Honda Jazz launched!

Photography: Kunal Khadse 10 June 2009 Honda SIEL has launched its much awaited premium hatchback, the Jazz, in Delhi. Pricing is in line with expectations. Read on to find out! Honda SIEL has finally taken the wraps off the Honda Jazz hatchback in Delhi today. Pricing is right where we had expected it, in the region of Rs 7 lakh. The spacious hatchback will come with a single engine option for now - the techno-laden 1.2-litre SOHC iVTEC powerplant. The engine is good for a class-leading 90PS of power and 110Nm of torque. Despite this, Honda's techno-wizardry makes this a very frugal powerplant too - we haven't tested it yet, only driven it, but ARAI certifies it to be in the region of 16 kmpl. Utilitarian aspects of the car are key too, and the Jazz offers the advantages of hatchback compactness with near-sedan space. Related Story Link Honda jazz : Special Feature The car has been launched in three variants - the Basic Jazz carries a price tag of Rs 6.98 lakh. The Jazz Mode variant is the family utility version with body side mouldings, corner protectors to prevent parking scratches, mud flaps and funky lit-up garnishes on the side step and will retain for Rs 7.28 lakh. The top-end Jazz Active is the sporty variant of the hatch with sport pedals, body coloured front grille, fog lamps and a smart spoiler at the top of the tailgate. This variant has been priced at Rs 7.33 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom Delhi. Variant Price Jazz basic Rs.6,98,000/- Jazz Mode Rs.7,28,000/- Jazz Active Rs.7,33,000/- (All prices ex-showroom Delhi) Make sure you read the blistering first drive experience of the Jazz at the hands of Editor-in-Chief Adil Jal Darukhanawala in our reviews section on www.ZigWheels.com