Some of you might know the Honda Airwave, a wagon version of the Jazz and City brought in by grey importers. That compact station wagon (as it was called by Honda) was launched to the Japanese market in 2005 and was based on the previous generation Jazz, so with the B-segment hatchback being replaced, a “new Airwave” was expected.
Well, here it is, with a new name. These leaked brochures show an elongated version of the Jazz, which is called Fit in its home market. The Fit Shuttle won’t be mistaken as a spin off from any other model, as it retains much of the Jazz’s distinctive looks, both front and rear. The forward leaning “fin” (the C-pillars) from the Airwave have become full length items, and is the most glaring design cue on the flanks.
The brochures show two variants – a 1.5 i-VTEC powered Type 15X and a Hybrid model. The latter’s drivetrain combines a 1.3L engine with Honda’s battery powered IMA system, which should be identical to that in the Jazz Hybrid and Insight. Those flat wheelcaps look as if they’re chosen for aerodynamics, not aesthetics.
The dashboard is similar to the Jazz. No mention on whether the boot space with all five seats in place beats the Airwave’s 473 litres. Images after the jump.
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Honda ‘freak’ siblings???
Memang cantik.
iTU KAU KATA CANTIK.Apa punya mata la kau nie…..Kereta macam tak siap aje….
bg hang proton je cantik.cave man!
The Front really Looks like P2 Viva~
Those flat wheel caps look as if they’re chosen for their engineer cannot come out with a better design.
That’s the Hybrid. Hybrids always have futuristic rims to differentiate them from the conventional model, and for better fuel efficiency.
The flap wheelcap should be for Hybrid version, is similar to the civic hybrid type.
the C-pillar is plain ugly!
The c-pillar look alike the citroen DS3, which is look more “unique” on DS3.
Nice Car. Hope Honda malaysia will import this model.
Not that Jamban door handle again!
the c-pillar is a turn-off.
I must say i love it. :D
except the door handle…
This is car is damn nice~!! low profile mpv….
plus a hybrid version.. damn cool weih.
Fugly tahap gaban , nak muntah la tengok design mcm nie …dah habis idea ka Honda ?
Honda really run out of idea…
I would buy this over the Avanza, Livina ,Alza, Freed or Fit.. Fit it with 2 small seats at the rear, and make it an MPV ..and Hopes Honda Malaysia bringing in the Hybrid version FULLY IMPORTED.. Boom the sales sores sky high again.
the price will be double of Alza for sure….
I would say it’s a far-fetched elongated version of the 2nd generation Jazz. This Jazz is already a failure. Now they tweeted it again for Airwave? What I can say is OMG, and I sincerely hope that God really blessed Honda!
The jazz is not a failure, it sold millions worldwide.
hybrid!? bring it here quick!
This is only a 5-seater. Cannot compare with 7-seater Avanza, Alza Or Livina. The longer rear end is good for extra storage. Looks a bigger car then current Jazz. Hope the hybrid can come into Malaysia before the duty exemption expired.
Honda run out of idea~ DEAL WITH IT~
boring design~
Honda has lost its plot and sold its soul to those Green terrorists!
Go back to your Type-R roots laa
kia is better….
is this 7 or 5-up car?
is this 7 or 5-up car? apparently honda small platform has very stiff setup and lack composure. i admire insight but too bad it shares the same honda small platform.
I hate Honda!
hope the hybrid version will bring to msia soon and sell below rm80k…then i sure get one..hahahhahahahah
Honda designers has lost its touch. Takde idea anymore…
The rear look so ugly. Is like 80’s era old design. Piece of s#*t.
The Honda Freed’s rear is 1000 times uglier.
ewww….
spoiled the perfectly pretty car.
Fit/Jazz Wagon…
not nice… hope its popular in JDM….
anyway nice try to use Jazz rather than that cheaper City… with Jazz/Fit name, consumer have to pays extra premium!