2018 Honda Jazz launched at Rs. 7.35 lakh

Honda has launched the updated Jazz in India. The 2018 Jazz comes with minor exterior changes and added features with prices starting at Rs. 7.35 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

In terms of its proportions, the new Jazz is identical to the outgoing model. It measures 3,955 mm in length, 1,694 mm in width and 1,544 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,530 mm and comes with a 40-litre fuel tank.

The new model gets a gloss black grille with a chrome accent and circular fog lamps at the front and LED tail lamps as well as chrome door handles. On the inside, the Jazz comes equipped with a 7.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Other features include engine start/stop button, cruise control, Honda Smart Key with keyless remote, front center armrest, electric ORVMs with turn signals and driver side vanity mirror. Honda also claims to have worked on reducing the NVH levels on the CVT and diesel variants.

The 2018 Jazz is offered in four petrol and three diesel variants and the same set of engines have been carried over. The 1.2-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine produces 89 BHP @ 6,000 rpm and 110 Nm of torque @ 4,800 rpm. It comes paired with either a 5-speed manual or CVT. The 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel unit puts out 99 BHP @ 3,600 rpm and 200 Nm @ 1,750 rpm. The diesel engine is only offered with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

Standard safety features include ABS with EBD, dual front airbags, rear parking sensors and speed sensing auto door lock. The new Jazz is available in 5 colour options - Radiant Red Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Golden Brown Metallic and White Orchid Pearl.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

Petrol

V MT - Rs. 7,35,000

VX MT - Rs. 7,79,000

V CVT - Rs. 8,55,000

VX CVT - Rs. 8,99,000

Diesel

S MT - Rs. 8,05,000

V MT - Rs. 8,85,000

VX MT - Rs. 9,29,000