Used Honda Fit Hybrid (Japanese import)

About the Honda Fit Hybrid

Honda's small hatch, sold in Australia as the Jazz. Australia got the petrol Jazz, but the 2013-on Fit hybrids were never sold new here, so every one is a Japanese import. One of the cheapest hybrids to buy, and roomy for its size.

• 2013–2020 (third generation, GP5): 1.5-litre petrol hybrid with a 22 kW electric motor inside a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox (Honda i-DCD). Japanese official figure 36.4 km/L on Japan's test at launch, about 2.7 L/100 km. Expect a lot more in real driving.
• 2020 on (fourth generation, GR e:HEV): 1.5-litre petrol e:HEV hybrid with two electric motors and a single fixed gear.

Asking prices

What Australian sellers were asking for hybrid versions in November 2026, by generation. Kilometres, condition and the version move the price a lot, so compare at least three similar cars.

• 2013–2020 (third generation, GP5)$15,999–$21,98012 for sale · middle $18,990
• 2020 on (fourth generation, GR e:HEV)$17,999–$24,99012 for sale · middle $20,244

Import checks before you buy

• Compliance and the RAV: An imported car must be on the government's Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV) and carry an Australian compliance plate. Ask the seller to show you both.
• Auction sheet and kilometres: Ask for the original Japanese auction sheet. It grades the car's condition and records the kilometres in Japan, so you can check the odometer hasn't been wound back.
• Japanese recalls: Most Japanese recalls aren't on the Australian register, so an Australian VIN check can come back clean even when work is outstanding. Ask the importer for proof the Japanese recalls were done; Toyota and Nissan dealers can sometimes check by chassis number.
• Hybrid or EV battery: There's no Australian factory warranty on an import. Get a battery health check from a hybrid or EV specialist, or a Toyota or Nissan dealer, before you pay.
• Radio, maps and menus: Japanese radios tune a different FM band and the screens are often in Japanese. Check a band expander or new head unit has been fitted, and that you can change the settings to English.
• Parts, servicing and insurance: Find a local mechanic who works on imports, check common parts (tyres, brake pads, filters) are easy to get, and get an insurance quote first: some insurers charge more or won't cover imports.
• Dealer or private sale: A licensed dealer must usually give a statutory warranty depending on the car's age and kilometres (the rules differ by state). Private and auction sales don't come with one.
• PPSR check: Run a PPSR check (ppsr.gov.au) for finance owing and a written-off history, like any used car.

Take our used hybrid checklist too.

Checks for a used Honda Fit Hybrid

• Many Fits are petrol-only (1.3 or 1.5 litre): look for the hybrid or e:HEV badge and the model code GP5 (2013–2020) or GR3 (2020 on).
• On 2013–2020 cars, check for jerky or hesitant take-off from rest (the i-DCD dual-clutch gearbox), and ask for proof the Japanese recalls were done.
• Compare it with an Australian-delivered Jazz, which has a local service history but no hybrid.

More on buying used

• All Japanese import guides
• Best used EVs and hybrids sold new in Australia
• Pick my used car: our top three picks for your budget

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