Honda Fit - WikiHQ

The Honda Fit (Japanese: ホンダ・フィット, Hepburn: Honda Fitto) or Honda Jazz is a small car manufactured and marketed by Honda since 2001 over four generations. With a five-door hatchback body style, it is considered a supermini in the United Kingdom, a subcompact car in the United States, and a light car in Australia. Marketed worldwide and manufactured at ten plants in eight countries, sales reached almost 5 million by mid-2013. Honda uses the "Jazz" nameplate in Europe, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, Hong Kong, Macau, Southeast Asia and India; and "Fit" in Japan, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan and the Americas.

Sharing Honda's global small car platform with the City, Airwave, first-generation Mobilio, Freed and HR-V/Vezel, the Fit is noted for its one-box or monospace design; forward-located fuel tank; configurable seats that fold in several ways to accommodate boot space in varying shapes and sizes— and boot volume competitive to larger vehicles.

Honda released hybrid petrol-electric versions of the Fit in Japan in October 2010 and in Europe in early 2011. In 2012, Honda released the Fit EV in the United States and Japan, a limited-production all-electric version based on the second-generation, widely regarded as a compliance car.

The fourth-generation model released in 2019 is sold in Japan, Europe, China, Taiwan, South Africa, Brunei and Singapore. Starting in 2020, the model was phased out in most Southeast Asian and Latin American countries, and replaced by the larger City Hatchback, while it was withdrawn entirely from the North American market because of falling demand in the subcompact segment.

First generation (GD/GE; 2001)

The first-generation Fit debuted in June 2001 in Japan and subsequently was introduced in Europe (early 2002), Australia (late 2002), South America (early 2003), South Africa and Southeast Asia (2003), China (September 2004), and Mexico (late 2005). Confusingly, in Europe this Jazz is typically referred to as Mark II Jazz, especially by automotive part suppliers, the Mark I Jazz being the 1981-86 Honda City, named 'Jazz' in Europe at the time, as Opel already had rights to use the City name after having used it on a hatchback version of the Kadett C.

A production model for the United States and Canada debuted in January 2006 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The car was released in Canada and the U.S. in April 2006 as a 2007 model year.

The first-generation Fit uses Honda's Global Small Car platform, which is also used by Fit Aria/City (a sedan version of the Fit), the Airwave (a station wagon version of Fit Aria/City), the Mobilio, and Mobilio Spike. Depending on the region, the Fit is available with a 1.2-, 1.3- (in Europe referred as 1.4 L model), 1.5-litre i-DSI engine, or 1.5-litre VTEC engine. All four engines are based on Honda's L-series engine family.

File:2001-2004 Honda Fit.jpg|Honda Fit (Japan; pre-facelift)

File:2001 Honda Fit 02.jpg|Honda Fit (Japan; pre-facelift)

File:2006 Honda Jazz 1.5 i-DSI hatchback (GD3; 01-19-2019), South Tangerang.jpg|Honda Jazz (Indonesia; facelift)

File:2006-2008 Honda Jazz (GD) hatchback 05.jpg|Honda Jazz (Australia; facelift)

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Second generation (GE/GG; 2007)

The second-generation Fit/Jazz debuted on 17 October 2007 at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show. At its introduction in 2007, it won the Car of the Year Japan Award for the second time. The vehicle offered a longer wheelbase than its predecessor and is wider and longer overall.

Two engines were offered in the second-generation Fit. A Naturally Aspirated 1.2-litre i-VTEC DOHC produces at 6,000 rpm and at 4,800 rpm. A 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine was also offered and produces a maximum output of at 6,600 rpm and at 4,800 rpm. The hybrid version was launched October 2010 in Japan. The Fit Hybrid featured a 1.3-litre engine and electric motor, with an estimated fuel economy of measured in accordance with Japanese 10–15 cycle.

Honda also showed a concept electric vehicle based on the second generation Fit in 2010. It was mass-produced as the Fit EV in 2013–2015. The 2013 model year production Fit EV was unveiled at the November 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show.

For the first time, it was also available in a station wagon body style called the Fit Shuttle. This variant was only available in the Japanese home market.

File:2008-2010 Honda Jazz (GE) hatchback (2011-10-25).jpg|Honda Jazz (Australia; pre-facelift)

File:2008-2010 Honda Jazz (GE) VTi-S hatchback (2010-12-28).jpg|Honda Jazz (Australia; pre-facelift)

File:Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC Elegance (III, Facelift) – Frontansicht, 1. März 2014, Wuppertal.jpg|Honda Jazz (Germany; facelift)

File:Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC Elegance (III, Facelift) – Heckansicht, 1. März 2014, Wuppertal.jpg|Honda Jazz (Germany; facelift)

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Third generation (GK/GH/GP; 2013)

The third-generation Fit/Jazz retains the overall design concept of previous generations, notably the centre-located fuel tank and multi-configuration interior concept, marketed as "Magic Seat". The model also debuted Honda's updated design language dubbed "Exciting H Design".

Body panels are both welded and bolted to the frame in a hybrid monocoque and spaceframe fusion — and rear torsion beam suspension is more compact, no longer using an anti-sway bar to maximize interior and boot space. The second-generation HR-V shares its platform with the third-generation Fit/Jazz.

File:2017_Honda_Jazz_EX_Navi_i-VTEC_CVT_1.3_Rear.jpg|Jazz EX Navi (UK; pre-facelift)

File:Honda Jazz - wnętrze (MSP16).jpg|Interior

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Hybrid

The Fit/Jazz Hybrid was only marketed in Japan and Malaysia for the third-generation model. It is the first model to be equipped with the "Sport Hybrid" Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD) system, Honda's lightweight and compact one-motor hybrid technology for small vehicles that replaces the previous Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) hybrid system.

