2009 Honda Fit Sport launched in the US
The new second generation 2009 Honda Fit Sport has been unveiled in the US and it will go on sale in Fall 2008. It differs slightly visually as compared to the JDM Fit – mostly cosmetics like bumper design and grilles. The USDM Fit’s overall length is slightly longer but keeps the same wheelbase. The extra millimeters go to the slightly larger bumpers which have to comply with US crash safety regulations.
Under its hood is a 1.5 liter i-VTEC engine. Honda has not revealed details about how much power output the US-bound engine will have as this might differ country to country because of fuel quality and emissions regulations, but taking the Japanese model as a reference, the engine should put out around 120 PS.
The engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic gearbox with steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, replacing the CVT in the previous model. This new Fit/Jazz is now available globally with either a CVT transmission or an automatic transmission depending on different markets. In Japan it uses a CVT, while in our South East Asian region and now America, it uses a 5-speed auto.
The Honda Fit Sport now has the option for factory 6.5 inch colour satellite navigation system called the Honda Satellite-Linked Navigation System with Voice Recognition.
For more information on the new Honda Fit Sport (called the Honda Jazz in our region) including power and torque curves, dimensions and etc, check out the linked post below.
View more photos and 2 studio footage videos after the jump.
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Second Generation Honda Jazz – Photos and Details
USDM Honda Fit Sport High-Res Photo Gallery
VIDEO: New Honda Fit Exterior
VIDEO: New Honda Fit Interior
April 1, 2008 @ 12:37 am
great, now got paddle shifters….
April 1, 2008 @ 12:39 am
in my opinion honda never fails to delive their new design to us.it still have the same breed as the older jazz.small but comfy, practical yet fun to drive.
April 1, 2008 @ 7:19 am
When will it make appearance in Malaysia? Bargain time for current Jazz?
April 1, 2008 @ 7:43 am
How about the iDSI version with CVT? Have they scrap that one?
April 1, 2008 @ 8:04 am
…bullet design…a bit like colt……thailand oredi launched………waiting for malaysian market…..august maybe? …optional engine 1.3 or 1.5 ?
April 1, 2008 @ 8:09 am
roomy…look more sporty..nice..However, we can expect the price look like RM100K..maybe more.
April 1, 2008 @ 9:15 am
Excellent looks..should be even better fuel economy..my choice for COTY : )
April 1, 2008 @ 10:14 am
Honda engineers indeed having difficult times to design a new model from a model which was proven best in its class all over the world. Practical, fuel saving, cute design, value for money (EXCEPT Malaysia, thanks to G’s tax regime) and many more. Thailand launched this car last week 3 variants available including manual transmission. Auto gets 5AT no longer CVT and the higher grade have paddle shift also. I bet we’ll be having more or less the same with Thai’s spec. No 1.3L, only 1.5L i-vtec available compare to JDM spec. Sources said this car will come here from Thailand somewhere 2nd quarter this year..nevertheless pricing will be the major factor..People may opt for Swift CKD or Latio Sport though how cun..how gud the car..Honda Malaysia…tolong kasi murah sket la…ramai mau beli ini kereta but cannot afford laaa
April 1, 2008 @ 12:02 pm
Paul, the engine should be “i-vtec” which produces 120ps.
anyway, the new Fit/Jazz looked like a small time MPV from the side.
Kinda cool !!
April 1, 2008 @ 1:15 pm
very appealing!!
April 1, 2008 @ 3:19 pm
hey, i saw this model last month at Muar. It has Singapore number plates
April 3, 2008 @ 5:20 pm
so we can asume if we put a boot at the back of this, this is the new city huh?
April 3, 2008 @ 7:16 pm
nice! the front is longer and bigger.. almost like civic. haha! hope that the one will arrive in malaysia soon will look like the japan model with shorter front bumper but resulting in less safety maybe.. but as long as it complies the japan’s safety regulations, i think i will be allright, haha..
April 4, 2008 @ 6:10 pm
looks nice but in the end i think it shud be quite pricey..nway any news abt honda city? are they launching anytime soon?