2023 Honda Jazz & Jazz Crosstar (Facelift).
07-04-2023 22:39 - CAR NEWS
Honda has refreshed the Jazz and Jazz Crosstar model range with new, sportier styling, alongside an increase in both power and the level of standard equipment on all grades. New design elements such as revised bumpers create a more cohesive, characterful aesthetic, which better reflect the car's dynamic personality, while retaining the iconic shape of the Jazz with the clean, crisp horizontal lines first introduced on the fourth-generation model. The more rugged Crosstar variant also receives design revisions to exterior and interior trim to bolster its already purposeful design. Revised grading logic begins with the generously equipped Elegance, offering an increased level of standard features, including a new leather-trimmed steering wheel, a rear facing camera, and vanity mirror illumination. The new range topping Advance Sport grade receives several exclusive design features and chassis revisions to elevate the car's dynamic performance and visual appeal. Honda's e:HEV hybrid technology continues to be specified as standard on both the Jazz and Jazz Crosstar – now with a 10kW increase in power for a smoother, more refined driving experience. The two-motor powertrain has been upgraded to increase responsiveness and driveability while maintaining the exceptional efficiency for which the e:HEV system is renowned, with CO2 emissions and fuel efficiency remaining the same as before.
Exterior styling refresh enhances model's sporty appeal
- Refreshed front and rear bumper design creates a sportier appearance
- Refreshed front and rear bumper design creates a sportier appearance
- Popular Crosstar grade receives new grille and bumper garnish
- Advance Sport grade features exclusive new design touches
Total powertrain output is increased to 90kW / 122 PS (from 80kW / 109 PS), with 253 Nm of electric propulsion torque. This increase in the overall system output is achieved through a 10kW increase in power from the traction motor, whilst engine power has also been increased to 79kW / 107 PS (from 72kW / 97 PS) to improve driveability and overall system efficiency.
The e:HEV system consists of two compact, energy-dense electric motors connected to a 1.5-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, a lithium-ion battery and an innovative fixed-gear transmission via an intelligent power control unit – all of which work harmoniously together to provide a smooth and direct response. Honda has developed these high-speed electric motors to be as lightweight, compact, and efficient as possible.