2008 Honda Fit/Jazz ... now with Photos!

**mbeige** · September 23rd, 2007 05:30 PM

Does anybody know if this an entirely new model (like a different chassis) or just a facelift?

**AG4** · September 23rd, 2007 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by mbeige

Does anybody know if this an entirely new model (like a different chassis) or just a facelift?

Its all-new, but it incorporates some elements from the old one...
Its also a bit bigger than the old one and rides on a longer wheelbase.
Photo comparison below:

To find out if its just a facelift or not, just check the proportions of the vehicle and the "hardpoints" like the location of the cowl, A-pillar, B-pillar, C-pillar or the greenhouse in general since these are usually fixed and do not change in a facelift.

**higher** · September 23rd, 2007 10:25 PM

looks like the old a-class from the sides.

hamster pa rin ba ang tawag dito sa new gen.

**hubertq34** · September 23rd, 2007 10:42 PM

nag danda-danda nito! ok sa alright! mukhang matapang!

**jaspi11** · September 23rd, 2007 11:05 PM

Parang meron na akong nakita dito s atin niyan

**recklus** · September 23rd, 2007 11:43 PM

first look parang di ko type pero 2nd look parang ok? but i still prefer yung luma, mas maganda dating sakin hehe. regarding sa interior, love it!!!!!

**gonzo** · September 24th, 2007 05:47 AM

Weird ang porma..

.. but its just me

**mbeige** · September 24th, 2007 05:53 AM

Originally Posted by AG4

Its all-new, but it incorporates some elements from the old one...
Its also a bit bigger than the old one and rides on a longer wheelbase.
Photo comparison below:

To find out if its just a facelift or not, just check the proportions of the vehicle and the "hardpoints" like the location of the cowl, A-pillar, B-pillar, C-pillar or the greenhouse in general since these are usually fixed and do not change in a facelift.

Thanks, looks like it just maintained its key points (general size, structure and layout) but changed quite a bit of it too like the windshield juts much more forward than the old one. You're right from the pics it looks like a whole new model, the A pillar has been changed. It's a subtle change together with the small quarter window sa harap ng side mirrors.

Is the suspension the same too? Does anybody know? The front could use a bit more heavier duty components IMO. Is the rear the same torsion bar type suspension or trailing arm was it?

**AG4** · September 25th, 2007 05:10 AM

Originally Posted by mbeige

Is the suspension the same too? Does anybody know? The front could use a bit more heavier duty components IMO. Is the rear the same torsion bar type suspension or trailing arm was it?

It still uses struts up front and a torsion-beam axle at the rear.
This set up is cheap and it saves space.