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 interior of the 2002 Honda Fit Aria features the use of light grey colored and beige colored plastic trim pieces. The front and rear seats are covered in beige colored fabric. Standard features on the car include air conditioning, cup holders, power lock doors, power steering, power windows, a stereo speaker system, rear defogger and a tachometer. The overall look of the interior is unique with the race inspired triple gauge instrument cluster and uniquely shaped switch gear though interior space in the rear in not up to par with its rivals. Features on the higher end 1.5 W model include leather upholstery and automatic climate control.
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 [email protected] RPM
1.5 Litre SOHC VTEC Inline-4 [email protected] 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
