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USDM and JDM profile comparison of the 2009 HONDA FIT

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Old 05-04-08, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by JLSC4
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?
Note the higher hood on the USDM. Methinks it's the world Fit. The JDM Fit is.. well for japan only. The higher hood has to be for the European pedestrian impact regulation. The slightly longer rear bumper also makes the back look better than the flat JDM.

My vote (surprisingly) goes to the USDM. I also like the rear lights better.
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