Honda Jazz

Overview

Honda motors, a celebrated name in Japan automobile industry over the years have earned themselves a reputation over the years as producers of automobiles, motorcycles and power equipment. Not only in its native Japan, Honda's car are extremely popular in other Asian, Middle Eastern and European markets. Originated from the land of technology and innovations, Honda motors believes in the motto of continuous modification and experimentation in its products to completely satisfy the needs of its customers and exceeding expectation with each product. Honda is recognized for its awe-inspiring, powerful engine, space-efficiency and value for money reliable cars. By adapting innovation technologies, Honda has crafted various small and off-road cars serving the need of both family and sports cars.

Coming from the veterans another masterpiece, Jazz is an absolute stunner nonetheless. The brand new Jazz revolutionized the concept of the compact car and sets the global compact automobile benchmark. While retaining the design concept of the original model, Jazz features a completely redesigned power train and body and offers a whole new level of interior comfort, fuel economy, styling and driving performance. Jazz originally was produced under the name of “Fit” as a Hybrid model and the same is available in Japan. For Bangladesh market, The vehicle comes with a 1.5 liter SOHC i-VTEC engine that generates up to 118 hp at 6000 rpm together with the high peak torque of 145 Nm at 4700 rpm. You will find much similarity in its dashboard to the Honda City. The familiar ECON button is present with Jazz which transforms your car into a Eco sensitive vehicle. The CVT transmission and Semi-automatic (7 speed paddle shift) transmission is applied with the above engine capacity. One other captivating feature of this vehicle is its storage capacity. It offers “Magic Seats” that folds in four different modes for providing extra space. This fun and vibrant Jazz is available in six different colors suiting your style and preference.

Mileage and Fuel economy

The Japanese automakers are celebrated for their fuel efficient car. From the first push of the start button, the new Jazz will save you trips to the fuel pump. This value for money hatchback is installed with CVT technology adjusts according to your driving style, allowing engine to operate at the most efficient rpm level, helping to maximize efficiency whatever the driving conditions. The 1.5 liter fuel tank provides a significant mileage of 6.2L/100Km.

Power:

Open the hood and Jazz surprises you again. Honda has continued with its legendary SOHC i-VTEC gasoline engine with 1.5L capacity. This yields up to 118 hp at 6600 rpm and a high torque of 145Nm at 4600 rpm. Besides, Jazz's engine is paired with Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and Semi-automatic Transmission (seven-speed paddle shift) to deliver a power-packed performance.

Acceleration & Pickup:

The 5 Speed manual or automatic transmission coupled with 1.5 litre SOHC i-VTEC engine gives a fair acceleration and one can experience 0 to 100 km/h marks in 9.8 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/ h.

Exterior:

Like its name, Honda Jazz is nothing less than a jazzy, lively car. The new Jazz is based on Honda's new "EXCITING H DESIGN!!!" global design philosophy, and appears to be very young and sporty. With distinct styling and crisp aerodynamic body lines, the Jazz presents the illusion of perpetual motion. Its low stance gives way to a sleek, streamlined profile, where the emphasis sits squarely on strong wheels and sporty detailing. The frontage compromises of large windscreen in contrast with a small bonnet which gives a distinct look to the car. The expressively designed radiator grill embossed with company's insignia in matte black accentuates the curved exterior and enhance the Jazz’s dynamic lines. The sleek bonnet is surrounded by aggressively sculptured headlight cluster, which is equipped with halogen headlamps and turn indicators. Coming to the rear end, The wedge-shaped D-pillar has carried itself from the older generation, while the tail cluster gets a more focus and compact design. The extended tail lights too add a dash of style to the Jazz. The overall look of this hatch is complimented by the chrome plated appliqué fitted to the tailgate, which is engraved with the company's badge. The Honda Jazz is available in six vibrant and exciting colors.

Exterior Measurements:

The exterior dimensions for this hatchback remains standard for all the variants as length 3955mm, width 1695mm and height 1525mm. Whilst, the wheelbase for Honda Jazz is of size 2530mm.

