Anybody know what gives it the extra 9hp over the current engine configuration?

EDIT:
Ok, next question.... how hard is this to shove into our first gen engines

 

The +21 ft-lb is wrong... we have been provided dynos from Japan on this forum already somwhere. It's basically +9 crank hp peak, same dyno curve. Or +6 to 8 at the wheels, realistically.

 

but he was talking about the tq...you are talking about the hp..

 

Japan

Yea it has the random 3rd gear problems and also 2nd gear doesn't quite like to go in at 8300 RPM...

 

Whatever happened to that honda employee on here that was supposed to provide a full review?

 

I have to say, if they make a TW version for the US. It will be hard resisting a TW Sport MT with nav lol.

Tyler

 

Probably out having a blast with the '09 Fit, and too busy to post about it. (I hope!)

 

only if they come with clear coat on the paint next time...

 

RDS, where are yooooooou?

 

definately hafta say that the 09 is growing on me more and more!!! i used to hate looking at the thing, but with wheels and prolly a lil drop it looks pretty clean!! Im excited to see what colors will be coming out as well

 

Here is the 2009 Fit sport. IMO, the front end is too long and she sits to high. Not a fan of this body style at all. Very glad to be driving an '08.

More pics at: Honda Media Newsroom Images

Here's the same shot of the '08 for comparison.

 

somebody sat on the 2009! it's looks a bit like the last civic hatchback to me...

Here's my attempt at overlay. 08 in blue, 09 in red.



Rear shriveled up, nose inflated.

 

If anything, the 08 sits higher, not the 09. Look at the post above.

 

Thank you for rehashing the same dead subject again. I've been frequenting this site for almost three years now, and when the '07 Fit was introduced at the 2006 Chicago Auto Show everyone complained loudly about how they ruined the Fit by extending the nose.

You can make just about any car look bad based on the angle/position of the camera. What the image above implies is that the front end is somewhat square, when in reality, the front end is tapered, as the image below displays.

 

I have an internal debate as to whether to go with a 2008 Fit or wait for the 2009s to come out. When I take a close look at the following link that gives a side by side comparison of the two vehicles:

2008/2009 Honda Fit - Comparison Gallery - Motor Trend

I know I would like the 2009, but simply can't wait the 4-5 months. I'm looking to drive a sporty, zippy 5 speed FIT this summer.

CARGIRL

 

i want an 08 but i want the engine from the 09...lol

 

And I want the feel of a 2008 manual, but the looks and color options on the 2009s.

 

too bad those photos aren't all to proper scale and color adjusted the same!

 

I was referring to ground clearance not cabin height.

 

Any word on the new engine model, chassis code, MPGs, aftermarket mods and also the new Fit's width? I personally think the new Fit is the winner, but the aftermarket support might take some time just like other new cars that came out.