Facelifted Honda Jazz Unveiled: Fancy A Sunroof In A Premium Hatchback?

• Cosmetic updates include a revised front end, sporiter bumpers, and new LED headlamps and fog lamps.

• It will get a segment-first sunroof among other feature additions.

• It retains its 1.2-litre petrol engine and manual and CVT transmission options.

• The 1.5-litre diesel engine will be axed from the Jazz lineup.

• Expect the Jazz BS6 to go on sale in the coming weeks.

Honda has revealed the facelifted Jazz ahead of its launch and has also opened pre-bookings for the updated hatchback. The updated Honda Jazz features a BS6-compliant petrol engine as well as a few cosmetic tweaks and feature additions. The biggest change, which is also one that should get plenty of buyers excited, is the addition of a segment-first sunroof.

At the front, the Jazz gets a sportier front bumper coupled with a revised grille, new LED headlamps with DRLs and new fog lamps. The rear profile remains largely as is and it continues to feature the updated LED tail lamps that were introduced last year.. 

The Jazz’ cabin remains pretty much as is. It continues to feature a touchscreen infotainment system, climate control, steering-mounted audio controls, a multi-info display as well as keyless entry with push-button start. Dual airbags, ABS with EBD and rear parking sensors are some of the safety features on offer.

Under the hood, the 2020 Jazz will retain its 1.2-litre i-VTEC petrol engine, albeit with a BS6 upgrade. Power figures are expected to be similar, at 90PS and 110Nm. Honda will be ditching the 1.5-litre diesel engine that delivered 100PS and 200Nm in its BS4 guise as they say petrol variants accounted for well over 70 percent of Jazz sales in 2019. The updated Jazz will continue to be offered with a 5-speed manual transmission and a CVT.

Apart from revealing the updated Jazz, Honda has also opened bookings for it. Booking one via an authorized dealership will set you back by Rs 21,000 while the amount reduces to Rs 5,000 if you book the hatch via the ‘Honda from Home’ platform on the carmaker’s website.

The BS4 Honda Jazz retailed from Rs 7.45 lakh to Rs 9.41 lakh (ex-showroom). Expect the updated hatchback to be priced between Rs 7.5 lakh and Rs 9 lakh.  It will go up against the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Hyundai Elite i20, Toyota Glanza, and the Tata Altroz.