Honda reveals all-new Jazz hatchback at Tokyo Motor Show

Honda Motor Co. Ltd today unveiled the all-new Jazz (aka Fit) hatchback at the Tokyo Motor Show. The new Jazz sports a friendlier face and overall utilitarian vibe, while still keeping a sense of playfulness. The Jazz was created in 2001, and became the benchmark for spaciousness and versatility in subcompact hatchbacks. Thanks partly to its central fuel tank layout, the Jazz had ample space for up to five adults. It also had a versatile rear seat that allowed reconfiguration for long and large cargo.

For the first time, the Jazz will be available in five distinct variants with different “personalities,” varying from basic to sporty to luxurious. The Basic model, well, carries the most basic equipment and styling. The Home adds coordinated colors inside and better-quality fabric seats, and leather steering wheel. Ness, aimed towards fitness enthusiasts, features water-repellent seats and soft padding on the instrument panel. Crosstar is a Jazz with SUV-look: 16-inch alloys, fender cladding, and roof rails. The Luxe has leather seats, platinum-look chrome plating, and 16-inch alloys.

The new Jazz will be available with Honda’s new two-motor hybrid system, allowing full electric driving mode with expected high fuel efficiency and enhanced acceleration.

Jazz promises more comfortable seats, as well as the configurable rear seats that have been the nameplate’s trademark. Honda Sensing active safety system includes collison-mitigation automatic braking using front camera and sonar sensors front and back.

Also on the Honda stand is the production version of the Honda e all-electric hatchback, the Benly e and Gyro e electric scooters, and display of  Honda’s awesome racing machines, including Formula 1 cars and MotoGP motorbikes.