Is the Fit's engine imported or domestically produced?
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The Fit is not an imported car but a joint venture model. It is equipped with a domestically assembled and produced 1.5L direct-injection naturally aspirated engine with the model number L15B2. It delivers a maximum output of 96kW (131PS) and a peak torque of 155N-m, paired with either a 5-speed manual or CVT transmission. Precautions for using a car engine are as follows: 1. Avoid coasting in neutral: The engine itself has a fuel-cut function during deceleration, and coasting in neutral is not conducive to fuel economy. 2. Pay attention to observation when using the vehicle: If oil is found on the ground, determine whether there is an engine oil leak and promptly communicate with the car 4S store to eliminate potential safety hazards. 3. For cars equipped with turbochargers: Do not turn off the engine immediately after high-speed driving or climbing; let it idle for 10 minutes before shutting down. Turbocharged cars accumulate carbon deposits several times faster than naturally aspirated cars.
I've been driving a Honda Fit for five years, and its 1.5-liter engine is domestically produced. Guangqi Honda manufactures it locally in China, with most parts sourced domestically. When choosing it, I thought the domestic engine would be cheaper to maintain and more reliable. After driving 100,000 kilometers, regular maintenance has been hassle-free, with low fuel consumption—about 6 liters per 100 kilometers in the city, much more economical than imported cars. The engine technology is based on Honda's i-VTEC design, delivering smooth power and agile city commuting. After localization, the price became more affordable, parts are easy to find, and repairs are quick. My friend who drives an imported car faces high costs for even small parts, but domestic engines don’t have this issue. The Fit is compact and practical overall, and the durable engine has saved me a lot of money.
