HONDA’S all-new Jazz builds on the key attributes of its hugely popular predecessor with even more interior space, better functionality and more powerful but frugal engines, in a contemporary design
The exterior design is at first glance an evolution rather than a revolution, but this subtle change of appearance is only one small part of the thousands of changes that push the all-new Jazz forward.
It retains the concepts of the previous Jazz with its centre fuel tank layout and Magic Seats which gave it world beating interior flexibility.
A slightly larger, ‘cab forward’ style body brings better visibility and means Jazz is even more spacious, benefiting rear legroom and boot space in particular. The Magic Seats now dive down in one easy action and their versatility is now complemented by a new double-trunk boot feature in the luggage bay.
There are greater levels of safety equipment including the introduction of Honda’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE) body structure, active front seat head restraints and VSA. Larger wheels, revised suspension and a longer wheelbase/ wider track bring greater agility while enhancing ride comfort.
And new 90 PS 1.2-litre and 100 PS 1.4-litre i-VTEC engines deliver better performance characteristics while boosting economy to exceptional levels. There’s also now the option of a 6-speed automated manual transmission on the 1.4-litre engine – a first in this class.
New, more powerful petrol engines, capable of outstanding economy, are designed to appeal to customers who might be downsizing as well as those looking to achieve fuel economy comparable to diesel powered models.
Their balance between economy and fun-to-drive performance are unmatched in the class. Adopting Honda’s VTEC variable valve timing technology, the new 1.2 and 1.4-litre four-cylinder engines are connected to either a 5-speed manual transmission or, on 1.4 models, Honda’s i-SHIFT 6-speed automated manual transmission which includes steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters.
