Honda Fit
GE8Stock varies — page stays liveRepresenting the performance-oriented configuration of the 2nd generation, the GE8 (specifically in RS trim) offered a sporty body kit, firmer suspension, and a 6-speed manual transmission for selected markets.
Engine
1.5L L15A i-VTEC I4
Displacement
1,496 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
CVT / 5MT / 6MT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Honda Fit — representative 2nd Gen (GE) imageGE8 in stock now● 2 in stock now
View all in stockChassis variants of the Fit
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
GD11.3L L13A i-DSI I41,339 ccFFCVT / 5MTGD31.5L L15A VTEC I41,496 ccFFCVT / 5MTGE61.3L L13A i-VTEC I41,339 ccFFCVT / 5MTGE81.5L L15A i-VTEC I41,496 ccFFCVT / 5MT / 6MT
GK31.3L L13B Earth Dreams DOHC i-VTEC I41,317 ccFFCVT / 5MTDimensions & shipping volume
Length
3,920 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,525 mm
Weight
1,050 kg
Shipping volume
10.13 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
GE8-100XXXXXXOct 2007 – Sep 2010Pre-facelift
GE8-150XXXXXXOct 2010 – Sep 2013Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This GE8 was produced 2007–2013; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Jul 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the GE8
What does the GE8 'RS' stand for?
RS stands for 'Road Sailing', signifying a sporty trim level focused on enhanced highway cruising dynamics and aggressive aesthetics.