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The 2009 Honda Fit comes in three standard package variations each with their own price point depending on the included features. Since these are new cars the packages are ultimately available under the headings of Fit, Fit Sport, and Fit Sport with Navigation.

The Honda Fit has been available in North America for only a couple of years now yet it has been available in other parts of the world since its initial introduction in 2001 bearing its other name which is the Honda Jazz. It is not unusual for car manufacturers to use different names for different regions of the globe when referring to the same vehicle.

The 2009 Honda Fit is essentially one of the more affordable subcompact new cars under 15000 dollars. When combined with various rebates and incentives the price is often dramatically reduced as well. This is beginning to be a very hot seller in the fuel efficient 5 door subcompact arena as consumers compare new cars. Fuel efficiency as well as price and cargo space continue to be the driving force behind the purchase decision making process.

Powered by a 117 horse power 4 cylinder engine with 16 valve i-VTEC technology most owners say they are getting between 33 to 38 miles per gallon under highway driving conditions. The Honda Fit or Jazz depending on where you are also has an impressive amount of cargo capacity when compared to other subcompact cars in this price range.

Safety systems in new cars these days are usually very competent when it comes to air bag protection systems. The Fit comes with dual stage, dual threshold front airbags, front side airbags with passenger side Occupant Position Detection System, side curtain airbags, and Active front head restraints.

The variances in the available packages begin with the Fit Sport version which allows a choice over the five speed manual transmission or the five speed automatic transmission. Also noted is the chrome exhaust option, the 16 inch alloy wheels, the rear roof line spoiler, under body kit, fog lights, security system with remote entry, cruise control, steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, and the 160 watt AM/FM/CD audio system with Windows Media Audio playback capability and USB interface. This includes a six speaker arrangement as well.

The third package variation is the Fit Sport with Navigation. This comes with the features listed above as well as Vehicle Stability Assist with traction control plus the Honda Satellite Linked Navigation System with voice recognition.

The original manufacture suggested retail price starts at $14,750 and moves up depending on the desired options package. Most of the owners who have purchased the 2009 models note the fact that the fuel efficiency of their new Honda car in combination with the exceptional cargo space are the stand out features they are most satisfied with.

It is worth pointing out that the Honda Fit or Jazz once again depending on where you are also offers excellent safety features including the airbag system with a focus on driver and passenger safety. At a time when new cars under 15000 dollars are often lacking in more advanced features this model seems to have gotten the all important challenge of mixing fuel efficiency and cargo space down pat.