Well just a few days ago photos of the all-new Honda Fit (Jazz) leaked onto the web. Now we have some more official photos of the car and product specs of the car that is set to be officially unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Show.
Here are some of the changes and specs for the all-new subcompact:
-Windshield moved forward by 4.7 inches to give the interior a more spacious feel
-Wheelbase stretched 2 inches to 98.4 inches
-Length increases by 2.2 inches to 153.5 inches
-Width increases 0.8 inches
-Cargo capacity increases by 1.5 cubic feet to 14.5
-The larger Fit is weighs only 22 pounds more than the last generation
-The 1.5L engine offered in the US gets 9 more horsepower to 118 and torque moves up 21 lb-ft to 107
-New optional sky roof
-Honda plans to increase production for the US market to 70,000 due to increased demand
-The all-new Fit will reach the US by the end of 2008
Visit Edmunds to read one of the first reviews of the all-new Fit
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Comments (19)
Looks like an 03 SI with 4 doors to me, not a bad thing.
Posted by Gary | September 22, 2007 12:25 PM
Posted on September 22, 2007 12:25
Looks like a mini minivan from the side...
Posted by Jason | September 22, 2007 1:12 PM
Posted on September 22, 2007 13:12
Don't like it.
Looks like a mix of:
1) current Fit
2) Toyota Yaris
3) Prius
4) and some sort of Mini-van
Posted by Noya | September 22, 2007 1:36 PM
Posted on September 22, 2007 13:36
make it 5 speed and a coupe and i'll consider it mr. honda sir.
Posted by james | September 22, 2007 2:57 PM
Posted on September 22, 2007 14:57
It is quite the improvement over the current one looks wise, so in my opinion its a step ahead.
Posted by Mike | September 22, 2007 6:25 PM
Posted on September 22, 2007 18:25
It is quite the improvement over the current one looks wise, so in my opinion its a step ahead.
Posted by Mike | September 22, 2007 6:25 PM
Posted on September 22, 2007 18:25
Uh... why a five speed?
The CVT transmission almost, if not exceeds the benefit of manually shifting in terms of gas consumption...
Posted by Ignatius | September 23, 2007 12:02 AM
Posted on September 23, 2007 00:02
Ignatius
some people like me who lives in snow prone area(Connecticut) needs Stick shift.
Also i like to over revvvvv my engine.
Posted by HanZ | September 23, 2007 12:50 AM
Posted on September 23, 2007 00:50
"The CVT transmission almost, if not exceeds the benefit of manually shifting in terms of gas consumption..."
The tests I've seen comparing identically equipped versions of a car with one model a manual and one model a cvt show that a cvt has about 15% faster accelleration.....but at the price of about a 10-15% hit to mpg.
Posted by Remy LeBeau | September 23, 2007 9:32 AM
Posted on September 23, 2007 09:32
i like to be in control of my investment, hence the 5 speed.
Posted by james | September 23, 2007 11:39 AM
Posted on September 23, 2007 11:39
Any plans for a diesel version of this car? It'd make oil companies see red and commuters rejoice, if it were reasonably priced (I'd buy such a car).
Posted by Sum Yung Gai | September 23, 2007 1:50 PM
Posted on September 23, 2007 13:50
The oil companies don't care what kind of mileage this car or any car gets. They can sell every gallon of fuel be it diesel or petrol. There is no "excess" of fuel in the world and never will be in our lifetimes. There is way more demand than there is supply. And unless something changes, this will be true for the next 50 years.
Bob
Posted by Bob | September 23, 2007 2:37 PM
Posted on September 23, 2007 14:37
I wonder how you change the spark plugs on that thing.
Posted by r3claim3r | September 23, 2007 6:08 PM
Posted on September 23, 2007 18:08
Bob, you're correct about the oil companies. However, I make my own biodiesel (I have a diesel pickup truck), so for me, this car with a diesel engine would be perfect. Yeah, it does smell kinda like french fries. :-) I also replaced my gas boiler with an oil-fired unit (I have hot-water baseboards for heat, REALLY nice in the winter!), and I use the biodiesel for that, too.
