Pre-production 2014 Honda Fit Spotted in SoCal
 

Friend of mine spotted this today, looks like they are already testing the next generation in the US

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I will keep an eye out for more of them since I live pretty close to the Honda HQ

Nice spotted pic! should send to Jalopnik.

I can dig it, idk about those reflector pieces in the back window. Won't trade my GE in, but I think they look better than I thought they would.

Wish u had a usdm headshot

From what I see aside from the spoiler shown on this picture, everything looks like the RS in all the 2014 Fit press release shots.

The backend squares on both sides, the turn signal mirrors. So *crossing fingers* USDM Sport = JDM RS?

Just noticed those reflectors too, hmmm not sure I like that.

I'm with you, I'm good on my GE for awhile

I will keep an eye out, this is all that my friend was able to see

Yep, I'm thinking the same thing

I have a feeling this is pretty close to the final look for the car

I hope that the red reflectors on the hatch glass go away- looks like an old Volvo station wagon.

I don't think it will since it's in the JDM version

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With the architecture of the bumper in your last photo, I guess that I could get used to the reflectors. But I am not a likely candidate for purchasing the next Fit edition considering the extremely low mileage that I have collected on my '09 Fit. If the '14 and later Fits offer some extremely interesting tech. options, I might be persuaded to trade up, but it would take some pretty extreme options.

"USDM" rear bumper? The "lines" in the rear bumper are different from the JDM version.

I'm not a huge fan of the compressing of the rear window. It gives the car more agressive lines but I don't like a small rear window, in fact that's what I hate the most of the Matrix and the Juke. The darn rear window is like 30% the size of the driver's window. Also, a small window mean a huge chunk of door under it, which I think looks stupid. Too much door between the wheel and the window. Not a fan of the new fit.

yeah i can definitely see a difference. at least they look similar. the JDM is "flatter" almost no bumper. USDM u can already see the bumper jutting out.

i have gone highly confuse to get with the number of opinions on the issue here .. finding it apt to let the outcome arrive as it is going to be

After seeing cars in Brazil (including my GD1) I can see why USDM bumpers need to "beef up". Although cosmetic wise subjective opinion said USDM front/rear end don't look at good, the safety standard with stronger bumpers is important.

When a car is rear ended here (even at low speed), it eats into the tailgate/trunk. I know JDM conversion guys might not agree but I have seen enough the damage of even minor "fender bender" here.

Damn, now that's a "spotted spy shot"!!!! You're friend has a good eye!!! :thumbups: :thumbups: :thumbups:

You can see the USDM rear is a little fatter...

Maybe for the LA Auto Show in November.

The back looks like it goes straight down I like the way the rear wheel wells look on the GE8 kind of flare out.


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I am as happy as I can be with the way my seven year old GD-3 looks.. I think that Honda got it right the first time on a lot of the new models introduced over the years, only to do unnecessary changes that did little if anything to improve what they started out with.. When they build a Fit with improvements in function and performance instead of styling gizmos and gadgetry, I might be inclined to drive to a dealership and check one out.

I think there is a lot of cars that the first generation is the best so far (my opinion) or are more desirable like the GTI MK1, Acura TSX and TL, Mazda 3, Lexus IS-300, Miata (because it was simple could get without power windows, steering and A/C), etc.

Nice catch!!! I'll have to see it in person and test drive one before I decide if I want to trade up.

I more of a clean and simple look kind of guy so It's a little busy for my taste but we will see :)

nice shot (again) waizzz. :thumbups:


yah, it does look quite busy and those holes in the bumper scream FAKE! vents... :eek3:

and where's the exhaust cutout? do we get the bathtub faucet mufflers again like the GD's? :hyper:

^Yes, looks like it, bottom right downturn muffler.

That is one thing I like about the GE, the muffler and cutout look thought-out and more classy than the random piece of metal thrown on the back of most B segment cars. The downside of it to me is it limits universal muffler choices a bit.