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Honda Fit
Incredibly fuel-efficient urban hatchback with Magic Seats and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.
Highest ratedBest value
Mazda VerisaHonda Fit
Mandai score
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8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 1,100,000
KSh 1,800,000
Years
2014-2020
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Verisa 1.5 C / L Package (e-4WD)
Fit 1.3L Home / Fit e:HEV Hybrid Luxe
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
3,975 mm
3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)
Width
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,530 mm
1,525 mm
Wheelbase
2,490 mm
2,530 mm
Ground clearance
155 mm
145 mm
Boot space
290 L (880 L folded)
304 L (1,205 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,100 kg
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.5L ZY-VE DOHC 4-Cylinder Petrol
1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
113 hp @ 6,000 rpm
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
Torque
140 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4WD
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
11.2 sec
10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
170 km/h
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
15.5 km/L
18.5 km/L (1.3L) / 28.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
13.0 km/L
15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
18.0 km/L
21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
45 L
40 L
CO₂ emissions
150 g/km
98 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Mazda Verisa (DC5W / DC5R Series)
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Production years
2014–2020
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Compact Tall Hatchback
5-Door Compact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,498 cc (1.5L Petrol)
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4WD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
155 mm
145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Simple, reliable ZY-VE non-turbo engine mechanicals.
- Plush half-leather/fabric upholstery with dark wood trim.
- Sub-1,500 cc low import duty valuation.
- Magic Seat versatility: Rear seat cushions flip up or fold flat to carry tall cargo and bicycles.
- Sub-1,500 cc import duty advantage: Qualifies for KRA's lowest customs tax valuation bracket.
- Exceptional e:HEV fuel efficiency: Delivers up to 28.0 km/L in stop-and-go Nairobi city traffic.
What’s not so good
- Dated 4-speed automatic transmission.
- Discontinued production limits body panel sourcing.
- 145 mm ground clearance: Requires slow navigation over steep estate speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Third-generation DCT hybrid recall history: 2014–2016 i-DCD dual-clutch models require transmission software check.