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Honda Jazz: Indian Launch Preview

28 Apr 2009

Honda Jazz

Noticing the increasing demand for small cars in the Indian market, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd. (HSCI) has advanced the launch of its upcoming small car, the Jazz.

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In India, Honda already enjoys a reputation for making reliable and refined cars that are built to last and frugal in nature. People have been eagerly waiting for a small car to roll out of the big H's stable and finally their prayers seem to have been answered. Based on the same platform as the new Honda City, the Jazz will be competing with the likes of the Skoda Fabia and the Hyundai i20. The Jazz is a premium hatchback and it is most likely to get a 1.2 litre 4-cylinder motor. Internationally, the 2009 Jazz was launched with a 1.3 litre and a 1.5 litre engine options, while in UK it makes do with a 1.2 litre engine.

Honda Jazz

Another reason for Honda to bring in the Jazz earlier than planned is the enticing 8 percent concession on excise duties on small cars in India. This also means that the Jazz could be competitively priced against its rivals. The Jazz's key features include space, refined motor, fuel efficiency and driving comfort. The exact engine options and specifications of the model coming to India are still speculated and Honda hasn't releases any technical details about the Jazz. The estimated launch date for the Jazz is expected to be sometime around June 2009 and it is expected to fall in the price bracket of Rs 5-7 lakh, starting from the base version to the top end variant.

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User's Comments
  • Kabu (26 January 2010 20:59)
    I like the Honda Jazz very much and fallen in love at the first site. I would go for it because you do not purchase car everyday and I like Honda as a brand and name of international repute . I am going for the mode model and very shortly. | Reply
  • shantanu dutta (24 September 2009 11:09)
    i have the teflon white JAzz. come on guys . Honda cannot be compared with other cars w.r.t quality and efficiency. its cost is high but it has already captured the market for Jazz. I fell in luv with Jazz while i was in japan and australia. its superb car and its meant for car lovers. Like when u buy appreals , u have so many range and it varies from ur pocket capacity . Similarly Jazz id premium hatch back car. I am very satisfied and this is my 2nd car after my civic sports | Reply
  • Moz (17 September 2009 19:03)
    Look at you guys go at it. Cant really make a call. And then its a HONDA. Shud be a while for this baby 2 prove itself....for the better or worse. | Reply
  • Venkat (17 September 2009 10:56)
    You talk so much about the brilliance of Jazz and spaciousness. But no one including the Auto magazine reviewers pointed out the problem with the so called rear magic seat - or they purposely and coneveniently ignored it. Actually the shape of the rear seat is such that it is most inconvenient for the third passenger who happens to sit in the middle. Only two people can comfortably sit at the rear. | Reply
  • Kamal Kumar (09 September 2009 19:36)
    For 8L, only morons will buy it. I bought top end Swift Diesel for 5.5L, which gives almost same driving pleasure, I save Rs 20 per litre on fuel, and get 10 km more...Do the Maths.... | Reply
  • Prakash Hegde (05 September 2009 18:40)
    Overpriced. Still I bought because it is Honda car and realised that it is not worth the money paid. I want to sell it now desperately. Reach me on 98866 41012 for a feedback. | Reply
  • Prithvi (31 August 2009 16:39)
    Overly priced, scrappy interiors, absolutely meagre fetaures. This car is on the way to a disaster in the Indian market | Reply
  • David (31 August 2009 11:12)
    It was so stupid to price a hatch back so high..I went in for a sedan instead of Jazz..after waiting for the car..It simply isn't worth the price..ppl call it refined..but i don't find it extremely refined..Hope Honda will stratergize itself to price better for the indian market in the future..I'm yet to see a Jazz on the road.. other than the ones test driven when i went for a test drive.. | Reply
