Honda has shared more information on the
new European market Jazz, which as you may remember, is the next generation of
North America’s Fit subcompact, revealing more details on its design inside and
out, as well as its engineering.
The goal for the new generation Jazz was
to create one of the friendliest daily drivers in the market, with Honda opting
for a new design philosophy that honors the Japanese notion of ‘Yoo no bi’.
This style aims at bringing out the beauty in everyday items, which have been
further evolved over time to make them even more satisfying to use.
That’s why the shape of the new Honda Jazz
is smooth, unlike its predecessor, and everything is blended together, as the
goal here was to achieve a sophisticated visual balance. The same philosophy
continues in the cabin, where minimalist lines are combined with exceptional
practicality and durable materials. The fabric here is water-repellent and the
dashboard materials are soft to the touch, creating an inviting environment.
The dash itself is uncluttered and
features a 7-inch digital instrument panel with no cowl, enhancing the feeling
of spaciousness together with the now thinner by 50 percent A-pillars. The wide
center console armrest is height-aligned with the door armrest while the front
seats have a new frame for better comfort and greater lumbar support. The
infotainment system gets a 9-inch touchscreen display. Rear passengers will
continue enjoying class-leading space, with the bench seat getting thicker
padding for extra comfort.
The ingenious packaging of the cabin has
been retained, featuring a fully flat floor together with the versatile “magic”
rear seats than can be folded flat or flip upright in order to accommodate
loads of various shapes.
The new Honda Jazz will be available
exclusively with a two-motor hybrid powertrain in Europe, details of which will
be revealed closer to market launch. Customers will also be offered the
SUV-like Crosstar variant as well, featuring increased ride height along with a
more rugged appearance that includes a unique front grille design and roof
rails among other. Honda will launch the new Jazz in Europe during the summer
of 2020 and will lead the company’s commitment of electrifying its entire
portfolio in the region by 2022.
