Having sold over 3.7 million units in its first two generations, the Honda Jazz set the trend of five-door compact hatchbacks around the world and Honda Malaysia have just introduced the newly improved version of the Jazz in the local market.
The refreshed Jazz sports many new attributes such as refreshed styling, added safety features and a new colour that allows it to deliver more value to the customers.
One of the key additions is the Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA). Apart from that, the Jazz now sports a new aerodynamic design compromising of new front and rear bumpers, a new mesh grille and headlights accentuated with a silver and matte finish. The exterior package is completed with new fog lights and rear combination lamps.
The interior receives a refresh as well with a new colour scheme of blue and black materials for the seats and door panels. The speedometer and audio displays get the same amber illumination for a sporty feel.
Honda Malaysia have also taken customer feedback into consideration and incorporated the suggestions into the refreshed Jazz. This includes a revised locking knob for the inner door handle, new popping sound indicator for the fuel lid and an orange marker on the air-conditioning control.
Drivetrain components remain untouched and rightly so as the 1.5-liter i-VTEC mill mated to a five-speed automatic transmission is one of the best in its class. Power remains at 118hp, the highest in its class, and the engine meets Euro4 emission standards.
Adding to the inclusion of VSA, the Jazz continues to utilize Honda’s G-Con Technology body crash impact dispersion structure. Further safety improvements include a center headrest for the rear seats as well as a full three-point safety belt for the same seat in place of the horizontal belt. Dual SRS airbags and ABS remain standard.
Apart from the previous colour swatch available for the Jazz, which contained Polished Metal Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl and Brilliant White Pearl, a new shade has been added, which is Brilliant Orange Metallic.
Price for the refreshed Jazz remains at RM109,800 (OTR w/insurance) and it can be viewed at all authorised showrooms for a test drive. For more information, please call Honda toll free number at 1-800-88-2020, or log on to Honda Malaysia’s website at www.honda.com.my.