  • Deep J (21 August 2009 10:13)
    Great car to own. Very refine and spacious. Excellent city car. Of course the price factor. But,remember you always pay a premium for something good. | Reply
  • Karan  (19 August 2009 00:08)
    Honda has missed out on the pricing front big time. A 1.2L engine in the range 7.5 to 8 lacs is way too disappointing. | Reply
  • sam (16 August 2009 22:27)
    Go for Fiat Linea | Reply
  • suresh (13 August 2009 09:40)
    most expensive cari n this segment.I would suggest FIAT Liinea instead of Jazz. | Reply
  • sahil (27 July 2009 01:22)
    gr8 car, sub standard tv commercial nd crazy pricing | Reply
  • Chirajay (20 July 2009 17:26)
    The Car is great, but it dissapoints | Reply
  • S Manohar (17 July 2009 14:46)
    May be Honda hope's to help Japan recover from the depression by overcharging it's customers? | Reply
 anan (19 October 2009 14:40) Reply to S Manohar
Truely quoted boss!!! Japanese are smal crazy humans with a lot of brain and strategies. :) | Reply
  • hitendra nahata (15 July 2009 17:16)
    i took the test drive after getting frustrated from the Skoda Febia and found the JAZZ to be excelent | Reply
  • Richo (15 July 2009 06:59)
    honda JAZZ a superb car with 1200 cc 4 cylinder,16 valve i v tech engine.The active model in CALCUTTA costs 8.33 lakhs - Don't u think ITS CRAZY price.I admit with quality engine,other first class features Its no doubt a great to have with - but pricings higher by 1.5 lakhs than other BRANDED CARS available in indian market.I think only because of price - JAZZ wl not get customers! | Reply
  • ravi garg (08 July 2009 20:19)
    this is the very superb car yaar.. gonna purchase | Reply
  • Bintu (04 July 2009 19:29)
    I think honda marketing team is not aware about indian markets car hatchback pricing , it will take down thier sales nos. | Reply
  • Pankaj (04 July 2009 17:20)
    Sexy car Yaar I want to buy this car but i don't have money | Reply
  • Red Indian Cowboy (30 June 2009 10:21)
    HONDA should think of sub-3Lakhs Car in India to gain MARKET SHARE. Like Honda did in Motorcycles.Like Honda did in Generators.COME ON HONDA ... Take MARUTI Head on...Indians Love HONDA... | Reply
  • Anup (24 June 2009 15:04)
    Having gone through all the speculative discussion, Guys any any do u have any idea/source where Honda has justified its pricing startegy for JAZZ..I wonder if they can..This is a real blunder ow we can possibly assume they are not in the race with Fabia and i 20.. | Reply
  • shelendere sahni (18 June 2009 05:05)
    Why would any body buy a honda jazz at 7 lakhs when he can buy not just other segments but even hondas latest i vtech base model for 7.75 lakhs. | Reply
  • mahesh b kataria (18 June 2009 01:12)
    so honda people think they can fool us why one should buy 1200cc ingine at 8 lakh there are so many cars are avialble at price of under 5 lakh . i think people will neglet the car completily, | Reply
  • Manjunath  (17 June 2009 12:27)
    Been waiting for this car since 2008, but price is too high for this hatch back, anything between 5.50 to 6.25 wold have been a better price, lack of varients (diesel), One will buy a City/Civic if the price tag is so high. Decided to buy Hyundai i10 at last. | Reply
  • Bhaskar (12 June 2009 14:43)
    Price going to spoil the party , It has to follow the i-phone route to survive.Buyers of this segment also looks for Value for monny .May be they are justifying the Citi price. | Reply
  • Pratik Hiwale (11 June 2009 13:01)
    I've been following up with Honda Noida office form Jan 09 for the launch detail. but I'm really disappointed because of such a higher price bracket . 5lac - 5.5 lac was my budget. i will opt for Tata Vista . | Reply
  • Malav Oza (08 June 2009 19:06)
    If Honda launches it in the range of 6.2lacs..the car'll definately get a gr8 success.7.5l is going to be a heavy price for such a hatchback which does not even have alloys.in 6.2l it'll definately beat i20 coz of honda popularity.anyone would buy a fiat linea for 7.3lacs... | Reply
  • DAHIYA MAHANDER (07 June 2009 20:53)
    i have seen the car and found a coplete CAR. it uns very smooth and have almost all features. grond clearance160 may disappoint a little on our indin roads....yes ! if price doesnot not exceed 5.5 lacs it can be a great success for HONDA | Reply