I know I'm the exception, at least in the USA, but just think of the fuel savings that a diesel version of this kind of car would give us! Now, if a hell of a lot more people demanded such cars instead of those gas-guzzler SUV's, then that high demand for oil might go down a great deal.
Yes, I know, I said I have a diesel pickup, but I'm in construction and landscaping, and I need to haul stuff to do my job. Most people, by contrast, don't use their Lincoln Navigators, Toyota Sequoias, and GMC Yukons to haul dirt to construction sites. There might be a few somewhere who do, but I've never seen one! Rather, they use 'em as commuter cars.
For this reason, I very much look forward to Honda's 2009 model year, 'cause they're bringing an even cleaner version of their European-market diesel engine over here for the Civic and Accord. That's the only thing that stopped me from buying an '06 Jetta TDI last year. If they did that with this Fit/Jazz car as well and priced it reasonably...that'd be very sweet indeed. A 60mpg car that looks good? HELL YEAH I'd buy one! C'mon, Honda, do it!
Posted by Sum Yung Gai | September 23, 2007 9:17 PM
Posted on September 23, 2007 21:17
Has anyone actually sat inside a Fit? I sat in one at my dealer when i was getting some service on my 99 civic, this car it was felt like some flimsy plastic toy. Uncomfortable seats, and cheap controls.
I'm sorry, but the butt ugly design and "cheaper than a chinese toy feel" has really turned me off to all newer hondas. Even the redesigned CRV felt crappy when I sat in it at the NY autoshow this past april.
Hondas used to look so nice, during the 02-05 lineup - then they changed the civic to a space pod, and the accord to a mutant ridgeline. WTF Honda! Give me the Type R civic and make me happy!
Posted by iridiumshadow | September 23, 2007 11:32 PM
Posted on September 23, 2007 23:32
Manual transmissions are outdate; a thing of the past. CVT is the future. It has the convenience of an automatic and the gas mileage of a manual. It would be a definite plus when considering the Fit as my next car.
Posted by TomLeeM/BigWarpGuy | September 24, 2007 8:38 AM
Posted on September 24, 2007 08:38
Highlights of Torque Report is about 14 reviews or news about japanese cars, others is only 5. Do you like japanese cars?
Or they are really better? Quality is the word for japs.
Posted by RETNIAP | September 24, 2007 9:58 AM
Posted on September 24, 2007 09:58
RE: TomLeeM/BigWarpGuy:
"Manual transmissions are outdate; a thing of the past. CVT is the future."
But which is more fun to drive?
Posted by Rob | September 24, 2007 11:36 AM
Posted on September 24, 2007 11:36
I agree with the previous post by Sum Yung Gai. I am looking forward with anticipation to the introduction to clean diesel engines in the Honda lineup. As an owner of a Honda Odyssey, I have recorded hwy mileage ypwards of 27-28mpg with a full van(wife,kids,gear) and normally average around 19-20 in day to day driving. Not steller, but great for the vehicles size and much better than SUV's of similiar size. Throughout the Nineties, SUV's were cleverly marketed as a replacement for minivans and wagons. I think the fog is lifting over potential buyers, as the fuel impact of these vehicles negates the effectiveness of these vehicles. Trust me, I had 2 in the mid nineties, before I couldn't justify the operational cost to what would eventually be a family car. SUV's do have a place (towing, contractors, horse farms, etc) but the vast majority of owners never use the capabilities of these vehicles. Worse, yet when they do, it instills overconfidence. I have investigated accident scenes where these vehicles were driven too fast for the conditions with horrendous results. But I digress, a diesel engine offers 20-30% better economy than a comparable gas version. They typically offer so much torque in the low speeds, that there is no penalty for most commuters.
Posted by longdxcommuter | September 24, 2007 6:07 PM
Posted on September 24, 2007 18:07