Honda Jazz combines classy looks with cool interior and efficiency

THE all-new Honda Jazz is now in South Africa and can be viewed at BB Polokwane Honda at 91 Landdros Maré Street.

Combining a striking new exterior design with a more compact footprint, offering more interior space, enhanced interior appointments and greater overall efficiency, this third-generation Jazz represents a significant step up from its successful and popular predecessor.

Honda’s magic seat system, which has been a key feature of the Jazz from the word go, is retained in this latest, third-generation model, and delivers a level of flexibility unique in this segment. In addition, significantly enhanced rear legroom allows the Jazz to comfortably accommodate three rear occupants.

The interior reflects Honda’s focus on solid quality, high comfort levels, and intuitive ergonomics. The dashboard layout has been designed to ensure an efficient interface between the Jazz and its occupants, while high-quality materials and finishes are consistent throughout the cabin.

An all-new monocoque construction links reduced weight to higher strength and rigidity, which in turn allows substantial upgrades of the suspension and steering systems. The new chassis accommodates a longer wheelbase, which benefits ride quality, directional stability and handling.

The exterior styling is unmistakably Honda, and reflects an expressive and athletic design that highlights both the contemporary style and the dynamic capabilities of the new Jazz.

Compared to its softer, more rounded predecessor, the new Jazz looks linear and aggressive, with a streamlined front-end, steeply raked windscreen and sculpted flanks.

The new Jazz will be offered in a choice of six vibrant colours: Taffeta White, Alabaster Silver Metallic, Carnelian Red Pearl, Urban Titanium Metallic, Sunset Orange and Golden Brown Metallic.

The new Honda Jazz is offered with a choice of two engines: a new, highly efficient 1,2-litre four-cylinder engine and the tried and trusted 1,5-litre four-cylinder unit already familiar from the previous Jazz model range.

There are two transmission choices:

• A five-speed manual gearbox.

• A constantly variable transmission (CVT).

Drive is to the front wheels in both instances. The new Jazz line-up in South Africa consists of seven models spanning two engines, two transmissions and four specification level choices. The most affordable Jazz will be the 1.2 Trend, offered with a manual gearbox, followed by the Jazz 1.2 Comfort, which is available with a choice of manual or CVT transmission.

With the 1,5-litre engine, there is a choice of four Jazz derivatives. The Jazz 1.5 Elegance can be ordered with either manual or CVT transmission, and the range-topping 1.5 Dynamic offers the same two transmission choices.

Despite its sporty compact dimensions, the new Jazz employs a longer wheelbase and intelligent packaging to create a more spacious and more inviting cabin that also delivers further enhanced levels of versatility and flexibility.

Pricing:

• Jazz 1.2 Trend Manual – R179 900.

• Jazz 1.2 Comfort Manual – R204 900.

• Jazz 1.2 Comfort CVT – R221 900.

• Jazz 1.5 Elegance Manual – R234 900.

• Jazz 1.5 Elegance CVT – R249 900.

• Jazz 1.5 Dynamic Manual – R249 900.

• Jazz 1.5 Dynamic CVT – R264 900.

The new Honda Jazz range is on sale in February 2015 through Honda Motor Southern Africa’s national dealer network. All models except the entry-level Trend benefit from a four-year or 60 000km service plan included in the price, while services on all models are at 15 000km intervals.

For more information regarding the new Honda Jazz, contact BB Polokwane Honda at (015) 297 0099.