Honda Jazz facelift launched in Thailand, from RM70k

Honda Jazz facelift launched in Thailand, from RM70k

Honda may have unveiled the facelifted Jazz here and in Japan first, but Thailand is the first market in the world to actually be able to buy it. The refreshed B-segment hatchback goes on sale there today, with updated looks and a host of added equipment.

The revised exterior design would be familiar to us already, given that we’ve seen both the petrol and Hybrid models. There’s a new grille, revised front and rear bumpers and a new design for the smaller 15-inch alloy wheels. However, the Thai market also gets a sportier-looking RS model, which is now further differentiated from the standard variants.

Changes to range-topping trim include a more aggressive front bumper design as seen on the Japanese-market model, along with side skirts and a deeper rear bumper complete with a black diffuser. Also fitted are new full-LED headlights, carryover 16-inch two-tone alloy wheels, RS badging on the front grille and rear tailgate and new black door mirror caps.

Honda Jazz facelift launched in Thailand, from RM70k

The interior sees far fewer updates, limited to orange stitching on RS models that match the new, exclusive Phoenix Orange Pearl exterior colour. However, all models now receive Bluetooth connectivity, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and Hill Start Assist (HSA) as standard.

The Jazz continues to be offered in Thailand in five variants, including S, V, V+, RS and RS+ trims. Kit count on the base S includes 15-inch steel wheels, black fabric upholstery, a two-din radio/CD head unit, four speakers and dual airbags. The V model throws in LED daytime running lights, alloy wheels, keyless entry, push-button start, power-folding door mirrors, a multi-info display and front map lights.

Plumping for the V+ variant nets you touch-panel auto climate control, a 6.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a reverse camera, while the RS model adds door mirror-mounted indicators, paddle shifters, cruise control, an armrest with storage and six speakers. The RS+ is the only one with six airbags.

Honda Jazz facelift launched in Thailand, from RM70k

Under the bonnet, the unchanged 1.5 litre i-VTEC four-cylinder petrol engine (E85-compliant in Thailand) produces 117 PS at 6,000 rpm and 146 Nm of torque at 4,700 rpm. The S variant gets the option of either a five-speed manual or a CVT, while the rest of the range is only available with the latter.

Pricing starts at 555,000 baht (RM69,800) for the S manual, rising up to 594,000 baht (RM74,700) for the S CVT, 654,000 baht (RM82,300) for the V, 694,000 baht (RM87,300) for the V+ and 739,000 baht (RM92,900) for the RS. The RS+ variant tops out at 754,000 baht (RM94,800).

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Toyotafan on May 18, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    TOYOTA YARIS TRD.Fullstop

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    • Operation Manager on May 19, 2017 at 7:27 am

      Before ringgit fallen into the deep blue sea against Thai bath, Jazz starting price of 555,000 bath should cost rm50k only in bolehland. If keep greedy, the Honda Malaysia will never make it for selling RM50k Jazz here even under EEV incentives or Hybrid tax break.

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      • Don't panic, Ringgit will bounce back on May 19, 2017 at 9:41 am

        Thai has stronger Baht, cars more affordable there. Malaysia has weakening Ringgit, rising cost of living, Youth unemployment 10.7%, soaring inflation, High public debt. The economy is on the verge of recession or crisis

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        • MY economy is expanding, RM is rebounding, oil is gaining, Bursa is bursting, and yet if instead of riding this wave, some come here and bash and complain then missed the economic boat. Is it still gov fault?

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  • YB Kunta Kinte on May 18, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    “However, all models now receive Bluetooth connectivity, Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) and Hill Start Assist (HSA) as standard.”

    Perodua and Proton should learn from the above statement. I hope Proton and Perodua give VSC in ALL their cars. Perodua is even worse, their cars not only got no VSC but also no ABS (Axia).

    We Malaysians deserve safer cars, especially from our both our national car companies.

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    • onlyyou on May 18, 2017 at 9:23 pm

      Jazz is B segmenter, persona also B segmenter with VSC.

      You still live in cave kah?

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    • camtakpro on May 18, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      Perodua said their models are not designed with VSC in the first place, while the Japanese counterpart which they derived from already have VSC & 6 airbags.

      This is beyond bullshit. You could put VSC add-on in your Gear-Up campaign super ultra combo package bonus also better than telling lies.

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    • hopeless on May 19, 2017 at 11:34 am

      u can get axia model that comes with airbags vsc n abs. u juz need to be able to afford………..

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  • Maria on May 18, 2017 at 8:09 pm

    Please Honda Malaysia, please bring RS version to my market at least on the hybrid form including Full Led Headlamp.Don’t forget to include Honda Sensing at least in hybrid version then 95k(maybe) with those bells and whistle should consider as worth value for money…

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  • Semi-Value (Member) on May 18, 2017 at 9:24 pm

    bring RS with manual!

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  • The jazz cost more compared to Malaysia. We get rm71k for the basic Auto but Thai rm74k. RS looks nice and can fit in our market. How much will the hybrid be…..

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  • wow the RS front grille looks sharp. like the old civic type r hatch

    ours hybrid model preview looks lame…seriously.

    finger crossed, hope the quality is much better than the city 2017 facelift model

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  • BowArrow on May 19, 2017 at 11:26 am

    Certain market get sharkfin antenna??

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  • The normal version of Jazz bodykit look like Maxus G10. And even in the V spec version in Malaysia also don’t get leather seat. Fani

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  • passion on May 19, 2017 at 3:31 pm

    nice color.yum yum!

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