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Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Small
Production years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013

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The second generation of the small-sized MPV Honda Jazz was introduced in 2007 at the Tokyo Motor Show. It was slightly bigger than its predecessor.

Even though the small-class MPV market was not big, the Japanese car-maker Honda decided to launch such a car in 2001. It looked like an evolution from the Japanese kei-cars. But it was more than that. It started a trend that no other car-maker was able to follow.

The egg-shaped Jazz featured a sloped front hood, which was continued by the raked windshield like they were drawn with one single line. The car's designer, Daisuke Sawai, said that it draw it like that so there was no confusion. The arched roofline and the abrupt rear end was inspired by the bigger sibling, the Odyssey.

Inside, the car was very big for its size. The wide and tall windshield made the passengers feel like they were on open air. The dashboard was installed lower than on other cars and, on the passenger side, there were two storage compartments. The high seating position made possible a bigger leg-room for the rear passengers. One of the key features of the Jazz was the Magic-seats system, which allowed the rear seats to be folded or raised, creating a tall transport area, such as a plant.

For the engine compartment, Honda installed two gasoline engines for most of the market, and a third for specific ones. The platform was based on struts suspension for the front and trailing arms for the rear. The same platform was used for the Honda HR-V cross-over vehicle.

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HONDA Jazz/Fit 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
  3 gasoline engines
  • 1.2L i-VTEC 5MT FWD (90 HP)
  • 1.4L i-VTEC 5MT FWD (100 HP)
  • 1.5L i-VTEC 5MT FWD (117 HP)

HONDA Jazz/Fit
1.2L i-VTEC 5MT FWD (90 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.2L i-VTEC 5MT FWD (90 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1198 cm3
Power:67 KW @ 6000 RPM
91 HP @ 6000 RPM
90 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:84 lb-ft @ 4900 RPM
114 Nm @ 4900 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:110 mph (177 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):12.5 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65/R15 84S
DIMENSIONS
Length:161.6 in (4105 mm)
Width:66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height:60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.1 in (1,491/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase:98.4 in (2499 mm)
Cargo Volume:20.6 cuFT (583 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2359 lbs (1070 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3483 lbs (1580 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:44 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
Highway:51 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km)
Combined:36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:123 g/km

HONDA Jazz/Fit
1.4L i-VTEC 5MT FWD (100 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L i-VTEC 5MT FWD (100 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1339 cm3
Power:74 KW @ 6000 RPM
101 HP @ 6000 RPM
99 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:94 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
127 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:113 mph (182 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65/R15
DIMENSIONS
Length:161.6 in (4105 mm)
Width:66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height:60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.1 in (1,491/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase:98.4 in (2499 mm)
Cargo Volume:20.6 cuFT (583 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2359 lbs (1070 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3483 lbs (1580 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Highway:49 mpg US (4.8 L/100Km)
Combined:43 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:123 g/km

HONDA Jazz/Fit
1.5L i-VTEC 5MT FWD (117 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.5L i-VTEC 5MT FWD (117 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1497 cm3
Power:87 KW @ 6600 RPM
118 HP @ 6600 RPM
117 BHP @ 6600 RPM
Torque:106 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM
144 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:11.1 gallons (42.0 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Drums
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:175/65/R15 84S
DIMENSIONS
Length:161.6 in (4105 mm)
Width:66.7 in (1694 mm)
Height:60 in (1524 mm)
Front/rear Track:58.7/58.1 in (1,491/1,476 mm)
Wheelbase:98.4 in (2499 mm)
Cargo Volume:20.6 cuFT (583 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2489 lbs (1129 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km)
Highway:33 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km)
Combined:29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:193 g/km
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