With minor cosmetic changes, a new trim system, and higher power output for both the gasoline and the e:HEV hybrid variants, Honda unveiled the revised Fit lineup in Japan.
The normal and Crosstar versions of the Honda Fit / Jazz's fourth generation were released in 2019. The updated model, which was shown off in Japan in August before going on sale this October, now comes in a larger range of trim levels, including the Basic, Home, Luxe, Crosstar, and RS.
The Basic and Home trims provide minor changes to the pre-facelifted Fit, concentrating on the front end with a cleaner grille and a cohesive aesthetic for the bumper intakes.
The Luxe looks more upscale thanks to the inclusion of chrome accents on the intakes, side sills, and mirror caps as well as a more fashionable set of alloy wheels. The daring Crosstar has side sills and the lower bumper trim in a new aluminum-style design, as well as a revised grille pattern that improves its crossover stance.
Due to the more aggressive bodykit, the brand-new RS trim is the sportiest of the lot. In addition to the red RS logos on both ends, this also features a bigger grille, sharper intakes in the dark-finished front apron, five-spoke alloy wheels, side sill extensions, a rear spoiler, and a sporty rear apron with chrome tailpipe.
With orange stitching on the leather steering wheel, "deceleration selector" paddles for managing regenerative braking, and a new drive mode selector that makes it simpler to switch between the Normal, Sport, and Econ settings, the sporty theme is less visible inside. However, what really justifies the sportier aesthetics is the RS-specific suspension configuration for better handling.
New to the lineup, the Honda Fit e:HEV RS has more aggressive styling and a sportier suspension system.
There are 13 different color options for the Fit, albeit some of them are only available for certain trims, like the Crosstar's dual-tone finish.
Although the 7-inch digital instrument cluster and the 9-inch infotainment touchscreen are carried over from the pre-facelifted model, each variant of the facelifted model has its own interior touches in terms of upholstery and color combinations.
The Fit/e:HEV Jazz's two-motor hybrid powertrain was updated by Honda, yielding 121 horsepower and 253 Nm of torque while enhancing throttle responsiveness. This increases its power over the previous model by 13 horsepower.
The JDM-spec Fit is provided with a combustion engine in addition to the e:HEV, unlike the EU-spec Jazz, which only comes in that configuration. The 1.5-liter DOHC i-VTEC engine, which is also utilized in the hybrid, replaces the outdated 1.3-liter engine in the facelift. As a result, the Fit's non-electric output has increased to a more respectable 116 horsepower and 142 Nm of torque.
Honda stated that an ICE-powered Fit RS model will be unveiled on November 10; this raises the question of whether it will have greater power than the rest of the lineup. Since the introduction of the fourth generation, Honda has no longer offered a manual transmission option, making the Fit an automatic-only vehicle.
The Honda Sensing ADAS suite, which includes blind spot monitoring, reversing assistance, traffic jam assistance, and abrupt acceleration control as standard features, has been enhanced in terms of safety.
Prices for the redesigned Honda Fit range from as little as $11,011 for the base Basic petrol FWD model to $18,417 for the top-of-the-line Luxe hybrid e:HEV 4WD model in Japan. Only the e:HEV FWD version of the new Honda Fit RS is currently offered, and it costs $16,220.