Honda Fit

Honda Fit
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Also calledHonda Jazz
Honda Life (China, Dongfeng Honda, 2020–present)[1]
ProductionJune 2001 – present
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (Japan)
PlatformHonda Global Small Car
Chronology
PredecessorHonda Logo
SuccessorHonda City Hatchback (GN) (Southeast Asia and South America)[2]

The Honda Fit is a subcompact car made by Honda since 2001.

First Generation (2001-2008)

Honda Fit (first generation)
Honda Fit (Japan; pre-facelift)
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Model code
  • GD1
  • GD2
  • GD3
  • GD4
  • GD5
  • GE1
  • GE2
  • GE3
Also calledHonda Jazz
ProductionJune 2001 – 2008
Model years2007–2008 (North America)
Assembly
DesignerMitsuhiro Honda
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (Japan)
PlatformHonda Global Small Car
Related
  • Honda City/Fit Aria (fourth generation)
  • Honda Airwave
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.2 L L12A i-DSI I4 (Europe)
  • 1.3 L L13A i-DSI I4
  • 1.5 L L15A i-DSI I4
  • 1.5 L L15A VTEC I4
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Length3,830–3,850 mm (150.8–151.6 in) (Worldwide)
4,000 mm (157.4 in) (U.S. & Canada)
Width1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Height1,525–1,550 mm (60.0–61.0 in)
Curb weight980–1,100 kg (2,161–2,425 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHonda Logo
SuccessorHonda Fit (second generation)

The Honda Fit debuted for the first time in Japan in 2001 and later in Europe (as the Honda Jazz) and other regions. The North American version was shown at the North American International Auto Show in 2006 in The United States and Canada. It debuted in 2006 as a 2007 model. The First Generation had a 1.2 (available in Europe only), 1.3, and 1.5 liter petrol engines, as well as a 5-speed both manual and automatic CVT transmissions.

Second Generation (2007-2014)

Honda Fit (second generation)
Pre-facelift Honda Jazz (Australia)
Overview
ManufacturerHonda
Model code
  • GE6
  • GE7
  • GE8
  • GE9
  • GG1
  • GG2
  • GG3
  • GG4
  • GG5
  • GG6
Also calledHonda Jazz
ProductionOctober 2007 – 2014
Model years2009–2013 (US)[3]
2009–2014 (Canada)
Assembly
DesignerDaisuke Sawai
Body and chassis
ClassSubcompact car (B)
Body style5-door hatchback
Layout
  • Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
  • Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (Japan)
PlatformHonda Global Small Car
Related
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.2 L L12B I4 (Europe)
  • 1.3 L L13A I4
  • 1.5 L L15A I4
  • Petrol hybrid:
  • 1.3 L LDA-MF6 I4
  • 1.5 L LEA I4
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed manual
  • 5-speed automatic
  • 6-speed automated manual
  • CVT (Japan)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,500 mm (98.4 in)
Length3,900–3,920 mm (153.5–154.3 in)
4,105 mm (161.6 in) (North America)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,525–1,550 mm (60.0–61.0 in)
Curb weight990–1,170 kg (2,183–2,579 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHonda Fit (first generation)
SuccessorHonda Fit (third generation)

The Second Generation of the Fit was launched at the Tokyo Motor Show in 2007 the second gen is bigger than the first Gen and won The Car Of The Year Japan.

It has a 1.2 (available in Europe only), 1.3, and 1.5 liter petrol engines. A hybrid version combining a 1.3 liter petrol engine with a electric motor was launched in 2010.[7] The car also has a 5-speed and 6-speed manual transmissions. A 5-speed automatic transmission and a 6-speed manual automated CVT transmission. The Fit also has a electric version called Fit EV first shown as a concept and then mass produced the production version was shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2011.[8] it was facelifted in 2011.

Third Generation (2013-2020)

Third generation
Jazz EX Navi (UK; pre-facelift)
Overview
Model code
  • GK3
  • GK4
  • GK5
  • GK6
  • GK7
  • GH7
  • GP5
  • GP6
Also calledHonda Jazz
ProductionSeptember 2013 – 2022
Model years2015–2020 (North America)
Assembly
DesignerToshinobu Minami and Daniel Talbert[11]
Body and chassis
RelatedHonda Shuttle
Honda WR-V (first generation)
Honda City/Ballade (sixth generation)
Honda Vezel/HR-V (second generation)
Honda Freed (second generation)
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.2 L L12B I4
  • 1.3 L L13B Earth Dreams I4
  • 1.5 L L15A I4
  • 1.5 L L15B Earth Dreams I4[12]
  • 1.5 L L15Z I4
  • Petrol hybrid:
  • 1.5 L LEB I4
  • Diesel:
  • 1.5 L N15 I4 turbo (India)
Transmission
  • 5-speed manual
  • 6-speed manual
  • 7-speed DCT
  • CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,530 mm (99.6 in)
Length3,955–4,100 mm (155.7–161.4 in)
Width1,695 mm (66.7 in)
Height1,525–1,550 mm (60.0–61.0 in)
Curb weight1,020–1,080 kg (2,249–2,381 lb)
1,080–1,230 kg (2,381–2,712 lb) (Hybrid)
1,130–1,150 kg (2,491–2,535 lb) (diesel)
Chronology
SuccessorHonda City hatchback (GN) (Southeast Asia and South America)[13]

