Honda is a highly trusted brand in the Indian market because of its high fuel efficiency, attractive looks and performance on road. Honda is known for its iconic sedan, the Honda City although it has introduced cars in almost all segments now- hatchback, MPV and SUV. The hatchbacks available from the house of Honda are the Honda Jazz and the Brio. Both cars are quite popular among buyers because of the assurance of Honda that they bring to the table.
The Honda Jazz was introduced in the country in the second edition in the year 2009. It has a petrol engine which was 1.2L in capacity and ofi-VTEC type. The car did quite well the first year of its launch. However, rising price of petrol slowed down the sales of this car and then Honda had to reduce the price of the car for tackling rapid dieselisation. The Jazz was discontinued to make room for the compact sedan, Honda Amaze, which has been made available in both petrol and diesel versions.
The Jazz was always an appreciated car because of the space available within the cabin and the large boot space which was ideal for weekends away. The Jazz showed the refinement that Honda is so famous for. If you have wanted to buy the Jazz but were unable to for the steep price, then a pleasant surprise awaits you in the form of the Honda Jazz with diesel engine. The sixth edition of the vehicle shall be launched in India and its position would be just below the Honda Amaze.
The latest Honda Jazz has been put through a makeover and it now has an aggressive designing language. It has a completely remodelled facia which is along the design patterns of other Honda vehicles although the grille design is completely new. The bumpers and sides have a chiselled appearance while boldly defined creases wrap the car. The D pillar is wedge shaped which has been carried from the older editions of the Jazz whereas the tail part has a more compact and focussed design.
The latest Honda Jazz shall be a little longer compared to the previous editions to make it more comfortable and spacious. The length of the new car is expected to be around 3.96m which is almost 60mm more than the older edition. The boost space is also being bumped up to the leading 390L one and the wheelbase shall also be expanded to 2.58m. The handling and ride of the car should better with the revision in suspension along with a steering which shall be re-calibrated.
The engine powering the Indian edition of the Jazz is supposed to be the same as the one powering the Honda Amaze and it will be available in 2 different fuel options- the 1.5L diesel engine and the 1.2L petrol one. The engine that is fitted currently in the car produces a torque of 109Nm and 86PS in the petrol engine while the diesel engine produces power of 100PS and torque of 200Nm. Honda may detune this model’s diesel engine to be at the 90PS rating for extracting higher fuel efficiency and remain at part with competitors. The vehicle may also have the 5 speed automatic transmission gear box that is currently installed in the Brio and Amaze’s petrol version.
The Honda Jazz has been placed below the Honda Amaze as it is a hatchback and Honda Jazz price would begin from Rs 4.7 lakhs for the petrol version while the Honda Jazz price for the diesel engine would be around Rs 6.5 lakhs for the diesel model. The Honda Jazz price positioning would certainly make it a worthwhile competitor for the Volkswagen Polo and the Hyundai i20. The maintenance and ownership costs of the car would also be more economical compared to the European models which would make it a high value for money purchase.
If you need a car urgently, the Honda Jazz is not a bad option at all. For a budget of Rs 4 lakhs or so, you can buy a used Honda Jazz which is a good enough proposition as the car has been made available again and you can get spare parts quite easily in case there are some repair works that need to be undertaken. The used cars market abounds in Honda Jazz models and you can get them in a variety of colours. The used Honda Jazz price is around Rs 4.5 lakhs to Rs 5 lakhs, for a car which is around 3 years or so old. You can find models which have covered less than 20,000kms which ensures fuel efficient performance of the car without any damage to the engine.
You can enquire at the certified used Honda car dealerships for this model. Buying a car from a certified used car dealership is a good idea because you get a warranty of one year or 20,000kms (whichever is earlier) and also two free servicing. You can also try looking up the car in the online market as many individual sellers advertise to sell their cars directly without having to go through a dealer. You can read up the specifications of the car such as the type of ownership, whether it was a first-hand vehicle, the numbers of kilometres driven and the year of make. You can also find out whether the vehicle was a manual or automatic GT one.
Before you buy the Honda Jazz, you should inspect it thoroughly for dents, scratches and other damages to the car. Check the engine to see if any part was newly fitted in the car. Test drive the car it on a stretch which is both within city limits and outside it. Observe whether the car starts up instantly or takes time to warm up. Alternate between different gears and speeds to see how the vehicle performs. Make sure the bottom of the car does not touch the surface of the road or speed breakers as it would indicate damage in the suspension. Finally, go over the papers to check their authenticity before making a deposit.
