The Honda Jazz X-Road just made its public debut at
the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, and it seems to be aimed at a particular type of
customer.
See how those black plastic mouldings swallow up the
wheel arches and the side skirts? That’s a sign of off-road prowess. On a
more serious note, add the silver painted front and rear spoilers, and watch
how the X-Road suddenly looks a tiny bit more capable than the regular Jazz.
These changes aren’t going to keep you off the
beaten path, since this is by no means the type of vehicle anybody would
venture into the wilderness with. Besides, those 16-inch dual-tone alloy wheels
might not appreciate being deprived of asphalt.
Honda actually said it best, stating that the Jazz
X-Road’s features help protect it “from life’s little bumps and scrapes.”
Other features include the “X-Road” floor mats and
the presence of a 103 PS 1.3-liter petrol engine, mated to either a manual
gearbox or an optional CVT automatic.
In case of the regular Jazz, the 1.3 i-VTEC engine helps the
Japanese supermini get from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.4 seconds, if you go
for the manual, and 12.3 seconds with the CVT.
