Honda Fit#GK3
{{Short description|Subcompact/supermini car manufactured by Honda}}
{{about|Fit-based Honda Jazz||Honda Jazz}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=June 2023}}
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Honda Fit
| image = Honda Jazz Hybrid Executive (IV) – f 18102020.jpg
| caption =
| manufacturer = Honda
| aka = Honda Jazz
Honda Life (China, Dongfeng Honda, 2020–present){{Cite web|title=飞度姊妹车 东风本田LIFE申报图曝光_ 新闻-亚讯车网|trans-title=Fit sister car, Dongfeng-Honda LIFE exposed|url=http://www.yescar.cn/kanche/20200722/828674_1.html|access-date=2020-07-22|website=www.yescar.cn}}
| production = June 2001 – present
| class = Subcompact car (B)
| body_style = 5-door hatchback
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (Japan)
| platform = Honda Global Small Car
| predecessor = Honda Logo
| successor = Honda City Hatchback (GN) (Southeast Asia and South America){{Cite web|title=2021 Honda City Hatchback Revealed As Regional Fit / Jazz Replacement|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/456232/2021-honda-city-hatchback-reveal/|access-date=2020-11-26|website=Motor1.com|language=en}}
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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. It has a five-door hatchback body style and is considered a supermini in the United Kingdom, a subcompact car in the United States, and a light car in Australia.See Talk:Honda Fit for a breakdown of terms used by different sources. Marketed worldwide and manufactured at ten plants in eight countries,{{cite press release |url=http://world.honda.com/news/2010/4101008All-New-Fit-Hybrid/ |title=Honda Begins Sales of All-New Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan |date=2010-10-08 |work=Honda Motor |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141024062435/http://world.honda.com/news/2010/4101008All-New-Fit-Hybrid/ |archive-date=2014-10-24 }} sales reached almost 5 million by mid-2013.{{cite news|last1=Yoshio|first1=Takahashi|title=Honda Fit to Break Civic Record?|url=https://blogs.wsj.com/japanrealtime/2013/09/06/honda-fit-to-break-civic-record/|newspaper=Wall Street Journal|date=6 September 2013|publisher=Dow Jones|access-date=15 July 2014}} 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 cargo in varying shapes and sizes— and cargo volume competitive to larger vehicles.{{cite web|last=Lim |first=Anthony |title=Nissan Note – second-gen mini MPV debuts |url=http://paultan.org/2012/07/18/nissan-note-second-gen-mini-mpv-debuts/ |publisher=paultan.org |access-date=3 February 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140203153856/http://paultan.org/2012/07/18/nissan-note-second-gen-mini-mpv-debuts/ |archive-date=3 February 2014 |url-status=live |date=18 July 2012 |quote=Nissan has announced the arrival of an all-new Note, and the second-generation mini MPV will take the fight to the likes of Honda Jazz in Japan, beginning early September. }}{{cite web|last=Torr |first=Feann |title=Road Test: Mitsubishi Colt |url=http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/mitsubishi-colt-review.htm |publisher=Web Wombat |access-date=3 February 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140203153836/http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/mitsubishi-colt-review.htm |archive-date=3 February 2014 |url-status=live |date=7 July 2005 |quote=Its main competitors are the more upmarket Honda Jazz and Mazda2 models [...] }}{{cite magazine|last=Lyon |first=Peter |title=Mitsubishi Colt |url=http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mitsubishi/colt/15316/mitsubishi-colt |magazine=Auto Express |access-date=3 February 2014 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20140203153848/http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/mitsubishi/colt/15316/mitsubishi-colt |archive-date=3 February 2014 |url-status=live |date=12 November 2002 |quote=Outside, the Colt is slightly bigger than key rival the Honda Jazz in virtually every department. Crucially, though, it still fails to outclass the Honda in terms of cabin space.}}{{Cite web|date=2020-01-24|title=Honda Fit Prices, Reviews, and Pictures {{!}} Edmunds|url=https://www.edmunds.com/honda/fit/|website=Edmunds.com}}
Honda released hybrid petrol-electric versions of the Fit in Japan in October 2010 and in Europe in early 2011.{{cite web|author=Eric Loveday|date=Oct 8, 2010|title=Honda prices 2011 Fit Hybrid at $19,310; cheapest gas-electric in Japan|url=http://green.autoblog.com/2010/10/08/honda-prices-2011-fit-hybrid-at-19-310-cheapest-gas-electric-i/|publisher=Autoblog Green}}{{cite news|last=Williams|first=Stephen|date=2010-08-25|title=Honda Jazz Hybrid Will Get Paris Premiere|newspaper=New York Times|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/08/25/honda-jazz-hybrid-will-get-paris-premiere/?emc=eta1|access-date=2010-08-26}} In 2012, Honda released the Fit EV, a limited-production all-electric version based on the second-generation model in the United States and Japan, and was widely regarded as a compliance car.{{cite web|author=Zach McDonald|date=2012-07-20|title=Honda Registers First Fit EV Delivery|url=http://www.plugincars.com/honda-registers-first-fit-ev-delivery-123312.html|access-date=2012-07-21|publisher=Plugincars.com}}{{cite web|author=Honda News|date=2012-08-31|title=Honda begins lease sales of Fit EV in Japan|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2012/08/fitev-20120831.html|access-date=2012-09-11|publisher=Green Car Congress}}{{Cite news|last=Voelcker|first=John|date=2012-06-29|title=2013 Honda Fit EV: First Drive Of Honda's All-Electric Car|language=en-US|newspaper=Washington Post|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2013-honda-fit-ev-first-drive-of-hondas-all-electric-car/2012/06/29/gJQAO1muBW_story.html|access-date=2021-10-22|issn=0190-8286}}
The fourth-generation model released in 2019 is currently sold in Japan, Europe, China, Taiwan, South Africa, Brunei and Singapore. Starting from 2020, the model was phased out in most Southeast Asian and Latin American countries, to be replaced by the larger City Hatchback, while it was withdrawn entirely from the North American market due to falling demand within the subcompact segment.{{Cite web|last=Capparella|first=Joey|date=2020-07-17|title=Honda Fit Discontinued for the U.S., Despite New Global Model|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a33337398/honda-fit-discontinued-for-the-us-despite-new-global-model/|access-date=2021-10-04|website=Car and Driver|language=en-US}}
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{{anchor|GD|GD1|GD2|GD3|GD4|GE1|GE2|GE3|2001|first}} First generation (GD/GE; 2001)
{{Main|Honda Fit (first generation)}}
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-liter i-DSI engine, or 1.5-liter 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)
{{anchor|GE|GE6|GE7|GE8|GE9|2007|second}} Second generation (GE/GG; 2007)
{{Main|Honda Fit (second generation)}}
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 1.3-litre i-VTEC produces {{cvt|100|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm and {{cvt|127|Nm|kgm lbft|abbr=on|sigfig=3}} at 4,800 rpm. A 1.5-litre i-VTEC engine was also offered and produces a maximum output of {{cvt|120|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} at 6,600 rpm and {{cvt|145|Nm|kgm lbft|abbr=on|sigfig=3}} at 4,800 rpm.{{cite web|date=28 August 2007|title=2008 Honda Fit / Honda Jazz production spyshots|url=https://paultan.org/2007/08/28/2008-honda-fit-honda-jazz-production-spyshots/|access-date=8 October 2019|website=Paul Tan's Automotive News}} 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 {{convert|3.3|L/100km}} measured in accordance with Japanese 10–15 cycle.{{cite news|first1=Makiko | last1 = Kitamura | first2 = Yuki | last2 = Hagiwa|date=2010-10-08|title=Honda Unveils Fit Hybrid, Considers Overseas Output|publisher=Bloomberg|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-10-08/honda-to-sell-fit-hybrid-car-in-japan-from-1-59-million-yen.html}}
