2021 Honda Jazz launched in Singapore, from RM301k

2021 Honda Jazz launched in Singapore, from RM301k

Japanese-market Honda Fit shown

Despite the existence of the new ASEAN-specific Honda City Hatchback, the more expensive and sophisticated Jazz remains popular in Singapore. So much so that the island nation has bucked the regional trend by getting the latest fourth-generation model, which was launched there last week.

As with a lot of Japanese models down south, the Jazz comes fully imported from Japan, with prices starting from S$98,999 (RM300,700) for the 1.5 Base. The mid-range 1.5 Home retails at S$101,999 (RM309,800), while the hybrid-powered 1.5 e:HEV Luxe tops out at S$103,999 (RM315,900). Prices include a S$3,000 (RM9,000) early bird rebate and a complimentary upgrade to a guaranteed Certificate of Entitlement (COE).

On the Base and Home models, the Jazz gets the same 1.5 litre DOHC i-VTEC four-cylinder engine as the City sold here, producing 121 PS at 6,600 rpm and 145 Nm of torque at 4,300 rpm. It’s mated to an unchanged Earth Dreams CVT and achieves a combined fuel consumption figure of 5.7 litres per 100 km.

2021 Honda Jazz launched in Singapore, from RM301k

Japanese-market Honda Fit shown

The e:HEV, on the other hand, features Honda’s dual-motor Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD), utilising a 108 PS/253 Nm electric motor to drive the wheels. A 98 PS/127 Nm 1.5 litre Atkinson-cycle mill juices the motor and can also provide motive power at higher speeds using a single-speed transmission and a lock-up clutch. Total system output is 126 PS, while fuel consumption is rated at 3.8 litres per 100 km.

The variant names correspond to the same trim levels on the Japanese-market Fit. The Base and Home models look identical on the outside, fitted with LED projector headlights, daytime running lights, fog lights and taillights, as well as 16-inch turbine-style two-tone alloy wheels. The Luxe adds satin chrome door mirror caps and a different wheel design in the same diameter.

Inside, the Jazz comes with leather upholstery across the range, with the Home and Luxe adding a matching leather steering wheel wrap. A nine-inch infotainment touchscreen is fitted as standard, replete with a reverse camera and wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto connectivity. The Jazz’s signature Ultra Seats are also present and accounted for, of course.

2021 Honda Jazz launched in Singapore, from RM301k

Japanese-market Honda Fit shown

All models receive keyless entry with walk-away auto lock, push-button start, a tilt- and telescopic-adjustable multi-function steering wheel and four speakers. The Home adds illuminated vanity mirrors and automatic climate control, while the Luxe is the only one with eight speakers and auto headlights.

The Luxe is also the only model to offer the Honda Sensing suite of driver assistance systems. These include autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go (the latter function is not offered on the City e:HEV RS that will be sold here), lane centring assist and lane keeping assist. Six airbags and stability control come as standard fitment on the Jazz in Singapore.

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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

  • Jeremy on Feb 01, 2021 at 8:26 pm

    The City HB selling here rm70k lagi best.

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  • Honda Singapore launch their Jazz.. Malaysia’s City RS still nowhere to be seen

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    • Amran on Feb 02, 2021 at 11:56 am

      Handled by DRB deswai so selow & still nowhere to be seen

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      • Honda Mesia CEO is Toichi Ishiyama lah. Is he in DRB? Nope.

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      • Kim Jong Din on Feb 02, 2021 at 12:59 pm

        DRB…Damn Relax Bugger..thats why so damn slow..like turtle.
        Perhaps,they should change name to DRT..Damn relax Turtle.

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        • Dredd on Feb 02, 2021 at 4:13 pm

          DRB…Damn Relax Bugger..
          JKR…Jalan Kerap Rosakk. same2 jek

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        • Engineer on Feb 02, 2021 at 5:17 pm

          Damn Resourceful Bunch. Many said they won’t be success but they had proven otherwise. Geely’s faith in them is the real testament to their ingenuity.

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  • Knightrider on Feb 01, 2021 at 10:55 pm

    super duper crazy, rm300k for 1.5cc. only who wants to be different then other buys this wannabe

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    • Singaporean Malay on Feb 02, 2021 at 12:27 pm

      99K SGD is considered average price here. Honda, Hyundai, toyota sell cars at that price range

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  • Raymond Kang on Feb 01, 2021 at 11:08 pm

    What the hack the Honda Jazz so expensive? With this price range, I can buy 1 unit new Mercedes Benz/BMW 3 Series already!

