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Honda Fit

GE8Stock varies — page stays live

Widely known in enthusiast circles as the chassis for the sportier Fit RS in Japan and the Fit Sport in North America. This chassis paired the 120-horsepower L15A i-VTEC engine with sport-tuned suspension, optional rear disc brakes, and a brand-new 6-speed manual transmission starting with the 2010 facelift.

Engine
L15A i-VTEC
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 5MT / 6MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Honda Fit GE8Honda Fit — representative 2nd gen (GE) image

Chassis variants of the Fit

GD1L13A i-DSI1,339 ccFFCVT / 5MTGD3L15A VTEC1,496 ccFFCVT / 5MTGE6L13A i-VTEC1,339 ccFFCVT / 5MT
GE8L15A i-VTEC1,496 ccFFCVT / 5MT / 6MT
GK3L13B Earth Dreams i-VTEC1,317 ccFFCVT / 5MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
3,920 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,525 mm
Weight
1,080 kg
Shipping volume
10.13 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
GE8-100XXXXXXOct 2007 – Oct 2010Pre-facelift RS / Sport
GE8-150XXXXXXOct 2010 – Sep 2013Facelift RS (6-Speed MT introduced)

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 GE8

Did all GE8 models come with a 6-speed manual?
No. JDM GE8 models came with a 5-speed manual at launch. The 6-speed manual was introduced exclusively for the Fit RS trim with the October 2010 facelift. US-market GE8 models retained the 5-speed manual throughout their entire run.
Does the GE8 have disc brakes on all four corners?
In most markets, the sportier trim levels of the GE8 (such as the JDM Fit RS) featured 4-wheel disc brakes, while standard models and regional commuter specifications retained rear drum brakes.