The fourth generation Honda Jazz (Honda Fit) is in the works, and it will likely make its first public
appearance next year. IAB’s automotive illustrator Shoeb Kalania has presented
his depiction of the future model in a rendering.
IAB's rendering of the 2020 Honda Jazz is not purely
speculative; it incorporates details revealed by the first spy shots that
surfaced at the end of last month. The Japanese supermini will retain the
cab-forward stance and the large DLO post the next full model change. The
front-end will be as per the latest design language that was first seen on the
tenth generation Honda Civic. The rendered model features the brand's signature
wing grille and a sporty front bumper with a large air dam. The swept-back
headlamps will carry LED fixtures and could be curvaceous.
On the sides, the rendered fourth generation Honda
Jazz looks a bit more sophisticated than the current version. It has a bold
shoulder line running parallel to the beltline and connects the front fender
with the tail lamps. The front vent glass has grown in size. The mirrors are
sleeker and but don't miss out the familiar rounded look. At the rear, expect a
sleek pair of wrap-around combination lamps, a subtle roof-mounted spoiler and
a notably short overhang.
The fourth generation Jazz could be underpinned by
an upgraded version of the current model's platform. It will be sold with a
wide range of engine options. Honda is likely to continue offering small i-VTEC
naturally aspirated petrol engines at the lower end of the spectrum. More
advanced, all-new powertrain options should include 1.0-litre VTEC Turbo
petrol, dual-motor i-MMD hybrid (1.5L i-VTEC engine + two electric motors) and
pure electric. The purely battery-powered variant will offer a range of 300 km
on a full charge.