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.
Honda’s entry-level model is listed with an eye catching 27 miles per gallon highway rating. Impressive! Only in it’s second generation, the Fit is pushing to the front of the pack and now faster then ever with it’s all new look and feel. We sense other models are fast becoming jealous.
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.
The interior has been expanded for comfort and the engine was given new life by adding on just a little more power. Also new for 2009 was a longer and wider body, but no one is complaining.
Mixed emotions about restricted movements in the back seat were put to rest this year as well when extended leg room was added. Rear seating is still offering all its old tricks though, like raising the seat to form a cargo space.
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.
In closing, the 2009 Honda Fit appears to be an all in one package. Hopes of some added horsepower were disappointed this year but the future of the model is still looking bright. Those shopping for a smaller car with better gas mileage should do some research on this one, it is sure to be a perfect fit for almost any driver. At least go take a test drive to see just how sharp the handling is for yourself.
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