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USDM and JDM profile comparison of the 2009 HONDA FIT
05-02-08, 12:10 PM
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I'd have to agree with this comment after looking at the shots again. It does look more like a design decision for the market.
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I should note that the longer hood is not the issue, but the front overhang is, relative to the proportions of the rest of the car. If you focus on where the front wheels are positioned, they clearly seem like they're in the wrong spot and pushed back. A longer wheelbase would fix the whole issue. The body itself looks good though.
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Perhaps. Just seems like an odd design decision.
I should note that the longer hood is not the issue, but the front overhang is, relative to the proportions of the rest of the car. If you focus on where the front wheels are positioned, they clearly seem like they're in the wrong spot and pushed back. A longer wheelbase would fix the whole issue. The body itself looks good though.
I should note that the longer hood is not the issue, but the front overhang is, relative to the proportions of the rest of the car. If you focus on where the front wheels are positioned, they clearly seem like they're in the wrong spot and pushed back. A longer wheelbase would fix the whole issue. The body itself looks good though.
05-03-08, 04:05 PM
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JDM.
After looking at a bunch of pics of each version, it does become more difficult to tell them apart in other angles. It's mainly the profile shot that gives it away.
Plus, this light blue is a color that will most likely not come to the US. THe Japanese and Euro markets offer a lot more colors for some reason - even pink!
05-04-08, 06:12 PM
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I know this has been briefly discussed already but,...
Thanks to those pesky US bumper regulations, most will probably agree that the proportions of the US Fit are all screwed up.
As I will soon be in the market for a new subcompact to replace my gas guzzling V-8, the '09 Fit is on the list. Thing is, it's a bit hard to get past the awkwardly long front overhang of the US version. But viewed from any other angle other than profile, it doesn't look that bad. For me, it's not a deal breaker but nevertheless a bit of a letdown.
Here's a profile comparison of the two versions. Let me know which one you guys prefer (even though we don't have a choice). Did US regulations ruin the Fit?
Thanks to those pesky US bumper regulations, most will probably agree that the proportions of the US Fit are all screwed up.
As I will soon be in the market for a new subcompact to replace my gas guzzling V-8, the '09 Fit is on the list. Thing is, it's a bit hard to get past the awkwardly long front overhang of the US version. But viewed from any other angle other than profile, it doesn't look that bad. For me, it's not a deal breaker but nevertheless a bit of a letdown.
Here's a profile comparison of the two versions. Let me know which one you guys prefer (even though we don't have a choice). Did US regulations ruin the Fit?
My vote (surprisingly) goes to the USDM. I also like the rear lights better.