The launch of the car in June 2011 was pushed back from March as a result of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan on March 11 , 2011 . Production of the car was transferred from Honda 's Sayama plant in Saitama Prefecture to Suzuka plant in Mie Prefecture as a result of power rationing after the quake . Production began in early May 2011 . The Fit Shuttle was shortlisted for Car of The Year Japan 2012
earthquake and tsunami in Japan
2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami
Honda Fit