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Honda Jazz

Four generations built around a space-saving fuel tank beneath the front seats.12

Researched October 29, 2026 from 33 sources

Also called

  • FihA fan nickname tied to the Fit's social-media meme following.3
  • God's ChariotA grand title bestowed on the Fit through internet memes.4

At a glance

0100200
80–135 hpPower
0510
8.5 s0–60 mph
0100200
182 km/hTop speed
0150300
110–253 N·mTorque
07501,500
980–1,280 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.1915171819

Engine
1st: 1.2/1.3 L i-DSI, 1.5 L VTEC; later i-VTEC/hybrids; India: 1.5 L diesel1911
Layout
Front engine, front-wheel drive; Japan also offered AWD1
Gearbox
5/6-speed manual; 5-speed auto; i-SHIFT; CVT/e-CVT; hybrid 7-speed DCT11114
Built at
1st/4th: Suzuka, Japan; 2nd: Swindon, UK; 3rd: Celaya, Mexico191116

The story

Conceived as Honda's new entry car, the Jazz is called Fit in Japan and the Americas. Its M/M philosophy puts people space first; a tank beneath the front seats frees rear Magic Seats to fold flat or flip up.1256

2001: Japan gets the Personal MAX Fit20012006: Seven-car victory by 25 points20062007: Second generation, second Japan award20072010: IMA brings the first Fit Hybrid20102012: Fit EV leases; Hybrid RS gets six speeds20122013: Third generation trades IMA for i-DCD20132015: Third-gen India Jazz adds 200 Nm diesel20152020: Fourth generation switches to two motors20202023: Advance Sport sharpens the hybrid Jazz2023 Honda City / Jazz (AA/VF/FA): 1981–1986AA/VF/FAHonda Logo (GA3/5): 1996–2001GA3/5Honda Jazz / Fit (first generation) (GD/GE): 2001–2008GD/GEHonda Jazz / Fit (second generation) (GE/GG): 2007–2014GE/GGHonda Jazz / Fit (third generation) (GK/GH/GP): 2013–2022GK/GH/GPHonda Jazz / Fit (fourth generation) (GR/GS): 2020–presentGR/GS 19801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones19112526
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YearWhat happened
1981–1986Honda City / Jazz (AA/VF/FA)
1996–2001Honda Logo (GA3/5)
2001–2008Honda Jazz / Fit (first generation) (GD/GE)
2007–2014Honda Jazz / Fit (second generation) (GE/GG)
2013–2022Honda Jazz / Fit (third generation) (GK/GH/GP)
2020–presentHonda Jazz / Fit (fourth generation) (GR/GS)
2001Japan gets the Personal MAX Fit
2006Seven-car victory by 25 points
2007Second generation, second Japan award
2010IMA brings the first Fit Hybrid
2012Fit EV leases; Hybrid RS gets six speeds
2013Third generation trades IMA for i-DCD
2015Third-gen India Jazz adds 200 Nm diesel
2020Fourth generation switches to two motors
2023Advance Sport sharpens the hybrid Jazz
  1. 2001

    Japan gets the Personal MAX Fit

    The 1.3 L model goes on sale on June 22 with a roomy cabin and flexible seating; the first generation wins Japan's Car of the Year.78

  2. 2006

    Seven-car victory by 25 points

    The Fit beats six rivals by 25 points in Car and Driver's comparison, tying for the quickest sprint and leading the quarter-mile.910

  3. 2007

    Second generation, second Japan award

    After 2 million global sales by June, the wider, longer second generation arrives and wins Japan's 2007-2008 Car of the Year award.128

  4. 2010

    IMA brings the first Fit Hybrid

    The 1.3 L IMA hybrid reaches Japan, rated at 3.3 L/100 km on the Japanese 10-15 cycle; Europe's estimate is 4.3 L/100 km.11

  5. 2012

    Fit EV leases; Hybrid RS gets six speeds

    The lease-only Fit EV launches in California and Oregon with a 132 km EPA combined range, while the 1.5 L Hybrid RS offers a six-speed manual.1213

