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Australian prices and details: 2009 Honda Jazz

August 29th 2008 00:15
2009 Honda Jazz


The second-generation Honda Jazz has finally been launched in Australia with prices starting at $15,990 for the entry-level Jazz GLi model and topping out at $23,920 for the flagship 1.5-litre VTi-S with automatic transmission. This represents a price increase of $1,000 for the VTi and VTi-S models only - the GLi remains unchanged.

While the new model is slightly less economical than the previous generation, a vehicle that consumes between 5.8L/100km to 6.7L/100km of fuel can hardly be deemed thirsty but what might count against this baby Honda - aside from its price premium over the Toyota Yaris and Mazda2 - is the omission of Electronic Stability Control for the local line-up.


2009 Honda Jazz

2009 Honda Jazz


The fitment of this potential life saving technology is necessary to achieve a five-star NCAP safety rating but while Honda Australia has been quick to point out that the omission of ESC has been enforced by the engine configuration of Aussie-delivered models, that argument sounds strange as all RHD models for local and overseas markets share identical engine configurations.

One of the biggest changes to the new generation Jazz is the change from CVT (continuously variable transmission) to the normal automatic transmission, which according to Chief designer Toshiyuki Harada, gives a better balance between fuel economy and driving enjoyment.

The 2009 Honda Jazz is on sale now.


2009 Honda Jazz interior


Honda Jazz GLi
Price (man/auto): $15,990; $17,990
Body: Five-door hatch
Engine: 1.3-litre four-cylinder
Transmission: Five-speed manual or five-speed automatic
Power: 73kW @ 6000rpm
Torque: 127Nm @ 4800rpm
Fuel consumption (man/auto): 5.8L/100km; 6.6L/100km
CO2 emissions (man/auto): 138g/km; 157g/km
Features: Power steering, remote locking, air-conditioning, single CD player, auxiliary audio input plug, dual airbags, anti-lock brakes, speed alarm

Honda Jazz VTi
Price (man/auto): $19,170; $21,490
Body: Five-door hatch
Engine: 1.5-litre four-cylinder
Transmission: Five-speed manual or five-speed automatic
Power: 88kW @ 6600rpm
Torque: 145Nm @ 4800rpm
Fuel consumption (man/auto): 6.4L/100km; 6.7L/100km
CO2 emissions (man/auto): 151g/km; 159g/km
Features (extra to GLI): Alarm, audio controls on steering wheel

Honda Jazz VTi-S
Price (man/auto): $21,590; $23,920
Body: Five-door hatch
Engine: 1.5-litre four-cylinder
Transmission: Five-speed manual or five-speed automatic
Power: 88kW @ 6600rpm
Torque: 145Nm @ 4800rpm
Fuel consumption (man/auto): 6.4L/100km; 6.7L/100km
CO2 emissions (man/auto): 151g/km; 159g/km
Features (extra to VTi): Body kit, cruise control, chrome exhaust, leather steering wheel, 16-inch alloy wheels


[Source: Honda via Drive.com]









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Preview: 2010 Honda Civic hatchback

August 25th 2008 00:45
2010 Honda Civic hatchback


Ladies and Gentlemen: This is what the all-new UK-built 2010 Honda Civic hatchback is apparently going to look like. According to AutoExpress, these exclusive shots show how the popular hatch will look when the next generation Civic hits showrooms in 2010.

Looking less like a space-ship than the current model, the futuristic looking hatch draws many of its design cues from the recent Honda OSM (‘Open Study Model’) concept car which made an appearance at the British Motor Show.

2010 Honda Civic hatchback


The shape of the 'new' Civic is identical to the OSM including the single strip light cluster at the rear and even the projector style wheels with the only noticeable difference being a hard-top roof that extends to the rear hatchback style, two extra air intakes in the front bumper and a fuel cap on the left-hand side of the vehicle.

The new Civic will compete with the VW Scirocco in the hatchback ‘coupé’ segment aimed at younger buyers. A series of new generation engines will also feature in the 2010 Civic line-up including a 1.5-litre IMA hybrid engine developing more than 110 kW (150 bhp) and sub-CO2 120g/km emissions will appear.

The best piece of news for hot-hatch lovers is that the 2010 Civic Type R is rumoured to be powered by a 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine which could be boosted by an electric motor thus making it a sports-hybrid.



[Source: Autoexpress.co.uk]










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Video: 2009 Honda Jazz

March 24th 2008 23:30
2009 Honda Jazz


The second generation of Honda's popular Jazz (Fit) hatchback is set to go on sale in Australia later this year and will feature a new 1.5-litre i-VTEC 4-cylinder engine connected to either a 5-speed manual transmission or 5-speed automatic transmission, which includes steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters in the top-of-the-range model


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Honda CR-Z Concept Car

October 10th 2007 08:30
Honda CR-Z Concept


Japanese manufacturer Honda will unveil the Compact Renaissance Zero (CR-Z) concept car at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month


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New generation Honda Jazz/Fit images leaked!

September 21st 2007 06:41
2008 Honda Jazz pictures


It appears the first official images of the new generation Honda Jazz (Fit in Asia) has been leaked onto the internet


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Honda Civic Type R wallpapers

June 26th 2007 05:20
Honda Civic Type R wallpapers


To celebrate the local launch of Honda's latest foray into the hot-hatch market with the Civic Type R, ZCars.com.au is sharing this stunning photo gallery with its readers


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Honda Civic Type R: Full details and price

June 18th 2007 04:20
Honda Civic Type R picture


Honda Australia has announced full details and price of their latest addition to the Civic family: the Civic Type R
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Jeremy Clarkson gives the new Honda Civic Type R a big thumbs-down

May 28th 2007 04:49
Honda Civic Type R wallpaper
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Motoring journalist Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear fame has given the new Honda Civic Type R a big-thumbs down in his weekly column for the UK Sunday Times


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Honda Civic Type R test-drive

February 13th 2007 03:52
Honda Civic Type R


UK's Channel 4 has written an excellent and comprehensive test drive of the latest version of the Honda Civic Type R, a model which Honda Australia has shown interest in importing to Australia


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2007 Honda Civic Type R

September 15th 2006 04:10
2007 Honda Civic Type R
2007 Honda Civic Type R


Honda Motor Europe Ltd has announced the hotly-anticipated new Civic Type R, the successor to a model whose unique blend of affordability, exhilarating driving characteristics and everyday usability resulted in sales that exceeded all expectations in the UK, Europe and Japan


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