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.{{cite web|date=2011-10-25|title=Honda will debut production Fit EV, 4th generation CR-V at LA Auto Show|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/10/fit-20111025.html|access-date=2011-10-26|publisher=Green Car Congress}}{{cite news|first=Tori | last = Tellem|date=2011-11-16|title=In Search of the Perfect Fit, Honda Goes Electric|work=The New York Times|url=http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/16/in-search-of-the-perfect-fit-honda-goes-electric/?ref=automobiles|access-date=2011-11-18}}{{cite web|last1=Ingram|first1=Antony|title=2014 Honda Fit EV: Model Year Ends Early As Last Cars Are Built|url=http://www.greencarreports.com/news/1090533_2014-honda-fit-ev-model-year-ends-early-as-last-cars-are-built|access-date=15 July 2014|website=GreenCarReports|date=25 February 2014 }}
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.{{cite web|date=2011-06-16|title=Honda begins sales of new Fit Shuttle and Fit Shuttle hybrid in Japan; same fuel economy as smaller Fit|url=http://www.greencarcongress.com/2011/06/shuttle-20110616.html|publisher=Green Car Congress}}
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)
File:Honda Jazz 2012 MMC - PH.jpg|Honda Jazz (Philippines; facelift)
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{{anchor|GK|GK3|GK4|GK5|GK6|GK7|GH7|GP5|GP6|2013|third}} Third generation (GK/GH/GP; 2013)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Third generation
| image = 2017 Honda Jazz EX Navi i-VTEC CVT 1.3 Front.jpg
| caption = Jazz EX Navi (UK; pre-facelift)
| model_code = {{flatlist|
- GK3
- GK4
- GK5
- GK6
- GK7
- GH7
- GP5
- GP6
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| aka = Honda Jazz
| production = September 2013 – 2022
| model_years = 2015–2020 (North America)
| assembly = {{ubl|
| Japan: Yorii, Saitama; Suzuka, Mie
| China: Guangzhou (Guangqi Honda)
| Taiwan: Pingtung
| Thailand: Ayutthaya
| Malaysia: Alor Gajah, Malacca
| India: Greater Noida (HCIL){{cite journal|last1=Johnson|first1=Davey G.|title=Smaller, Larger|journal=Autoweek|date=April 28, 2014|volume=64|issue=9|page=28}}
| Mexico: Celaya, Guanajuato
| Brazil: Sumaré, São Paulo; Itirapina, São Paulo (2019–2021){{Cite web|url=https://quatrorodas.abril.com.br/noticias/tres-anos-depois-honda-enfim-comeca-a-produzir-o-fit-em-itirapina/|title=Três anos depois, Honda enfim começa a produzir o Fit em Itirapina|website=Quatro Rodas|date=27 February 2019}}
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| designer = Toshinobu Minami and Daniel Talbert{{Cite patent|country=US|number=D728422|title=Motor vehicle, toy replica and/or other replica|pubdate=2015-05-05|inventor1-last=Minamil|inventor1-first=Toshinobu|inventor2-last=Talbert|inventor2-first=Daniel|assign1=Honda Motor Co. Ltd.}}
| related = Honda Shuttle
Honda WR-V (first generation)
Honda City/Ballade (sixth generation)
Honda Vezel/HR-V (second generation)
Honda Freed (second generation)
| engine = {{ubl
| Petrol:
| 1.3 L L13B Earth Dreams I4
| 1.5 L L15A I4
| 1.5 L L15B Earth Dreams I4{{cite web |url=http://www.honda.co.th/download/jazz/honda_jazz_2014_specifications.pdf |title=Honda Jazz 2014 specifications (Thailand) |access-date=2014-10-13 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160127164050/http://www.honda.co.th/download/jazz/honda_jazz_2014_specifications.pdf |archive-date=2016-01-27 |url-status=dead }}
| 1.5 L L15Z I4
| 1.5 L LEB I4
| Diesel:
}}
| transmission = {{ubl
| 5-speed manual
| 6-speed manual
| 7-speed DCT
| CVT
}}
| wheelbase = {{convert|2530|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|3955-4100|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1695|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1525|-|1550|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1020|-|1080|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
{{convert|1080|-|1230|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (Hybrid)
{{convert|1130|-|1150|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}} (diesel)
| successor = Honda City hatchback (GN) (Southeast Asia and South America){{Cite web|title=Novo Honda City 2022 será lançado dia 23 de novembro|url=https://motor1.uol.com.br/news/545495/novo-honda-city-2022-novembro/|access-date=2022-02-05|website=Motor1.com|language=pt-br}}
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The third-generation Fit/Jazz retains the overall design concept of previous generations, notably the center-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".
Honda's all-new Global Small Car Platform employs ultra-high strength 780 MPa yield steel for 27 percent of the bodywork and has a shorter overall length by {{cvt|4|cm|in|1}}, a {{cvt|3|cm|in|1}} longer wheelbase, increased rear legroom by {{cvt|12.2|cm|in|1}} and passenger volume increased by {{cvt|136|L|cuft|1}} compared to the previous generation.{{cite web|title=2015 US-spec Honda Fit launched in Detroit|work=Worldcarfans |url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/114011368688/2015-us-spec-honda-fit-launched-in-detroit-will-be-built|access-date=2014-04-16}}
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 cargo space.{{cite web|url=http://articles.sae.org/13101/|title=New Honda Fit introduced with "Earth Dreams" engine, CVT, new body construction|work=sae.org}} 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
= 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.{{Cite web |last=Shah |first=Hafriz |date=2013-07-19 |title=2014 Honda Jazz debuts - first details and pictures |url=https://paultan.org/2013/07/19/third-gen-honda-jazz-debuts-first-details-and-pictures/ |access-date=2022-09-01 |website=Paul Tan's Automotive News |language=en-UK}}
The system uses an Earth Dreams 1.5-liter Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC direct injection engine rated at {{cvt|97|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{cvt|156|Nm|kgm lbft|abbr=on|sigfig=3}} 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.{{cite web |title=Honda Fit specs in Japan |url=http://www.honda.co.jp/Fit/webcatalog/type |access-date=2014-04-16}} The electric motor, a Honda H1 motor, is rated at {{cvt|22|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{cvt|160|Nm|kgm lbft|abbr=on|sigfig=3}}. The system is shared with the first-generation Vezel and Grace Hybrid.
Compared to the outgoing IMA hybrid, the new hybrid can now run fully on electric while driving, making it on par with Toyota Prius. Japanese cycle fuel consumption is rated {{convert|36.4|km/L|L/100 km mpgus|abbr=on}} for the initial model, a 35 percent improvement over the predecessor model, while its cargo capacity is 470 liters.
File:Honda FIT HYBRID S Package (GP5) front (cropped).JPG|Fit Hybrid S Package (Japan; pre-facelift)
File:Honda FIT HYBRID S Package (GP5) rear (cropped).JPG|Fit Hybrid S Package (Japan; pre-facelift)
= Markets =
==Japan==
Japanese models went on sale in September 2013. Models available in Japan range from the 13G, 15X, RS and hybrid.
