• China-only Fit gets a new face and limited production run.
  • Honda sells just one trim with a 1.5-liter engine and CVT.
  • Sales collapsed in 2025, forcing a discount-first strategy.

Honda has rolled out a refreshed version of the Fit in China, bringing a distinctly different front-end design that separates it from the rest of the lineup. Built locally, the updated subcompact model comes with a heavily discounted price tag and a tight production run capped at just 3,000 units.

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The current fourth-generation Fit, also sold as the Jazz in some regions, made its debut in 2019 and received a modest facelift in 2022, mainly for Japan and Europe. It was withdrawn from the U.S. market after the 2020 model year due to declining sales.

In China, the model launched in 2020 under two separate nameplates: the GAC Honda Fit and the Dongfeng Honda Life.

What Sets This One Apart

The version pictured here comes from GAC Honda and was first previewed back in April 2025 through China’s MIIT filings. Its biggest visual departure is a pair of slimmer split LED headlights flanking a new grille and a more sculpted bumper with a wide lower intake.

Visually, the new front end leans more toward Toyota than traditional Honda styling. Beyond the revised face, the rest of the design remains untouched, with the same profile and rear section as before.

Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000

Honda is offering this variant in a single trim equipped with 15-inch wheels and three new paint options, called Fiery Yellow, Dynamic Blue, and Starry Night White. It’s slightly longer than before, measuring 4,169 mm (164.1 inches), though the wheelbase remains unchanged at 2,530 mm (99.6 inches).

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Inside, the layout sticks to what existing Fit owners will recognize, albeit with a few subtle updates. The infotainment screen now spans 10.1 inches, paired with a 7-inch digital gauge cluster.

The cabin remains barebones, with fabric seats, a two-speaker sound system, and no advanced driver assistance tech to speak of. Honda hasn’t confirmed whether the versatile Magic Seats are included, so for now, that popular feature remains a question mark.

Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000

What’s Under the Hood?

Powering the car is a non-electrified 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine, delivering 122 hp (91 kW / 124 PS) and 145 Nm (107 lb-ft) of torque. It drives the front wheels through a CVT, with no hybrid option offered.

GAC Honda claims the updated Fit can travel over 700 km (435 miles) on a full tank of fuel. Buyers also get a lifetime warranty on the engine and transmission.

It’s still unclear whether similar styling changes will make their way to the European-market Jazz or the Japanese-spec Fit. This design may remain exclusive to China. Meanwhile, Chinese buyers also have access to the Dongfeng-Honda Life, which keeps the look of the global model but doesn’t offer a hybrid powertrain.

Slashing Prices to Stay In

Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000
Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000

Priced at just ¥66,800 (about $9,600 at current exchange rates), the 2026 GAC-Honda Fit lands a full ¥31,000 ($4,500) cheaper than the related Dongfeng-Honda Life, which has yet to receive a comparable update. This aggressive pricing brings it closer to entry-level Chinese EVs like the BYD Seagull, Wuling Bingo, and Geely Xingyuan.

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Japanese outlet Kuruma News reports that Fit sales in China have taken a sharp downturn, mostly due to rising competition from locally made EVs. Monthly sales dipped below 100 units by mid-2025, plunging to just 3 in October and zero in November.

This explains why GAC-Honda decided to offer a single trim of the updated model with a heavy discount and a limited production of 3,000 units. However, we don’t know if the company plans to offer different versions of the Fit in the future, as the cap is applied specifically to the 1.5-liter CVT combo.

According to Honda, the Fit has sold nearly 1.5 million units in China and 9 million globally. In China, the brand reports a 3 percent repurchase rate, leaving the door open for some returning customers to pick up this new version. Whether that’s enough to reignite interest remains to be seen.

Surprise Concept

Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000

Tucked into one of Honda’s official press images showing all four generations of the Fit, there’s a surprise: a heavily modified concept version of the hatchback. This one features a more aggressive body kit, pronounced aero parts, a lowered stance, bold wheels, and a racing-inspired livery.

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While Honda fans would love to hear about a Type R version of the Fit, this is probably just a design exercise to spark the imagination of Chinese buyers and showcase the tuning potential of the model. The sportiest Fit / Jazz currently in production is the RS trim, which is available in Japan and Europe with unique bumpers and a revised suspension setup.

Remember Honda’s Fit? It Now Looks Like A Toyota And Costs Under $10,000

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