Honda Jazz: Leaked From Japan By Feann Torr - 24/September/2007 | 
Honda Jazz/Fit
This Honda Jazz/Fit model features
alloy wheels and a sporty body kit
The new look Jazz/Fit interior borrows a number
of items from the Honda Civic, and it works well
The new 2008 Honda Jazz/Fit will be officially
launched at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show in Japan
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Tokyo, Japan —
Just when we thought that the overflow of new cars, concept designs,
and industry-changing announcements would subside, as the
Frankfurt Motor Show runs it's course, the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show has
made its presence felt. The Australian Motor Show is only a few
weeks away, and we're looking forward to a couple of world firsts in
Sydney, and then after that it's the Japan auto show. It begins on
October 26th in Tokyo and will be home to the Nissan GTR's official
launch, which you can bet will be the single biggest event in Japanese
motoring this year. The 2007 Tokyo Motor Show has also just
experienced it's first major leak. And word has it that the plumbing in
Japan is not so good, so expect a few more leaks before it begins in
earnest... The new Honda Jazz, otherwise known as the Honda Fit,
has found its way onto the Web. The new car will come up against some
tough domestic competition in the form of the new Mazda2, the Toyota
Yaris, and the Nissan Micra, all of which are well entrenched. The Jazz gets a
new style and a range of new features, neither of which won't harm its chances in new car markets. The
most
obvious change is the new design, but there's also a new 1.5-litre
4-cylinder engine in there too. It's offered with a 5-speed manual and
is highly likely to be be optionally available with a CVT
and a range of other low emission,
small 4-cylinder petrol engines in some markets (but probably not
Australia - we'll most likely get the 1.5-litre mill). From the images it's clear that
the front end of the new Honda Jazz has been modified, borrowing a few
styling cues from the Honda Civic Hatch, while gaining a far more
angular front face. The side profile of the new Honda Jazz isn't
too different from its predecessor, though does have a slightly more
swept look as the roof tapers downwards at the rear. The
interior has also benefitted from a number of changes, foremost of
which is the high tech steering wheel, borrowed from the Honda Civic
models. In fact, a lot of the interior looks borrowed from the Civic,
including the instrument cluster and dials. A large glass moon roof is
in evidence in the leaked photography, as is a large LCD screen with
satellite navigation, which could mean that Honda wants to add a bit
of premium sizzle to the Jazz. The
car sits on a longer wheelbase than the current models and this is
expected to be boost rear passenger leg room and boot space somewhat. We'll have more information
for you from the Tokyo Motor Show, along with plenty of coverage and
expect the new model Honda Jazz (a.k.a Honda Fit) to begin sales
globally from 2008. Related Links:
- Honda Accord Tourer Concept (2007)
- Honda Accord USA (2008)
- Honda
Civic Type R (Road Test)
- Honda CR-V (Road Test)
- Honda
Civic Type R - sedan (2007)
- Honda CR-V (2007)
- Honda Legend
(Road Test)
- Honda Civic Hybrid
(Road Test)
- Honda
Accord Euro (Road Test)
- Honda Accord Coupe Concept (2008)
- Honda REMIX (concept)
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