The nameplate Jazz is used in Europe, some parts of Asia, Australia, Oceania, the Middle East, and Africa — while the name "Fit" is used in Japan, China, and the Americas. Fit/Jazz is sold in about 115 countries and produced at ten plants in eight countries/regions.[1] Worldwide cumulative sales of Fit/Jazz has reached 3.5 million by July 2010.[2]
Contents
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* 1 First generation
o 1.1 Models
o 1.2 Drivetrain and platform
o 1.3 Seating and cargo
o 1.4 Production
o 1.5 Regions
o 1.6 Crash test
* 2 Second-generation
o 2.1 Fit Hybrid (2010)
o 2.2 Fit EV
o 2.3 Regional information
* 3 Sales
* 4 Marketing
* 5 Recall
* 6 2nd Recall
o 6.1 Philippine Recall
* 7 Electric version
* 8 Awards and recognition
* 9 See also
* 10 References
* 11 External links
[edit] First generation
First-generation Fit 2001 Honda Fit (JDM)
Also called Honda Jazz
Guangzhou-Honda Fit Sport
Production 2001–2007
2006-2008 (U.S. and Canada)
Assembly Brazil
Guangzhou, China
Indonesia
Japan
Philippines
Ayutthaya, Thailand
Predecessor Honda Logo
Class North America: Subcompact
Europe: Supermini
Body style 5-door hatchback
Layout Front engine, front-wheel drive / four-wheel drive
Platform Global Small Car; GD1/2/3/4
Engine L12A i-DSI 1.2 L I4
L13A i-DSI 1.3 L I4
L15A i-DSI 1.5 L I4
L15A VTEC 1.5 L I4
Transmission 5-speed manual
5-speed automatic
CVT / CVT-7
Wheelbase 2,450 mm (96.5 in)
Length 3,845 mm (151.4 in)
157.4 in (4,000 mm) (U.S. & Canada)
Width 1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Height 1,525 mm (60.0 in)
Curb weight 1,084 kg (2,390 lb) for 1.4 L LS with manual transmission
Related Honda Airwave
Honda City
The Honda Fit debuted in June 2001 in Japan and immediately became a big hit. By December 2001, it had outsold the Toyota Corolla, and ranked first in sales for nine out of twelve months in 2002. It subsequently was introduced in Europe (early 2002), Australia (late 2002), South America (early 2003), South Africa and South-East Asia (2003), China (Sep 2004), and Mexico (late 2005).
A production model for the United States and Canada debuted on January 8, 2006 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The car was released in Canada on April 3, 2006, and in the U.S. on April 20, 2006. In the North American markets, the first generation Fit was replaced after only three model years by a new 2009 model, which was released for Japan in November 2007 as a 2008 model. Subsequent iterations will maintain the same platforms worldwide.
Honda originally intended to name the car "Fitta", but shortened the name in some markets, and renamed it completely in others, upon discovering that in several Nordic languages, "fitta" is a popular and very vulgar slang word for "vulva".[3]
[edit] Models
The Fit is sold in 6 variations. All Fit/Jazz models throughout the world utilize one of 7 or more distinct codes. They are found in the vehicle’s identification number (VIN):
Fit/Jazz
* GD1: 1.3 L L13A i-DSI I4 engine 2WD (Europe: 1.4L)
* GD2: 1.3 L L13A i-DSI I4 engine 4WD (Japan only)
* GD3: 1.5 L L15A VTEC I4 engine 2WD
* GD4: 1.5 L L15A VTEC I4 engine 4WD (Japan only)
* GD5: 1.2 L L12A I4 engine (Europe)
* GE3: 1.3 L L13A i-DSI I4 engine 2WD (2007 Europe 1.4L model. Made in China)
City/Fit Aria* GD6: 1.3 L L13A i-DSI I4 engine 2WD (Fit-Aria)
* GD7: 1.3 L L13A i-DSI I4 engine 4WD (Fit-Aria)
* GD8: 1.5 L L15A i-DSI I4 engine 2WD (Fit-Aria)
* GD9: 1.5 L L15A i-DSI I4 engine 4WD (Fit-Aria)
Depending on the region, the Fit is available with a 1.2, 1.3 (in Europe referred as 1.4L 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. The 8-valve i-DSI (intelligent dual and sequential) engines use two spark plugs per cylinder, allowing gasoline to burn more completely; therefore, fuel consumption and emissions are reduced while maximum torque at mid-range rpm is maintained. The 1.5 L VTEC engine has the typical 16-valve configuration that can maximize output at high rpm.
US-spec interior
Honda Fit's L-series of engines also provides the castings and reciprocating mass for Honda Marine’s 75 and 90 horsepower (67 kW) outboard motors, the BF75 and the BF90.[4]
The engines are mated to a 5-speed manual, 5-speed automatic, or Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), depending on the region (CVT not offered in United States). Two forms of the CVT are offered: the regular, and the CVT-7. The CVT-7 offers a smooth, continuous flow of power, or seven simulated "gears" controlled by paddle shifters on the steering column.
The Fit uses Honda's Global Small Car platform, which is also used by the Fit Aria/City (a sedan version of the Fit), the Airwave (a wagon version of the Fit Aria/City), the Mobilio, and the Mobilio Spike.
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