Non-hybrid models include the 13G (Earth Dreams 1.3-liter Atkinson cycle DOHC i-VTEC engine and CVT transmission), 15X (Earth Dreams 1.5-liter direct injection DOHC i-VTEC engine), RS (Earth Dreams 1.5-liter direct injection DOHC i-VTEC engine).{{cite web|url=http://world.honda.com/news/2013/4130905New-Fit-and-Fit-Hybrid/|title=Honda Worldwide - 5 September 2013 "Honda to Release all-New Fit and Fit Hybrid in Japan"|work=honda.com|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131202234605/http://world.honda.com/news/2013/4130905New-Fit-and-Fit-Hybrid/|archive-date=2 December 2013}}{{Primary source inline|date=March 2023}}
==North America==
The U.S. model debuted at the 2014 North American International Auto Show and went on sale in June for model year 2015. The third-generation model replaced the previous SOHC engine with an 1.5-liter 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.
Unlike the previous generation, the third generation was marketed in four trim levels: LX, EX, EX-L, and EX-L with Navigation. The Canadian trim levels included the DX, LX, EX, and EX-L with Navigation. For the first time, leather seating was introduced to the North American Fit through the EX-L trim. The facelift in 2018 also added the Sport trim which sits between the LX and EX trims, with underbody spoiler, exhaust finisher, and orange stitching to cloth seats. All Fit trim levels included a multi-angle rear-view backup camera; higher trims include dynamic guidelines. Honda's LaneWatch passenger side-view mirror camera was also optional.{{Cite news|url=https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/174741-2015-honda-fit-brings-more-tech-to-the-subcompact-market-navigation-for-60-anyone|title=2015 Honda Fit brings more tech to the subcompact market. Navigation for $60, anyone? - ExtremeTech|newspaper=Extremetech|date=15 January 2014 |last1=Howard |first1=Bill }}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://www.motorpasion.com.mx/industria/honda-fit-final-edition-mexico-precio|title=El Honda Fit se despide de México con una edición limitada de equipamiento mejorado|first=Gerardo|last=García|date=December 2, 2020|website=Motorpasión México}}
==Malaysia==
The Malaysian-market third-generation Jazz is available in S, E, and V trims. Regardless of trim level, all variants get a non-direct-injected 1.5-liter L15Z SOHC i-VTEC engine an Earth Dreams CVT.{{cite web|url=http://paultan.org/2014/07/16/2014-honda-jazz-launched/|title=2014 Honda Jazz launched in Malaysia - RM73k-RM88k|date=16 July 2014|website=paultan.org}}
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.{{Cite news|url=https://paultan.org/2017/06/06/2017-honda-jazz-facelift-launched-in-malaysia/|title=2017 Honda Jazz facelift launched in Malaysia - 1.5L and Sport Hybrid i-DCD variants, from RM74,800|date=2017-06-06|work=Paul Tan's Automotive News|access-date=2018-02-25|language=en-US}}
Production in Malaysia ceased in October 2021.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-16|title=Honda Jazz Bids Adieu to Malaysia, Is India Next?|url=https://www.carblogindia.com/honda-jazz-discontinue-india/|access-date=2021-11-15|website=Car Blog India|language=en-US}} Like in most Southeast Asian countries, the new City Hatchback served as the Jazz replacement for Malaysian market.{{Cite web|url=https://paultan.org/2021/11/09/2022-honda-city-hatchback-open-for-booking-in-malaysia/|title = 2022 Honda City Hatchback launching in Malaysia - RS e:HEV 1.5L DOHC, Honda Sensing; order books open|date = 9 November 2021}}
==Indonesia==
The third-generation Jazz was launched by Honda Prospect Motor on June 26, 2014. It is equipped with the non-direct-injected 1.5-liter 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.autocarindonesia.com/auto-news/kelebihan-all-new-honda-jazz-rs-black-top-limited-edition-390656.aspx |title=Kelebihan All new Honda Jazz RS Black Top Limited Edition | Berita Mobil | Budget hatchbacks | Autocar Indonesia |access-date=2015-02-10 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150210111454/http://www.autocarindonesia.com/auto-news/kelebihan-all-new-honda-jazz-rs-black-top-limited-edition-390656.aspx |archive-date=2015-02-10 }}
==India==
The third-generation Jazz was released in India on July 8, 2015. The Indian market third-generation Jazz is powered with a 1.2-liter L12B i-VTEC motor rated at {{cvt|90|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}}, and a 1.5-liter N15 i-DTEC diesel engine rated at {{cvt|100|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}}.{{Cite web |title=New Honda Jazz launched at Rs 5.31 lakh |url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/new-honda-jazz-launched-at-rs-531-lakh-396118 |access-date=2023-03-27 |website=Autocar India}} In 2015, the Indian Jazz contains 95% local parts. The updated model was released in August 2020.{{Cite web |title=2020 Honda Jazz launched at Rs 7.50 lakh |url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/2020-honda-jazz-launched-at-rs-750-lakh-418403 |access-date=2023-03-27 |website=Autocar India}} Production and sales of the Jazz in India ended in late 2022.{{Cite web |title=Honda WR-V, Jazz, Gen 4 City to be axed in favour of new compact SUV |url=https://www.autocarindia.com/car-news/honda-wr-v-jazz-gen-4-city-to-be-axed-in-favour-of-new-compact-suv-425236 |access-date=2023-03-27 |website=Autocar India}}
==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.{{Citation needed|date=June 2020}}
=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.{{cite web|url=https://www.carguide.ph/2017/07/honda-jazz-gets-2018-update-too-prices.html?m=1|title=Honda Jazz Gets a 2018 Update Too; Prices, Equipment Up|date=17 July 2017|access-date=18 January 2020|website=CarGuide.ph}} The U.S. model was revealed on June 12, 2017, for the 2018 model year.{{cite press release |url= http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/refreshed-2018-honda-fit-launches-next-month-with-more-aggressive-styling-new-sport-trim-and-available-honda-sensing-300471496.html |title=Refreshed 2018 Honda Fit Launches Next Month with More Aggressive Styling, New Sport Trim and Available Honda Sensing® |publisher=American Honda Motor Co. Inc. |website=prnewswire.com}} 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:Fit RS・Honda SENSING 02.jpg|Fit RS (Japan; facelift)
= Engines =
class="wikitable" | |||
Engine | Chassis code | Horsepower | Torque |
---|---|---|---|
1.2 L L12B I4 petrol | GK7 (FWD) | {{convert|90|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 6,200 rpm | {{convert|84|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} at 4,900 rpm |
1.3 L L13B I4 petrol | GK3 (FWD) GK4 (AWD) | {{Convert|98|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm | {{Convert|88|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} at 5,000 rpm |
1.5 L L15B1 I4 petrol | GK5 (FWD) GK6 (AWD) | {{convert|130|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 6,600 rpm | {{convert|114|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} at 4,600 rpm |
1.5 L L15Z2 / L15Z5 I4 petrol | GK5 (FWD) | {{convert|118|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 6,600 rpm | {{convert|107|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} at 4,800 rpm |
1.5 L N15 I4 turbo-diesel | GH7 (FWD) | {{convert|100|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 3,600 rpm | {{convert|148|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} at 1,750 rpm |
