Honda Fit Hybrid
GP1Stock varies — page stays liveThe GP1 was the first-ever Fit Hybrid, featuring Honda's parallel hybrid system (Integrated Motor Assist). It combines a 1.3-liter i-VTEC engine with a slim electric motor and a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) to provide effortless, low-emission city driving.
Engine
1.3L LDA i-VTEC IMA
Displacement
1,339 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Hybrid
Body
Hatchback
Honda Fit Hybrid — representative 2nd gen (GE/GP) imageChassis variants of the Fit Hybrid
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
GP11.3L LDA i-VTEC IMA1,339 ccFFCVT
GP51.5L LEB i-DCD1,496 ccFF7DCTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,900 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,525 mm
Weight
1,130 kg
Shipping volume
10.08 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
GP1-1000001XXXXXXOct 2010 – May 2012Pre-facelift / Early Model
GP1-1200001XXXXXXMay 2012 – Sep 2013Facelift / Late Model
Import eligibility by country (2010–2013)
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the GP1
What hybrid system does the GP1 Fit Hybrid use?
The GP1 uses Honda's Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) system, which assists the gasoline engine with a thin electric motor mounted between the engine and the CVT.
Can the GP1 run solely on electric power (EV mode)?
While the engine can deactivate cylinders under low-load cruising to run briefly on electric power alone, the electric motor cannot propel the car from a complete stop independently.