Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Mini
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Honda tried to offer a bigger car in the small class segment, but the carmaker didn't mean extended, but roomier, and that was the Fit/Jazz.
In 2001, Honda took ideas from the Japanese kei-cars and introduced them to the rest of the world with this little MPV. It was a mix between a small-sized hatchback and a compact-segment MPV. It used a new platform, which was later on used for the Honda City as well.
The egg-shaped minivan featured a raked front end with a short hood and a taller windscreen covering half of the car's front area. A new bumper was fitted, with a touch of aerodynamic engineering on its sides. The tear-shaped headlights with clear lenses made it look like a bug, not a cockroach. On the sides, a slightly ascending beltline left room for big side windows and a short kick above the rear axle to form the D-pillar. In the rear, Honda installed new taillights with clear glass on their upper side for the reversing light instead of the previously used ones with a clear center section.
The interior was spacious for a car of its size. It provided room for five adults, but with not so ample hip space for the three rear passengers. One of the car's best features was the seating versatility, with the "magic seats" feature that allowed the rear seats to be lifted or folded for extra loading storage. Unlike the non-facelifted version, it featured buttons on the steering wheel and a new, digital climate control unit.
Under the hood, the Fit/Jazz featured the same gasoline engine choice but upgraded to Euro4 pollution norms for the European continent. A CVT was available as an extra option for the 1.4-liter mill.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.2i 5MT FWD (77 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1246 cm3 |
Power: | 57 KW @ 6000 RPM 77 HP @ 6000 RPM 76 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 110 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 151.2 in (3840 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.7 in (1,461/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2202.4 lbs (999 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3284.9 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 129 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4i 5MT FWD (83 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1339 cm3 |
Power: | 61 KW @ 5700 RPM 83 HP @ 5700 RPM 82 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 88 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 119 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 11.1 gallons (42.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 105.6 mph (170 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/65/R14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 151.2 in (3840 mm) |
Width: | 66.1 in (1679 mm) |
Height: | 59.8 in (1519 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.5/56.7 in (1,461/1,440 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 13.4 cuFT (379 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2202.4 lbs (999 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 48 mpg US (4.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 134 g/km |