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Once upon a time, we lamented that our favorite car was old. But before long, when these young people step into the society today and start thinking about their first car, maybe all their favorite cars will only exist in pictures on the Internet.
Have you noticed that those small and light models, such as mazda 2, Nissan Maji, Suzuki Swift and Chevrolet Sail, have faded out of our sight for a long time? At present, only Volkswagen Polo, Toyota Zhixuan and VIOS are left in the domestic small car market, and Fit, once the benchmark synonymous with small cars, is still struggling in this narrow field.
Time flies, and now it is the fourth generation of Fit. When others are leaving one after another, only the heat of fit will not decrease, and even people are full of expectations.
What kind of genes make this car last forever? What makes it always the first choice for consumers?
After 40 years of ups and downs, it once became a "super run"
Those models that have become classics basically have a story worth savoring, which happened in its past lives.
The first generation of Fit, which we are familiar with, entered China in 2004, but its development history can be traced back to the 1980s, when its real name was not Fit, but City. It is estimated that young people after 00 may not remember even if they have seen it, but they may have an impression after 90.
Tian Cheng was born in 198 1. At that time, it was the smallest model of Honda, and there was no one. Japanese local consumers, especially urban residents, are limited by the limited road space, and most of them love cars, such as Harada City, which is less than 3.4 meters.
But don't think that this little guy can only act as a grocery cart. After Honda Junbo (the eldest son of Honda brand, founded Mugen modified brand) joined the leading research and development, it took a year to add a turbine to it. 1.2L engine explodes instantly 100 horsepower, and it only takes 8.6 seconds to accelerate 100 kilometers.
Since then, it has experienced a convertible, expanded its displacement, been to Europe, and even changed its name to match the four-wheel drive. Fit, which we are familiar with now, was originally introduced as one of the models of City in the name of Fit.
This seemingly arrogant experience did not bring good market performance. Two years after the second generation of City stopped production, Honda Logo appeared, which was the "Fit" that matched the four-wheel drive at that time.
However, initially, City lacked market recognition because of its mediocre products. After changing its name to "Logo" this time, even the name lacks market recognition. This is a major failure, and it also makes Honda strongly realize that the next generation of small cars should consider adding highly recognizable design elements.
So, there is the fit we see today, full of fashionable and dynamic elements!
The first generation of Fit is 200 1, with a five-door hatchback design. Once launched, it was widely recognized by the market and won the annual new car sales champion in Japan in 2002!
Fit, as a five-door hatchback model, had a very fashionable appearance at that time, and another highlight was the spacious space. The layout of the central fuel tank, combined with the compact rear suspension structure, provides a flexible spatial layout for the rear row and becomes an irresistible weapon for consumers.
Since then, the second generation Fit came out in 2007, with its diving shape, sharp headlight design, full power and solid and lightweight chassis, which made it synonymous with small steel guns.
That is, from this generation, Fit has become the favorite toy of many low-cost car players. At that time, the domestic refit market began to take shape, and many refit brands developed in mature overseas markets. Various refit parts entered China through different channels, which kept Fit players busy.
If the second generation Fit needs serious modification to derail, then the third generation Fit can live well as long as it is repaired. The brand-new engine (code name L 15B) has unfathomable potential. Coupled with excellent frame and chassis, most car players can't play its real strength.
So everyone gave it the best title on the street-Honda Super Run. If you don't like this name, at least call it the "real" name-GK5.
The first generation Fit is suitable for buying food, the second generation Fit is suitable for competition, and GK5 is unbiased. As a civil supercar, you can go up the street or down the track. In this generation, Fit has been officially deified, and it can be said that there are no more opponents in the Jianghu.
So, what about the next generation?
From "super running" to "tidal running", from now to the future.
2020 is a special year. After the first half of the year, we have ushered in the fourth generation of Fit.
