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The introduction of Honda’s
petrol-electric IMA system to
the Jazz, makes the car the
world’s first B-segment hybrid.
Featuring the practicality and
flexibility of the current Jazz,
but with reduced CO2
emissions and improvements to
fuel economy, the hybrid version
will go on sale in the UK in
early 2011.
The car will feature the same
engine as the Insight hybrid; a
1.3-litre i-VTEC engine combined
with a CVT gearbox, with an
electric motor sandwiched
between the two to create a
parallel hybrid system. The
hybrid Jazz – like the Insight
and Civic Hybrid models – will
be capable of running on the
electric motor alone under some
medium and low speed
conditions.
Much of the Jazz's practicality
is derived from its height, but
despite being taller than the
current Honda Insight, the
hybrid version of Jazz manages
to maintain fuel consumption and
CO2 emissions on
comparable levels.
Visually, this new, cleaner Jazz
is distinguished from the
current range by revised
headlights with a blue surround,
clear rear lights, new front
grille, restyled bumpers and a
chrome tailgate garnish. The new
hybrid will also be available in
a range of existing colours plus
a bespoke Lime Green metallic.
Inside, the cabin is also given
a fresh look, with darker single
colour dashboard, which
contrasts strongly with the blue
lighting of the dials and
dashboard instruments. The new
hybrid is also available with
leather trim, the first time
this has been available on a
Jazz model in Europe.
MPG and emissions data will be
released at the Paris Motor Show
in September.
Along with the new hybrid Jazz,
Honda will display the 2011
model year Insight, CR-Z, Jazz,
CR-V, Accord and Accord Tourer,
as well as the sports touring
motorcycle VFR1200F equipped
with the V4 engine, and a
stylish PCX scooter with low
emission idle-stop 125cc engine. |