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  • 1st world car for 1st world country
    3rd world car for 3rd world country

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  • sakoz on Feb 02, 2021 at 9:37 am

    whatttt? 300+k for a jazz? wtf honda? r u crazyyyy? hhahahahah gth la

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  • Rakyat Malaysia on Feb 02, 2021 at 9:43 am

    Most expensip car prices in the world. Meanwhile Jazz/Fit here is only 4X less. Syukur for cheap car prices here.

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    • Why Malaysia fall behind South Korea so much on Feb 02, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      The difference is that Singaporean income is also very high. They also have very high quality of living so there are trade-offs they have.

      Malaysia? Middle income nation + some of the world’s highest car prices + average quality of living.

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      • Copy Paste on Feb 02, 2021 at 5:20 pm

        Copy paste: “They earn First World salaries but also pay First World cost of living. In SG, citizen are fearful of dying penniless since nobody will pay for funeral and proper burial. Deswai there so stressful work until old tak cukup have to work until died. Why compare with here where quality of life is far better?”

        inb4 MY fall behind in suicide rate compared to SK & SG…

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      • Editor on Feb 02, 2021 at 5:23 pm

        Malaysia is officially now ‘sick man’ of Southeast Asia taking over Filipina. Poor economic record under the current govt and unwillingness of foreign companies to invest in the country. or MNCs left the country for good.

        FDI inflows are all going to Indonesia, Vietnam, Filipina and Thailand

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        • Norlia on Feb 02, 2021 at 6:42 pm

          Same sickman story for the past 20 years and yet we continue to lag only S’pore in economic development. We must be damn hardy to achieve so much despite being ‘sick’. A true proof of Malaysia’s ability and resourcefulness to succeed inspite of certain rakyat hoping for us to fail.

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  • WHy are we not getting this? The interior design looks much better than the current City. The city hatch is an ugly mistake.

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    • N4ST3 on Feb 02, 2021 at 2:08 pm

      Because unfortunately the change is too radical for the Asian market, hence why we are getting the City HB instead. Not to mention the price will be much higher than 100k as well

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  • the power of 1 MYR = 0.33 SGD.

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  • Many people commented expensive. Do not calculate like government, please use some common sense. Singaporean generally earn more than use and their money is “bigger” than us!!! The most important, you can have SD2.50 for a chicken rice there. How much you have to pay here?

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    • No point, earn more but need to pay more. Should be earn more but the price is reasonable. So you can appreciate the “earn more”

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      • Aikon on Feb 02, 2021 at 7:03 pm

        much better standard of living here. no stressful, chill rilek2 lepak mamak pekene rokok teh tarik…

        even low pangkat pegawai imigresen here can afford Phantom Rolls Royce, Mustang and Range Rover.

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    • Amran on Feb 02, 2021 at 3:34 pm

      They earn First World salaries but also pay First World cost of living. In SG, citizen are fearful of dying penniless since nobody will pay for funeral and proper burial. Deswai there so stressful work until old tak cukup have to work until died. Why compare with here where quality of life is far better?

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  • It is sad that we don’t get this model. It is clearly very JDM and is probably engineered for better safety specifications. It sells in Japan and the UK, and now Singapore. No longer here cause we’re moving towards “developing nations” models. And that’s why we end up with vehicles like the Mitsubishi Xpander. Malaysia had so much hope of being truly ahead in Asia.

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    • Celup King on Feb 02, 2021 at 5:28 pm

      Blame Honda & Mitsubishi regional bosses for such decisions but more importantly blame the rakyat for buying these 3rd rate cars. If reception was colder, they wouldn’t have dared to bring these pisspoor models into our land.

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  • Kammon on Feb 02, 2021 at 4:24 pm

    Singaporean median exec salary is s7000=about rm21000, while malaysian exec is about rm4000-rm5000. of course the singaporean price for jazz is higher in rm currency. Better compare with the usd

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  • Those who said it’s very expensive, they are also earning at least rm9k

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  • If they earn an average of 3-4k Sgd, buying an sgd100k car is just the same as most Malaysians. But their currency is also so much stronger, when they go overseas, they spent 3 times less than us. So we Malaysian have no ground to say its expensive. An average Malaysian earn so much lesser

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    • Earn RM 9k but spend RM 7k on necessities what’s the point. Earn more spend more sama saja. Those you see go YOLO travel around the globe but at the end come back to empty bank balance thinking CPF money enough for retirement. Of course they won’t tell you that part of their life story, no one will share their shame online huh? Not that followers like you would be interested huh? No you just move onto the next social influencer dreaming of having their glamour but stop short on sharing their downfall.

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  • Sam Loo (ori) on Feb 02, 2021 at 11:12 pm

    Untung la singapore.. malaysia tak dapat Jazz dah

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