Honda has outlined its exhibits for next month’s Tokyo Motor Show, and it confirmed something we already saw coming – that the next-generation Jazz will make its world premiere at the show, where the popular B-segment hatch will be badged as the Fit for the domestic market.
It also announced that the hybrid version will feature the long-rumoured smaller version of its dual-motor Intelligent Multi-mode Drive (i-MMD) powertrain, which will replace the Intelligent Dual Clutch Drive (i-DCD). Without the outgoing seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, Honda says that the new system will be even more compact, which should make for an even more spacious interior.
No other mechanical details were revealed, but the car should also get the usual range of petrol engines, although European cars will be hybrid only. The Jazz will also retain the centre-mounted fuel tank and fold-up Ultra Seats that give its predecessors such capacious and versatile interiors.
Past spyshots have revealed a softer, more rounded design – rendered here by Theophilus Chin – compared to the outgoing GK model’s aggressive styling. The taller headlights, a slimmer grille and smaller air intakes give the car a friendlier face that we were familiar with on the first two generations. The profile and side surfacing have also been made more organic, while the tail lights are wider than on the current model.
Aside from the new Jazz, Honda will also showcase the facelifted Freed MPV, along with the Japanese-market version of the new Accord – the latter makes its return to the Land of the Rising Sun after a four-year absence. The Tokyo Motor Show will run from October 23 to November 4.
GALLERY: 2020 Honda Jazz spyshots
What happened to our MAI and our Government’s move to bring EEV and EV and Hybrid cars to mainsteam public?
All went down the drain?
Billions spent but all lingkup.
Poor Honda and Toyota, spent billions to CKD the Civic Hybrid and Prius in Malaysia
Last time, our Jazz Hybrid cost more than the non hybrid despite the Hybrid having tax incentive big time.
Aiyoo, kena tipu BN lagi!
What are you smoking mate? There’s some strong stuff you got there. In reality Hybrid Jazz & City were cheaper than V Spec variants. Only by PH did hybrid prices shot up the roof.
Ini semua salahan kereta nasional ke3
I need new facelift freed here.. compact style mpv for new young families.. why singapore and thailand have.. but we are not..
the honda freed in SG is sold by parallel importers. the official distributor for Honda cars there does not sell the freed. technically, SG doesn’t have it either
For godsake why looks like Myvi MK2
Sekali tengok macam myvi baru daaaa…
Haha… Honda designer pun out of juice d…
Design pun copy paste myvi cukup d.
Benda boleh copy, buat apa nk redesign.
Mana ada. Itu theo punya design. Beliau ada cita cita besar sejak berkurun lamanya. Support lah sikit
That looks dated as hell, looks like first gen jazz.
Why do people keep saying it looks like Myvi when it was just a render from Theo? The real Jazz haven’t been released yet you dolts.