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. Worldwide cumulative sales of Fit/Jazz has reached 3.5 million by July 2010.
* 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
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 CityThe 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]
The spacious hatchback will come with a single engine option for now - the techno-laden 1.2-litre SOHC iVTEC powerplant. The engine is good for a class-leading 90PS of power and 110Nm of torque. Despite this, Honda's techno-wizardry makes this a very frugal powerplant too - we haven't tested it yet, only driven it, but ARAI certifies it to be in the region of 16 kmpl. Utilitarian aspects of the car are key too, and the Jazz offers the advantages of hatchback compactness with near-sedan space.
The Honda Jazz is equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The shift action is light, smooth and very direct thanks to the adoption of carbon-fibre synchronizers. Steering the car through city traffic or speedy corners is a delight too with a perfectly weighted steering wheel that is neither over-servoed nor of the rubbery wishy-washy kinds.
Speaking on the occasion, Masahiro Takedagawa, president and CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, said, "The Honda Jazz is a segment-defining car and is loaded with all the values that are associated with Honda. The Jazz will cater to a unique group of people who want the latest and most stylish models with the best of technology, safety and practicality in their car."
Honda Siel Cars India has built up a reputation for building cars that people want. They began with the City, and moved on to the Accord and then the Civic. They've set their sights on bigger numbers now, which means they’ve got only one way to go: smaller cars. Enter the Jazz, which Honda hopes will play its part in increasing their share in the Indian market.
Why groan when you can grin? Why shrug when you can leap? Why plan when you can be spontaneous? Why be careful when you can be carefree? Why not sing a song. Why not tap your fingers. Why not whistle and hum. Why not smile for once.
Honda SIEL on Wednesday- 10th June 09, launched its much-awaited premium hatchback Jazz in India. Honda SIEL has finally taken the wraps off the Honda Jazz hatchback in Delhi. This is a first car after the joint venture between Honda and the Siel group.
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