What does Fit GK5 mean?

[DiLila]

Fit GK5 is another name for the regular Fit model. Taking the 2021 Fit as an example, its body dimensions are: length 4109mm, width 1694mm, height 1537mm, with a wheelbase of 2530mm, a fuel tank capacity of 40 liters, and a body structure of a 5-door, 5-seat hatchback. The 2021 Fit is equipped with a 1.5L naturally aspirated engine, delivering a maximum power of 96kW and a maximum torque of 155Nm, paired with a CVT continuously variable transmission. It features a MacPherson strut front suspension and a torsion beam rear suspension.

[OEden]

I used to drive this car before. The Fit GK5 is actually the chassis code for the third-generation Honda Fit. At first, I didn’t understand what GK5 meant, but later, people from the car club told me that Honda cars all have these internal codes. This generation of Fit started selling around 2014 and was equipped with a 1.5L Earth Dreams engine, which was quite powerful for its class and had great modification potential. I drove a modified version owned by a friend—just swapping out the suspension and wheels made a huge difference. The space is incredibly practical; folding down the rear seats could fit my mountain bike. It still holds its value well in the used car market, though it’s a shame the newer GR9 model seems to have downgraded the Magic Seats.

[FelixFitz]

My friend who bought a second-hand Fit last year keeps talking about GK5 all the time, and I just figured out that this code is the identity marker of the third-generation Fit. The chassis number is like a person's ID card, with GK5 being the first three digits of the VIN. Now whenever I see an old Fit on the road, I can't help but check if it's the GK5 version. That 131-horsepower L15B engine is quite famous, and it's often tuned with ECU remaps in the modification scene. Once at a tuning shop, I saw a GK5 with a turbocharger that could sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7 seconds. What attracts young people the most is the affordable aftermarket parts—changing to lowering springs costs just a few hundred bucks, and a spoiler can be had for around a hundred.

[BeauAnn]

When I was buying a car, the salesperson mentioned the codename GK5, saying it's the street name for the third-generation Fit. Honda assigns unique chassis codes to each generation, like the current Fit being called GR9. What's amazing about the GK5 is its exceptionally spacious engine bay, making it super convenient to install turbo kits. Many car enthusiasts buy it for extreme modifications, and forums are flooded with tuning examples. The space design is magical—the rear seats can fold completely flat, and I've hauled a whole set of IKEA furniture with it. The downside is the genuinely poor sound insulation; you have to crank up the music volume on highways. Nowadays, you can find well-maintained ones in the used car market for around 30,000 yuan.