New spy shots published by Noticias Automotivas now, have revealed
that Honda has started testing the facelifted Honda Jazz.
The 2017 Honda Jazz is in the wraps, but the
facelift will bring styling changes on the front and rear of the car. The
facelifted Honda Jazz’s front fascia could have some similarities to the
recently facelifted Honda City‘s. New LED headlights, revised grille design,
restyled bumper and reshaped fog lamp housing should round-up the changes at
the front. Changes at the rear will include restyled bumper and new LED tail
lights.
Besides new trim and upholstery, interior changes in the 2017 Honda Jazz may include updated
instrument panel and the new 7-inch Digipad touchscreen infotainment system
from the 2017 Honda City. Revisions to the equipment offered in different
grades are obvious and will vary as per the market.
The 2017 Honda Jazz should continue with the current
model’s engine options which include the 1.2-litre i-VTEC petrol unit
delivering 88 hp and 110 Nm of torque, 1.3-litre i-VTEC petrol unit
producing 100 PS and 119 Nm of torque, 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol unit
developing 97 kW (132 PS) and 155 Nm of torque and the 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel
engine good for 100 PS and 200 Nm of torque. The i-VTEC FlexOne flex-fuel
(petrol-ethanol) and i-DCD hybrid (petrol-electric) would also continue
further. CVT, 5-speed MT, 6-speed MT and 7-speed DCT should once again form the
transmission choices.
The 2017 Honda Jazz’s launch timeline isn’t
available yet, but international markets can expect it to arrive in the second
half of the year.