Recently we have seen the entry of so many new premium hatchbacks to Indian automobile market . Maruti Ritz , Fiat Grande Punto ,Hyundai 120 , and now Honda Jazz . Honda lovers were eagerly waiting for a Honda car in small premium segment . Though now their dreams came true , Honda really disappointed them on pricing scheme . The lowest model of Jazz is priced above 6 lakhs .The overall design , engine and functions are superior just like in any Honda car. If you are ready to spend extra money for quality and facilities ,Honda Jazz is worth a checking .
Honda Jazz Design : Honda Jazz looks more like an MPV than a hatchback .Mono volume forward design , shrinked bonnet , (“A”) pillar near head lamp , roof line , rear quarter glass etc. all adds up to this decision . Triangled and chrome plated front grill with Honda logo and V shaped bonnet are other attractions . Hatch door in the backside is extended upto bumper . So there will not much strain for putting things inside dicky .
Honda Jazz gives more importance for functions than interior design . Fuel tank of Jazz is placed in front of front seats , by providing more spacious interiors . Back seats can be folded in 50:50 ratio . Sitting side of seats can be uplifted if required for placing luggage . Honda Jazz shares 60 % of parts with Honda City . But the interior design of Jazz is almost different from other Honda vehicles . Music system in Jazz in capable of playing mp3 CDs .There’s no USB port ,but there is a 3.5 jack as an alternative . AC controls are located near to music system . Dashboard has more space and is with an excellent build quality . Though it includes many facilities and options ,we might feel a little discomfort in front seat leg space . So totally the interior and exterior design of Honda Jazz impressive .
Honda Jazz Engine :
Honda reduced the power of the engine to 1198 CC 4 Cylinder petrol to include the vehicle into small segment , and to benefit the taxes cuts established by Indian government . Variable Value timing control improved the power to 89 bhp at 11.2 kg m torque . Performance increases with speed . This Honda trait is noticeable in Jazz on speeds above 3000 rpm . You will notice the real power and smoothness of this engine above 5000-6000 rpm ,as Honda V-Tech activates . Honda Jazz uses City like electric power steering with 60 A motor . Accuracy of the steering is excellent in all modes of drive ,also its very light to handle .
Honda Jazz Price :
At an Indian price range of 6.98 lakhs , Honda Jazz is at the top of premium hatchbacks . Honda again proved that they give more importance to security by providing ABS and Air Bags for standard model . But at this price , Fiat Grande Punto , Hyundai I20, Ritz provides some out of features like climate control ,alloy wheels , fog lamps ,parcel trays etc. And this would make the competition tough for Honda if the City effect (pride outperforms price ) is not repeated .
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Honda jazz is a premium hatch back car it has a tough competition with Hyundai i20 .when it comes on road then actual performance will be shown.
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Yes , But I guess Honda’s engine would outperform Hyundai i20 . The price factor give more attraction to later .