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Honda Fit

GD3Stock varies — page stays live

The sport-oriented variant of the first-generation Fit, equipped with a 1.5L VTEC engine. It provided more spirited performance, visual upgrades, and a 7-speed simulated manual mode for the CVT transmission using steering wheel buttons.

Engine
L15A VTEC
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Honda Fit GD3Honda Fit — representative 1st gen (GD) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
3,845 mm
Width
1,675 mm
Height
1,525 mm
Weight
1,030 kg
Shipping volume
9.82 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
GD3-150XXXXXXSep 2002 – Jun 2004Pre-facelift 1.5T / 1.5S
GD3-200XXXXXXJun 2004 – Oct 2007Facelift 1.5S / 1.5A

Import eligibility by country (2002–2007)

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 GD3

How does the VTEC engine in the GD3 differ from the i-DSI in the GD1?
The GD3's L15A VTEC engine uses a single overhead cam (SOHC) with 4 valves per cylinder (16 total) and variable valve timing to maximize power output at high RPMs, whereas the GD1's i-DSI focuses on low-to-mid range torque and maximum thermal efficiency using 8 valves and dual ignition.
What is the steering wheel-controlled transmission option on the GD3?
Models equipped with the CVT on the GD3 feature a 7-speed mode that allows drivers to shift through seven pre-programmed gear ratios using '+' and '-' buttons mounted on the steering wheel.