  6. 2013

    Third generation trades IMA for i-DCD

    The Fit Hybrid replaces IMA with one-motor i-DCD and a seven-speed DCT. Worldwide Fit sales have passed 4.87 million.114

  7. 2015

    Third-gen India Jazz adds 200 Nm diesel

    India adds a 98 hp, 200 Nm 1.5 L diesel with six-speed manual; the 90 hp 1.2 L petrol offers five-speed manual or CVT.115

  8. 2020

    Fourth generation switches to two motors

    Japan gets the fourth-generation Fit and two-motor e:HEV. The HOME FF is rated at 28.8 km/L on WLTC and 38.6 km/L on JC08.5

  9. 2023

    Advance Sport sharpens the hybrid Jazz

    Drive-motor output rises to 120 hp. Advance Sport adds stiffer dampers and a 20% higher rear spring rate; all refreshed grades can tow 500 kg.6

Every generation

  • Honda City / Jazz
    AA/VF/FA1981–1986
  • Honda City (second generation)
    GA1–GA2
  • Honda Logo
    GA3/51996–2001
  • Honda Jazz / Fit (first generation)
    GD/GE2001–2008
  • Honda Jazz / Fit (second generation)
    GE/GG2007–2014
  • Honda Jazz / Fit (third generation)
    GK/GH/GP2013–2022
  • Honda Jazz / Fit (fourth generation)
    GR/GS2020–present
  • Honda City Hatchback
    GN

Power over the years

From 80 hp to 135 hp in 7 years.

050100150 2005201020152020 hp 2006 · 80 hp · Brazil 1.35 i-DSI, gasoline2007 · 109 hp · U.S. 1.52007 · 118 hp · Japan 1.5 i-VTEC2008 · 89 hp · UK 1.2 i-VTEC (90 PS)2008 · 99 hp · UK 1.4 i-VTEC (100 PS)2009 · 117 hp · North America 1.5 i-VTEC2013 · 135 hp · Japan i-DCD Hybrid, combined2015 · 90 hp · India 1.2 petrol2015 · 98 hp · India 1.5 i-DTEC diesel2020 · 108 hp · UK hybrid electric motor2023 · 120 hp · Jazz e:HEV drive motor (122 PS) 135 hp Japan i-DCD Hybrid, combined 80 hp Brazil 1.35 i-DSI, gasoline
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YearHorsepowerModel
200680Brazil 1.35 i-DSI, gasoline
2007109U.S. 1.5
2007118Japan 1.5 i-VTEC
200889UK 1.2 i-VTEC (90 PS)
200899UK 1.4 i-VTEC (100 PS)
2009117North America 1.5 i-VTEC
2013135Japan i-DCD Hybrid, combined
201590India 1.2 petrol
201598India 1.5 i-DTEC diesel
2020108UK hybrid electric motor
2023120Jazz e:HEV drive motor (122 PS)

Versions

12 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Jazz S / SE / ES / EX (UK, second generation)

    Standard

    Jazz S / SE / ES / EX (UK, second generation)

    2008–2014

  • Standard

    Jazz Hybrid HE / HS / HX (UK, second generation)

    2011

  • Fit RS (Japan, second generation)

    Performance

    Fit RS (Japan, second generation)

    2007; updated 2010

  • Fit RS (Japan, third generation)

    Performance

    Fit RS (Japan, third generation)

    2013; updated 2017

    130 hp
  • Jazz Si (Europe)

    Performance

    Jazz Si (Europe)

    2012

    99 hp

  • Performance

    Jazz Sport (UK)

    2018

    128 hp
  • Fit RS e:HEV / gasoline (fourth generation)

    Performance

    Fit RS e:HEV / gasoline (fourth generation)

    2022

  • Jazz Advance Sport

    Performance

    Jazz Advance Sport

    2023

    120 hp
  • Fit Hybrid RS

    Performance

    Fit Hybrid RS

    2012

  • Fit EV

    Limited

    Fit EV

    2013

  • Limited

    Jazz Mugen (Malaysia)

