Honda launches Jazz hatchback in India at Rs. 7.50 lakh
What's the story
Japanese automaker Honda has finally launched the BS6-compliant model of its Jazz hatchback in India. It comes with subtle cosmetic tweaks and a host of new features like LED headlamps, sunroof, and cruise control. However, the biggest change comes in the form of a BS6-compliant 1.2-liter petrol engine. As for the pricing, the Jazz line-up starts at Rs. 7.50 lakh.
Exteriors
2020 Honda Jazz: At a glance
The 2020 Honda Jazz has an eye-catching design, featuring a sloping roofline, a chrome-finished grille, refreshed front and rear bumpers, as well as an all-LED lighting setup. On the sides, the hatchback is flanked by blacked-out B-pillars, electronically-powered ORVMs, and sporty-looking alloy wheels. It comes in Lunar Silver Metallic, Platinum White Pearl, Radiant Red Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, and Golden Brown Metallic color options.
Interiors
A peek inside the cabin
The 2020 Honda Jazz offers a five-seater cabin with fabric upholstery, sunroof, automatic climate control, key-less entry, and a power steering wheel with cruise control. The hatchback also packs a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment console with support for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. On the safety front, it provides dual airbags, rear parking sensors, and ABS with EBD.
Engine
Power and performance
The 2020 Honda Jazz draws power from a BS6-compliant 1.2-liter, four-cylinder petrol engine that generates 90hp of maximum power and 110Nm of peak torque. The motor comes paired with a 5-speed manual or a CVT automatic gearbox. In terms of fuel-efficiency, Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has pegged the mileage of the manual and automatic models at 16.6km/liter and 17.1km/liter, respectively.
Pricing
What about the pricing?
The new Honda Jazz starts at Rs. 7.50 lakh for the entry-level V model and goes up to Rs. 9.74 lakh for the top-spec ZX CVT trim. It comes with a 3-year/unlimited kilometer warranty pack as standard. In India, the hatchback goes against rivals like Tata Altroz, Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai i20, and Toyota Glanza.