The system uses an Earth Dreams 1.5-litre Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC direct injection engine rated at and paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission and an internal high-output motor, IPU (Intelligent Power Unit) with lithium-ion battery, electric servo braking system with variable servo ratio control. The electric motor, a Honda H1 motor, is rated at and . The system is shared with the first-generation Vezel and Grace Hybrid.

Compared to the outgoing IMA hybrid, the new hybrid can run fully on electric while driving, making it on par with Toyota Prius. Japanese cycle fuel consumption is rated for the initial model, a 35 percent improvement over the predecessor model, In 2015, the Indian Jazz contains 95% local parts. Production and sales of the Jazz in India ended in late 2022.

Indonesia

The third-generation Jazz was launched by Honda Prospect Motor on 26 June 2014. It is equipped with the non-direct-injected 1.5-litre L15ZC engine and offered in three trims: the A, S, and RS, with either manual or CVT transmission, and a special edition called Black Top Limited Edition which was launched at the 22nd Indonesia International Motor Show in September 2014.

Japan

The third-generation Fit was launched in Japan on 5 September 2013. Available in 3 grades: 13G, 15X, RS.

The petrol engine variant are offered in 2 different models: the 13G was equipped with 1.3-Litre L13B DOHC i-VTEC paired to a 5-speed manual and Earth Dreams CVT, the 15X and RS was equipped with 1.5-litre L15Z DOHC i-VTEC. The RS grade was offered in 6-speed manual and Earth Dreams CVT.

Honda launched the facelifted Jazz and its Hybrid version in June 2017. Malaysia is the only country other than Japan to sell the Jazz Sport Hybrid. Honda gives 8-year unlimited mileage warranty on the battery. Like in most Southeast Asian countries, the new City Hatchback served as the Jazz replacement for Malaysian market.

North America

The U.S. model debuted at the 2014 North American International Auto Show and went on sale in June 2014 for the 2015 model year. The third-generation model replaced the previous SOHC engine with an 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC engine featuring direct injection and an intake cam using continuously variable cam phasing with a variable lift dual cam lobe profile. Transmission options include a 6-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT) with available paddle shifters adopted from the Civic.

This was the final generation of the Fit marketed in North America. A commemorative edition for the Mexican market named "Final Edition" was launched on 1 December 2020 in Azul Sport (Sport Blue) colour, with side wings, a rear spoiler, and a commemorative plaque.

Philippines

In the Philippines, the third-generation Honda Jazz was launched in 2014. Three variants were available. Base V available in 5 speed manual and CVT while the VX and VX+ variants are only available in CVT. In 2017 the VX+ was replaced by the RS variant as the top of the line variant for the face lifted Jazz.

Facelift

The third-generation Fit/Jazz received a facelift, which was unveiled in Japan on May 12, 2017, and went on sale on June 29, 2017. It features new bumpers, a revised radio with carplay, and LED headlights with daytime running lights incorporated into the headlights. It was also revealed in Thailand on May 19, 2017, followed by Malaysia on June 6, 2017, and the Philippines on July 17, 2017. The U.S. model was revealed on June 12, 2017, for the 2018 model year. The facelifted third-generation Jazz RS was also launched in Indonesia on July 26, 2017.

File:2018 Honda Jazz (GK5 MY18) VTi-S hatchback (2018-08-06) 01.jpg|Jazz VTi-S (Australia; facelift)

File:2018 Honda Jazz (GK5 MY18) VTi-S hatchback (2018-08-06) 02.jpg|Jazz VTi-S (Australia; facelift)

File:2019 Honda Jazz RS 1.5 GK5 (20200222).jpg|Jazz RS (Indonesia; facelift)

File:Honda FIT HYBRID・L Honda SENSING (DAA-GP5) interior.jpg|Fit Hybrid Interior (facelift)

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Engines

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! Engine !! Chassis code !! Horsepower !! Torque

| 1.2 L L12B I4 petrol || GK7 (FWD)|| at 6,200 rpm || at 4,900 rpm

| 1.3 L L13B I4 petrol || GK3 (FWD) GK4 (AWD) || at 6,000 rpm || at 5,000 rpm

| 1.5 L L15B1 I4 petrol || GK5 (FWD) GK6 (AWD) || at 6,600 rpm || at 4,600 rpm

| 1.5 L L15Z2 / L15Z5 I4 petrol || GK5 (FWD) || at 6,600 rpm || at 4,800 rpm

| 1.5 L N15 I4 turbo-diesel || GH7 (FWD) || at 3,600 rpm || at 1,750 rpm

| 1.5 L LEB-H1 I4 hybrid petrol || GP5 (FWD) GP6 (AWD) || at 6,000 rpm (engine) at 1,313-2,000 rpm (electric motor) (combined) || at 5,000 rpm (engine) at 0–1,313 rpm (electric motor) (combined)

Safety

India

Latin NCAP

ASEAN NCAP

ANCAP

Euro NCAP

North America

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|+IIHS scores

! Category !! Rating

|Moderate overlap frontal offset

|style="background: green"|Good

|Small overlap frontal offset

|style="background: yellow"|Acceptable1

|Side impact

|style="background: green"|Good

|Roof strength

|style="background: green"|Good2

:1 Vehicle structure rated "Acceptable"

:2 Strength-to-weight ratio: 6.13

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|++2015 Fit NHTSA scores

|Overall:

|Frontal Driver:

|Frontal Passenger:

|Side Driver:

|Side Passenger:

|Side Pole Driver:

|Rollover:

| / 14.7%

Fourth generation (GR/GS; 2020)