    2019

  • Limited

    Jazz Grade S Modulo Limited Edition (Malaysia)

    2009

How to spot one

Look for

  • Five-door, one-box silhouette with the proportions of a tiny MPV.115
  • U.S. Fit generations: large windshield and bug-eyed headlights.3
  • First-generation Australian VTi: turn signals built into the mirrors.9
  • Fourth generation: very slim front pillars frame a large windshield.15
  • Fourth-generation Crosstar: black wheelarch and sill cladding, plus a raised stance.17

Year by year

  1. 2006 (Australia)

    LED tail lamps became standard; VTi-S used smoked lenses.9

  2. 2007 (Europe)

    Chinese-built European 1.4-liter cars use the GE3 code in the VIN.9

  3. 2011 (UK)

    The facelift reshaped the bumpers and upgraded cabin materials.20

  4. 2017 Japan / 2018 UK

    Japan's facelift introduced new bumpers and LED headlights with built-in daytime running lights; the UK refresh followed in February 2018.121

  5. 2023 (Elegance / Advance)

    A more defined grille, darker headlight inserts, sculpted bumpers and textured lower sections mark the refresh.6

  6. 2023 (Crosstar)

    Honeycomb grille, silver bumper inserts, new side skirts and revised wheel finish; Fjord Mist blue joined the palette.6

Against its rivals

Prices

Value today $3.9K–$33.8K30

Price when newAuction saleValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 20142016201820202022202420262028 Value today: $3,900–$33,800 2015 · $18,225 · US EX manual, as tested 2026 · $12,750 · 2009 Fit Sport, 21k miles, BaT2026 · $13,500 · 2009 Fit Sport, 43k miles, BaT2026 · $18,000 · 2015 Fit EX, 1,600 miles, BaT $18.0K BaT, 2026
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2015Price when new$18,225US EX manual, as tested
2026Auction sale$12,7502009 Fit Sport, 21k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$13,5002009 Fit Sport, 43k miles, BaT
2026Auction sale$18,0002015 Fit EX, 1,600 miles, BaT
2026Value today$3,900–$33,800

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 12 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 11 stories from its legend
    • “Japan’s top award, twice in a row”
    • “Two million worldwide in six years”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 8 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
    • Where prices are heading, and why
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Sources

Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

See all 33 sources
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  6. Refreshed Jazz e:HEV line-up gains new Advance Sport variant | Trident Honda tridenthonda.co.uk
  7. Honda Launches New Small FIT | Honda Global Corporate Website global.honda
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  10. 2007 Dodge Caliber vs. Honda Fit, and Five More Hatchbacks caranddriver.com
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  16. 2015 Honda Fit EX Manual Long-Term Test Wrap-Up caranddriver.com
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  20. Used Honda Jazz buying guide: 2008-2014 (Mk2) | Carbuyer carbuyer.co.uk
  21. Used Honda Jazz (Mk3, 2015-2020) review: Mk2 (2008-2015) | | | Auto Express autoexpress.co.uk
  22. New Honda Jazz Sport review – has it been warmed-up enough? | evo evo.co.uk
  23. Honda Malaysia Introduces Limited Jazz Mugen And BR-V Special Edition | Press Release | Honda Malaysia honda.com.my
  24. Honda Malaysia Introduces 100 Units Jazz Modulo Limited Edition Exclusively for Malaysian Market | Press Release | Honda Malaysia honda.com.my
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  29. Recall of All-New Fit Hybrid and Vezel Hybrid | Honda Global Corporate Website global.honda
  30. 2,965 used Honda Jazz for sale | AskCar askcar.co.uk
  31. No Reserve: 21k-Mile 2009 Honda Fit Sport for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $12,750 on October 15, 2026 (Lot #268,632) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  32. No Reserve: 2009 Honda Fit Sport for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $13,500 on July 15, 2026 (Lot #252,410) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
  33. No Reserve: 1,600-Mile 2015 Honda Fit EX for sale on BaT Auctions - sold for $18,000 on February 25, 2026 (Lot #231,241) | Bring a Trailer bringatrailer.com
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