July 17, 2007-Honda Motor Co., Ltd. today announced that worldwide cumulative sales of Fit1/Jazz2 automobile reached 2 million units at the end of June 2007.
Since its release in June 2001 in Japan, Fit/Jazz has won fans everywhere for its efficient packaging, superior fuel efficiency, and advanced styling, and in 2002 became Japan's best-selling car. Although into its seventh year, the current generation Fit manages to maintain its position as one of the top selling vehicles in Japan.
Released in Europe in December 2001, Fit/Jazz is now available in 115 countries, manufactured at 6 facilities in 5 different countries and delivered to some 400,000 customers annually.
- 1."Fit" is the vehicle name used in Japan, North America, South America and China
- 2."Jazz" is the vehicle name used in Europe and Asia/Oceania
A Breakdown of Fit/Jazz Global Sales
Market | Sales Start | Cumulative Sales |
Japan | June 2001 | Approx. 962,000 units |
Europe | December 2001 | Approx. 417,000 units |
Asia/Oceania | January 2002 | Approx. 230,000 units |
South America | April 2003 | Approx. 151,000 units |
China | September 2004 | Approx. 173,000 units |
North America | April 2006 | Approx. 77,000 units |
Fit (Japanese version)