Pricing starts at $14,550 with A/C, AM/FM CD player and power windows; EPA
fuel economy(1) up to 35 mpg highway
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- The completely-redesigned
2009 Honda Fit is set to go on sale August 26 with a Manufacturer's
Suggested Retail Price(2) (MSRP) starting at $14,550, plus a destination
and handling charge of $670, American Honda Motor Co., Inc., announced
today. The Fit Sport, equipped with additional premium features, is also
set to debut with a starting MSRP(2) of $16,060, plus destination and
handling.
The Fit is designed to lead the subcompact segment with a quality feel
and a multi-functional interior. The Fit has become more refined for 2009
with a sportier demeanor through improved suspension, steering and body
rigidity enhancements; an improved rear Magic Seat(R); and a high level of
standard safety equipment, including the addition of the Advanced
Compatibility Engineering(TM) (ACE(TM)) body structure and front seat
active head restraints. A new, more powerful 117-horsepower, 1.5-liter
i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine further improves the Fit's high-revving,
fun-to-drive character.
"With the all-new Fit, Honda is offering premium features and advanced
technology within a high-function, small vehicle package," said Dick
Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "Customers who choose
the Fit are choosing superior refinement and premium quality, along with
value and economy."
Dimensionally compact on the outside with an overall length of 161.6
inches, the interior provides a surprisingly spacious passenger volume of
90.8 cubic feet and a rear cargo volume of 20.6 cubic feet. The seats offer
multiple seating and cargo-carrying configurations -- tall object mode,
long object mode and utility mode -- in addition to the standard
five-passenger mode.
An improved rear Magic Seat provides one-motion dive-down functionality
without having to remove the rear seat head restraints to folds flat into
the floor, creating a rear cargo volume of 57.3 cubic feet. Dual-stage,
dual-threshold front airbags, dual front-side airbags with passenger-side
Occupant Position Detection System (OPDS) and side-curtain airbags are
standard equipment on all models.
The engine produces 117 horsepower at 6600 rpm and 106 lb-ft. of torque
at 4800 rpm. A 5-speed manual transmission is standard and a 5-speed
automatic transmission is available. Steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters
allow for manual gear selection on the Fit Sport equipped with the
available automatic transmission. The Fit equipped with the available
automatic transmission achieves an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
city/highway fuel economy rating(1) of 28/35 miles per gallon. The Fit with
a manual transmission and Fit Sport with either a manual or the available
automatic transmission achieve an EPA city/highway fuel economy rating(1)
of 27/33 miles per gallon.
The Fit comes with standard amenities such as air conditioning, an
AM/FM/CD audio system with four speakers, MP3/WMA playback capability,
Radio Data System (RDS), auxiliary audio input jack, power windows, power
mirrors and power door locks. The Fit Sport adds alloy wheels, an underbody
aero kit, rear roofline spoiler, fog lights, security system with keyless
remote entry and cruise control. The Fit Sport audio system provides six
speakers, a five-mode equalizer and a USB Audio Interface(3).
For the first time, the Fit is available with the Honda
Satellite-Linked Navigation System(4) with Voice Recognition on the Fit
Sport, featuring a 6.5-inch screen and more than 7 million points of
interest. Models equipped with the navigation system also include Vehicle
Stability Assist(TM) (VSA(R)), also known as electronic stability control.
The front MacPherson strut suspension and torsion beam rear suspension
settings are tuned to provide a sporty, solid and dynamic driving
experience. Upgraded by 1-inch on each model, larger 15- and 16-inch wheels
(Fit and Fit Sport respectively) are shod with 175/65 R15 84S (Fit) and
185/55 R16 83H (Fit Sport) tires. The standard anti-lock braking system
(ABS) with electronic brake distribution (EBD) uses 10.3-inch ventilated
discs in the front and 7.9-inch drums in the rear.
2009 Honda Fit Pricing
Fit Transmission MSRP(2) City/Hwy./Combined(1)
5-Speed Manual $14,550 27/33/29
5-Speed Automatic $15,350 28/35/31
Fit Sport Transmission MSRP(2) City/Hwy./Combined(1)
5-Speed Manual $16,060 27/33/29
5-Speed Automatic $16,910 27/33/30
Fit Sport with Transmission MSRP(2) City/Hwy./Combined(1)
Navigation
5-Speed Manual $17,910 27/33/29
5-Speed Automatic $18,760 27/33/30
Additional media information and high-resolution photography is
available at http://www.hondanews.com.
(1) Based on 2009 EPA mileage estimates, reflecting new EPA fuel economy
methods beginning with 2008 models. Use for comparison purposes only.
Do not compare to models before 2008. Your actual mileage will vary
depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle.
(2) MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $670.00 destination charge
and options. Dealer prices may vary.
(3) The USB Audio Interface is used for direct connection to and control
of some current digital audio players and other USB devices that
contain MP3, WMA or AAC music files. Some USB devices with security
software and digital rights-protected files may not work. Please see
your dealer for details on compatibility.
(4) Certain functions that rely on a satellite signal will not work
correctly in Hawaii and Alaska. These functions include but are not
limited to automatic clock updates and time zone adjustments.
SOURCE American Honda
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