2009 Honda Fit: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2009 Honda Fit is a full redesign and the first U.S. model year of the second generation. Its biggest change is a larger, stiffer body that creates more passenger room and more usable cargo space.
About the 2009 Honda Fit
2nd generation Fit for the U.S. (2009-2013), first year of the redesign.
Honda positioned the Fit as a small hatchback with unusually big usefulness for city life. The core appeal was simple: easy to park, efficient to run, roomy enough for five, and clever enough to haul bulky cargo thanks to the Magic Seat layout. Unlike many budget subcompacts of the time, the Fit also emphasized responsive handling and a more energetic feel, giving it a practical-and-fun identity instead of a stripped-down commuter role.
The base Fit is the practical core of the lineup, with a flexible rear seat, underseat storage, air conditioning, and power windows and locks. The Sport adds sharper handling, fog lights, cruise control, a rear spoiler, and a six-speaker stereo with USB audio. The Sport VSA tops the range with built-in navigation and stability control.
What changed, by category
2009 Honda Fit specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, VTEC, 1.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 33 mpg | 33 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 117 hp | 117 hp | 117 hp |
| Torque | 106 lb-ft | 106 lb-ft | 106 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 20.6 cu-ft | 20.6 cu-ft | 20.6 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34.5 in | 34.5 in | 34.5 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Cruise Control | |||
| Stability Control | |||
| Traction Control | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Remote Keyless Entry | |||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2009 Honda Fit a redesign?
Yes. The 2009 Fit is the first U.S. model year of the second generation, with a larger and stiffer body, more interior room, improved cargo flexibility, a stronger engine, and added safety equipment.
What engine does the redesigned 2009 Honda Fit have?
The 2009 Fit has a 1.5-liter four-cylinder engine rated at 117 horsepower and 106 lb-ft of torque. This engine is used throughout the lineup.
What safety upgrades came with the 2009 Honda Fit redesign?
The 2009 redesign adds a stronger crash-energy-managing body structure, active front head restraints, a tire-pressure warning system, and daytime running lights as standard equipment. The Sport VSA also has stability and traction control.
Which 2009 Honda Fit has navigation and stability control?
The 2009 Fit Sport VSA has factory navigation with voice recognition plus stability and traction control. It also carries the Sport trim’s fog lights, cruise control, rear spoiler, sharper suspension tuning, and six-speaker USB audio system.
Is the 2009 Honda Fit meaningfully different from the 2008 model?
Yes. The 2009 Fit is a full redesign rather than a minor update, bringing a larger and stiffer body, more passenger and cargo room, a stronger engine, a more adjustable steering wheel, improved seat flexibility, and additional standard safety features.