2017 HONDA Jazz / Fit 1.5L 6MT (130 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Honda refreshed the second generation of the Jazz for the European market and upgraded both the exterior and the car’s drivetrain.

Stepping into the Euro 6 emission standard was a struggle for most carmakers, but Honda was ready and prepared the 1.5-liter engine since its early development stages. Also, it was among the first carmakers to introduce automated braking and the lane-keep-assist systems. But the Japanese carmaker didn’t just add the Euro6 mandatory features to the car and call it a day. It brought other improvements as well.

On the outside, the front side of the Jazz sported the new “Solid wing face” design resembling the signature front fascia from the CR-V, HR-V, and the Civic. On the sides, the sculptured door panels enhanced the car’s look, making it more dynamic. The bumper sported a pair of horizontal cuts on the lower side instead of the previously used vertical ones in the back.

The carmaker kept the interior from the non-facelifted version but added the cruise-control/speed limiter as a standard feature for the entire range. A new sport trim package was added to the options list, offered as an option for the base engine version and standard for the 1.5-liter model.

Under the hood, the most significant change was for the engine range, where Honda added the 130 hp unit carried over from the HR-V. It paired it with either a six-speed manual or a CVT. The same transmission options were available for the 1.3-liter base engine, while the 1.5-liter turbo-diesel received only a six-speed manual.