Pre-production 2014 Honda Fit Spotted in SoCal
#1
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
I will keep an eye out for more of them since I live pretty close to the Honda HQ
I will keep an eye out for more of them since I live pretty close to the Honda HQ
#4
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?
The backend squares on both sides, the turn signal mirrors. So *crossing fingers* USDM Sport = JDM RS?
#5
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
I have a feeling this is pretty close to the final look for the car
#8
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.
#10
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.
#11
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.
#13
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.
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.
#16
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.
#17
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.
#19
nice shot (again) waizzz.
yah, it does look quite busy and those holes in the bumper scream FAKE! vents...
and where's the exhaust cutout? do we get the bathtub faucet mufflers again like the GD's?
yah, it does look quite busy and those holes in the bumper scream FAKE! vents...
and where's the exhaust cutout? do we get the bathtub faucet mufflers again like the GD's?
#20
^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.
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.