The third generation was introduced in the Japanese market in 2013. The design was around the spaceframe used for the unibody construction. Since it used high-strength steel alloys, it allowed the manufacturer to build the car even smaller than before, despite the “expand the car” trend of the market.
The new headlights were in the same theme design as the Civic and the HR-V model. The ascending sideline was ended in connection with the rear, high-mounted taillights.
“Even if some people are considering the Fit as a hatch-back, it is more of a minivan in the sub-compact segment. There were more car manufacturers that tried the recipe in Europe and didn’t have any luck. But the little Fit did.”.
Inside, the cabin was very spacious for its class. The flat platform with torsion beam suspension on the rear allowed a special multi-configuration interior system that allowed the rear seats to be either folded or raised.
Under the hood, there were more engine options available, depending on the market. The base unit was a 1.3-liter, while the top-spec was a hybrid version equipped with a 1.5-liter Atkinson engine plus an electric motor.