Honda Jazz gets hybrid power

2009 Honda JAZZ -Euro Market

According to AutoCar, Honda will be boosting its compact car line-up in 2010 with a Hybrid Jazz - known as Fit in US and Japan. The world’s first hybrid supermini will be powered by the same mechanicals as the forthcoming Insight hatchback which make its debut next month at 2009 NAIAS.


That means a 1.3-litre petrol engine, augmented by an electric motor. In a car the size and weight of the Jazz that should translate into some spectacular economy and CO₂ emissions. Expect around 80mpg and 90g/km CO₂ emissions.

Honda is hoping that a hybrid Jazz will help it reach its target of selling 500,000 hybrids per year. It will be the company’s third hybrid after the Insight, due to go on sale next March, and the CR-Z coupe, which is arriving in 2010.

[Source : AutoCar]