Honda CEO Takeo Fukui said today that Honda will introduce a redesigned version of the Fit this fall, according to a Detroit News report. The new Fit will launch first in Japan, with U.S. sales likely to start soon after.No details were given regarding changes for the model, but even now, Honda dealerships are having a hard time keeping the popular subcompact stocked on lots। Honda has sold 36,556 Fits in the U.S. since the car made its debut stateside in 2006 with over 2 million units sold since the Japanese launch in 2002.
Fukui also confirmed that Honda will be bringing a clean diesel engine to the U.S. and Japan markets in 2009, which will be 50-state emissions compliant. As we previously reported, it's likely the first diesel engines will be 2.0-liter four-cylinder versions to serve duty in the Accord sedan and CR-V small crossover.
Other interesting tidbits from Fukui include confirmation of the previously reported dedicated hybrid model scheduled for a 2009 debut, which will undercut the Civic Hybrid that MSRPs at $22,600. Honda also will push back the introduction of its premium Acura brand in Japan for at least another two years, tossing aside its original fall 2008 launch. Honda is basing its decision on current Japanese market conditions.
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