1.5 L LEB-H1 I4 hybrid petrol | GP5 (FWD) GP6 (AWD) | {{convert|109|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm (engine) {{convert|30|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 1,313-2,000 rpm (electric motor) {{convert|135|hp|kW|abbr=on}} (combined) | {{convert|99|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} at 5,000 rpm (engine) {{convert|118|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} at 0–1,313 rpm (electric motor) {{convert|125|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} (combined) |
=Safety=
==North America==
class="wikitable" | |
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
class="wikitable"
|++2015 Fit NHTSA scores{{cite web|url= http://www.safercar.gov/Vehicle+Shoppers/5-Star+Safety+Ratings/2011-Newer+Vehicles/Vehicle-Detail?vehicleId=9590 |title=NHTSA scores |website= Safercar.gov}} |
Overall:
|{{rating|5|5}} |
Frontal Driver:
|{{rating|5|5}} |
Frontal Passenger:
|{{rating|5|5}} |
Side Driver:
|{{rating|5|5}} |
Side Passenger:
|{{rating|5|5}} |
Side Pole Driver:
|{{rating|5|5}} |
Rollover:
|{{rating|4|5}} / 14.7% |
==India==
class="wikitable"
|+2022 Honda Jazz, RHD (2 airbags) | colspan="2" |Global NCAP scores |
Adult occupant stars
|{{Rating|4|5}} |
Adult occupant
|13.89/17.00 |
Child occupant stars
|{{Rating|3|5}} |
Child occupant
|31.54/49.00 |
==Latin America==
class="wikitable"
|+2015 Honda Fit, LHD (2 airbags) | colspan="2" |Latin NCAP scores (2015) |
Adult occupant stars
|{{Rating|5|5}} |
Adult occupant
|16.26/17.00 |
Child occupant stars
|{{Rating|4|5}} |
Child occupant
|39.48/49.00 |
== ASEAN markets ==
class="wikitable"
|+2014 Honda Jazz, RHD (2 airbags) | colspan="2" |ASEAN NCAP scores |
Adult occupant stars
|{{Rating|4|5}} |
Adult occupant
|15.58/16.00 |
Child occupant stars
|{{Rating|4|5}} |
Child occupant compliance
|71% |
class="wikitable"
|+2014 Honda Jazz, RHD (6 airbags, ESC, double seatbelt reminders) | colspan="2" |ASEAN NCAP scores |
Adult occupant stars
|{{Rating|5|5}} |
Adult occupant
|15.58/16.00 |
Child occupant stars
|{{Rating|4|5}} |
Child occupant compliance
|71% |
{{clear}}
{{anchor|GR|GS|2020|fourth}} Fourth generation (GR/GS; 2020)
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Fourth generation
| image = 2020 Honda Jazz SE i-MMD CVT 1.5 Front.jpg
| caption = Pre-facelift
| model_code = {{flatlist|
- GR1
- GR2
- GR3
- GR4
- GR5
- GR6
- GR7
- GR8
- GS4
- GS5
- GS6
- GS7
}}
| aka = {{ubl|
| Honda Jazz (Europe)
| Honda Life (China, Dongfeng Honda)
}}
| production = February 2020 – present
| model_years =
| assembly = {{ubl|
| Japan: Suzuka, Mie
| China: Guangzhou (GAC Honda); Wuhan (Dongfeng Honda, Life)
| Taiwan: Pingtung
}}
| platform = Honda Global Small Car{{Cite web|title=New Honda Jazz / Fit Confirmed For October Debut|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/372968/honda-jazz-fit-teased-debut/|access-date=2022-08-14|website=Motor1.com|language=en}}
| related = Honda City/Ballade (seventh generation)
Honda HR-V/Vezel (third generation)
| engine = {{ubl
| Petrol:
| 1.3 L L13B Earth Dreams I4 (Japan)
| 1.5 L L15ZF Earth Dreams I4[https://i.i-sgcm.com/new_cars/cars/12811/brochures/brochure_20210107070125.pdf New cars] sgcm.com {{dead link|date=June 2023}}
|1.5 L L15BU Earth Dreams I4 (China)
|1.5 L LEB-H5 Atkinson cycle I4
}}
| motor = AC PMSM (e:HEV)
| transmission = CVT
e-CVT (e:HEV)
| drivetrain = Sport Hybrid i-MMD (e:HEV)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2530|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|3995|–|4110|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1695|–|1725|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1515|–|1565|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1070|–|1280|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}
}}
The fourth-generation Fit/Jazz was unveiled simultaneously on 23 October 2019 in Japan at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show and Amsterdam, Netherlands at the 'Electric Vision' event.{{cite press release |url=https://global.honda/newsroom/news/2019/4191023eng.html |title=Honda Unveils the World Premiere of All-new Fit at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019 |location=Japan |publisher=Honda |date=2019-10-23 |access-date=2019-10-23}}{{cite press release |url=https://hondanews.eu/eu/en/cars/media/pressreleases/193623/all-new-jazz-leads-electrification-charge-for-honda |title=All-new Jazz leads eletrification charge for Honda |publisher=Honda European Media Newsroom |date=2019-10-23 |access-date=2019-10-25}}{{cite news |last=Capparella |first=Joey |date=2019-10-23 |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a29555369/new-honda-fit/ |title=New Honda Fit Might Be the Cutest One Yet |work=Car and Driver |access-date=2019-10-23}}
This generation model has been developed with electrification in mind, with the model being marketed as a hybrid-only model in Europe, and the hybrid variant being positioned as a volume car in Japan. The hybrid powertrain is marketed as the e:HEV which utilizes Honda's new dual-motor i-MMD (Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) hybrid system, replacing the previous Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD) setup.
The fourth-generation Fit retains the large windshield which offers optimal forward visibility, though it has a redesigned front pillar with a cross-sectional structure that differs from the previous generation. Honda stated that it improves impact absorption into the body in the event of a collision.{{Cite web|title=2020 Honda Fit Debuts With Five Trim Levels, New Hybrid System|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/377916/honda-fit-debuts-five-trim-levels/|access-date=2020-12-31|website=Motor1.com|language=en}} Combined with the use of a flat dashboard and a visor-less instrument display, it provides the driver with a better view of their surroundings. The windscreen wipers have also been hidden below the top of the bonnet line.{{Cite web|title=Honda reveals 2020 Jazz pricing, UK trims|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/motor-shows-geneva-motor-show/honda-reveals-2020-jazz-pricing-uk-trims|access-date=2020-12-31|website=Autocar|language=en}}
The model is not being sold in the North American market due to the declining sales of its predecessor; the HR-V has seen its production being ramped up to compensate for the discontinuation of the Fit.{{Cite web|last=Capparella|first=Joey|date=17 July 2020|title=Honda Fit Discontinued for the U.S., Despite New Global Model|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a33337398/honda-fit-discontinued-for-the-us-despite-new-global-model/|access-date=17 July 2020|work=Car and Driver}} The model is also not being sold in Australia where it had been known as the Jazz.{{Cite web |last=Butler |first=Glenn |date=2023-03-23 |title=Honda Jazz return to Australia ruled out |url=https://www.drive.com.au/news/honda-jazz-return-to-australia-ruled-out/ |access-date=2024-11-07 |website=Drive |language=en}} The cost was deemed too high for import, and the small car market has shrunk due to the popularity of small SUVs. In most countries in South America and Southeast Asia, the Fit/Jazz is replaced by the City Hatchback.
File:Honda Jazz Hybrid Executive (IV) – h 18102020.jpg|Jazz Executive (Europe; pre-facelift)
File:Honda Jazz Crosstar (4th generation) hybrid IMG 4093.jpg|Jazz Crosstar (Europe; pre-facelift)
File:Honda Jazz Crosstar (4th generation) hybrid 1X7A0320.jpg|Jazz Crosstar (Europe; pre-facelift)
File:2023 Honda Jazz Crosstar (4th generation) hybrid 1X7A7466.jpg|Jazz Crosstar (Europe; facelift)
File:Honda Fit Basic interior.jpg|Interior (Fit Basic)
= Markets =
== Japan ==
The Fit was launched in Japan on 13 February 2020 and went on sale on the following day. Initial trim levels for the Japanese market Fit were: Basic, Home, Ness, Crosstar and Luxe.
