Honda’s Jazz (Fit) hybrid will make its world motor show debut at Paris in September. This will be the first parallel hybrid offered to B-segment buyers.
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The IMA (integrated motor assist) hybrid motor and control system are shared with the Insight and CR-Z hybrids and the technology has been proven on over half a million vehicles to date.
The Jazz will have the same engine as the Insight hybrid – the 1.3 litre i-VTEC engine is combined with a CVT gearbox with an electric motor sandwiched between the two to create a parallel hybrid system. The Jazz will be capable of running on the electric motor alone under some medium and low speed conditions.
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions will be comparable with the Insight. The Jazz hybrid is distinguished from other versions by revised headlights with a blue surround, clear rear lights, new front grille, restyled bumpers and chrome tailgate garnish. A new lime green metallic paint finish will be unique to the hybrid.
The cabin has a darker single colour dashboard and blue lighting of the dials and stereo. The new hybrid is also available with leather trim, the first time this has been available on a Jazz model in Europe.
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