Wearing probably one the greenest body colors on the auto show's floor, the Jazz brings the carmaker's IMA hybrid technology into the hatch without sacrificing interior space, as Honda claims.
The IMA is the same technology used on the Insight and CR-Z. Even more, the carmaker transplanted the 1.3l i-VTEC engine found on the Insight. Combined with a CVT gearbox, in a parallel hybrid system, the Jazz promises a combined fuel consumption figure of 53 mpg (4.4 l/100km) and CO2 emissions of 104g/km.
There is however little information about the vehicle's capabilities. For now, the carmaker says that under certain conditions, the Jazz can run on electric mode alone, without specifying for how long.
The green hybrid will go on sale in 2011 and will bring a more upgrades to the visual side of it as well. At the exterior, revised headlights with a blue surround, clear rear lights, new front grille, restyled bumpers and a chrome tailgate garnish are the main changes. Rounded off by the addition of the Lime Green metallic color, of course.
The interior is built to match, with the darker single color dashboard contrasting with the blue lighting of the dials. The Jazz hybrid is available, as a first for the European market, with leather trim.
The prices for the Jazz hybrid will be announced at a later date.
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