Honda Jazz production begins in India; CVT automatic expected

The production of the next-generation Honda Jazz appears to have begun in full swing. Latest spy shots from the company's new facility in Tapukara, Rajasthan show a number of cars parked in the stockyard. There are rumours that more than 600 units of the car have been produced.

The Jazz is expected to be powered by the Brio's 1.2-litre i-VTEC petrol engine that develops 87 bhp and 109 Nm of torque. The 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel motor from the Amaze and the City, which produces 98 bhp and 200 Nm of torque, is likely to be used as well. Honda has also imported a large number of CVT gearboxes from Indonesia, which suggests that an automatic variant will be available. The company has also imported some CVT gearboxes, which are compatible with a 1.5-litre engine, leading to speculation that a more powerful RS version of the Jazz could be on the way.

The body shell of the new Jazz is 15 mm longer and the wheelbase 30 mm longer than its predecessor. The images suggest that the higher variant of the car gets 5-spoke alloys, a roof-mounted antenna located at the front, blackened B-pillars, height-adjustable seatbelts and a roof-mounted rear spoiler. Fog lamps and turn-indicators on the ORVMs have been left out. The Jazz will be available in six colours - white, red, silver, titanium metallic, crystal black and carnelian red.

Honda has not revealed the launch date of the Jazz. While some media reports suggest it could be in March, others say it could be in the next fiscal.

Source: Gaadiwaadi