with 4WD/AWD. That makes sense if you remember that 70% of Japan is classified by cartographers as "mountainous," and it snows a lot in many parts.
Too bad that Honda does not see "Fit" to offer an AWD version. I have seen the new '09 Toyota Matrix and the specs include an optional AWD version. And the car is sharp looking!
4WD (actually Real-Time AWD) has always been available in the JDM Fit, and the new Fit is carrying on with it.
In fact, in Japan, you can get a 4WD in just about any car you want.
Exactly. Sucks that we can't get that option here in the U.S.
But then again, I think like Toyota, Honda always equips the AWD Cars with a Lower Displacement Engine, like a 1.3L instead of the "Punchy" 1.5L we get.
Exactly. Sucks that we can't get that option here in the U.S.
But then again, I think like Toyota, Honda always equips the AWD Cars with a Lower Displacement Engine, like a 1.3L instead of the "Punchy" 1.5L we get.
But I dunno.
I drove a Fit AWD in Japan (a rental). It came with 1.5. The latest JDM iteration has AWD available in both 1.3 and 1.5.
One thing I don't like about the evolution of cars is the fact that they always make them bigger. They need to leave the size alone and ignore the typical review stating that they are too small.... small is good , and fun
There are currently no plans for the USDM Fit to become available with AWD. It would be nice if they did, though. 
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