I had scooped the Honda Jazz way back, and here’s some more new on the premium hatch from Honda called the Jazz, slated for an late 2008 launch in India. The new version of the car shall soon be launched at the Tokyo Motor Show, and Autocar (Oct 07 issue) reports that it will share the running gear with the City, the upgrade of which is also expected next year. Competition in the form of Skoda Fabia, Hyundai Getz Prime and Chevy Aveo U-VA shal be seen by the global super selling car.
For the engine options, speculations run that Honda may use a 1.2L engine to avail advantages of the norms of a small car, as reported on Autocar. The pics depict a high end hatch for India, and probably a RS version with sporty alloys, Civic steering wheel, bigger wheels, etc will also be launched. Guess what, Honda is reportedly not considering a diesel version of the car. How sad!! Especially, when Indian car market is feeling good about diesel cars.
So the new car with the right curves and edges is slated for the 2008 launch if all goes as planned, and so be it. Oh yea, for the pricing, I know many would buy the car even if it is placed a few thousand bucks above the competition. After all it’s a Honda.
Attn: Pictures shown in the post are of the present version of the Jazz and not of the Updated version
good looking car…..pls tell me the price of all the models
By: gunnidhi on December 5, 2007
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Do we have any more news about the exact launch date since we have just had the AutoExpo in India.
By: Satish M on January 13, 2008
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i like the car much..when can i see this model in indian market…
By: veera on January 19, 2008
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I drove this car to Inverness (northern most city of Scotland) for a weekend (800 miles=1200km). The car was a rental car with just 27 miles on the odo when I picked up. It was terrible car to drive, no fun, no pick up and the rear wheel dive into the body with 4 adults and weekend backpacks! Absolutely low fuel efficiency (11.75 kmpl). Came back home with a very stiff back, aching neck. Awful. Very poor seats (driver’s seat with no lumbar support and thin cushions. rear seats too upright).
And the sad fact is Honda will charge a premium for this lousy car and people will buy it. A swift is any day better. Much much better. Ouch!
By: Ajish on February 3, 2008
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hi , what would be the cost for the vehicle in INdia,
My friend own it and says it is a brillant car in the premium hatch segment and it’s been 6 months and even the trial and reals got him good too, and I’m planning ,but I have to take a good look at it when it’s comes here to check So Ajish testimony is diffrent…..
By: Ryan on June 3, 2008
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the car looks good and spacious i want 2 buy and whats the launching date is it have automatic transmission,sunroofand baeige interrior plz let me konow becauce the i10 kappa engine has every thing but i am waiting for jazz
By: vishal on August 11, 2008
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Just rented this car in Thailand for 2 weeks. Did Bangkok – Phuket – Pattaya – Bangkok, around 3000 kms. Absolute beauty. Spacious, decent pickup. No problems with the seating. Ample boot space. I am not sure why Ajish faced problems with it but i got bout 15 kms/l.
By: Nitin on September 24, 2008
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good car when it launch in india & what is price range
By: mehul on December 2, 2008
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Excellent looking.Very keen to see.Waiting for the Launch.
By: VIPUL on December 5, 2008
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2009 is now.. i think Honda is due for june 09, but i think its too late, coz Fabia is always old and new i20 is making impression with 6 Air bags.. some indian cars never heard of..
By: hondajazzindiafan on January 8, 2009
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m ………. waiting for this car anxiously.but i wanna know about d axact date of lounch in india & the price!!!
i think d automatic version of this car will rock!!
as it is fully loaded with lots of cool feathers like-
. ABS,EBD,AIRBAGS,CD PLAYER etc.
I REALY WANNA OWN THIS CAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
By: abhi on January 12, 2009
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In order to cash in on the Indian excise norms, what I understand is the length would be limited to 3.8m and Engine to sub 1.2L. Not sure if Honda India would be launching Jazz models with Engines bigger than that.
But I feel with 1.2L engine, it would be a bit underpowered visavis the image Jazz carries. I don’t think, Honda has launched Jazz with sub 1.2L engine. So we, in India, may see Jazz falling below our expectations. However, I see it loaded with all the safety and comfort features that are normally available in City/Civic.
By: SK Chettry on January 21, 2009
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SK Chettry, Don’t underestimate HONDA!!
specifications:
jazz 1.2 i- vtec
Camshaft- SOHC
Cylinder Layout- In-line 4
Displacement (cc)- 1198
Fuel Delivery Type- PGM-FI
Fuel type Petrol Layout- Transverse
Maximum power (bhp@ rpm) -89@6000
Maximum torque (Nm @ rpm)- 114 @4900
Number of Cylinders- 4
Bore (mm)- 73
Stroke (mm) -71.58
Valves- 16, 4 per cylinder
By: JAZZGK on March 2, 2009
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