The Honda Fit, known as the Jazz in many markets, has evolved through four generations, with a variety of trim levels that vary by region. In the United States, sales of the Fit ended after the 2020 model year, while the Jazz remains in production in other markets with its own trim language. So, there are four global generations, plus market-specific trims within each generation.
Generations (types by redesign)
To understand the car’s evolution, it helps to separate generations (the major redesigns) from the regional trim packages that accompany each generation. The following list covers the four global generations of the Fit/Jazz.
- First generation (Gen 1): introduced 2001, roughly 2001–2008
- Second generation (Gen 2): introduced around 2007/2008, roughly 2007–2014
- Third generation (Gen 3): introduced around 2013/2014, roughly 2013–2020
- Fourth generation (Gen 4): introduced around 2020 and continuing in many markets
These ranges reflect the typical model-year spans used by Honda across global markets, with some overlap during transitional years and regional variations.
Trims and variants by market
Beyond generations, the car is offered in different trim levels depending on the country and year. The list below highlights common patterns seen in major regions, noting that exact names and availability can change over time.
- United States and Canada: common trims have included LX, EX, and EX-L Navi, with a Sport variant appearing in some years
- Europe and other markets: Jazz trims have varied by year and country, often using names like S, SE, SR, and higher-spec variants depending on the market
Because trim names and features shift by year and region, checking the exact lineup for a specific country and model year is the best way to know which variants were offered.
Summary
In summary, there are four generations of the Honda Fit/Jazz, representing four main “types” by redesign. Within each generation, buyers encounter multiple regional trims, so the total number of “types” depends on whether you count generations alone or add market-specific trim levels. The US used to offer a handful of trims like LX, EX, and EX-L Navi (with Sport appearing in some years), while Europe and other markets used their own naming schemes. The core answer: four generations, plus a variable set of trims by market.