2013 Fit Out Now: New Color, No Changes
#21
Does anyone know if we at least get traffic updates on the new fit with navigation? I see the Fit EV has navigation with fm traffic so I was thinking that they would just use that same nav on the regular 2013 fit.
Last edited by patm95; 07-29-2012 at 11:35 AM.
#24
Has anyone seen the 2013 Fit in person? I'd really like to verify that the U.S. is still receiving Fits built in Japan. I heard that Honda looses money on Fits sold in the U.S. due to exchange rates and they now plan to move production to Mexico. I also heard Canada's Fits are built in China.
I'd rather not have to rush to buy a 2012 Fit in order to be sure I get one that was built in Japan.
Thanks!
I'd rather not have to rush to buy a 2012 Fit in order to be sure I get one that was built in Japan.
Thanks!
#26
I just read that a small Honda Fit/Jazz based SUV is on the drawing board.
Honda Jazz SUV considered - What Car?
Honda Jazz Compact SUV In The Works: Report | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications
I want one.
Honda Jazz SUV considered - What Car?
Honda Jazz Compact SUV In The Works: Report | Reviews | Prices | Australian specifications
I want one.
#28
https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/gene...tml#post729708
As mentioned towing anything with the USDM GE8 will void your warranty according to the manual.
However
From this thread ---> https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/general-fit-talk/36423-towing-fit-help.html
Read that entire thread (and the others too), and do a search of dzager's posts he has plenty of info regarding towing with a 2009 GE8.
However
The specs sheet on the Australian Fit. Honda Jazz Specifications | 2009, 2008
Show the following #'s
Maximum towing capacity (kg) – trailer with brakes 1000 (man) and 800 (auto)
trailer without brakes 450 (man and auto)
downforce/tongue load 70
They also show a tow hitch ---> Honda Jazz Optional Extras & Body Kit | 2009, 2008
But I think it was discussed before that this wouldn't work with the USDM Fits. not 100% sure though.
Check these previous threads for more info, some people have already installed aftermarket hitches on the Fit. https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-present/32886-hitch-receiver-etrailer.html & https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/general-fit-talk/31178-hitch-receiver-2009-a.html
Show the following #'s
Maximum towing capacity (kg) – trailer with brakes 1000 (man) and 800 (auto)
trailer without brakes 450 (man and auto)
downforce/tongue load 70
They also show a tow hitch ---> Honda Jazz Optional Extras & Body Kit | 2009, 2008
But I think it was discussed before that this wouldn't work with the USDM Fits. not 100% sure though.
Check these previous threads for more info, some people have already installed aftermarket hitches on the Fit. https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/2nd-generation-ge-08-present/32886-hitch-receiver-etrailer.html & https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/general-fit-talk/31178-hitch-receiver-2009-a.html
I have a 2009 Fit Sport Manual - about 7000 miles on it now. I just got back from a trip to the Florida Keys - 1500 miles one way. I towed my trailer I built on a Harbor Freight kit. Here is some info for you:
1. My trailer. Harbor Fright 4x8. I built a box on it that was 4 by 9 feet and 42 inches high - so it is about 4 inches below the roof line of the Fit. It weighs (with my box) 515 pounds unloaded. Loaded trailer weight was 950 pounds - toungue weight 125 pounds.
2. My son and I were on the trip About 350 pounds of people, another 100 pounds clothing, sleeping bags, etc. in the car). We took out the bigger back seat - put a good sized cooler there. One of us could sleep in the back comfortably.
3. Air shocks were at 90 pounds on the way there, and I went with 60 pounds on the way back. 90 gave noticably better handling, but stiff ride (felt bumps) (big rigs passing us didn't rock the rig). 60 was a better ride - but I felt it when we were passed by big rigs (smoother ride) (not bad - but had to steer to compensate).
4. Some roads have poured cement perpendicular to direction of travel. Sometimes these "scallop" with use and weather. This set up a bouncing oscillation that was uncomfortable and made me worry about the hitch. This happened to a lesser degree when I towed with my Honda Odyssey - and I never noticed it when towing with my full size Chevy van. The shorter wheel base tow vehicle is impacted greater. Thank goodness these were few and far between.
5. Plenty of power to tow this weight. Braking was adequate - felt the same as when I towed my 2,000 pound boat with the Odyssey. Would prefer trailer brakes - but I never worried about it.
6. With manual tranny, I had to downshift to 4th only when going over the mountains right before Chatanooga. Left it in 5th all the time. Engine temps never varried (I have a Scan Guage). Now, with an auto tranny I could see there might be problems towing this weight - it would probably down shift a lot. I don't know that I would tow that much with an Auto Fit - for sure I would have a Tranny temp guage, tranny cooler, and really watch it.
7. Mileage really proportionate to speed. At 55 mph got 35 mpg, 65 mph got 30 mpg (no wind and flats), down to 25 mpg with lots of hills and 15+ headwind (at 65 mph). I never went over 65. All of the above with the cruise control. Better mileage if you take it off cruise and coast down hill, allow up to 10 mph speed drop up hill, etc.
8. Hitch mounts and everything look fine - no frame dents or any sign that the hitch shifted in its mounts, etc. Handled the toungue weight and the bouncing, etc. no sweat. No loss of air in the shocks at all. Considering the goofy bouncing in some roads, I was pleased.
Coming back to Illinois we hit heavy rain, 20 mph headwinds, sleet, heavy snow, slop. Went through it all fine.
