Someone started another thread asking when it comes.. we'll have them in showroom and PRICING on the 14th August !!
We had our Honda Australia training drive-day last week and I was VERY impressed by the new model.. it's certainly much more car than the outgoing model !!
4 models in the Jazz line-up now with the 1.3L GLi coming in a base model (just front airbags) and also the GLi (S.P.) that includes Front, Side and Curtain airbags and a Speed-Alert warning.
The 1.3L ditches i-DSi and both engines now come equipped with i-V TEC. All power gains are over 4,000RPM however low-down torque also improved.
Gone are the CVT boxes being replaced by 5-speed Autos whichis a first for the small-car class.
GLi / GLi S.P.
1.3L i-VTEC 73Kw
5.8L/100km (5/MT)
6.6L/100km (5AT)
VTi / VTi-S
1.5L i-VTEC 88Kw
6.4L/100km (5MT)
6.7L/100km (5AT)
The Blue one is a VTi-S (5/AT) with 16" alloys standard..
This new COBALT BLUE colour will be Honda's 'hero colour' featuring in all advertising campaigns etc..
The rear end actually slopes DOWN to reduce the drag coefficient apparently.. and no more wing indicators on any models
The clear indicater / reverse lights on the tails actually stick out and apparently reduce drag by breaking up the airflow around the car's rear.. they look cool.. but gone are the LED's.. note the sexy rear bumper on the VTi-S..
i-VTEC badging on all models and on the VTi-S here you can see the 'sporty' exhaust tip.. GLi and VTi's have a 'hidden' exhaust tip that you cant see basically
Side-skirts on the VTi-S are pretty cool too..
All engines (still L-series) now come equipped with i-VTEC and this meaty-looking intake manifold etc.. the 'feel' of the engine reminds me of the old-school D16Y1 / D16Y8 SOHC VTEC's as the motors now haver a pretty wild top-end.. makes for much more fun - especially in the manuals.
Helios Yellow is still around.. this one is a VTi with the std. 15" steelies with hubcaps..
note the under-spoiler standard to direct airflow under the vehicle and reduce drag etc.
VTi-S interior (all black cloth) now with CRUISE CONTROL only on the VTi-S.. ONLY the VTi-S has paddle-shifters now too.. the VTi (5AT) has no paddles
GLi (5MT) interior - There's 10 cupholders for 5 passengers.. glug glug.. not to mention finally we score an AUX audio input and MP3/WMA compatibility !!!
The mighty 1.3L GLi - visually identical to VTi from the exterior now.. used to have the red/blue dot on the 'Jazz' badge and the wing-mirror indicaters.. not anymore hahaha
let me know what you think and post any questions you might have also..
enjoy
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