  • neha (06 June 2009 18:34)
    u should make the cost lesser.....if u want to be no 1......or else with this price u would not be able to achieve ur targets.......keep this in mind | Reply
  • raji (06 June 2009 07:02)
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  • Eswar (05 June 2009 18:09)
    Guys,There won't be any variants in Jazz. They are releasing the Jazz with a single variant called 1.2 S. This costs from 7.5 to 8 lacs based on the accessories you opt for. | Reply
  • Capt Raejus Job (05 June 2009 10:55)
    I've been waiting for over a year now for the Jazz, however after hearing about Honda's pricing i've decided to go in for the Fiat Grande Punto. Its a shame to see such a fine vehicle fail because of pricing issues. Honda wake up and get out of your offices where cooked up statistics dictate your pricing, look around and see what happened to the Chevrolet SRV, Scoda Fabia and the likes. | Reply
  • CoolBoy (05 June 2009 10:32)
    It's definitely not going to be 7Lacs. If in 6.2L ex-showroom it includes ABS, Airbags and not to be forgotten a VTEC churning out 90 horses, I thinks its worth. I20 also is priced at 5.7L with a 80PS only | Reply
  • Sarabjeet Singh Chawla Karnal (31 May 2009 14:20)
    Seen many comments the outcome and the finel mendate is if RATES ARE 5L-6L it will be hit otherwise flopshow(Like UVA or febia) | Reply
  • Ram (31 May 2009 10:33)
    Hi Honda,7 lakhs for Honda jazz is too Costly and u will be able to sell only 1 or 2 in a month , unlike the swift which sells 7000 to 8000 in a month, If u want to become No 1Car Manufacturer in the world and want to beat toyota, Price this car between 4.5 to 5.5. | Reply
  • Rajeev Saksena (31 May 2009 07:35)
    I wint sell in large numbers for the price of 7 lac as speculated. i was planning to buy one but now havw alternet plans. Ritz from maruti will be a better alternative. Indian buyer is price senditive and honda should consider this when deciding tha pricing of Honda Jazz | Reply
  • Richards (31 May 2009 03:43)
    If Honda is tagged 7 Lakh it is not a choice for buyer as same version in other models is about 4 to 5 Lakh.most needed thing now in India is Automatic transmission many NRI could not drive manual cars and they are in search of Automatic. | Reply
  • Raj (30 May 2009 19:15)
    At this kind of a price (700,000 INR), Honda Jazz will be nothing but a "Passing Show" | Reply
  • George (29 May 2009 16:11)
    Jazz got looks and sure performance will be great. But price is a spoiler.In and around 5L for a hatch back with E advantage will be okey then I'll buy it | Reply
  • Sridhar (27 May 2009 06:41)
    Looks are stunning and along with the H factor, it can be expected to do lovely business... but all that will depend on the final price tag. Base model of 5.5L will be appropriate. | Reply
  • Kausar Kamal Khan (27 May 2009 01:17)
    A hatchback with a price tag of 7L even from Honda or Toyota will be treated as Fiat 500. I know even at 7L they will do good business due to H factor but technicaaly it is not a good deal, I am waiting for Jazz but at 7L I will never go for it not because of budget but its not a good deal rather go for City, Linea or Optra. | Reply
  • ANAND JAMBHOLKAR (26 May 2009 18:05)
    I am a big Honda fan but the Jazz price puts me off. Maybe Honda should stick to its City , Civic and Accord models. | Reply
  • arnav (23 May 2009 18:55)
    go for ritz zxi as jazz sucks and looks are bad | Reply
  • jolly (23 May 2009 18:40)
    the price should be between 5-6 lacs and not more to attract the customers attention or else one would go in for a honda city | Reply
  • Nirmalya Choudhuri (23 May 2009 00:25)
    I think that the best car is Fiat Palio stile 1.6 sports. It has power(100 bhp), alloy wheels, stability at high speed. In indian road condition, abs does not need at all.. It has good boot space and room specious.It is a good deal at cheaper price | Reply
  • Nirmalya Choudhuri (23 May 2009 00:25)
    I think that the best car is Fiat Palio stile 1.6 sports. It has power(100 bhp), alloy wheels, stability at high speed. In indian road condition, abs does not need at all.. It has good boot space and room specious.It is a good deal at cheaper price | Reply
