Europeans will get to order the updated Honda Jazz
starting from November. It comes with a new 1.5-liter i-VTEC petrol engine,
delivering 130 PS, which is said to achieve a fuel economy of 5.4 l/100
km (52.3 UK mpg / 43.6 US mpg) and emit 124 g/km of C02, when combined with the
optional CVT that has been revised, offering "a more linear and refined
response under acceleration", as Honda notes.
The new engine, which doesn't replace the 1.3-liter
i-VTEC, with 102 PS, as it will still be offered on all trim levels,
except for the Sport, is part of the new Dynamic trim level. This adds a bunch
of exterior enhancements, such as a red front splitter and rear diffuser, side
sill skirts, tailgate spoiler, LED headlights and fog lamps, and gloss black
16-inch alloy wheels, wrapped in 185/55 tires.
The automaker also upgraded the interior of the new
Jazz Dynamic with a unique pinstripe pattern on the upholstery, orange contrast
stitching, and leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob. Compared to the
car it replaces, the 2018MY Jazz brings a new headlight signature, tweaked
grille, different bumpers on both ends, and a new metallic color option, called
Skyride Blue.
Standard equipment includes the City-Brake Active
safety system, automatic headlights and cruise control, while higher grades add
Forward Collision Warning, Lane Departure Warning, and Traffic Sign
Recognition, in addition to the keyless entry&go, 7-inch infotainment
system, and reversing camera.
Honda will release full details on the updated Jazz
at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, where it will mark its first public
appearance. Deliveries will start early next year.