The C&D site below says it will be a option. However it seems most are not mentioning it. My guess is that we will not get it, but the JDM 2008 show car didn't have the panaromic roof as well during its own introduction.

2009 Honda Fit - Auto Shows/Production Debuts/2008 New York (NYIAS) Auto Show - Auto Shows/Auto Shows/News/Car and Driver - Car And Driver

 

Yeah I've seen those. That's to bad. With the addition of those two aspects it would just set it off! And I'd just have to buy one!!

 

I'm pretty bummed about that as well.
My guess is, they'll release that in the 3rd gen.
Maybe it's because of safety regulations, but I'm sure they'll do some kind of redesign and do it.
It's like anything else, give a bare bone product, then a few years later add the extra features to spice up the product and in turn sales.

The basic iPod years ago could have easily been made to play videos, but they waited a couple of years.

 

Why are most Honda dealers still Fit-less? They still aren't building enough. For the 2nd Gen, once production is in full swing, I'd like to see 10-20 Fit's in constant stock at most dealers.

 

yeah, at beaverton honda (where i work) we usually around 4 fits in every couple or so weeks and they're always gone within days...i had to wait a month for mine

OMG OMG OMG NO EFFIN WAY, I CAN'T EVEN BELIEVE THIS!!!


THE NEW FITS HAVE A DEAD PEDAL????? WUT??? THAT IS JUST STRAIGHT UP BS

 

Reuters and WSJ are reporting a Hybrid line-up for 2009.
I wonder when production would have to start in the Honda
factories?
The one for U.S. 2009 may not be the Fit model from what I read.

Honda to Sell Cheaper Hybrid in 2009 - WSJ.com

Honda says to launch hybrid-only car in early 2009 | Environment | Reuters

 

I believe it's due to the production cost vs retail price. Honda makes more money off the CR-V. Lots are flooded with the CRV.


BTW, will the new Fit come with taller gears? The engine turns some high RPM's on the freeway.

 

I believe that all current Fits come from Japan while the 2009 will be made in North America. I am hoping that will mean it will be like the 2006 Civic which showed up beginning of September and ramped up quickly which prevented too much overpricing.

Anyone know what features will be each model? Or know when we will know? I would love a Base model with MP3 CD and AUX input. An iPod interface and a trip computer would be nice too while I am dreaming.

David

 

The South African 06 model Fit has the indicator lights on the front mirrors, so it is old news on the Gen-1 car allready.

 

There are at least 2 or 3 possibble factors in this.

Honda has never shipped an over-abundance of Fits to the US. Last year they increased the numbers some and by early this year, the dealers had some on the lots, but not many.

The increased price of gas has bumped up subcompact sales by something like 20%. That surely ate into any inventory.

And finally, many businesses decrease or halt production of products that are about to be replaced. They know that people know the new models are coming and so sales of existing models usually slows. Any existing models in inventory when the new ones come out will likely sell at a discount. I don't know if Honda does this, or if dealers purposely whittle down their inventory as new models are about to come out, but it's certainly possible.

 

One gripe I have with the bumpers is they get knicked badly in city parking. No adjustment to that I see here.

 

I believe the 2009 NA Fit will be made in Japan.

 

That's correct.

 

With the invention of the internet, it takes just a few mins of searching to find a dealer that will actually deal on the Fit.

 

That actually makes me feel better about the initial quality. My information came from some older info about the first generation Fit was being built in Japan because it did not make sense to ramp up a NA facility for only a year or two.

 

I'm wondering if the 09 Center arm rest and those low profile head rests will fit 08's?

 

I don't think so. The arm rest is attached directly to the side of the redesigned seat, not between the seats. There is another thread about the head rests where someone figured the distance between the mounting posts is different.

Hope that helps!

 

O well.
can't wait to see if they made it more fuel efficient.

 

Same here. Since my Fit will be used to travel ~200 miles per day with work, the biggest thing I am looking forward to trying out is the new seats based around a larger frame!

 

I wonder if the arm rest will be available for the Base model Fit. I think that the head rests should be.

David