Thursday, August 22, 2013

Honda Fit Shuttle 2014 minor change

2014 Honda Fit Shuttle Hybrid

While the upcoming third-generation Honda Fit doesn't arrive until next month, it seems that its station wagon variant, the Fit Shuttle, which was based on the outgoing 2nd generation model, will be for a while as this supersized version gets its minor change. So, ready for another round of 47 Second Science? Let's find out...

2014 Honda Fit Shuttle Hybrid

For the 2014 minor change, both the Fit Shuttle and the Fit Shuttle Hybrid gained a new front grille which is similar to the one from the next generation Fit hatchback and same goes to the redesigned front bumper here. On the interior, Honda adopted the Grand Smooth double-stitch of the stitch made on the side of the fabric and suede combination seats. The gear lever is now wrapped in leather just in case.

In terms of equipment, the security alarm and Hill Start Assist are now standard on all grades while in the mid-ranged HYBRID model, discharge headlights are fitted while in the HYBRID Smart Selection model, paddle shifters and 15-inch allow wheels are equipped to the mix.

2014 Honda Fit Shuttle Hybrid interior

2014 Honda Fit Shuttle Hybrid interior

Petrol variants come with the 1.5L i-VTEC engine while the Hybrid models do come with the 1.3L i-VTEC engine with Honda's INTEGRATED MOTOR ASSIST or IMA. All come with CVT but some reports say that the entry-level HYBRID-C variant now has a fuel economy of 26.2km/L, making it equal to the fuel economy set by its rival, the Toyota Prius Alpha. As for pricing, the entry-level 15C is priced to 1,640,000 Yen up to 1,990,000 Yen for the HYBRID Smart Selection.

Available body colors are Pure Aqua Metallic (new color), Alabaster Silver Metallic, Polished Metal Metallic, Premium White Pearl, Crystal Black Pearl, Premium Deep Rosso Pearl, and Premium Deep Mocha Pearl.

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