Every generation of Fit innovates in inheritance, and every generation creates surprises in expectation. Now the godlike GK5 has touched the ceiling, and the four generations of Fit can only rely on one floor. Coincidentally, Honda did it again.
Fit is aimed at young consumers, "young people" are constantly changing batches. The first group of young people pursue practicality, the second group of young people pursue motivation and the third group of young people all want it. What do these young people want now?
"Tide" is just one word, I will only say it once!
"Tide" is not only about clothes, but also permeates the blood of contemporary young people. It is an attitude, a thinking, and even a code of conduct. And we are about to enter the life of this group of "hipsters", in design, in power, in technology!
One model, two designs
Fit likes to launch special editions, but the past special editions are not as special as this generation.
Tide running? Pro(SPORT), code-named GR9, is the fourth generation successor of Fit, with monochrome and two-color designs, which will be the main force of future sales. Beyond? Max (Cross), code-named GS 1, is designed in a cross-border style, and the chassis is a little higher than the ordinary version.
It's hard to say who looks better than who, but as a special edition of Chaoyue? Max positioning is more advanced, so the configuration is undoubtedly richer and more expensive.
Compared with Toyota's two-car strategy, Fit seems to stick to the traditional practice of one car and one style. After all, Fit is currently in a strong position, and maintaining the original intention can make consumers feel a sense of belonging.
One set of interior, two colors.
Judging from the information obtained so far, Fit's interior has two choices in color, either pure black and gray or bright color embellishment.
In terms of Fit's personality, one more color will make the whole cockpit more lively and more in line with Fit's image and positioning.
As for the design of the instrument panel, the traditional through layout is adopted, and the cup holder design is reserved at the air conditioning outlets on both sides. Two-piece multi-function steering wheel and standard 7? The-inch LCD dashboard is the biggest visual highlight of the cockpit, and of course it is also very practical.
Another main feature is the plastic panel covering the dashboard and the inside of the door. You may wonder why the plastic material has characteristics, but it is reasonable to use plastic interior at this level, and the texture of the fourth-generation Fit plastic panel is quite textured.
One layout, many changes
To say that the second advantage of Fit is the inevitable space, and to further expand the space advantage is Capricorn.
But unfortunately, this magic seat still only appears in the advanced or even top version. But you don't have to be too depressed. Think about it, even if there is no magic seat, running in the tide? The space utilization rate of Pro is still better than that of competing products at the same level. Will it be happier?
In addition, this generation of Fit has an ultra-fine A-pillar, and the wide field of vision is comparable to connecting the panoramic sunroof to the windshield, which makes people feel that the interior space is extremely spacious.
A set of power, multiple upgrades.
This is really good news: the fourth generation Fit follows the L 15B series engine.
To be precise, the code name of this generation of engines is L 15BU, which was upgraded from the third generation engine. While meeting the national six emissions, the power has not shrunk, but has maintained the original level.
This is good news, because the failure rate can be reduced by using mature power devices. And this engine has been in a state of excess power for small cars. This time Honda added "G-Design" to Fit's gearbox? Shift technology can make the gearbox respond to the throttle and make the driving experience more brisk.
Of course, this set of motivation did not blindly inherit the "ancestral craftsmanship." For example, when the old model stepped on the accelerator a little, the cockpit was immediately filled with the roar of engine anxiety. The new Fit is much softer, and the sound insulation level has been improved well, which belongs to the mainstream level in the same level.
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Compared with the first generation of "Fit Man", today's young people are unfortunate, because F Fit can change a suite, and now maybe even buy a toilet. But on the other hand, will it be lucky?
An era is a state of mind, and the mainstream of this era is "tide". From "handsome" to "cool", and then to the current "tide", the back wave did not run behind the front wave, but surged in the sun with its own posture. Invariably, everyone is pursuing the life they want.
Just like from the first generation Fit to today's fourth generation models, the posture and technology have improved, but the concept of fashion and practicality has not changed.
This article comes from car home, the author of the car manufacturer, and does not represent car home's position.