Interior:

The compact car is practically extensive on space. In terms of cabin space, Honda has taken no compromises. The best part about this hatch is its ample leg and shoulder space, which provides luxurious seating for at least five passengers. Jazz is incorporated with Honda’s Magic Seats that flip and fold into 18 different combinations or four modes: Refresh mode, Long mode, Utility mode and Tall mode, allowing you to travel with friends without having to compromise style for comfort. Along with state-of-art seating, Jazz is also decked up with loads of gadgetry, to attract car buffs. At its heart is a 7-inch Display Audio color touchscreen with Bluetooth access to your phone contacts, video and music . The panoramic glass roof, available in higher grade models, reveals the sky at the touch of a button. The steering wheel of Honda Jazz has switches to control functions like 7-speed Paddle Shift, Cruise Control System, Siri Eyes Free Mode Switch and Hands Free Telephone Switch. It also features instrumental gauges to give detailed information to the driver.

Interior Comfort:

The unique flexibility of the Jazz is characterized in an interior that can be transformed with either a push of a button or the lift of a lever. The rear seats lift up, fold over and lock down with one easy movement, and the 60:40 split folding design creates a number of perfect configurations for your ever changing requirements. The specially made Jazz 'Magic seats' are there to create space in four different modes- Utility mode, Long mode, Tall mode and Refreshing mode. Every aspect and detail of Jazz has been developed to have a genuine purpose and be pleasing to the eye.

The front seats are ergonomically designed, which are further incorporated with head restraints and lumbar support. Apart from these, it might also have features like cruise control system, rear parking sensors, power steering with tilt and telescopic function, remote fuel lid and tailgate opening. In addition to these, there can be a rear wiper with washer, defogger with timer, digital clock, cup holders, magazine pockets, bottle holders, seat back pockets and several other such necessary aspects.

Interior Measurements:

This is the hatchback providing its users the maximum expanded boot space with Jazz Ultra Seats. Otherwise, the boot space is of 363-litres. Nevertheless, you will find enough space for your belongings, luggage and everything with this vehicle. You can make maximum use of it with utility, long, tall and refreshing mode.

Engine and Performance:

The Honda Jazz and thoughtfully designed its engine to given double the output than its size. The 1.5 liter SOHC i-VTEC engine that generates up to 118 hp and 6000 rpm together with the maximum torque of 145 Nm at 4600 rpm. This is accompanied with CVT transmission and seven-speed paddle shift which facilitates to change the gear manually with just a press on the clutch pedal simultaneously with the changing gears. Honda has focused on the ecologically benefit drive too. Driver can select the Econ Mode and Jazz transforms into a green machine, adjusting its engine behavior, transmission ratios, and air conditioning functionality to provide a level of fuel economy that’ll leave you scratching your head.

Stereo and Accessories:

Making Jazz a one of its kind hatchback in the market, Honda engineers has thoughtfully added each and every element in the car. Its class leading entertainment system is perfect for those leisurely long drives. The much talked about advanced music system e. with a CD player, USB ports and HDMI port, plus Bluetooth and audio streaming with six speakers and Speed-sensitive Volume Compensation (SVC) system. The 7-inch Display Audio color touchscreen, with Bluetooth access to your phone contacts, video, music and more. Apart from these, it has a HDMA, audio display, navigation display and Siri Eyes Free Mode. Honda has also made an application for smart phone users to sync-in with the interface, HondaLink Application.

Wheels:

The four variants out of six has a tyre size 175/65 R15. Whereas, the top variants gets 185/55 R16 tyre size. The tyres comes in combination of steel and alloy depending on the variant you pick.

Braking and Handling:

Honda's Braking and Handling system have always been reliable in all its cars. The same legacy continues in Jazz which showcases excellent stability. For firm driving the front suspension comes with independent McPherson strut stabilizer and rear axle coupled with H-type torsion beam. In order to make driving easy on hills upwards/downwards, the Hill Launch Assist (HLA) feature comes handy. Apart from this, all the variants of Jazz is equipped by combined ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution) to ensure your car comes to a halt without the breaks being locked in case of any emergency.

Safety and Security:

Honda is committed to designing e very model with exceptional safety features. They even built the world's largest omni -directional crash facility to test their cars more thoroughly. Jazz is equipped with full suite of safety gear including Automatic tensioning seat belts, SRS Dual front, side and full-length curtain airbags are standard, Whiplash mitigating front seats Anti-braking system (ABS) and Electronic brake-force distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Assist System (VSA), Hill Start Assist (HSA) Emergency Stop Signal (ESS), ISOFIX and Child Anchor and. The Jazz comes with a reversing camera with three modes available (180° wide angle, normal view and top-down view) for a complete back view.

Pros

Engine performance and fuel efficiency is impressive
Spacious interiors with innovative magic seats
Aerodynamic body chassis with dynamic gadgetry

Cons

Less ground clearance
Boxy aesthetics might not impress many buyers