Although the second-generation Honda Fit was introduced in the Japanese market in 2007, the first-generation Fit was still sold in the North American market for the 2008 model year.
The second-generation Fit for the North American market was unveiled on March 19, 2008, at the 2008 New York International Auto Show for the 2009 model year.
The North American Fit's front overhang is several inches longer to improve U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test ratings.
The engine is a 1.5 L (92 cu in) i-VTEC 4-cylinder with 117 horsepower at 6600 rpm mated to a five-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic transmission.

The second-generation Honda Fit went on sale in North America on August 26, 2008, for the 2009 model year.
It was considered the most expensive within the subcompact class when equipped as such, but was also described as modestly priced.
It was reported in September 2009 that Honda is considering producing the Fit in North America in response to the increasing strength of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar.

For the 2011 models, Vehicle Stability Assist, cruise control, remote entry and USB audio interface became standard across all trim levels.
In addition, the Fit Sport now comes with carpeted floor mats.

As of the 2011 model year, the base Fit comes with a remote entry, 15-inch wheels with covers, power windows, power locks, cruise control, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, a 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with four speakers, a USB audio interface, a 12-volt power outlet, and other features.
The Fit Sport adds a ground appearance package, 16-inch (410 mm) alloy wheels, paddle shifters, a navigation system, a security system, fog lights, chrome exhaust finisher, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, floor mats, a 6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system, and other features.

For 2012, the Fit features revised floor, front fenders, A-pillars and front corner-window glass.
The Fit Sport features a revised grille, dark "machined surface" finish alloy wheels, a black monochrome theme interior with chrome accents.
The base model receives body-color exterior mirrors (previously black), standard security system and new wheel covers for 2012.

Canadian trims include the DX (two speakers, black door handles and side mirrors), DX-A (adds factory-installed air conditioning), LX (adds among other things, body-colored door handles and side mirrors, 15-inch lightweight alloy wheels from the 2006–11 Civic Hybrid and the DX-G, rear spoiler, power locks and remote entry, two speakers for a total of four, cruise control) and Fit Sport (adds USB jack and Vehicle Stability Assist).
The Fit Sport is similar to its American counterpart, however a navigation system is not offered as an option.
There are plans to build subcompact cars, which many rumoured to be Fit, in Honda's new plant in Mexico.
Although the second-generation Honda Fit was introduced in the Japanese market in 2007, the first-generation Fit was still sold in the North American market for the 2008 model year. The second-generation Fit for the North American market was unveiled on March 19, 2008, at the 2008 New York International Auto Show for the 2009 model year. The North American Fit's front overhang is several inches longer to improve U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash test ratings. The engine is a 1.5 L (92 cu in) i-VTEC 4-cylinder with 117 horsepower at 6600 rpm mated to a five-speed manual transmission or a five-speed automatic transmission.
The second-generation Honda Fit went on sale in North America on August 26, 2008, for the 2009 model year. It was considered the most expensive within the subcompact class when equipped as such, but was also described as modestly priced. It was reported in September 2009 that Honda is considering producing the Fit in North America in response to the increasing strength of the Japanese yen against the U.S. dollar.
For the 2011 models, Vehicle Stability Assist, cruise control, remote entry and USB audio interface became standard across all trim levels. In addition, the Fit Sport now comes with carpeted floor mats.
As of the 2011 model year, the base Fit comes with a remote entry, 15-inch wheels with covers, power windows, power locks, cruise control, a tilt and telescoping steering wheel, a 160-watt AM/FM/CD audio system with four speakers, a USB audio interface, a 12-volt power outlet, and other features. The Fit Sport adds a ground appearance package, 16-inch (410 mm) alloy wheels, paddle shifters, a navigation system, a security system, fog lights, chrome exhaust finisher, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, floor mats, a 6-speaker AM/FM/CD audio system, and other features.
For 2012, the Fit features revised floor, front fenders, A-pillars and front corner-window glass. The Fit Sport features a revised grille, dark "machined surface" finish alloy wheels, a black monochrome theme interior with chrome accents. The base model receives body-color exterior mirrors (previously black), standard security system and new wheel covers for 2012.
Canadian trims include the DX (two speakers, black door handles and side mirrors), DX-A (adds factory-installed air conditioning), LX (adds among other things, body-colored door handles and side mirrors, 15-inch lightweight alloy wheels from the 2006–11 Civic Hybrid and the DX-G, rear spoiler, power locks and remote entry, two speakers for a total of four, cruise control) and Fit Sport (adds USB jack and Vehicle Stability Assist). The Fit Sport is similar to its American counterpart, however a navigation system is not offered as an option. There are plans to build subcompact cars, which many rumoured to be Fit, in Honda's new plant in Mexico.
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