On July 8, 2015 Honda Cars India Ltd. (HCIL) launched the new 3rd Generation Honda Jazz for starting prices of Rs. 5,30,900 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the 1.2L petrol version and Rs. 6,49,900 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the 1.5L diesel variant. The new Jazz has been developed as a compact hatchback which offers several new features. The Honda Jazz is available in both diesel and petrol fuel options in India.
While the petrol version of the car will come with the options of a 5-speed manual transmission and a CVT automatic transmission the diesel variant will be available with a 6-speed manual transmission. The 5-speed manual, 1.2 litre petrol engine returns 18.7kmpl while the CVT automatic gives 19kmpl. The 1.5 litre i-DTEC diesel engine which has been built exclusively for the Indian market offers fuel economy of 27.3 kmpl.
Noriaki Abe, President and Director, Asian Honda Motor Co. Ltd. said, “The Jazz is a very successful model around the world with over 5.5 million units sold across 75 countries since the launch of its first generation in 2001. The Jazz has played a significant role in boosting our business globally and I’m confident that it will replicate the same success and delight our customers in India.”
The exterior of the new Jazz has combines sporty looks and an elegant design philosophy. The Jazz has sharp and well defined character lines which provide a sporty and premium feel to the car. The new Jazz also features LED tail and stop lamps, a tail gate spoiler, a rear micro antenna, 15” sporty alloy wheels, fog lamps and sleek turn indicators on the ORVMs.
The cabin of the car is more spacious than before with an increase in rear legroom and an overall increase in cabin volume. The new Jazz features an automatic touch screen A/C, speed-o-meter with an eco-assist function, steering mounted controls, 5” infotainment screen and Rear parking camera with multiple views. The top variant of the Jazz comes with an advanced 6.2” touch screen Audio Visual Navigation (AVN) system with camera display and DVD playback.
The new Jazz also offers Magic Seats with 4 different modes of configuration for different utility formats.
• Utility mode – with the Magic Seat folded flat, for carrying two passengers and larger items, like a bike with the front wheel removed;
• Tall mode – with the Magic Seat folded up, for carrying two or three passengers and tall items like a houseplant in the second row;
• Long mode – with the Magic Seat folded flat and the front passenger seat reclined all the way back, for carrying two passengers and a very long item like a surfboard;
• Refresh mode – with the front seat reclined all the way back, for relaxing.
The new Jazz comes with a host of safety features like an Advanced Compatibility Engineering TM (ACETM) body which enhances protection of the occupants in the event of a Collision, Pedestrian Injury Mitigation Technology, Driver and Front Passenger Dual SRS-Airbags, Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD). The ABS with EBD is being offered as standard across all diesel and Petrol CVT variants. The Jazz is available in 7 colours –Sunset Orange, Carnelian Red Pearl, Orchid White Pearl, Golden Brown Metallic, Urban Titanium Metallic, Alabaster Silver Metallic and Taffeta White.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Engine
1498cc, 4 Cylinder, DOHC, i-DTEC, Diesel
1198cc, 4 Cylinder, SOHC, i-VTEC, Petrol
Transmission
6-speed manual
5-speed manual
CVT Automatic
Power
98.6 bhp@3600 rpm
88.8 bhp@6000 rpm
Torque
200 Nm@2000 rpm
110 Nm@4800 rpm
Economy
27.3 kmpl
18.7
19
Boot space
354 litres
Ground clearance
165mm
Suspension
Front: McPherson strut with coil spring
Rear: Torsion beam axle with coil spring
Kerb weight
1007~1044Kg (MT)
1062~1066Kg (CVT)
Price (ex-showroom Delhi)
E: 649,900
S: 714,000
SV: 764,900
V: 809,900
VX: 859,000
E: 530,900
S: 594,000
SV: 644,900
V: 679,900
VX: 729,000
S CVT: 699,000
V CVT: 785,000
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