The second-generation Fit/Jazz debuted on October 17, 2007 at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show.
At its introduction in 2007, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award for the second time.
The vehicle offered a longer wheelbase than its predecessor and is wider and longer overall.
Overall height is unchanged, while interior height increased by .3 in.
Multi-mode seating and cargo configurations were retained (US models were no longer capable of Refresh/Relax Mode until the following gen), with redesigned headrests enabling more convenient folding of the rear seats.
The cabin featured greater interior volume, and boot capacity decreased from 21.3 to 20.6 cubic feet (0.58 m³).

Two engines were offered in the second-generation Fit.
A 1.3 L (82 cu in) i-VTEC produces 100 PS (74 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 127 N⋅m (94 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm.
This engine was offered in both European and Asian markets.
A 1.5 L (91 cu in) i-VTEC engine was also offered and produces a maximum output of 120 PS (88 kW) at 6,600 rpm and 145 N⋅m (107 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm.
This was the only engine available in the American market, in addition to being available in several Asian markets including Japan and Malaysia.
A five-speed manual, five-speed automatic (4WD only) and CVT transmission were available.

The chassis was re-engineered, with structural rigidity increased by 164% over the first-generation Fit.

"We are very aware that the predecessor was a little firm, so we spent a lot of time fixing that.
But we believe we've got it just right now."

— Kohei Hitomi, chief engineer
The second-generation Fit featured improved ride and handling.

By 2012, Honda Fit was produced in twelve countries, including Japan, Brazil, China, India and Indonesia.
The second-generation Fit/Jazz debuted on October 17, 2007 at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show. At its introduction in 2007, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award for the second time. The vehicle offered a longer wheelbase than its predecessor and is wider and longer overall. Overall height is unchanged, while interior height increased by .3 in. Multi-mode seating and cargo configurations were retained (US models were no longer capable of Refresh/Relax Mode until the following gen), with redesigned headrests enabling more convenient folding of the rear seats. The cabin featured greater interior volume, and boot capacity decreased from 21.3 to 20.6 cubic feet (0.58 m³).
Two engines were offered in the second-generation Fit. A 1.3 L (82 cu in) i-VTEC produces 100 PS (74 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 127 N⋅m (94 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm. This engine was offered in both European and Asian markets. A 1.5 L (91 cu in) i-VTEC engine was also offered and produces a maximum output of 120 PS (88 kW) at 6,600 rpm and 145 N⋅m (107 lbf⋅ft) at 4,800 rpm. This was the only engine available in the American market, in addition to being available in several Asian markets including Japan and Malaysia. A five-speed manual, five-speed automatic (4WD only) and CVT transmission were available.
The chassis was re-engineered, with structural rigidity increased by 164% over the first-generation Fit.
"We are very aware that the predecessor was a little firm, so we spent a lot of time fixing that. But we believe we've got it just right now."
— Kohei Hitomi, chief engineer
The second-generation Fit featured improved ride and handling.
By 2012, Honda Fit was produced in twelve countries, including Japan, Brazil, China, India and Indonesia.
Honda Fit