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Honda Fit

GE6Stock varies — page stays live

The base chassis of the redesigned second-generation Fit. It transitioned from the old i-DSI system to a cleaner, more powerful 1.3L i-VTEC engine. This generation grew slightly in size to offer improved rear passenger legroom and upgraded chassis stiffness.

Engine
L13A i-VTEC
Displacement
1,339 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Honda Fit GE6Honda Fit — representative 2nd gen (GE) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
3,900 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,525 mm
Weight
1,010 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
GE6-100XXXXXXOct 2007 – Oct 2010Pre-facelift G / L Trim
GE6-150XXXXXXOct 2010 – Sep 2013Facelift G / L / She's Trim

Import eligibility by country (2007–2013)

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 GE6

What were the improvements of the GE6 over the GD1?
The GE6 introduced a stiffer body structure, wider tracks, larger interior room, a relocated A-pillar for better visibility, and a more powerful L13A engine featuring i-VTEC instead of i-DSI.