In Japan, the Fit is offered with both conventional 1.3-litre petrol engine and the 1.5-litre e:HEV system.{{Cite web|date=2020-02-13|title=2020 Honda Jazz goes on sale in Japan – 109 PS e:HEV hybrid and 98 PS 1.3L petrol, up to 28.8 km/L - paultan.org|url=https://paultan.org/2020/02/13/2020-honda-jazz-goes-on-sale-in-japan-ehev-hybrid-and-1-3l-petrol/|access-date=2020-12-31|website=Paul Tan's Automotive News|language=en-US}} The take rate of the Fit e:HEV in Japan is targeted to reach 65 percent, up from the previous generation's 40 percent.{{Cite web|title=ホンダ、フィットHV比率65% 旧型から大幅に引き上げ|自動車メーカー|紙面記事|trans-title=Honda, Fit HV ratio 65% Greatly increased from the old model|url=https://www.netdenjd.com/articles/-/228711|access-date=2020-12-31|website=日刊自動車新聞 電子版|language=ja}} In reality, the Fit e:HEV accounted for 72 percent of sales as per March 2020.{{Cite web|title=新型ホンダ・フィット、1.5L e:HEVの販売比率が7割超! その理由は? そして個性の異なる5タイプの販売比率は?|ハッチバック|Motor-Fan[モーターファン]|trans-title=The sales ratio of the new Honda Fit, 1.5L e: HEV is over 70%! The reason is? And what is the sales ratio of the 5 types with different personalities?|url=https://motor-fan.jp/article/10013793|access-date=2020-12-31|website=motor-fan.jp}}
The Japanese market Fit received a facelift in August 2022, which reintroduced the RS trim (replacing Ness model).{{cite press release |date=2022-08-05 |title=「FIT」改良モデルをホームページで先行公開 |trans-title=Advance release of improved FIT model on website |url=https://www.honda.co.jp/news/2022/4220805.html |language=ja-JP |publisher=Honda |location=Japan |access-date=2022-08-05}}{{cite news |last=Padeanu |first=Adrian |date=2022-08-05 |title=2023 Honda Fit RS Officially Previewed With More Power |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/602583/2023-honda-fit-rs-preview/ |website=Motor1 |publisher=Motorsport Network |location=US |access-date=2022-08-05}} The facelifted model went on sale on 7 October 2022.
File:Honda FIT e-HEV HOME.jpg|Fit e:HEV Home (Japan; 2022 facelift)
File:Honda FIT e-HEV RS 2WD (front).jpg|Fit e:HEV RS (Japan; 2022 facelift)
File:Honda FIT e-HEV RS 2WD (rear).jpg|Fit e:HEV RS (Japan; 2022 facelift)
Honda Fit e-HEV Crosstar in Fjord Mist Pearl & Black, front left.jpg|Fit e:HEV Crosstar (Japan; 2022 facelift)
== Europe ==
The Jazz went on sale in Europe in June 2020 as a hybrid only model, as Honda had begun phasing out conventional combustion engines in the region.{{Cite web|date=2020-02-13|title=2020 Honda Jazz Hybrid detailed for Europe - 1.5-litre i-MMD powertrain; 109 PS and 253 Nm; 4.5 L/100 km - paultan.org|url=https://paultan.org/2020/02/13/2020-honda-jazz-hybrid-detailed-for-europe/|access-date=2020-12-31|website=Paul Tan's Automotive News|language=en-US}} The Crosstar model is also offered as a range-topping model. For the market, Honda stated the Jazz is capable of achieving {{cvt|62.8|mpgimp|km/L L/100km mpgus|1|abbr=on}} on the WLTP combined cycle while emitting 102 g/km of CO2 in its standard form.
== China ==
The Chinese-market Fit is produced and sold by GAC Honda, and launched on 10 June 2020. It is available with two sub-models which are Sport and Crosstar. The Fit Sport featured sportier-looking front and rear bumpers compared to the Japanese or European model.{{Cite web|title=双版本齐发 全新广汽本田飞度官图发布_新车|trans-title=The new GAC Honda Fit official pictures are released|url=http://www.sohu.com/a/400929653_430526|access-date=2020-06-12|website=www.sohu.com|language=en}} Its twin model for the Chinese market is produced and sold by Dongfeng Honda under the name Honda Life. Both are fitted with a more pronounced rear bumpers compared to the Japanese-produced model, increasing its length to {{cvt|4110|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}.
The minor differences between the two are the front bumper designs and rear taillight tint colour (the Life has a clear smoked tint).{{Cite web|title=FormaCar: Another Day, Another Life: Honda Life gets a spinoff in China|url=https://www.formacar.com/en/news/view/31816.html|access-date=2020-12-31|website=www.formacar.com}}
Both the Chinese-market Fit and Life is powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine to a CVT transmission.{{Cite web|date=2020-06-18|title=China-market 2020 Honda Fit/Jazz actually gets a grille - Auto News|url=https://www.autoindustriya.com/auto-industry-news/china-market-2020-honda-fit-jazz-actually-gets-a-grille.html|access-date=2020-12-31|website=AutoIndustriya.com|language=en}} There is no hybrid option offered in China.{{Cite web|last=UsmanAnsari|date=2020-06-16|title=China-spec 2020 Honda Fit Unveiled|url=https://www.carspiritpk.com/2020/06/china-spec-2020-honda-fit-unveiled/|access-date=2020-12-31|website=CarSpiritPK|language=en-US}}
File:HONDA FIT (GR,GS) China (6) (cropped).jpg|Guangqi Honda Fit (China)
File:HONDA LIFE (CHINA) (cropped).jpg|Dongfeng Honda Life Sport (China)
== Singapore ==
The Jazz was launched in Singapore on 29 January 2021, with three variants at launch: Base, Home and Luxe e:HEV.{{Cite web |date=2021-01-29 |title=The launch of the all new Honda Jazz in Singapore |url=https://www.sgcarmart.com/articles/news/the-launch-of-the-all-new-honda-jazz-in-singapore-26243 |website=SGCarMart |language=en}}
In February 2023, the facelifted Jazz debuted in Singapore, along with the introduction of the Crosstar variant.{{Cite web |date=2023-02-13 |title=Facelifted Honda Jazz arrives in Singapore; now available as Crosstar variant |url=https://www.sgcarmart.com/articles/news/facelifted-honda-jazz-arrives-in-singapore-now-available-as-crosstar-variant-29820 |website=SGCarMart |language=en}}
== Hong Kong ==
In October 2022, the facelifted Jazz debuted, with the addition of a new RS e:HEV variant.{{Cite web |last=星島日報 |date=2022-10-12 |title=新車消息|首輛秘密抵港Honda Jazz e:HEV RS 新跑版快將開售 |trans-title=New car news|The first Honda Jazz e:HEV RS arrives in Hong Kong secretly, the new running version will soon go on sale |url=https://std.stheadline.com/supplement/article/2490765/%E5%89%AF%E5%88%8A-%E9%A7%95%E9%A7%9B%E8%89%99-%E6%96%B0%E8%BB%8A%E6%B6%88%E6%81%AF-%E9%A6%96%E8%BC%9B%E7%A7%98%E5%AF%86%E6%8A%B5%E6%B8%AFHonda-Jazz-e-HEV-RS-%E6%96%B0%E8%B7%91%E7%89%88%E5%BF%AB%E5%B0%87%E9%96%8B%E5%94%AE |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=std.stheadline.com |language=zh-Hant-HK}}
== South Africa ==
The Fit was launched on 25 June 2021 in South Africa, with 4 variants at launch: Comfort, Elegance, Executive and Hybrid (followed at a later date).{{Cite web |last=Du Toit |first=Albert |date=2021-06-25 |title=New Honda Fit hatchback in South Africa – Pricing and details |url=https://topauto.co.za/news/17775/new-honda-fit-hatchback-in-south-africa-pricing-and-details/ |website=TopAuto |language=en}}
