2009 Honda Fit is a go for New York

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Click above for more high-res shots of the JDM Honda Fit

The 2009 Honda Fit is ready to make its big American debut, so it's packing its bags and heading to New York in search of fame and fortune (read: customers). The new car, which made its world debut last October at the Tokyo Motor Show, gets a pod-like, Priusy makeover that gives it interior space equal to that of a midsizer. While the Japanese version is available with 1.3L and 1.5L engines, we'd assume that the 1.5 i-VTEC will be the sole engine in the US. In Japanese trim, it's good for 118 horsepower (120 PS) -- a 9-horse bump over what the engine in the current car delivers. Even with that extra juice, the Japan-spec 1.5L Fit can achieve fuel economy of 46 mpg (19.6 km/l). Not shabby. We'll be on hand in NYC to bring you all the official details on the US-market car after the new Fit is driven onstage.

Gallery: 2008 Honda Fit (JDM)


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[CameronJr9]

The Fit Sport front end looks more aggressive, but I don't think I'll ever like those headlights. The rear looks too much like an Aveo. I'll be interested to see these in person.