HONDA JADE


Honda has decided to offer the Jade in Japan as well. Unlike the China-spec model which is powered by a 1.8-liter i-VTEC engine, the Jade sold in Honda’s home market is only offered with the Sport Hybrid i-DCD (intelligent dual-clutch drive) powertrain.

The hybrid powertrain combines a 1.5-liter direct-injection engine with a 110 PS/160 Nm lithium-ion-powered electric motor, mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. It’s the same hybrid system used in the Vezel Hybrid (HR-V) and Fit Hybrid (Jazz) models.


The Jade is equipped with Honda’s Sensing suite of active safety systems, including Collision Mitigation Braking, Road Departure Mitigation, Lane Keeping Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control with Low-Speed Follow, among other technologies.

Interestingly, Honda chose to offer the Jade in a six-seat format (2+2+2) instead of going for a seven-seat configuration (2+3+2). The latter doesn’t appear impossible to offer, given that the second-row seats are wider than the front seats and are separated by two armrests that take up enough space. Who knows, maybe in the future (or on other markets) the Jade will be offered as a seven-seater as well. In China, the Jade is offered either as a five-seater or as a six-seater.

The all-new JADE is a 6-seat passenger vehicle that features powerful and high-quality driving performance, while realizing minivan-class occupant comfort and utility inside its beautifully formed body with a total vehicle height as low as a sedan.


The all-new JADE features an ultrahigh-density low-floor platform for which the underbody and underfloor components are thoroughly downsized and efficiently organized.

Three-row seating is realized in a low-height, stylishly-designed body that is compatible with most multi-level parking garages. The first row occupants will enjoy an exhilarating ride with a commanding view, while second row occupants also enjoy a comfortable front view thanks to the newly-adopted seat-sliding mechanism. The third row space accommodates a variety of uses.


Moreover, the all-new JADE is equipped with Honda SENSING, Honda's advanced driver-assistive system that expanded its scope of detection to include pedestrians. As for the powertrain, the all-new JADE is equipped with the Honda Sport Hybrid I-DCD, a hybrid system based on the 1.5L direct injection DOHC I-VTEC engine, realizing high-quality and comfortable driving for all speed ranges from low to high as well as excellent fuel economy of 25.0 km/L (JC08 mode) that is at the top level of its class.

Passion behind the name of JADE

The name JADE represents the passion of the development team which strived to create a vehicle that possesses jewel-like beauty and enduring value and yet fulfills the needs of the new era.



Key features of the all-new JADE

Cabin space and packaging pursue occupant comfort and user-friendliness to enable flexible use.



Ultra high-density low-floor platform with more compact and thinner components



In order to secure a spacious cabin while keeping the vehicle height low, a high density and low-floor platform was created. To this end, the fuel tank and exhaust system were made more compact and thinner, and a double wishbone suspension was adopted to make the low-floor possible. Moreover, a flat floor space for the third row passengers was realized by curving the upper arm of the rear suspensions.


Sedan-like low-height exterior design enhances the joy of ownership


The "Solid Wing Face," Honda's design identity that connects the grille and headlights with a horizontal motif, was adopted for the front mask.

With the low vehicle height of 1,530 mm, JADE is compatible with most multilevel parking garages. In the effort to make it easy to use in an urban environment, the vehicle length was set at 4,650 mm to realize both a spacious cabin and easy handling.

While the rear combination lamps express unity with the rear window through a flowing design, the tail lamps and brake lamps feature LED lights offering sense of high-quality.

Interior design pursues a sophistication and innovative spirit


A dynamic and symmetrical flat panel extends across from behind the steering wheel to the passenger side, and the use of a silver-rimmed wood-grain decorative panel calls up the image of a piece of high-end furniture.

Close attention was paid to the visual and tactile sense of the materials. The Prime Smooth, a stain-resistant and easy-care material that is soft and comfortable to the touch, is used for the outer portion of the seat, and breathable and wear-resistant material that is typically used for sportswear is used for the seating surface and backrest, making these seats both functional and aesthetically pleasing.


Honda Sport Hybrid I-DCD realizes both top-in-class level fuel economy and dynamic driving performance. The all-new JADE is equipped with the Honda Sport Hybrid I-DCD, which combines a 1.5L direct injection DOHC i-VTEC engine with a 7-speed DCT incorporating a built-in high output motor and IPU with a built-in lithium-ion battery, to realize excellent fuel economy of 25.0 km/L (JC08 mode) that is at top level in its class.

Honda SENSING - Honda's advanced driver-assistive system

Honda SENSING is a system consisting of two types of sensors with different characteristics. One is a millimeter-wave radar located behind the front emblem, and the other is a monocular camera mounted on the upper, inside part of the windshield. With further improvement in performance, the new millimeter-wave radar expanded its scope of detection to include pedestrians regarded as being hard to detect due to their low rate of radio wave reflection, as well as the position and speed of target object. Moreover, the monocular camera identifies various attributes and the size of pedestrians and other target objects which come in range within approximately 60m ahead of the vehicle, achieving recognition with improved accuracy.

Advanced features and safety performance enhances sense of security