In December 2023, the facelifted Fit debuted, with the Executive grade discontinued.{{Cite web |last=Du Toit |first=Albert |date=2023-12-06 |title=New Honda Fit Hybrid launched in South Africa – Pricing and features |url=https://topauto.co.za/news/93714/new-honda-fit-hybrid-launched-in-south-africa-pricing-and-features/ |website=TopAuto |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Du Toit |first=Albert |date=2024-01-24 |title=Facelifted Honda Fit goes on sale in South Africa – Pricing and specifications |url=https://topauto.co.za/news/95976/facelifted-honda-fit-goes-on-sale-in-south-africa-pricing-and-specifications/ |website=TopAuto |language=en}}
== New Zealand ==
The Jazz was launched in New Zealand on 5 May 2021, with three variants at launch: Life, Crosstar and e:HEV Luxe.{{Cite web |date=2021-05-05 |title=Honda brings some Jazz to NZ in 2021 |url=https://www.aa.co.nz/cars/motoring-blog/honda-brings-some-jazz-to-nz-in-2021/ |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=AA Motoring |language=en-nz}}
In February 2023, the facelifted Jazz debuted with a few changes to line-up: the Life grade dropped, the Luxe was renamed to Luxe Grade, and a new RS variant.{{Cite web |last=Bijoux |first=Nile |date=2023-02-21 |title=Honda expands Jazz range with fresh RS model |url=https://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/131284574/honda-expands-jazz-range-with-fresh-rs-model |access-date=2024-03-04 |website=Stuff}}
== Taiwan ==
The fourth generation Fit for Taiwan was announced on 10 September 2021, with sales commenced in December, with two variants at launch: Home and e:HEV.{{Cite web |date=2021-09-10 |title=第4代Honda Fit售價74.9萬起正式發表,e:HEV持續預售並預約12月登場 |url=https://news.u-car.com.tw/news/article/67727 |website=u-car |language=zh}}
= Powertrain =
The fourth-generation Fit is offered with a new hybrid powertrain option marketed as the e:HEV, the system uses Honda's dual-motor i-MMD (Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive) hybrid system. The system combines a 1.5-litre DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine that on its own makes {{cvt|98|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} from 5,600 to 6,400 rpm and {{cvt|127|Nm|kgm lbft|abbr=on|sigfig=3}} from 4,500 to 5,000 rpm with two electric motors, with one of them acting as a generator to recharge the lithium-ion battery while the other is an electric propulsion motor capable of spinning at 13,300 rpm to handle low-speed acceleration. The engine sends power to the front wheels through a single fixed-gear ratio and a lock-up clutch, which is claimed to provide a smoother transfer of torque during acceleration. The setup is claimed to be more compact and refined compared to a planetary eCVT typically found in other hybrid vehicles. The system is rated at {{cvt|109|PS|hp kW|0|abbr=on}} and {{cvt|253|Nm|kgm lbft|abbr=on|sigfig=3}} of torque.
The conventional petrol engine for the Japanese market is 1.3-litre naturally-aspirated i-VTEC four-cylinder, making 98 PS at 6,000 rpm and 118 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm. It is mated to a CVT and a choice of either front or all-wheel drive.
class="wikitable" | |||
Engine | Chassis code | Horsepower | Torque |
---|---|---|---|
1.3 L L13B I4 petrol | GR1 (Standard FWD) GR2 (Standard AWD) GR5 (Crosstar FWD) GR7 (Crosstar AWD) | {{Convert|98|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm | {{Convert|88|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} at 5,000 rpm |
1.5 L L15BU I4 petrol | GS4 (Standard FWD) GS5 (Crosstar FWD) | {{convert|130|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 6,600 rpm | {{convert|114|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} at 4,600 rpm |
1.5 L L15ZF I4 petrol | GS4 (Standard FWD) GS6 (Standard AWD) GS5 (Crosstar FWD) GS7 (Crosstar AWD) | {{convert|119|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 6,600 rpm | {{convert|107|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} at 4,300 rpm |
1.5 L LEB-H5 I4 hybrid petrol | GR3 (Standard FWD) GR4 (Standard AWD) GR6 (Crosstar FWD) GR8 (Crosstar AWD) | {{convert|97|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 5,600-6,400 rpm (engine) {{convert|107|hp|kW|abbr=on}} at 3,500-8,000 rpm (electric motor) | {{convert|94|lbft|Nm|abbr=on}} at 4,500-5,000 rpm (engine) |
{{clear}}
Sales
Japanese sales of the first-generation Fit greatly exceeded the original monthly sales target of 8,000 units on debut. By December 2001, it had outsold the Toyota Corolla, and ranked first in sales for nine out of twelve months in 2002. With a total sales of 250,790 for the year of 2002, it became the best-selling vehicle in Japan, which is a first for a Honda model.{{cite web |url=http://world.honda.com/news/2003/4030109.html |title=Honda Fit Ranked Best-selling Vehicle in 2002 in Japan |date=2003-01-09 |publisher=Honda |access-date=2010-01-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303202501/http://world.honda.com/news/2003/4030109.html |archive-date=2016-03-03 }} By September 2003, a little more than two years after the car was first sold, Fit reached 500,000 sales in Japanese market.{{cite press release |url=http://world.honda.com/news/2010/4101006Fit-Reach-1.5-Million-Units/ |title=Cumulative Sales of Honda Fit Reach 1.5 Million Units in Japan, 3.5 Million Units Worldwide |date=2010-10-06 |work=Honda Motor |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101017094753/http://world.honda.com/news/2010/4101006Fit-Reach-1.5-Million-Units/ |archive-date=2010-10-17 }}
After a minor model change that went on sale on June 11, 2004, Honda announced that, in about two weeks' period after its introduction, the company received orders from customers totaled around 13,000 units.{{cite web |url=http://world.honda.com/news/2004/4040625.html |title=Orders Received for Newly Introduced Fit |date=2004-06-25 |publisher=Honda |access-date=2010-01-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090912060904/http://world.honda.com/news/2004/4040625.html |archive-date=2009-09-12 }} By November 2007, in less than six months after minor model change, cumulative sales of Fit reached one million units in Japan.
The second generation has been the top selling car in Japan since its official launch in November 2007. By September 2010, cumulative sales in Japan reached 1.5 million units.
