I noticed that there are quite a few new members (
welcome) in the market for a FIT, but not sure to go for the 08 or 09. They are reposting quite a bit because a) they do not read the 66+ pages on the 09, and/or b) do not search.
This thread will be just a list of differences
with no opinions, just facts/specs. It also will be focusing on Fits in America.
2008:
BASE and SPORT have the same engine (vtec 1.5L109hp@5800 and torque:105@4800) and suspension.
The SPORT has a body kit, spoiler, aux jack, cruise control, and paddle shifters (for the AT), and 15" Alloy rims (BASE has 14" hubcabs).
colors:
Milano red (MR)
Nighthawk black Pearl NHBP)
Silverstorm Metallic (SSM)
Vivid Blue Pearl (VBP)
Tidewater Blue Metallic (TWB)
Blackberry Pearl (BBP) sport only
Blaze Orange Metallic (BOM) Sport only.
Prices: MSRP without transportation fee ($670)
BASE MT: $13,950
BASE AT: $14,750
Sport MT: $15,270
Sport AT: $16,070
Good luck getting these prices...
2009:
Arriving in "late September," as quoted by some dealers taking deposits.
80,000 total units for the 2009 model.
Colors: Outside/inside
Sport:
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 //
Model numbers and Prices:
GE8729EW BASE MT
- $14,620 (autoblog & egmcartech base price)
GE8829EW BASE
AT~$15,420
GE8749EW SPORT
MT~$15,940
GE8849EWSPORT AT
~$16,740
GE8769GW SPORT MT VSA&NAV
-TBD CO dealers quoted ~$1800 extra
GE8869GW SPORT VSA&NAV
-TBD
Will not have skyroof option and/or AWD, go to Japan for that.
Transmission is the same for the AT.
Apparently, the mt's transmission's ratio was lowered 3-8% which will improve acceleration but lower mpg.
Only Canadian AT's will not have spare tire
How the 09 is different:
i-vtec
maf sensor
117hp@6600
106 lb/
ft @ 4800
10 cup holders
Dead pedal
Armrest
second glove box (for ipod)
"secret" compartment under rear seats.
smaller rear seat head rests.
Navigation Option
USB jack (AUX is still there)
Steering wheel mounted controls
Windshield pulled forward 4inchs
daytime running lights
maplights
Available Vehicle Stability Assist™ (VSA®)
Only with NAVI
Enhanced Suspension Calibration improves straight-line stability & handling with
less understeer than before.
New power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering with a revised rack to
reduce steering effort a low speed. As speed rises, the power-assist gradually increases steering effort to a more reassuring level.
Reengineered chassis
improves structural rigidity by 164 percent
Tilt-and-Telescoping Steering Wheel
Two vertically mounted stiffeners positioned inside the D-pillar above the rear springs work in conjunction with the other rear modifications to
bring the rear end around quicker and flatter
New supportive sport seats built around larger full-size frame
And is
generally bigger:
Wheelbase has been increased 2 inches to 98.4 inches (base-15" sport 16")
Overall Length goes up 2.2 inches to 153.5 inches.
Overall Width is 0.8 inch wider
Front Track is 1.4 inches wider
Rear Track is 1.2 inches wider
Larger Front Bushings
Torsion-Beam setup has gained another 0.8 inch in travel
NEW VIDEO
Click
here to see a video on the 09 (it has a lot of repeat info)
This is the official
Honda 2009 site.
and this is some more
official honda stuff
2009 fit accessories
Feel free to post anymore new info on the 09. including more pics and videos.
Remember, this thread is for a list of facts. If you want options click
here.
Again, welcome to the site and choose what is best for you.
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