1) Honda is yet to officially unveil its next generation Jazz in the upcoming Tokyo Motor show but as usual pictures are already out. Honda’s Jazz is known as ‘Fit’ in Japan. This JAZZ will be the Honda’s small car for India to take on upcomingggggg Skoda’s Fabia, Volkswagen polo bluemotion, and Toyota’s small car. Honda’s Jazz and Skoda Fabia are expected to be priced around Rs6 lakhs. Hence all these small cars will be positioned above the B+(Maruti swift) segment.
2) The 1.3 liter Jazz’s i-VTEC engine puts out a nice 100 PS at 6,000rpm and 127Nm of torque at 4,800rpm, while the 1.5 liter Jazz’s i-VTEC engine makes 120 PS at 6,600rpm and 145Nm of torque at 4,800rpm. For Japan, a continuously variable transmission is standard, powering with the front or optionally all four wheels. But all these are unlikely for India(as petrol mills only below 1200cc enjoys tax concession), the indian jazz will be powered by a 1.2 litre engine.A new diesel unit and a hybrid unit may also join the jazz lineup.
3)Jazz is not just a hatchback version of city, it is more upmarket. Jazz share the seats with accord and its steering wheel resembles civic. Jazz is stylish and embellish typical Honda design – sharp lines and central bonnet ridge. Honda Jazz sharp headlamps supplements thesteeply raked windscreen but the front grille resembles the CR-V. Alloy wheels and ellipsoidal glass area decorates the Jazz side. Similar to other sporty hatchback, the curved roof merges with the smaller rear glass area. Jazz taillamp is the pure attraction it blends with the rear. Jazz’s tail gate is mounted in the centre and is wide.
4) Jazz is roomy just not because of well known Honda’s clever packaging but also through its generous dimensions. Honda’s Jazz is 3900mm longer(qualifyies to avail the tax benefit), 1695mm wider and has a 2500mm longer wheelbase which means a comfortable living space inside the hatchback. Also Jazz features a massive 400-litre boot. Suspension is by McPherson struts up front and torsion beam at the rear. Honda’s Jazz is well known for its groundbreaking central fuel tank which ensures a flat floor cabin(revised in the new jazz to provide more rear headroom) and the magic cinema-style seats – a clever floding five-seat layout, which allows owners to expand the load area at the pull of a single lever. Comfy Jazz will suit your space needs.
5) The Jazz will go on sale in Japan in January ’08, in India it is likely to be some time after the first quarter of 2008. Jazz styling, flexibility and the economy is wowed by customers all over the world(20 lakhs jazz sold over 115 countries). Honda hopes to generate a similar wave in India.
