2018 Honda Jazz Launched In India at a starting price of Rs. 7.35 Lakh

Posted on Jul 19, 2018

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Honda Cars India Limited (HCIL), has launched the updated version of Jazz premium hatchback in India, with prices starting at Rs 7.35 lakh and going up to Rs 9.29 lakh for the top-spec diesel trim. While there are no significant design or mechanical changes, the new premium hatchback gets new styling bits, improved safety features and additional equipment over the previous model.

The S trim is now the base variant (previously there was an E trim below) and is only available with the diesel engine, while the higher V and VX trims get both petrol and diesel engine options. The mid-spec SV trim has also been discontinued. The Japanese manufacturer could eventually introduce CVT transmission on the diesel engine in a similar fashion to the new-gen Amaze

The base Jazz S variant is available with features such as

Dual front airbags
ABS with EBD
LED tail-lamps
15-inch steel wheels with wheel covers
A four-speaker audio system with a 3.5-inch screen
Steering-mounted audio controls, driver’s seat height adjust,
Front center armrest
Power-adjustable wing mirrors
Driver and co-driver vanity mirrors
Rear parking sensors
Rear defogger.

The mid-sped V trim adds

15-inch alloy wheels
Front fog lamps
keyless entry and go
Automatic climate control
Steering-mounted telephone controls
5.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system that doubles as a reverse camera display
Premium beige interiors and a rear wiper
Cruise control is available on the diesel and the petrol-CVT V trims
paddle shifters are only offered on the petrol-CVT V trim.

The top-spec VX variant gets

larger 7.0-inch touchscreen system with navigation
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
electrically adjustable and folding wing mirrors with integrated indicators
leather on the steering wheel and gear knob.

Honda will offer five exterior colors for the new Jazz, including a new silver one and a red paint shade. On the downside, the Magic Seats, previously available on the top-spec variant is no more available in the features list.

CVT automatic is only available on the 90hp, 1.2-litre petrol option that is mated to a five-speed manual as standard. The 100hp, 1.5-litre diesel motor is paired to a six-speed manual transmission.

The new Honda Jazz will go against the likes of Maruti Suzuki Baleno and the Hyundai i20 At this price point