Honda has made an entry in the hatchback segment of the Indian car market, with its latest model - Jazz. The Jazz is a costliest premium hatchback available in the Indian market and is powered by a 1.2-litre.
It sports a specially-tailored 2L i-VTEC engine, promising a power of 90bhp. With a price nearing around Rs 7 lacs, the car has surely been positioned as premium hatchback. Honda Jazz has a Euro-IV compatible engine and is expected to give a mileage of 16.1 km per liter.The supple 5-speed manual transmission of the car helps it attain the perfect balance between sporty driving and fuel efficiency. The smaller module gear, which the hatchback has been laden with, makes sure that the drive is smooth and quiet.
The words 'elegance', 'class', 'style' and 'suave' come to our mind the first time we look at Honda Jazz. The Super-forward Cabin and Dynamic Forward Leaning form lend an aerodynamic touch to the hatchback. The car boasts of bumpers, outside rear view mirrors and door handles in the body color. Along with that, it has halogen lights, green glass and rear micro antenna. It has been equipped with corner protectors - to prevent scratches, along with side moldings, mud flaps, and classy garnishes.
As we step inside
Honda jazz, the first thing that we notice is that the car is extremely spacious and comfortable. It has designed in such a way that the occupants get optimum usable space. The dashboard has been arranged in just the perfect way; with the Integrated Audio with AM/FM CD MP3 + Aux in. We will find loads of ingenious little compartments and boxes inside the car, to keep small knick-knacks. The front console box of Honda Jazz has a separate pocket, while there is a box under the rear seat and cup holders even at door pockets. Its interiors also feature Steering Mounted Audio Control, Front & Rear Speakers, Auto Volume by Speed, Titanium Seat Fabric Color, Magic Seats, Seat Back Pocket and Inside Door Handle Color.
It has been built on 'Advance Compatibility Engineering body, which offers protection in case of collisions with different-sized vehicles. The design is aimed at protecting not only the car occupants, but also the pedestrians. The hatchback's G-FORCE Control Technology controls impact energy in the event of a collision and minimizes injuries. Other safety features include Pretension Seat Belt with Load Limiter, Driver & Front Passenger SRS Airbags, ABS with Brake Assist, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, ECU Immobilizer, Driver Seat Belt Reminder, Driver Side Auto Pinch Guard, Day and Night Side Rear View Mirror, Rear Windshield Defogger, Rear Wiper and High Mount Stop Lamp. All in all, we can say that a ride in Honda Jazz is surely safe and secure.