I think 1,000 pounds is a definite limitation without trailer brakes. I wouldn't tow a trailer that extends above the roof line or outside the width of the car - not enough horse power to over come the wind resistance. If you do tow this high profile - I can't see going over 55 mph (maybe even less).
All in all, it did fine. I was as confident with the Fit towing this 900+ pound trailer as I was towing my 2,000 pound boat with the Odyssey. I tow this trailer regularly during the summer at a loaded weight of about 700 pounds.
1. My trailer. Harbor Fright 4x8. I built a box on it that was 4 by 9 feet and 42 inches high - so it is about 4 inches below the roof line of the Fit. It weighs (with my box) 515 pounds unloaded. Loaded trailer weight was 950 pounds - toungue weight 125 pounds.
2. My son and I were on the trip About 350 pounds of people, another 100 pounds clothing, sleeping bags, etc. in the car). We took out the bigger back seat - put a good sized cooler there. One of us could sleep in the back comfortably.
3. Air shocks were at 90 pounds on the way there, and I went with 60 pounds on the way back. 90 gave noticably better handling, but stiff ride (felt bumps) (big rigs passing us didn't rock the rig). 60 was a better ride - but I felt it when we were passed by big rigs (smoother ride) (not bad - but had to steer to compensate).
4. Some roads have poured cement perpendicular to direction of travel. Sometimes these "scallop" with use and weather. This set up a bouncing oscillation that was uncomfortable and made me worry about the hitch. This happened to a lesser degree when I towed with my Honda Odyssey - and I never noticed it when towing with my full size Chevy van. The shorter wheel base tow vehicle is impacted greater. Thank goodness these were few and far between.
5. Plenty of power to tow this weight. Braking was adequate - felt the same as when I towed my 2,000 pound boat with the Odyssey. Would prefer trailer brakes - but I never worried about it.
6. With manual tranny, I had to downshift to 4th only when going over the mountains right before Chatanooga. Left it in 5th all the time. Engine temps never varried (I have a Scan Guage). Now, with an auto tranny I could see there might be problems towing this weight - it would probably down shift a lot. I don't know that I would tow that much with an Auto Fit - for sure I would have a Tranny temp guage, tranny cooler, and really watch it.
7. Mileage really proportionate to speed. At 55 mph got 35 mpg, 65 mph got 30 mpg (no wind and flats), down to 25 mpg with lots of hills and 15+ headwind (at 65 mph). I never went over 65. All of the above with the cruise control. Better mileage if you take it off cruise and coast down hill, allow up to 10 mph speed drop up hill, etc.
8. Hitch mounts and everything look fine - no frame dents or any sign that the hitch shifted in its mounts, etc. Handled the toungue weight and the bouncing, etc. no sweat. No loss of air in the shocks at all. Considering the goofy bouncing in some roads, I was pleased.
Coming back to Illinois we hit heavy rain, 20 mph headwinds, sleet, heavy snow, slop. Went through it all fine.
I think 1,000 pounds is a definite limitation without trailer brakes. I wouldn't tow a trailer that extends above the roof line or outside the width of the car - not enough horse power to over come the wind resistance. If you do tow this high profile - I can't see going over 55 mph (maybe even less).
All in all, it did fine. I was as confident with the Fit towing this 900+ pound trailer as I was towing my 2,000 pound boat with the Odyssey. I tow this trailer regularly during the summer at a loaded weight of about 700 pounds.
#30
2014 models will be build in Mexico.
#31
For those of us who want a yellow Fit, Honda offers it in Japan as "Premium Yellow Pearl II"
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It looks similar to the Rio Yellow that was offered on later S2000's.
I'd also love to see that Sunset Orange, Aqua, or Mocha offered here as well.
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It looks similar to the Rio Yellow that was offered on later S2000's.
I'd also love to see that Sunset Orange, Aqua, or Mocha offered here as well.
#32
For those of us who want a yellow Fit, Honda offers it in Japan as "Premium Yellow Pearl II"
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It looks similar to the Rio Yellow that was offered on later S2000's.
I'd also love to see that Sunset Orange, Aqua, or Mocha offered here as well.
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It looks similar to the Rio Yellow that was offered on later S2000's.
I'd also love to see that Sunset Orange, Aqua, or Mocha offered here as well.
#33
Has anyone seen the 2013 Fit in person? I'd really like to verify that the U.S. is still receiving Fits built in Japan. I heard that Honda looses money on Fits sold in the U.S. due to exchange rates and they now plan to move production to Mexico. I also heard Canada's Fits are built in China.
I'd rather not have to rush to buy a 2012 Fit in order to be sure I get one that was built in Japan.
Thanks!
I'd rather not have to rush to buy a 2012 Fit in order to be sure I get one that was built in Japan.
Thanks!
#34
Mexico production in scheduled to be on line spring of 2014, so those models will probably be 2015's.
#35
Reminds me of Dark Amethyst Pearl (PB74P), offered on 6th gen Civics. Any word on the 2013 paint codes?
#38
Can anybody point me to a list of changes in the 2013 Fit. I know this thread says No Changes, but there are.... So??
I have noticed new rims, new grille, and new headlights. What else is different? I searched around a bit and oddly, couldn't find anything.
I have noticed new rims, new grille, and new headlights. What else is different? I searched around a bit and oddly, couldn't find anything.