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Year | Hatchback | Aria/Grace (sedan) | Ranking in Japan |
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2001 | 104,298 | 6 | |
2002 | 250,790 | 1,231 | 1 |
2003 | 182,285 | 14,623 | 2 |
2004 | 149,503 | 6,992 | 2 |
2005 | 125,894 | 5,450 | 3 |
2006 | 101,793 | 5,238 | 3 |
2007 | 116,561 | 3 | |
2008 | 174,910 | 1 | |
2009 | 157,324 | 2 | |
2010
| |2 | |||
2011
| |2 | |||
2012
| |3 | |||
2013
| |3 | |||
2014
| |2 | |||
2015
| |3 | |||
2016
| |4 | |||
2017
| |6 | |||
2018
| |7 | |||
2019
| |12 | |||
2020
| |4 | |||
2021
| |12 | |||
2022
| |9 | |||
2023
| |15 | |||
2024
| |16 |
By December 2004, cumulative global sales of Fit/Jazz reached 1 million units. On July 17, 2007, Honda announced that as of the end of June more than 2 million Fit/Jazz units had been sold worldwide since its introduction.{{cite web |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/18/honda-2-000-000-fits-sold-worldwide/ |title=Honda: 2,000,000 Fits sold worldwide |access-date=2007-07-18 |last=Nunez |first=Alex |date=2007-07-18 |publisher=Autoblog }} Japan accounts for the largest percentage of sales, with 962,000 units sold in the home market. Europe is next with 417,000 units. The United States accounts for 77,000 cars since introduction in 2006. Honda expected to sell 33,000 vehicles in the U.S. for the 2007 model year, but exceeded these expectations, and sold 40,000. Honda plans to put 70,000 Fit units on American roads for the 2008 model year.{{cite web|last=Lyon|first=Peter|date=2007-09-20|title=First Drive: 2009 Honda Fit – The Big Success Gets Bigger|url=http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId=122688|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070926010440/http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/FirstDrives/articleId%3D122688|archive-date=September 26, 2007|access-date=2007-09-23|work=Edmunds}}
In the first half of 2008, Honda and other manufacturers were surprised by the rapid shift towards smaller cars in the United States. Sales of the Fit during the first five months of the year jumped 64% compared with that of 2007. Production of 2009 Fit for the U.S. market was to increase from 60,000 to 80,000 cars. Further increase in supply for the U.S. market is limited by Honda's production capacity of 500,000 a year for all markets.{{cite web |url=http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/23/honda-boosting-fit-production-to-meet-u-s-demand/ |title=Honda boosting Fit production to meet U.S. demand |access-date=2010-03-20 |last=Abuelsamid |first=Sam |date=2008-06-23 |publisher=Autoblog }}
Honda announced that by the end of July 2009, worldwide sales of Fit/Jazz reached 3 million. One year later, global cumulative sales reached 3.5 million units in July 2010.
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! rowspan="2" | U.S.{{Cite web|url=https://hondanews.com/en-US/honda-corporate/releases/honda-2020-digital-factbook|title=Honda 2020 Digital FactBook|date=August 31, 2020|website=Honda Corporate Newsroom}}{{Cite web|date=2015-11-02|title=Honda Fit US car sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/us-honda-fit/|access-date=2022-01-11|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US}} ! rowspan="2" |Canada{{Cite web|url=http://www.goodcarbadcar.net/2011/01/honda-fit-sales-figures/|title=Honda Fit Sales Figures|website=GCBC|date=21 June 2012 |language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-17}} ! rowspan="2" |Brazil ! colspan="2" |China ! rowspan="2" |Indonesia{{Cite web|url=http://files.gaikindo.or.id/|title=Masuk » Indonesian Automobile Industry Data|website=files.gaikindo.or.id|access-date=2019-08-10}} ! rowspan="2" |Thailand ! rowspan="2" |Australia |
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Fit{{Cite web|date=22 April 2015|title=Honda Fit China auto sales figures|url=https://carsalesbase.com/china-honda-fit/|access-date=2019-08-10|website=carsalesbase.com|language=en-US}} |
2001
| | | | 34 | | | | | | rowspan="1" | |
2002
| | | | 43,024 | | | | | |
2003
| | | 52,004 | 16,554 | | | | |
2004
| | | 82,783 | 77,639 | | | |
2005
| | | 87,365 | 89,224 | | | 32,241 | |
2006
| 27,934 | 10,634 | 79,627 | 59,233 | | | |
2007
| 56,432 | 13,507 | 67,711 | 63,319 | | | 14,057 | |
2008
| 79,794 | 14,836 | 59,216 | 49,883 | | | 24,969 | |
2009
| 67,315 | 9,553 | 75,456 | 48,640 | | 6,247 | 15,713 | |
2010
| 54,354 | 7,900 | 59,291 | 33,575 | | 5,025 | 22,758 | |
2011
| 59,235 | 2,835 | 57,440 | 21,043 | | 1,131 | 19,440 | |
2012
| 49,346 | 4,736 | 49,134 | 35,920 | | | 21,244 | |
2013
| 53,513 | 9,512 | 42,548 | 40,747 | | | 27,803 | |
2014
| 59,340 | 11,732 | 37,645 | 84,699 | | | 22,329 | |
2015
| 52,724 | 9,088 | 30,510 | 95,963 | | 29,644 | 17,345 |
2016
| 56,630 | 8,622 | 37,005 | 113,597 | | 34,902 | 18,110 |
2017
| 49,454 | 5,019 | 34,898 | 111,752 | | 29,890 | 16,100 | |
2018
| 35,300 |3,520 | 37,894 | 129,179 | | 18,370 | 14,270 | |
2019
| 35,414 |3,437 | 30,730 | 110,380 | | 9,512 | 12,168 | |
2020
| 32,488 |2,361 |25,182 |62,612 |6,113 |5,422 | |
2021
|8,695 |361 |30,503 |96,326 |24,896 | | |
2022
| | |21,844 |60,473 |14,445 | | | | |
=Marketing=
Honda planned to use the name Fitta, and it was planned to be released in Japan under that name in 2001.https://www.mestmotor.se/automotorsport/artiklar/nyheter/20010508/nya-hondan-heter-fitta (in Swedish) Because Fitta in Scandinavian languages is vulgar slang for vagina, Honda instead used Jazz in most markets and Fit in the Americas.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2007/09/why-honda-didnt-call-fit-jazz-by-its/|title=Why Honda Didn't Call The Fit - Jazz By Its Intended Name...|date=September 21, 2007|website=Carscoops}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.carlist.my/news/the-honda-that-nearly-became-the-worst-named-car-the-story-of-the-fitjazz-name-59952/59952/|title=The Honda That Nearly Became The Worst-Named Car - The Story Of The Fit/Jazz Name - Live Life Drive - Carlist.my|website=Carlist.my - Malaysia's No.1 Car Site}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/features/top-10s/the-car-top-10-offensive-car-names/|title=The CAR Top 10: offensive car names | CAR Magazine|website=www.carmagazine.co.uk}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/oops-kia-car-name-stirs-controversy-northern-ireland-flna1C8728066|title=Oops: Kia car name stirs controversy in Northern Ireland|website=NBC News|date=6 March 2013 }}https://www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/m6zQ3l/andra-namnmissar-vi-minns (in Swedish)
In April 2006, Honda Australia promoted Honda Jazz with Village Green, an animated television commercial, in 30 second and 60 second versions, inspired by Thomas the Tank Engine.{{cite web |url=http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2006/honda-jazz/|title=Honda Jazz Cars Ever So Nice |work=The Inspiration Room |access-date=2008-12-28 |year=2006}} In the same month, American Honda launched the Fit with six five-second and two 30-second TV ads, with the slogan 'The Fit Is Go'.{{cite web |url=http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2006/honda-fit-small-car/ |title=Honda Fit Is Go with Animation |work=The Inspiration Room |access-date=2008-12-28 |year=2006}}
