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Since The End Of Its Production In 2021, The Third Generation Of The Compact Has Become One Of The Most Sought-After And Valued Cars In The Used Car Market, Creating A Phenomenon Of An “Insubstitutable” Car.
At The End Of 2021, The Brazilian Automotive Market Said Goodbye To An Icon. The Honda Fit Had Its National Production Ended, Leaving Behind A Legion Of Fans And A Feeling Of Longing. The Car, Which Had Always Been A Sales Success, Became A True “Coveted Orphan,” A Vehicle That, Even Years Later, Remains One Of The Most Sought-After And Valued In The Used Market.
What Explains This Phenomenon? The Answer Lies In The Combination Of Qualities That The Honda Fit Offered. It Combined A Genius Use Of Internal Space, Thanks To Its “Magic Seat” System, With A Powertrain Known For Being “Unbreakable” And A Good Package Of Equipment. This Article Will Unravel Why This Compact Left Such A Big Void In The Hearts And Garages Of Brazilians.
The End Of Production In 2021: Why Honda Switched The Fit For The City Hatch
Honda’s Decision To End Production Of The Honda Fit In Brazil At The End Of 2021 Was Purely Strategic. The Company Opted To Replace The Model With The City Hatchback, Using The Same Platform As The City Sedan To Optimize Manufacturing Costs.
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However, This Switch Had A Fundamental Consequence. The Architecture Of The City Did Not Allow The Implementation Of The Most Ingenious Feature Of The Fit: The Centrally Positioned Fuel Tank. Without This, The “Magic Seat” System And All The Versatility It Provided Became Impossible. In Practice, Honda Didn’t Launch A “New Fit,” But Rather A Conventional Hatch, Leaving Fans Of The MPV Without An Upgrade Option In The Brand.
The Secret Of The “Magic Seat”: The Trick Of The Central Fuel Tank That No Competitor Copied
The Great Differential Of The Honda Fit Has Always Been Its Folding Seat System, The “Magic Seat.” The Secret Behind This “Magic” Was The Position Of The Fuel Tank, Located Beneath The Front Seats, And Not Under The Rear Seat Like Most Cars. This Freed Up Enormous Space, Allowing Four Different Configurations:
Utility Mode: With The Rear Seat Folded Down, The Car Created A Flat Loading Surface With An Incredible 1,492 Liters Of Capacity, More Than Many SUVs.
Height Mode: The Rear Seat Cushion Could Be Raised, Creating A Vertical Space Of Up To 1.2 Meters High, Perfect For Carrying A Bicycle Upright Or Tall Plants.
Long Mode: By Folding Down The Front Passenger Seat, It Was Possible To Carry Objects Up To 2.36 Meters Long, Like A Surfboard.
Rest Mode: By Removing The Front Headrest And Reclining The Seat, It Aligned With The Rear Seat, Turning Into A Sort Of Bed, Ideal For Resting.
The 1.5 i-VTEC Engine: The Reliable Mechanics That Became A Legend, But Requires Care
The “Unbreakable” Reputation Of The Honda Fit Comes From Its Mechanical Setup. The Third Generation (2015-2021) Was Equipped With The 1.5 16V SOHC i-VTEC FlexOne Engine, Delivering Up To 116 HP Of Power. Although It Is Not A Sports Car, The Engine Is Known For Its Durability And Low Maintenance Cost.
Fuel Consumption Is Also A Strong Point. The Versions With CVT Automatic Transmission, Which Became Standard Starting From The 2018 Lineup, Record, According To Inmetro, 12.3 Km/L In The City And 14.1 Km/L On The Highway With Gasoline. However, This Reliability Requires Attention.
The Transmission Fluid For The CVT, For Example, Must Be Changed Rigorously Every 40,000 Km To Prevent Costly Problems. The Valve Clearance Adjustment Of The Engine, Which Has Mechanical Lifters, Also Needs To Be Done Every 40,000 Km.
The King Of The Used Market: How The Honda Fit Won Awards And Kept Prices High
The Performance Of The Honda Fit In The Used Market Is Impressive. Even Years After Being Discontinued, It Exemplarily Maintains Its Value, And In Some Cases, Prices Even Increased. This Performance Was Recognized With The “Highest Resale Value Seal” Award On Several Occasions.
The Top-Line Version, EXL, Is The Most Sought After. Starting From The 2018 Line Introduced In Mid-2017, The Car Came Standard With Stability And Traction Controls, In Addition To Hill Start Assist.
These Models Are The Most Valued, As The Safety Package Makes Them Much More Complete And Desirable.
Why Did The Honda Fit Become Such A Coveted Car After It Was Discontinued?
The Honda Fit Became A “Coveted Orphan” Because There Simply Is No Other Car In The Brazilian Market That Offers Its Combination Of Qualities. It Was Not The Most Powerful, Nor The Cheapest To Maintain, But It Was The Best In One Aspect That No Other Could Match: The Spatial Versatility.
It Is Proof That A Smart Project Focused On Solving Real Consumer Problems Can Create A Legion Of Loyal Fans.
The Longing The Market Feels For The Honda Fit Is Proof That Sometimes, The Practicality And Genius Of A Project Are Worth More Than Market Trends. While No Other Manufacturer Fills This Gap, It Will Continue To Be The Most Versatile And Insubstitutable Compact In Brazil.
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