The third Generation was introduced in 2013 and retains the same concept as the previous generations. The third gen Fit also shares its platform with the Honda HRV. It has a 1.2, 1.3, and 1.5 liter petrol engines, as well as a 1.5 liter turbo diesel engine (only available in India ) with a 5-speed and 6-speed manual transmissions. Like the previous generation, the third generation has a hybrid version combining a 1.5 liter petrol engine with a electric motor, and has a 7-speed DCT transmission. The hybrid version was sold only in Japan and Malaysia, and the third generation got facelifted in 2017.[14]

Fourth Generation (2020-present)

Fourth generation
Pre-facelift
Overview
Model code
  • GR1
  • GR2
  • GR3
  • GR4
  • GR5
  • GR6
  • GR7
  • GR8
  • GS4
  • GS5
  • GS6
  • GS7
Also called
  • Honda Jazz (Europe)
  • Honda Life (China, Dongfeng Honda)[1]
ProductionFebruary 2020 – present
Assembly
DesignerBaek Jongkuk[15]
Body and chassis
PlatformHonda Global Small Car[16]
RelatedHonda City/Ballade (seventh generation)
Honda HR-V/Vezel (third generation)
Powertrain
Engine
  • Petrol:
  • 1.3 L L13B Earth Dreams I4 (Japan)
  • 1.5 L L15ZF Earth Dreams I4[17]
  • 1.5 L L15BU Earth Dreams I4 (China)
  • Petrol hybrid:
  • 1.5 L LEB-H5 Atkinson cycle I4
Electric motorAC PMSM (e:HEV)
TransmissionCVT
e-CVT (e:HEV)
Hybrid drivetrainSport Hybrid i-MMD (e:HEV)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,530 mm (99.6 in)
Length3,995–4,110 mm (157.3–161.8 in)
Width1,695–1,725 mm (66.7–67.9 in)
Height1,515–1,565 mm (59.6–61.6 in)
Curb weight1,070–1,280 kg (2,359–2,822 lb)

The fourth Generation was shown at the Tokyo Motor Show and in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 2019.[18][19] This generation isn't sold in North America due to weak sales of the previous generation,[20] and was discontinued in other markets. The Fit has a 1.3 liter (available in Japan only), and 1.5 liter petrol engines, as well as a hybrid version with a CVT transmission and a e-CVT (in hybrid version only); it was later facelifted.

Markets

The Honda Fit is currently sold in Japan, Europe (where is available as a hybrid only), South Africa, Brunei, China, Singapore, New Zealand, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. In Latin America and many Southeast Asian countries, it was replaced by the Honda City hatch, and was discontinued in North America due to weak sales of subcompact cars.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "飞度姊妹车 东风本田LIFE申报图曝光_ 新闻-亚讯车网" [Fit sister car, Dongfeng-Honda LIFE exposed]. www.yescar.cn. Retrieved 2020-07-22.
  2. ↑ "2021 Honda City Hatchback Revealed As Regional Fit / Jazz Replacement". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2020-11-26.
  3. ↑ "Test Drivers Impressed with Revamped 2015 Honda Fit". Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  4. ↑ Tadeo, Patrick Everett (2013-03-29). "Do the Thais Know Something That We Don't?". Top Gear Philippines. Retrieved 2013-06-03.
  5. ↑ "Honda Jazz Hybrid CKD launched, first hybrid to be assembled in Malaysia - RM89,900 - paultan.org". Paul Tan's Automotive News. 2012-11-23. Retrieved 2020-07-01.
  6. ↑ Johnson, Davey G. (April 28, 2014). "Smaller, Larger". Autoweek. 64 (9): 28.
  7. ↑ Makiko Kitamura and Yuki Hagiwa (2010-10-08). "Honda Unveils Fit Hybrid, Considers Overseas Output". Bloomberg.
  8. ↑ "Honda will debut production Fit EV, 4th generation CR-V at LA Auto Show". Green Car Congress. 2011-10-25. Retrieved 2011-10-26.
  9. ↑ Johnson, Davey G. (April 28, 2014). "Smaller, Larger". Autoweek. 64 (9): 28.
  10. ↑ "Três anos depois, Honda enfim começa a produzir o Fit em Itirapina". Quatro Rodas. 27 February 2019.
  11. ↑ US D728422, Minamil, Toshinobu & Talbert, Daniel, "Motor vehicle, toy replica and/or other replica", published 2015-05-05, assigned to Honda Motor Co. Ltd. 
  12. ↑ "Honda Jazz 2014 specifications (Thailand)" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-01-27. Retrieved 2014-10-13.
  13. ↑ "Novo Honda City 2022 será lançado dia 23 de novembro". Motor1.com (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-02-05.
  14. ↑ "Honda Jazz Gets a 2018 Update Too; Prices, Equipment Up". CarGuide.ph. 17 July 2017. Retrieved 18 January 2020.
  15. ↑ "ALL-NEW HONDA JAZZ: REDEFINING COMPACT CAR DESIGN". Hondanews.eu. Retrieved 2020-01-23.
  16. ↑ "New Honda Jazz / Fit Confirmed For October Debut". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2022-08-14.
  17. ↑ New cars sgcm.com [dead link]
  18. ↑ "Honda Unveils the World Premiere of All-new Fit at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019" (Press release). Japan: Honda. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2019-10-23.
  19. ↑ "All-new Jazz leads eletrification charge for Honda" (Press release). Honda European Media Newsroom. 2019-10-23. Retrieved 2019-10-25.
  20. ↑ Capparella, Joey (17 July 2020). "Honda Fit Discontinued for the U.S., Despite New Global Model". Car and Driver. Retrieved 17 July 2020.