Simply owning a car is not enough nowadays. To make your car as comfortable as your home, you have to install certain accessories. These accessories are not very expensive and you can get them at a standard store selling accessories for cars. Some of these accessories help improve the looks of your car while others help to make the car more comfortable. Accessorising your car in the right way can go a long way to making long drives pleasant. You would prefer taking your family out for road trips more often than what you usually do by equipping your cabin with these car accessories.
Having a few gadgets within the car is almost a necessity to make long trips interesting as you can only talk so much. Here are the top 5 accessories that should be there in your cabin to make long drives more pleasant and comfortable.
Car Mobile Holders
Often when we are engrossed when we drive, we misplace our phones. They are either on the floor of the car, having slipped off from the dashboard or have become lodged in a crack or side of the driver’s seat. There may be times when you need to refer to your cell phone to make a call or check the direction and you may just not find your phone at the right time. A universal vehicle mobile holder is the best solution to this problem as you can install it on your dashboard, close to your steering wheel where it is in front of your eyes at all times. You can see who is calling, ask for directions on maps and also call someone back when you need to. Car accessories such as these keep you from hunting for your mobile when you most need them. Your mobile will be protected from falling on the ground due to jerks and hairpin bends.
Neck Cushion
A car journey of 8 to 10 hours can be quite tiring especially for your neck. You may feel sleepy in the car and doze off which can give you a stiff neck or worse problems. To provide proper support for your neck, you should put on the neck cushion pillow meant for car seats. These cushions have got elastic belts which makes fitting them onto car seats very easy. They provide adequate support and cushion your neck from serious injury. You can get such a pillow for the passenger seat too for the comfort of your co-rider.
Car Vacuum cleaner with perfume
Long trips (and sometimes short ones) also entail a lot of eating and drinking. Food crumbs can not only ruin your carpets but also the seats and cause a stench in the car. You should buy a vacuum cleaner meant specifically for automobiles for removing these fine food particles along with stray candy wrappers and empty chips packets. You can buy car vacuum cleaners which also have perfume dispensers. These vacuum cleaners are capable of cleaning the hardest to reach corners of your car and are ideal for wet dust. At the same time, they dispense good fragrance such as that of poppy, rose or jasmine in your car. It would certainly reduce your expense of buying car fresheners.
Headrest Hook Hangers
Most of us shop at departmental stores nowadays and load our cars with innumerable shopping bags. Optimizing space between people to sit and the shopping bags becomes difficult and most people have to travel in cramped spaces to reach home. Car seat hook hangers are available that can be attached to head rests of the driver’s seat and the front seats. You can hang grocery bags, hand bags, water bottles with handles and even umbrellas from it. They are quite useful in making the car more spacious for rides.
Car Chargers for your Mobile
Car chargers are not a novelty and you can buy chargers which are compatible with different mobile makes such as those of iPhones, Samsung and Nokia phones. These chargers draw power from the car battery to recharge your phone. They are highly energy efficient, long lasting and portable. You can also buy iPod and tablet chargers of this make nowadays.
Luggage Carrier
You can now install a luggage carrier on the roof of your car to accommodate the extra baggage that you take on road trips. Luggage carriers depend on the make of the car. For instance, if you have a MUV such as the Toyota Innova then you can install a carrier made of steel where the luggage can be extraneously fitted in before tying up. For smaller cars such as the Hyundai Santro or Wagon R, you can buy two carrier rods that can be installed on the roof of the car. The difference would be that the luggage would be kept on the roof of the car directly and you would have to handle them carefully to prevent dents.
There are quite a few car accessories that you need to install on your car’s exterior to keep it protected against every day wear and tear. Some of them have been discussed below:
Mud guards and flaps
Mud flaps and guards are one of the most important accessories that a car should have. They prevent mud and muck from damaging the lower part of your car. The flyaway mud from the wheels hit these flaps and guards first and protects the lower part of your car from damage.
Wheel Cover
Wheel covers are usually made of plastic. They can be fitted on the four wheels of the car to protect the interior metal from mud, sleet, puddle water and snow. You can buy car accessories for cheap online. Second hand car accessories are available on the internet which is in good condition. Choose the city you are in and you will be shown the options at your disposal. You can directly interact with the seller to find out the condition of the car accessory. A lot of people have resorted to this effective way of finding their ideal car accessories.
