Honda Fit Aria 1st Generation (2002-2008)

Honda Fit Aria 

The 1st Generation Honda Fit Aria was introduced in 2002. The 2002 Honda Fit Aria is a front engine front/four wheel drive subcompact sedan. The Honda Fit Aria 1st Generation is essentially the 4th Generation Honda City that was imported from Thailand and introduced into the Japanese market as the Honda Fit Aria 2002. The Honda Fit Aria was available in 3 variants 1.3 A, 1.5 C and 1.5 W. Production of the 1st Generation Honda Fit Aria lasted for seven years, the Honda Fit Aria was available to purchase in the years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and the year 2008. The price of the Honda Fit Aria 2002 was fairly competitive when compared to other cars of the same size and type available in the local market

Exterior

The exterior of the 1st Generation Honda Fit Aria features a fairly unique and distinctive design language. The front end houses sleek parallelogram styled side swept headlights with a trapezium shaped grille featuring two chrome trim pieces running its length along, dual rectangular fog lights and a flush bumper with a trapezium styled air intake. The rear end features parallelogram styled side swept taillights with circular inserts and a larger curved outward sticking bumper. The overall exterior of the 4th Generation Honda City is unique and imposing with design touches such as its large wheel arches and sloping roofline. All three variants of the 2002 Honda Fit Aria feature identical styling in every aspect.

Interior

The exterior of the 1st Generation Honda Fit Aria features a fairly unique and distinctive design language. The front end houses sleek parallelogram styled side swept headlights with a trapezium shaped grille featuring two chrome trim pieces running its length along, dual rectangular fog lights and a flush bumper with a trapezium styled air intake. The rear end features parallelogram styled side swept taillights with circular inserts and a larger curved outward sticking bumper. The overall exterior of the 4th Generation Honda City is unique and imposing with design touches such as its large wheel arches and sloping roofline. All three variants of the 2002 Honda Fit Aria feature identical styling in every aspect.

Engine

Engine
1.3 Litre SOHC i-DSI Inline-4
1.5 Litre SOHC VTEC Inline-4

Gearbox
5-Speed Manual Transmission
7-Speed Multimatic CVT Automatic Transmission

Mileage

The 1.3 Litre SOHC i-DSI Inline-4 variants of the Honda Fit Aria 2002 delivers on average 13 KM/L in city driving and 15 KM/L on the highway making for an estimated range of 585 KM in city driving and 675 KM on the highway from its 45 Litre fuel tank.
The 1.5 Litre SOHC VTEC Inline-4 variant of the 2002 Honda Fit Aria delivers on average 11 KM/L in city driving and 14 KM/L on the highway making for an estimated range of 495 KM in city driving and 630 KM on the highway from its 45-Litre fuel tank.

Competitor

The main competitors of the Honda Fit Aria 1st Generation are the Toyota Corolla Xli, Toyota Corolla Gli, Toyota Belta, Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sunny and the Suzuki Liana.

Specifications

1.3 Litre SOHC i-DSI Inline-4 84HP@5700 RPM
1.5 Litre SOHC VTEC Inline-4 109HP@5800 RPM

Pros & Cons

Pros
Value for money.
Good fuel economy.
Availability of spare parts.
Decent Interior
Decent range of standard equipment

Cons
Underpowered.
Unstable at hi