The 2009 Toyota Matrix is a new, second-generation design developed in tandem with the Corolla sedan. In essence, the Matrix is the wagon/hatch version of the Corolla. In fact, the company refers to it as the Toyota Corolla Matrix. With edgier styling inside and out and four versions to choose from, the Matrix makes a [...]

Honda’s well-timed introduction of the second-generation 2009 Fit (Also known as Honda Jazz) appeals to a market base that goes beyond buyers who are looking for small-car gas-sipping reliability and affordability.

Honda will debut the new Jazz at the Paris Motor Show in October. It introduces the second generation six-speed i-Shift automated manual transmission and new fuel economic, high-performance four-valve VTEC engines that reduce the emissions of the new model. New safety features include Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, active front seat head restraints [...]

A new Honda Insight goes on sale in the U.S. next spring with a price that Honda promises will be at a “price significantly below hybrids available today.” With the current Civic Hybrid priced at $23,550, we think “significant” should be below the $20,000 price break. Meanwhile, Honda is content to let us speculate.
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Though fuel prices have gone down a bit over the past few weeks, it seems “fuelish” that consumers would go back to their big SUV, gas-guzzling ways. If you need utility for five in a great, small package, you should strongly consider the 2009 Honda Fit (known as Honda Jazz).