Honda updates Jazz

Honda Australia has announced an updated MY18 Jazz range, bringing new exterior styling, more standard equipment and a vivid new orange paint job to the light-size hatchback line-up.

Arriving in Honda dealerships nationally from this month, the revised three-grade Jazz family remains as before, with the VTi five-speed manual opening the range from $14,990 plus on-road costs and a CVT automatic version costing $2000 extra at $16,990.

However, the mid-range VTi-S CVT now costs $200 more at $19,990 plus ORCs, while the flagship VTi-L CVT is $500 more expensive at $22,990 plus ORCs.

Although there are no changes to the smallest Honda’s 88kW/145Nm 1.5-litre SOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine, all MY18 Jazz models score new front and rear bumpers, a new grille and, for the VTi-L grade, new bi-LED headlights with LED high and low beam, as well as LED daytime running lights (DRLs).

Fresh 16-inch alloy wheel designs are reserved for the VTi-S and VTi-L, while a new Phoenix Orange pearlescent paint colour completes the exterior enhancements.

However, all metallic and pearlescent paints – including Phoenix Orange, Brilliant Sporty Blue, White Orchid, Lunar Silver, Modern Steel and Crystal Black – cost $495 extra, meaning that only Rally Red solid paint is standard.

For a further $1498 (fitted), Jazz customers can also specify a Luxe Pack including black alloy wheels, door visors, bonnet protector, alloy pedals, carpet mats, door sill garnish and a luggage tray.

The big changes are inside, where the MY18 Jazz brings a 7.0-inch touch-screen audio system that, for VTi-S and VTi-L variants, includes satellite-navigation as standard.

Other standard features like the model’s renowned Magic Seats, which offer 18 different configurations, continue — see below for full model-by-model details.

“Combined with Honda’s new five-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty, the refreshed Honda Jazz makes a very compelling argument for customers as one of the best equipped and best value-for-money light cars available,” said Honda Australia Director, Stephen Collins.

Arriving hot on the heels of the company’s new Civic hatch and sedan and new CR-V, the updated Jazz completes the renewal or upgrade of Honda’s entire model range over the past 18 months.

Jazz VTi features:
Magic Seats
Multi-angle reversing camera
7.0-inch touch-screen audio with AM/FM/AUX/USB/Bluetooth
15-inch steel wheels
Electrically adjustable door mirrors with LED turn indicators
LED tail-lights
Accessory 12-volt power outlet
Black fabric seat trim
Cruise control
Power windows with driver auto up/down
Eco Assist
ECON Mode (automatic transmission only)
Tilt and telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Four-speaker audio
SRS airbags: dual front, side and full-length curtain
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
Engine immobiliser
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA)
Traction Control System (TCS)
Whiplash mitigating front seats

Jazz VTi-S additional features:
Built-in satellite-navigation
LED projector-beam headlights
Tailgate spoiler
16-inch alloy wheels
Premium Fabric seat trim
Chrome rear licence plate garnish
Electrically retractable door mirrors
Fog lights
Side skirts
12-volt power outlet in centre console
Armrest console
Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Jazz VTi-L additional features:
Bi-LED headlights
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
Leather-appointed seat trim
Heated front seats
Smart entry and push-button start
Paddle shifters
Security alarm
Six-speaker audio
Leather shift knob
Climate control
Power windows with front passenger auto up/down
Rear parking sensors
Rear centre fold-down armrest

MY18 Honda Jazz pricing (plus ORCs):
VTi — $14,990 (no change)
VTi CVT — $16,990 (no change)
VTi-S CVT — $19,990 (+$200)
VTi-L CVT — $22,990 (+$500)