Japanese auto magazine Mag-X is carrying an interesting article on a future member of the Jazz family. The company has used Jazz parts on the Brio, Fit Shuttle and the City sedan. Next in line is rumored to be a small crossover/SUV to compete with the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster.
We’re not entirely confident about the authenticity of this article as the next generation Jazz is scheduled for a late 2013 debut. If the underpinnings of the Jazz change, the addition is not going to use the outgoing model’s parts.
The Mag-X report citing inside sources claims the new model breaks cover in August 2014 and production is planned in China, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico and Japan.
Companies have identified a huge potential untapped in the Indian market for mini SUVs/Crossovers. Companies are either presenting concept cars or production models at the Auto Expo this week. We’d be interested in understanding what Honda makes of this situation. The immediate focus will be to fill up gaps in the sub 10 lakh rupee segments – a sedan between the Brio and Jazz (Dzire rival), a mini crossover between the Jazz and City (Duster, EcoSport rival) and perhaps a 7 seat MPV above the City (Ertiga and Innova competitor) will go a long way in helping Honda widen its footprint in India.
The Honda Fit (Jazz) Sport model is not available in India, Honda is mulling over the possibility of introducing the 1.5-liter engine variant in India next year.
In the U.S though, you could buy the Fit off a Honda showroom. Now add to that some flashy jewelery in the form of Honda and Mugen parts which makes the Fit sportier and more fun (and pricey as well)
Honda’s long-time racing team and performance parts supplier, Mugen, has introduced a list of accessories.
Mugen Accessories for Honda Fit/Jazz
- front sport grille
- front, side and rear spoilers
- 16-inch, black-metal coated wheels
- mufflers
- sports pedals
- shift knob
- quick shifter
- mirror covers
- oil filter cap
No, we’re not kidding.
As Honda induces rage shock into the tender hearts and brains of Indian hatchback buyers with its pricing, it manages to topple every other car to take the coveted best selling car in Japan, year after year.
65,589 units of the Honda Jazz were delivered to Japanese customers in the first half of 2009.
The Suzuki Alto is India’s best selling car. I guess it sells for a million yen in Japan.
The Honda Jazz/Fit was the best selling car in Japan last year as well and is in a strong position to repeat that feat again.
AUTOMOBILE Magazine, one of America’s leading automotive publications, recently announced the winners of its 2009 AUTOMOBILE Magazine All-Stars Awards.
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Japanese auto magazine Mag-X is carrying an interesting article on a future member of the Jazz family. The company has used Jazz parts on the Brio, Fit Shuttle and the City sedan. Next in line is rumored to be a small crossover/SUV to compete with the likes of Ford EcoSport and Renault Duster.
