New Fit Generation
#21
06-07-2006, 11:54 PM
Originally Posted by 07Fit00S2K
I don't see why Honda would tool their factories for the new Fit and also keep building the older style Fits for the US. They can't build enough of them. Perhaps our Fit is to test the US market. I would not mind if they change the body style after 1 year. It would make the current one more unique.
#22
06-11-2006, 09:51 AM
Folks,
That picture "guess" of the second-generation Fit may not be as far-fetched as you think, if that is the new model.
Well-known car spy photographer Brenda Priddy has taken pictures of a disguised 2007 Honda CR-V small SUV in testing on public roads, and believe me, it has a new nose of th 2007 CR-V that bears strong resemblence to what the "guess" picture of the new Fit looks like.
I can guess that the new car--unlike the current model--will be designed to meet NHTSA safety standards from the start along with getting high EuroNCAP crash ratings. Expect probably a new engine block in 1400 cc i-DSI (86 bhp), 1600 cc i-DSI (95 bhp), and 1600 cc SOHC i-VTEC (118 bhp) forms, with the 1600 cc engines available in North American market models. Also, expect Honda to use a new CVT automatic with improved "feel" that is better-suited for American driver preferences.
That picture "guess" of the second-generation Fit may not be as far-fetched as you think, if that is the new model.
Well-known car spy photographer Brenda Priddy has taken pictures of a disguised 2007 Honda CR-V small SUV in testing on public roads, and believe me, it has a new nose of th 2007 CR-V that bears strong resemblence to what the "guess" picture of the new Fit looks like.
I can guess that the new car--unlike the current model--will be designed to meet NHTSA safety standards from the start along with getting high EuroNCAP crash ratings. Expect probably a new engine block in 1400 cc i-DSI (86 bhp), 1600 cc i-DSI (95 bhp), and 1600 cc SOHC i-VTEC (118 bhp) forms, with the 1600 cc engines available in North American market models. Also, expect Honda to use a new CVT automatic with improved "feel" that is better-suited for American driver preferences.
#23
06-11-2006, 10:02 AM
Anybody else think that new photo looks a little bit like something VW would draw up as a concept?
#24
06-11-2006, 11:35 AM
Originally Posted by 07Fit00S2K
I don't see why Honda would tool their factories for the new Fit and also keep building the older style Fits for the US. They can't build enough of them. Perhaps our Fit is to test the US market. I would not mind if they change the body style after 1 year. It would make the current one more unique.
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