2017 Honda Jazz/2017 Honda Fit
(facelift)
Honda is reportedly working on a
comprehensive facelift for the Honda Jazz (Honda Fit overseas), which launched
in Japan in late 2013 and from there on global markets including India. Based
on reports and the design of Honda models that launched recently, IAB’s Shoeb R
Kalania has created a rendering of the 2017 Honda Jazz (2017 Honda Fit), which
is not expected to launch before 2017.
The 2017 Honda Jazz will have a
redesigned front end, which is seemingly similar to that of the Honda HR-V in
the render. The headlamps could feature LED DRLs and projector headlamps, the
front bumper has been redesigned for a sportier look, while the intakes are
wider.
Improvements will also be made to the
chassis, it is reported, while the facelift is rumored to pack the company’s
new 1.0-L Turbo engine. Although output figures don’t exist, it produced 127 hp
and 200 Nm in a Honda Civic prototype. The likely transmission to go with it
will be an EarthDreams CVT unit.
The Japanese market gets the hybrid
variant which could be tweaked for a higher fuel efficiency on the mid-cycle
update. The hybrid’s powertrain combines a 1.5-L i-VTEC engine with a motor and
L-Ion battery back. It sends power to the front wheels via a seven-speed DCT.