  • Abhay Kumar (22 May 2009 14:51)
    Lookwise the Honda Jazz seems to be quite good. 1.2 Ltr petrol version with decent fuel economy should be priced between 4.35 lakhs to 5.50 lakhs ex-showroom price. this will definitely give a good competetion in hatchback segment. We expect pricing to be taken very good care of. | Reply
  • nirmal (22 May 2009 11:16)
    It is not clear what features the Jazz is rolling out with. Is 7 L for the base model. If so, it is a HUGE premium for a car that is supposed to be getting excise advantages. The whole 1.2L engine logic is negated. At 7L at least it should have a 1.3 L engine. I will buy the Ritz Zxi rather. | Reply
  • rahul (21 May 2009 16:08)
    Honda always creates a magic for the people,Now he launch Jazz,i nowi did not gets the Jazz with in 1/2 months ,we always waits 2 month,that the problem of Honda . | Reply
  • S Manohar (15 May 2009 08:53)
    Honda Jazz is the same car as the old Honda City with the boot sawn off. Same old car at same old price. | Reply
  • PARVEZ (14 May 2009 15:16)
    i was waiting for so long about the launch of JAZZ but m really disapointed coz of higher price.my expectation of JAZZ price is 5 to 5.5 lakh. i cant increase my budget so have to think another hatch... | Reply
  • sebastin (12 May 2009 23:12)
    design is not good and rate is more than nano.try to bring price bellow nano. | Reply
  • SENTHIL (11 May 2009 18:41)
    THE PRICING IS ON THE HIGHERSIDE WE EXPECT BETWEEN 5.5 LACS TO 6 LACS | Reply
  • rajnsyh (11 May 2009 18:20)
    its amzing car i have seen in bankok and dubai road, definetly my next car. presently i have wagon r. | Reply
  • Rohit (11 May 2009 17:06)
    Jazz has performed very well where ever it has being launched,, but the price of Rs 7.00 Lacs in India, it's going to be a sad begining to a worst ending. | Reply
  • John (08 May 2009 08:23)
    Looks like a version of HONDA-FIT launced in the west. Too Pricey!! | Reply
  • raghuveer (06 May 2009 20:20)
    agreed that honda is a good car manufacturer, but the price for which he is offering jazz is too high. this is where suzuki is ruling the indian market. honda needs to see from the buyers perspective. | Reply
  • Saurabh KG (06 May 2009 17:56)
    Its time Indian Buyers should look more seriously for cars from Tata-FIAT stable...Vista, Linea, Punto, Palio, Indigo CS etc. offer excellent VFM. Makers like HONDA, Toyota etc. are just cheating, heavily overcharging NOT only initial price BUT also Cost of spares. Be India...can Japanese BUY foreign brands with economy in tuff days..? | Reply
  • Mohit (06 May 2009 15:02)
    Updated Article:HONDA-SEIL HAS GONE BONKERS !http://www.zigwheels.com/News/Honda-Jazz-to-cost-7-lakh/Honda_20090404-1-1 | Reply
  • Eshwar (06 May 2009 12:40)
    Looks like Honda wants to give a boost to sales of it's competetors.Skoda is much bigger brand in Quality and Engineering . If they can sell their hatchback at 4.5-5.5, i think any other manufacturer can do the same in India. If honda just wants to make its presence felt in hatchback segment - than to focus on that segment requirements - then they are paying a much higher price for that. | Reply
  • Suresh (06 May 2009 11:49)
    to sell a hatch for the price of a saloon...and we are talking very good saloons like the linea, verna...looks very similiar to what skoda did...will honda suceed...or should they even suceed...in selling cars at a huge premium when the whole world is looking to sell cars and a huge discount...i think if honda positions the jazz at 7 lacs...please do not buy...such a good car...for such a bad price...unless u wanted to be taken for a ride | Reply
  • Rajesh Agnihotri (06 May 2009 11:22)
    7 lakhs, its too high in its segment. So this is only for high profile people. Not for middle class | Reply
  • eskay (05 May 2009 13:17)
    A good looking hatchback from a reputed manufacturer rolls out in a bad weather!! aaaaandddddd ..... at wrong price. | Reply
  • Balaji (05 May 2009 12:34)
    7 lakh is too high for a hatchback. Jazz is wrongly follow the failure path of Fabia. | Reply
  • Arradhna A  (05 May 2009 12:08)