Subsequent ad campaigns included "Mecha-Mosquitoes,"{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aF9fCPgsws |title=Honda Fit Commercial: "Mecha Mosquitoes"|access-date=2008-12-28 |author=Rubin Postaer and Associates/Digital Domain (for Honda) |publisher=YouTube |date=2008-10-16}} (broke 9/21) "Defense Mechanism"{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LewrIoNgPes | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100323062628/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LewrIoNgPes| archive-date=2010-03-23 | url-status=dead|title=Honda Fit Commercial: "Defense Mechanism" |access-date=2008-12-28 |author=Rubin Postaer and Associates/Digital Domain (for Honda) |publisher=YouTube |date=2008-10-16}} (breaks 10/2) and "Bats"{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX6SnsTqY7w |title=Honda Fit Commercial: "Bats" |access-date=2008-12-28 |author=Rubin Postaer and Associates/Digital Domain (for Honda) |publisher=YouTube |date=2008-10-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150517233059/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX6SnsTqY7w |archive-date=May 17, 2015 }} (breaks 9/28), produced by Digital Domain. As part of the campaign, the vehicle also appeared in Gossip Girl, 90210, America's Next Top Model, Smallville and Everybody Hates Chris. Print ads "Gas Hogs" and "Cavernous" were featured in popular magazines. A dedicated marketing site was built to communicate top product features through games and interactive experiences.{{cite web |url=http://www.rpa.com/subsections/press.html?section=2008&id=0908fit |title=Ad Campaign for the All-New Honda Fit Flaunts Fierce, City-Smart Style: Honda's Integrated National Ad Campaign Includes TV, Print, Interactive and Outdoor |access-date=2008-12-28 |publisher=rpa.com |year=2008 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090109213442/http://www.rpa.com/subsections/press.html?section=2008&id=0908fit |archive-date=2009-01-09 }} The campaign continued the slogan 'The Fit Is Go'.{{cite web |url=http://theinspirationroom.com/daily/2008/honda-fit-animation-again/ |title=Honda Fit Animation Again |work=The Inspiration Room |access-date=2008-12-28 |year=2008}}
Awards and recognition
- Japan Car of the Year for years 2001–02 and 2007–08
- Japan Car of the Year 30th Anniversary Special Award "Best 3rd Decade Car": 1st generation Fit/Jazz{{cite web|url=http://www.jcoty.org/press/file/09/1022_2.pdf |title=Japan Car of the Year |date=2009-10-21 |access-date=2010-01-20 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100710022830/http://www.jcoty.org/press/file/09/1022_2.pdf |archive-date=2010-07-10 }}
- RJC Car of the Year Award 2002
- Car and Driver's Best Small Car in its 2007–13 10 Best lists.
- Top Gear Survey 2006: Best Small Car
- Top Gear Survey 2006: Second Best of all cars in the survey (After the Honda S2000)
- IGN Best of 2006 Awards: Killer B-segment Award
- Greenercars.org's One of the Greenest Vehicles of 2007 and 2008{{cite web|url=http://www.greenercars.org/highlights_greenest.htm |title=Greenest Vehicles awards |publisher=Greenercars.org |access-date=2010-10-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070910122720/http://www.greenercars.org/highlights_greenest.htm |archive-date=2007-09-10 }}
- MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards 2007—Best Small Car{{cite web |url=http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/dc2007/01.shtml |title=MotorWeek Best Small Car |publisher=Mpt.org |access-date=2010-10-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110120171824/http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/dc2007/01.shtml |archive-date=2011-01-20 }}
- MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards 2007—Best of the Year{{cite web |url=http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/dc2007/00.shtml |title=MotorWeek Best of the Year |publisher=Mpt.org |access-date=2010-10-07 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110120171813/http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/dc2007/00.shtml |archive-date=2011-01-20 }}
- MotorWeek Drivers' Choice Awards 2009—Best Small Car
- Best Economy Car for 2008, U.S. News & World Report{{cite web |url=http://jalopnik.com/cars/industry-news/us-news--world-report-names-best-cars-for-2010-only-two-american-cars-on-the-list-334895.php |title=U.S. News & World Report Names Best Cars for 2008 |access-date=2007-12-17 |last=Hardigree |first=Matt |date=2007-12-17 |work=Jalopnik |publisher=Gawker Media }}
- Top 10 Urban Vehicles for 2008 - Cars.com{{cite web|url=http://www.cars.com/go/advice/Story.jsp?section=top&story=top_urban&subject=more |title=Top 10s and More | More Top 10s |publisher=Cars.com |access-date=2010-10-07}}
- 2009 Car of the Year Finalist, Motor Trend{{cite web |url=http://blogs.motortrend.com/6301350/car-of-the-year/2009-motor-trend-car-of-the-year-the-contenders-are-revealed-whats-your-pick/index.html |title=2009 Motor Trend Car of the Year: The Contenders are revealed, what's your pick? |access-date=2008-10-01 |date=2008-09-25 |work=Motor Trend Blog |publisher=Motor Trend }}
- 2010 Best Overall Value by Consumer Reports{{cite web|url=http://www.autoblog.com/2010/02/23/despite-recalls-consumer-reports-names-honda-fit-toyota-prius/ |title=Despite recalls, Consumer Reports names Honda Fit, Toyota Prius Best Values |date=Feb 23, 2010 |author=Frank Filipponio|publisher=Autoblog }}
- 2010 Best Hatchback for the Money, U.S. News & World Report{{cite web|url=http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/best-cars-for-the-money/ |title=Best Cars for the Money 2010 |access-date=2009-12-11 |date=2009-12-11 |last=Deaton |first=Jamie Page |work=U.S. News Rankings and Reviews |publisher=U.S. News & World Report |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090312045445/http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Best-Cars-for-the-Money/ |archive-date=March 12, 2009 }}
- 2011 Best Overall Value by Consumer Reports{{cite news|url=http://content.usatoday.com/communities/driveon/post/2011/02/honda-fit-best-value-jeep-wrangler-worst-value-says-consumer-reports/1 |title=Consumer Reports lauds Honda Fit for value, rips Jeep Wrangler | date=Feb 28, 2011 |author=James Healey |newspaper=USA Today }}
- 2012 Best Overall Value by Consumer Reports{{cite news |url=http://articles.boston.com/2012-03-25/business/31233207_1_average-reliability-ford-fusion-hybrid-midsize-suvs |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120709110939/http://articles.boston.com/2012-03-25/business/31233207_1_average-reliability-ford-fusion-hybrid-midsize-suvs |url-status=dead |archive-date=July 9, 2012 |title=Honda Fit tops list of best value cars |date=Mar 25, 2012 |newspaper=The Boston Globe }}
- 2012 Best Cars for Families Awards - No. 1 in Affordable Small Cars{{cite web|url=http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/rankings/Affordable-Small-Cars/grid/overall/ |title=2012 Best Cars for Families Awards |publisher=U.S. News Rankings and Reviews |access-date=2012-04-01}}
Racing
Honda Fit was one of the cars listed as eligible for the SCCA World Challenge's touring car B-spec class for the 2012 season onward.{{Citation needed|date=July 2012}}
Fit engines are also used in another SCCA class, the F1600 Championship Series.
See also
- Honda City - the original 'Tall Boy' Honda Jazz sold in 1980s Europe
- Honda EV Plus
- Honda L-series engine
References
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External links
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- [http://world.honda.com/Fit-Jazz/ Fit / Jazz at Honda Worldwide]
- [http://world.honda.com/Electric-Vehicle/ Honda Electric Vehicles]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20101012030450/http://world.honda.com/news/2010/4101008All-New-Fit-Hybrid/video/index.html Honda Fit Hybrid video] at Honda World site
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20150525202121/http://www.recalldb.com/?year=2015&month=01&data=make&make=HONDA Honda recalls since 1977]
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