Honda has subtly confirmed the arrival of the 2017
Honda Jazz (2017 Honda Fit) in Japan. The company has released a teaser image
of the facelifted model in a promotional print material.
The teaser gives only a glimpse of the new Honda
Jazz’s front, but leaked images have done the job of revealing the exterior
almost entirely. Designers have refreshed the front fascia with the grille now
positioned higher up, new headlamp graphics and a restyled bumper. The profile
may not see any other changes than new design wheels. At the rear, the new
model gets a sportier tailgate spoiler, tweaked tail lamp cluster and restyled
bumper.
Inside, the 2017 Honda Jazz could feature new
trim and upholstery, not to forget revised instrument cluster and a new
infotainment system. The Indian-spec version could get the 7.0-inch DIGIPAD
touchscreen infotainment system and an engine-push start/stop button. The
mid-cycle update will bring the Honda Sensing suite of driver-assistive
technologies, including Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist System,
Road Departure Mitigation, Adaptive Cruise Control, Forward Collision Warning
and Collision Mitigation Braking System, to the JDM-spec version.
The Honda Jazz was said to get a new 1.0-litre
turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine with the introduction of the
facelift, but leaked scans of the variant walk confirms no such plans. The
current range of i-VTEC petrol and i-DTEC diesel engines would continue
powering the car, with Japan getting the option of a hybrid.
