2009 Honda Fit To Debut At New York

The 2009 Honda Fit is ready to make its American debut at the upcoming New York Show. The new car, which made its world debut last October at the Tokyo Motor Show gets a 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, the 1.5 i-VTEC will be the only 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. The Japan-spec 1.5L Fit can achieve fuel economy of 46 mpg (19.6 km/l).

Mugen Hotted Up 2008 Honda Jazz/Fit

In less than a week after the new Honda Jazz/Fit introduced by Honda, Mugen debuts its hotted version.

Mugen offers two body kits for the new Jazz/Fit: The RS body kit (shown above) and the L/G Aero kit. Both will include new front and rear bumpers, side skirts, a roof spoiler and chrome exhaust tip. Some other accessories will be also available. Like alloy wheels, aluminum pedals, different gauges, a sports exhaust, stiffer suspension...

There aren't any info about the powerplant yet but we'll keep you informed.

Gallery: 2008 Mugen Honda Jazz/Fit

New Honda Jazz/Fit Details

The new Honda Jazz/Fit has been officially unveiled by Honda. And here are the some first details of the car.

The new Honda Jazz/Fit is longer than the previous generation by 55 mm at 3,900mm and has a longer wheelbase by 50 mm at 2,500 mm. It's height remains the same. It's also wider and the interior height has increased by 10mm to 1,290mm.

There are two engine options for the new Honda Jazz/Fit in Japan. A 1.3 liter i-VTEC engine with 100PS. This is mated to a CVT which now comes with a torque converter. The sport version called Jazz/Fit RS and has a larger 120 PS engine.

The second generation Jazz/Fit comes with the Ultra Seats. The Ultra Seats have four modes: A utility mode that increases luggage space to a flat length of 1,720mm, a long mode which places the front passenger seat folded flat down for a further increased length of 2,400mm, a tall mode where you fold up the rear seat cushions to fit in a tall item, as well as a refresh mode where the front seat headrests can be removed and the front seats can be folded down to create a long stretched rest area within the car. This front passenger seat also hides a storage compartment.

Gallery: Honda Jazz/Fit

More Honda Jazz/Fit Pictures

There are some new 2008 Jazz/Fit pictures, which seem like official press shots. The all-new Honda Jazz/Fit will make its official debut in a few weeks at the Tokyo Motor Show and home market sales will begin in winter.

Redesigned Honda Jazz/Fit Pictures Leaked

Honda fans at the Temple of VTEC were able to get pre-release images showing the redesigned Honda Jazz/Fit. First shots show a heavily redesigned front clip and a revised rear with new taillamps and bumper. You can check out all other shots here.