    INR 7 lacs! Not worth it for a hatchback, so what if it's a Honda! I was so looking forward to it - but now at this price, I'll settle for something else. | Reply
  • Raja  (04 May 2009 17:25)
    I have seen the new jazz and the old one as well. I think Jazz is a nice car with a good response in the european market. but still suzuki swift is the better one. . . | Reply
  • Alok (04 May 2009 11:53)
    No way Jazz is going to sell at 7 Lakhs. Mr. CEO your pricing decision is a big disappointment. We expected a range between 4.5 to 6 lakhs. | Reply
  • Ketan (04 May 2009 04:34)
    I just read in the TOI that the Jazz will be priced at 700,000 INR. Am just plain disappointed reading that.Honda CEO says he still expects the CITY to sell more numbers than the JAZZ and it not looking at a Volume Market.Mr. CEO - I feel with this price its going to be really tough for you to sell even a few hundred Jazz cars a month. Let us not even call Jazz a hatchback. A hatchback at 700,000 sounds ridiculous to me.You put in a thousand features of a sedan into the Jazz but with that price in the Indian Market you may never succeed.You will surely go the Fabia way. Try selling at 500,000 INR and see the difference for yourself.Thanks! | Reply
  • deepak (02 May 2009 15:05)
    this also will be success like city. | Reply
  • AMAN (02 May 2009 01:29)
    ON WHICH DATE JAZZ WILL COME | Reply
  • prasad (01 May 2009 18:03)
    it is small with big car prise too expensive car on indian road | Reply
  • Shubhankar Bose (01 May 2009 14:22)
    Good to hear - Jazz is on its way to India. If am not wrong Jazz will roll out from Honda's Rajisthan plant. However, their is a tough competition ahead, as Fiat is gearing to launch its fortune turner-Grande Punto.And then there is Suzuki Spash akka RitzI guess Indian hatchback market is ready for its second inninings. | Reply
  • Sheikh (30 April 2009 15:04)
    Your initial statement itself is wrong. There is no word called prepone in the english dictionary. I think u could have used advance instead! | Reply
  • ks (30 April 2009 14:50)
    Honda JAZZ will be a very successful car in India. The name HONDA means pride of owning and with the quality the maker maintain, it will be a great success in India. | Reply
  • Sumit Gurtata (30 April 2009 13:59)
    I am eagerly waiting for this car.. this car is a big hit in Europe .. you find so many on road always .... Honda is really a class .. | Reply
  • Figee (30 April 2009 12:40)
    Can you please tell me the date when it would be launched in India? | Reply
  • amit bhojani (30 April 2009 10:11)
    ur picture on interior is wrong. there are leaked pics of up registration car available on internet which shows better interior | Reply
  • Abrar (30 April 2009 04:29)
    Thanks for the link John. Nice Road Test, wish it had some good pics of Jazz. | Reply
  • Abrar (30 April 2009 04:26)
    Yes! Stretford, the interior pic placed NOW is of Jazz, but definitely not the one that was earlier in this Preview. Thanks for quick correction ZIGWHEELS! By the way which car's interior was that? | Reply
  • Nikhil Ahuja (29 April 2009 22:15)
    For Indian road, this will be fine and specifically a good car for a family as well as for youngsters as i had already driven this car abroad. | Reply
  • Stretford End Hooligan (29 April 2009 17:54)
    Abrar you are wrong.this is the interior of the new Jazz | Reply
  • Ramesh (29 April 2009 12:54)
    They could have simply launched the estate model of the Honda City. It has the right power, right size and hopefully the right price too. The small car market is becoming too overcrowded and most buyers are value conscious, so premium small cars are not expected to sell a lot. Instead Honda could have done well to bring in the FRV-diesel to India. | Reply
  • AVINASH (29 April 2009 11:27)
    LOOK WISE AMAZING.HOW IT WILL BE COMPARABLE WITH SX4 | Reply
  • Abrar (29 April 2009 02:30)
    ZIGWHEELS, the Interior Picture of Jazz placed in this Preview is Amazingly Wrong.I haven't seen such interiors in any Jazz.Just search for Jazz 2009 images in Google | Reply
  • autogeek (28 April 2009 17:46)
    I have been wating for this car. it they release 1.5 Auto gear.. with panaramaic sun rof.. that would be great.. | Reply
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