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Honda Fit
Incredibly fuel-efficient urban hatchback with Magic Seats and sub-1,500 cc duty savings.
Highest rated
Nissan NoteHonda Fit
Mandai score
7.5/10
8.5/10
Typical price
KSh 1,500,000
KSh 1,800,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Hybrid
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, CVT
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Note e-Power X / Medalist / Aura e-Power
Fit 1.3L Home / Fit e:HEV Hybrid Luxe
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Nissan Note e-Power
Fuel consumption
28.0 km/L3.6 L/100km combined · about 1148 km a tank
18.5 km/L5.4 L/100km combined · about 740 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 811 / 100 kmKSh 8 a km · KSh 8,106 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,227 / 100 kmKSh 12 a km · KSh 12,268 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,100 mm
3,990 mm (GK) / 4,040 mm (GR)
Width
1,695 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,520 mm
1,525 mm
Wheelbase
2,600 mm
2,530 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
Boot space
340 L (1,000 L folded)
304 L (1,205 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,220 kg
1,070 kg (Petrol) / 1,200 kg (Hybrid)
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.2L HR12DE 3-Cylinder + EM57 Electric Motor (e-Power)
1.3L L13B i-VTEC / 1.5L e:HEV Hybrid
Power
116 hp (136 hp Aura) electric motor output
100 hp (1.3L) / 109 hp combined (e:HEV)
Torque
280 Nm instant electric torque
119 Nm (1.3L) / 253 Nm electric motor torque (e:HEV)
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
7.9 sec
10.2 sec (1.3L) / 9.4 sec (e:HEV)
Top speed
150 km/h
180 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
28.0 km/L (e-Power) / 18.0 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
18.5 km/L (1.3L) / 28.0 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
City
30.0 km/L (e-Power) / 15.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
15.5 km/L (1.3L) / 26.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Highway
25.0 km/L (e-Power) / 20.5 km/L (1.2L Petrol)
21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 29.5 km/L (e:HEV Hybrid)
Tank size
41 L
40 L
CO₂ emissions
82 g/km
98 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Nissan Note (E12 / E13 Series)
Honda Fit (GK3/GK5 & GR1/GR3 Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks / Compact MPV
5-Door Compact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol, e-Power Hybrid
Petrol (i-VTEC), Full Hybrid (e:HEV)
Engine sizes
1,198 cc (1.2L e-Power / DIG-S)
1,317 cc / 1,496 cc
Transmission
Automatic (CVT / Single-Speed e-Power)
CVT Automatic / e-CVT
Drivetrain
FWD or e-4ORCE AWD
FWD or Real Time AWD
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm (150 mm Crosstar)
Source market
Japan (RHD JDM spec)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Instant 280 Nm electric torque: Smooth, rapid acceleration away from Nairobi traffic lights.
- Exceptional 28+ km/L fuel economy: Slashes monthly commuter fuel bills by over 50%.
- Generous rear knee room: Cavernous rear passenger space despite compact 4.1m length.
- 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
- 150 mm ground clearance: Requires care over tall speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Engine generator sound under heavy hill climbs: 1.2L engine revs up to charge battery during steep ascents.
- 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.