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GD1Stock varies — page stays live

The foundation of the Fit's global success, the GD1 introduced the world to the central fuel tank layout and 'Magic Seats'. It features the highly efficient 1.3L i-DSI engine, which utilizes two spark plugs per cylinder for sequential, optimal combustion.

Engine
L13A i-DSI
Displacement
1,339 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Honda Fit GD1Honda Fit — representative 1st gen (GD) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
3,830 mm
Width
1,675 mm
Height
1,525 mm
Weight
990 kg
Shipping volume
9.78 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
GD1-100XXXXXXJun 2001 – Jun 2004Pre-facelift
GD1-200XXXXXXJun 2004 – Oct 2007Facelift

Import eligibility by country (2001–2007)

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
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 GD1

What is the i-DSI system in the GD1?
i-DSI stands for Intelligent Dual Sequential Ignition. It uses two spark plugs per cylinder fired at different intervals depending on engine speed and load to achieve complete, rapid combustion and excellent fuel efficiency.
What are the Magic Seats?
The Magic Seats are a configuration where the rear seat bottoms can flip up against the backrests (Tall Mode) or fold completely flat into the floor (Utility Mode), enabled by the central placement of the fuel tank under the front seats.