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Honda Fit 1,5 DOHC i-MMD e-CVT Hybrid

The petrol-electric system is impressively quiet and effectively delivers power to the front wheels Nikesh Kooverjees

The efficient hybrid drivetrain and smooth ride make this hatchback ideal for daily commuting Damian Adams

As on-trend as the hybrid may be, it’s the build quality of the Japanese-sourced Fit that impresses Ray Leathern

his is the first time we’ve seen the e:HEV badge from Honda and it’s just the beginning of things to come from the Japanese brand with the new HR-V crossover on the horizon. Back in our October 2021 issue, we tested the new Honda Fit in 1,5 i-VTEC Executive guise and were pleased to find that regardless of the name change, the Fit improved on the previous Jazz with added tech, refinement and clever packaging. With this hybrid-powered e:HEV, the basic product is unchanged compared to the Executive model except for two main features. First, the hybrid system

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