we had reported that
Honda has teased the new Jazz BS6. Now, spy shots of the upcoming car have
surfaced online. The BS6 Jazz may not be just about an upgraded engine that is
greener. That’s what the general anticipation is because of Honda teasing the
car and camouflaging its test mule.
The all-new, 2020 Honda Jazz that is on
sale internationally now isn’t going to be launched in India. So, the previous
generation model will likely see an extended life here, and that’d mean another
facelift. Lights, bumpers, grille and wheels are some of the exterior parts
that usually get tweaked/replaced in case of a minor model change. Neither the
teaser image nor the spy shots reveal any visual changes, and so we’ll probably
have to wait until the launch to know what’s new on the design front.
The Mk3 Honda Jazz will retain both its
engines in India post the BS6 upgrade. One is the 1.2-litre i-VTEC naturally
aspirated four-cylinder petrol unit producing 90 PS at 6,000 rpm and 110 Nm of
torque at 4,800 rpm. The other engine is the 1.5-litre i-DTEC turbocharged
four-cylinder diesel unit developing 100 PS at 3,600 rpm and 200 Nm of torque
at 1,750 rpm.
The outputs and the maximum engine speed
they’re delivered at are expected to remain unchanged post the BS6 upgrade. The
same is expected for the transmission choices. The petrol engine variant buyers
will likely be able to choose between a 5-speed MT and a CVT. The diesel engine
variant should come with a 6-speed MT as standard. Honda should launch the new
Jazz BS6 in India by next month. The company will likely price the new model
higher than the old model.
