The Honda Fit took the market by storm in 2001. It is referred to as the Honda Jazz in Europe and parts of Asia, the Middle East and select other parts of the world. The name Honda Fit is primarily used in China, Japan and the United States. The 2009 Honda Fit uses Global Small Car Platform and is considered a subcompact vehicle.
Listed as an entry level model, the Honda Fit is getting rave reviews for its excellent fuel economy. Now in it’s second generation, Honda has given one of their most popular models a face lift so it seems.
In 2008, we obsessively talked about the upcoming years model, wondering what Honda would unveil for the year to come. Our patience and waiting were not took in stride and Honda delivered one of the greenest and most talked about cars it has manufactured to date. Proof is in the percentage of searched online for this specific model.
Interior expansion, power handling and a sweet little engine are only a few of this impressive models features. Honda even increased the body length and width for overall better look and handling.
Those that once felt cramped in the back seat can now enjoy added leg room to relax. The same trick features can still be found however, like the ability to move the rear seating to that of a cargo type area.
Just as the 2008 model had, the 2009 still comes with a 1. 5 liter 4 cylinder engine. The difference in 2009 was the improvement to the iVTEC valve timing system in order to slightly increase the vehicles fuel efficiency. Though not a big increase, the effort has been duly noted. After all, 27 miles per gallon isn’t that bad!
Safety features on the 2009 Honda Fit are much the same as you would find in any new vehicle these days. Standard models come equipped with an antilocking brake system, both front and side curtain airbags as well as front head restraints. The Sport model has an optional stability control system but comes bundled with the navigation package option.
Overall, this new model Honda Fit has rated very well. Evaluations and test drives of the vehicle have been extremely positive with very little disappointment. Some are looking for increased horsepower in up coming models but seem to be content with what Honda is offering at the moment. If your in the market for a fuel efficient small car then the Honda Fit is worth some looking in to.
Andy Zain is the admin of 2009 Honda Fit Forum , a place where fans and owners can get the right information for tuning, customization and general discussions on anything about Honda Fit. Get the information you need when you visit Honda Forum