Honda’s 2011 Jazz has hit
another high note, with equipment, safety and styling upgrades.
The Jazz created history in
Japan at its debut in 2001, becoming Honda’s fastest selling new model, selling
over 100,000 units in the first six months. In light of this stellar
performance, Jazz won Japan Car of the Year twice, the Auto Express Car of the
Year and the New Zealand National Business Review Small Car of the Year.
Launched in Australia almost a
decade ago, the Jazz has won many hearts, selling over 50,000 units between
November 2002 and May 2008. Buyers all over the world were captivated by the
roominess, versatility and outstanding value that Jazz offered.
The new and improved 2011 Jazz
receives exterior enhancements across all models including LED tail lights and a
sporty, mesh-style grille, resembling a happy face.
Engine choices remain the
same, with a frugal 1.3 litre as well as a zippy 1.5 litre model.
The 1.5 litre VTi receives
cruise control, revised 15 inch alloy wheels and a full size alloy spare. The
VTi and VTi-S share new sporty bumpers, side skirts, fog lamps and a gunmetal
grey grille. The VTi-S gains a tailgate spoiler and newly designed 16 inch alloy
wheels.
Inside, all models receive a
new look satin finish centre dash panel, which houses the audio and
heating/cooling system controls, as well as a multi-information display within
the speedometre giving fuel consumption, time travelled, trip meters and
more.
Jazz now has USB connectivity
and A-pillar mounted Bluetooth for the first time. Safety is of course paramount,
with every Jazz in the range receiving front, side and curtain airbags, front
and rear seatbelt reminder, multi information display, ABS with Brake Assist and
Vehicle Stability Assist. Importantly, all Jazz models
receive a five-star ANCAP safety rating.
Two new colours – Polished
Metal and Fresh Lime Green – have been added to the existing palette (Taffetta
White, Alabaster Silver, Rallye Red, Cerulean Blue and Crystal Black).
NEW FEATURES
GLi
- Mesh style grille
- Front, side and curtain
airbags
- Front and rear passenger
seatbelt reminder
- Multi-information display
- USB Connectivity
- Bluetooth
VTi
- Sporty front and rear
bumpers
- Side skirts
- Gunmetal coloured grille
- 15 inch alloy wheels with
full size alloy spare
- Fog lamps
- Cruise control
- USB Connectivity
- Bluetooth
VTi-S
- Sporty front and rear
bumpers
- Side skirts
- Gunmetal coloured grille
- 16 inch alloy wheels with
full size spare
- Fog lamps
- Cruise control
- USB Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Tailgate spoiler