The Honda Jazz Gets Sporty—With a 130hp Motor to Boot

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August 16, 2017

A lot of folks got a kick out of the recently face lifted Honda Jazz, particularly the RS variant. The cool add-ons, along with the eye-catching Phoenix Orange hue, give the little hatch a sporting vibe. But if you thought that was sporty, wait til you see the updated Honda Jazz.

Debuting in Europe, the Honda hatchback receives a host of cosmetic and technical improvements to give it more verve—both literally and figuratively. Sporting the signature Solid Wing front fascia, the car gets a more aggressive face which it shares with the rest of the Honda family, including the Civic Type R.. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

The available Dynamic package adds more flair with a front splitter, triple-strake rear diffuser, red accents on the aforementioned parts, side skirts, rear spoiler, and gloss black wheels wrapped in 185/55R16 tires.

The cabin likewise gets a cool pinstripe upholstery pattern. The biggest change for the updated Jazz, however, can be found under the stubby hood. The car can be had with a more potent 1.5-liter i-VTEC motor that puts out 130hp. This is around 10 or so horses more than the version we have in our shores and in most markets around the world. Paired with Honda’s Earth Drams Continuously Variable Transmission, it gives both peppy yet efficient performance.

Of course, the typical Jazz forte of providing exceptional space within a smallish hatchback is still there. This is made possible by the innovative ULTRA seats that allow owners to configure the seats in various ways in order to carry long and tall objects. One can even relax by reclining the seatbacks.

The updated Honda Jazz will be available in the European market. ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

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Mr. Gerard Jude Castillo
Gerard has been a self-confessed car nut ever since he was a little boy. As a grown-up, he indulges in his passion by collecting toy cars (which he started since childhood) and reading up on the latest cars out there.  As Associate Editor, he will ensure that you get your fill of the latest cars in the market, as well as a load of automotive features.