We're almost a year away, but what do you think is missing from the Fit that could realistically be included in next year's (US) release?

My guesses:

Sport:
- Rear disk std.
- Driver's lumbar support adjustment std.
- Steering wheel audio controls std. (even on non-Nav)
- Sunroof std.
- Nav option to include Bluetooth capability
- Stability control remains bundled with Nav option

Base:
- Steering wheel audio controls std.

 

so whats the change..... just the volume control on a base model? hmmm i think one add on wont make a difference specially for just the audio control. and for 2010 i dont think they will come out with one. From a source i think they will come out a new fit style on 2011 with the new S3000 and the NSX....

 

realistically looking at things, they wont change a damn thing...they're selling quick...

 

exactly

 

I agree with most of that but I think a sunroof would be an (expensive) option.

 

Rear discs also unlikely.

 

Great. Now the Fits are going to be mad expensive. Dealers are already asking for $19K for the Sport models. With those options/features, they're going to be in the low $20K. For that price, I'd opt for the FG2/FA5.

 

yes its very unlikely. for a smaller car you dont need one.

 

supposedly the new insight is set to launch in 2010 - i don't think they'll change the fit that year. especially since it's still manufactured in japan.

 

I think they will do the usual cosmetic upgrade.
Different tail light maybe? or body colored headlight trim for sport?

 

this means the white 09 fit will be discontinued next year....

 

I must say that my biggest con about my new Fit is the brakes. They just seem kind of mushy. Anyone recommend good brake pads that could possibly help get better braking on the cheap? I don't plan on replacing them until they need it though.

 

Also, I doubt you will see a sunroof standard on the sport, maybe bundled w/ navi and VSA.

 

Yeah, that may be a more realistic scenario.

Regarding the rear brakes, if there was one glaring omission in the Fit noted in Car & Driver's review, it was the braking. Rear disks are already on the Jazz, so the hardware's already developed and could be dropped into the Fit.

 

I'm quite sure they won't change a thing. They don't need to. They're selling really well as they are.

 

I think they'll add and/or delete a color.

 

They aren't going to change any of those things because they increase cost, which would increase MSRP which isn't the idea. I expect to see the same model for 2010.

 

A 6-speed manual as standard equipment on the Sport would be nice. Rear discs would also be a step in the right direction.

 

Honda is usually higher cost like the vw...but you get alot of standard items vs others. I think as the value of the dollar rate exchange improves or they make them in the US, we will see little changes dollar for dollar.
Your value may vary...THUNDER

 

well maybe for canada they can change out those hub caps for the lx models... those look ugly