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Honda Car Company continues the commitment to gasoline-electric hybrid technology. Launching the latest addition to the practical Jazz line-up marks the first time a parallel hybrid vehicle has been available for the B-segment consumers. Importantly Hybrid Honda Jazz will not lose any of practicality, the compact nature of Honda's IMA system allows the B-segment car to maintain ultra-flexible "Magic Chair" and 300 liters of boot space. Want to know?
IMA battery and power control unit has been integrated in the area under the boot floor, keeping the area a normal boot and enable "Magic Chair" to fold the same way as non-hybrid version. This means that the seats still fold completely flat to provide a staggering 831 liters of space or the seat bases can be folded to sit vertically, so as to accommodate the higher the items in the car.IMA hybrid system together with the Insight and the CR-Z hybrid, taking advantage of the proven reliability of this important technology. With nearly two decades of development and 10 years of sales behind it, Honda's IMA system has proven itself to be a system of flexible and reliable, with more than half a million vehicles on the road benefited from a combination of low emissions and fuel economy.
The new model features the IMA system is the same as in the hybrid Insight, uses the same 1.3-liter i-VTEC engine as your dedicated hybrid model. IMA system combined with a CVT gearbox on the Honda Jazz and the emission of only 104 g / km of CO2 has the lowest CO2 output of any automatic car in the segment of B-. As gasoline-electric hybrid, a new derivative of ultra-low levels of other exhaust emissions, not only the taxable element.
Visually the Honda Jazz Hybrid is distinguished from the current Jazz range with revised headlights, which have a blue surround, clear rear lights, new front grille, restyled bumpers and a chrome tailgate garnish. The new hybrid will be available in a range of existing colours plus a bespoke Lime Green metallic.
Inside the cabin is given a fresh look with a darker single colour dashboard, which contrasts strongly with the blue lighting of the dials and centre console. The new hybrid is also available with leather trim, the first time this has been available on a Jazz model in Europe. The dashboard integrates a version of the Eco Assist function, which uses the ambient lighting of the speedometer to advise the driver on how their driving style is impacting on their fuel economy. The Eco Assist function aides drivers in getting the maximum economy from their car in everyday situations and gives users real-time feedback on how their use of the brakes and throttle affects their fuel bills and environmental impact.
While respecting the unique features of the car, a range of Genuine Accessories will accentuate its hybrid character even further. Decoration items, such as doorstep garnishes, a variety of exterior and interior stickers, B-pillar garnishes and alloy wheels can be fitted according to the driver's personal taste. A Solid State Drive navigation, hands-free Bluetooth® and rear entertainment system are set to provide extra technological comfort. A complete range of Genuine Accessories is available for those customers that want to add in even more functionality and style.
The Honda Jazz Hybrid will go on sale in some European markets in the early part of 2011, prices and full specifications will be announced in due course.
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