New or Significantly Altered Models

2009 Honda FCX Clarity
The FCX Clarity highlights Honda's progress with Hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicles. The second generation FCX has grown in size from a small hatchback to a large stylish sedan suitable for family use. Improvements to the fuel cell technology have increased the operating efficiency of the model.
2009 Honda Fit
The second generation Fit is longer and wider, but retains the same useful interior, light weight and high fuel efficiency.
2009 Honda Pilot
The second-generation pilot is larger and more distinctively styled than its predecessor was. The Pilot has grown longer by about 3 inches, wider by 1 inch and taller by 1 inch. The increased size has only added about 100 lbs of curb weight. The increased length has added some badly needed legroom to the second and third row seating with increases of 1.1 inches and 1.9 inches. However, headroom, shoulder room and hip room are virtually the same or reduced. There are 3 cubic feet more storage capacity behind the third row, more if the in-floor storage compartment is in use. Storage capacity is about the same with the third or second row seating folded. The displacement of the V6 is unchanged, but the engine now produces 250-bhp and 253 lb-ft of torque up slightly. Fuel economy has increased across the board. The Pilot is now rated at 17/23 for FWD models and 16/22 for AWD models.

Updated Models

2009 Honda Civic Coupe
The Honda Civic wears a revised front bumper and grille. The revised cloth interior features new materials and patterns. Stability control becomes standard on EX-L, Hybrid, and Si models.
2009 Honda Civic Sedan
The Honda Civic wears a revised front bumper and grille. The revised cloth interior features new materials and patterns. Stability control becomes standard on EX-L, Hybrid, and Si models.
2009 Honda Element
The Element was restyled in the front for 2009. A flatter hood and new front fenders with squared wheel well arches complement the more prominent grille and headlamps. The front fenders are now body colored and made of sheet metal on all models; however, the rear fenders are still composite. The updated interior features new center consoles (EX), a new overhead console (EX), and upgraded seat fabrics.
2009 Honda Ridgeline

Mostly Unchanged

2009 Honda Accord Coupe
2009 Honda Accord Sedan
2009 Honda CR-V
2009 Honda Odyssey
The power tailgate becomes standard on EX-L models.
2009 Honda S2000