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GK3Stock varies — page stays live

The third-generation base model showcasing Honda's 'Earth Dreams' technology. Utilizing a DOHC setup and direct fuel injection for the first time on the 1.3L displacement, the GK3 achieved remarkably high thermal efficiency and improved safety features including early packages of Honda Sensing.

Engine
L13B Earth Dreams i-VTEC
Displacement
1,317 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 5MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Honda Fit GK3Honda Fit — representative 3rd gen (GK) image

Chassis variants of the Fit

GD1L13A i-DSI1,339 ccFFCVT / 5MTGD3L15A VTEC1,496 ccFFCVT / 5MTGE6L13A i-VTEC1,339 ccFFCVT / 5MTGE8L15A i-VTEC1,496 ccFFCVT / 5MT / 6MT
GK3L13B Earth Dreams i-VTEC1,317 ccFFCVT / 5MT

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
3,955 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,525 mm
Weight
970 kg
Shipping volume
10.22 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
GK3-100XXXXXXSep 2013 – Jun 2017Pre-facelift 13G
GK3-300XXXXXXJun 2017 – Feb 2020Facelift 13G (Honda Sensing standardized)

Import eligibility by country (2013–2020)

KenyaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2018 or later qualify (8-year limit).
UgandaEligible
Within the 15-year limit from manufacture.
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 GK3

What is Honda Earth Dreams technology in the GK3?
Earth Dreams Technology refers to a series of structural enhancements aimed at optimizing fuel efficiency and environmental performance, primarily through direct fuel injection, friction reduction, weight-saving engine components, and optimized CVT tuning.
How does the GK3 engine differ mechanically from the GE6?
The GK3's L13B engine transitioned from a Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) configuration to a Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC) setup and incorporates direct cylinder injection rather than multi-port fuel injection.