In order to freshen up the appeal of the
Honda Jazz, Honda Cars India will soon be launching the updated, BS6-compliant
version of its premium hatchback. Honda has started taking booking for the new
Honda Jazz, with buyers getting the choice to do so at the dealership or online
through its ‘Honda from Home’ application. However, the booking amount has been
set at INR 5,000 at the dealerships and INR 21,000 if you do so online. The new
2020 Honda Jazz will feature styling changes outside, new features and updated
powertrain options.
In terms of styling, the 2020 Honda Jazz
will retain largely a familiar design. Honda has confirmed though that the
update will bring along a newly-designed black grille accentuated by chrome
accents. To compliment the grille, the 2020 Honda Jazz will even feature
updated front and rear bumper styling. What will also be updated is the car’s
lighting package.
The 2020 Honda Jazz gets new LED
headlights with an updated LED glow pattern, LED fog lights and new LED tail
lamps with a signature glow pattern. For its interior package, the 2020 Honda
Jazz get subtle new upgrades to widen its appeal. While the entire list is yet
to be confirmed, additions to the new Honda Jazz will include a one-touch
sunroof, keyless-entry-and-go and cruise control. The 2020 Honda Jazz will even
be the only model in its class that will offer ‘dual mode’ steering-mounted
paddle-shifters.
One of the biggest changes to updated
Honda Jazz can be found under the hood. The 1.2-litre NA i-VTEC petrol engine
has been updated and is now BS-6 compliant. However, the outgoing version's
diesel unit has been discontinued due to its poor demand and high upgradation
costs. While the engine is cleaner and more refined, it retains the similar
output to that of the BS4 version i.e. 90 bhp and 110 Nm of torque.
For
transmission choices, Honda is offering customers the option of a 5-speed
manual and a CVT. Apart from the Honda Jazz, the company has few new models in
the pipeline. The first will be a petrol-electric hybrid based on the Jazz or
fifth-gen City and the second is the Honda H-RV. Which, if approved for India,
will sit between the W-RV and C-RV.
