With the Honda jazz hybrid with familiar hybrid technology, the Japanese hit on a new chapter: the jazz is the first hybrid in the small car segment and the first Honda in Germany, which is to have as gasoline or hybrid.
So far, Honda's hybrid customers were easy to spot: the technology was was coupled in this country such as insight or CR-Z always on a standalone model, which is not offered with conventional drive. With the new eco model of the Japanese, the Honda jazz hybrid, is that not so simple - unless it is in "Lime Green Metallic" painted. Because this color is exclusively at the jazz the hybrid reserved. Without this paint seen him only on details such as the wide chrome trim in the grille.The discreet model change to bumpers and headlamps are hybrid, however, all versions of the most popular series of Honda in Europe as well as the Honda jazz. In the modifications are limited to new seat covers and a darker dashboard, their material mix touch but meets no requirements. Changes to the running gear ensure improved for one attractive suspension. The two known gasoline engines (1.2 with 90 HP from southern Iraq euro and 1.4 with 100 PS from 14.900 euro) remain with minor changes in the program.
Who wants to change the course itself, can order an infinitely variable CVT automatic transmission (1,300 euros) for the 1, 4-liter now instead of automated transmission. Or it takes the new Honda jazz, equipped also with CVT hybrid. Same equipment line - the jazz, including climate control is hybrid and to have CD-radio from 18.900 euro - the mark-up is 700 euro.
The technology of Honda jazz hybrid is almost unchanged from the insight: the 1, 3-litre petrol engine with 88 HP and the 10 kW electric motor provide together 98 HP. Control unit and storage battery found in the 96-litre storage compartment under the rear cargo floor space without compromising the loading volume (303 litres) or the variability of the back seat. When hochgeklappten seats cinema-like, also a bicycle fits across behind the front seats.
With CO2 emissions of 104 g / km and 4.5 L / 100 km in the standard cycle the Honda Jazz is a liter hybrid more fuel efficient than the 100-HP petrol engine. Purely electric approach allows not for the Honda system trimmed to efficiency, supports the electric motor during acceleration, but alone consistently retains the pace in the city over a short distance. Crankshaft and piston move it with the combustion is but stopped and closed the valves to reduce pumping losses and Reibungswiderstande.
Although the Honda jazz hybrid blends from consumption such as reasons of noise from the best with a sensitive Gasfuss, he offers additional help to the economic driving by ECON button. This reduces about power and torque, smoothed hectic accelerator pedal movements or increased energy recovery during braking. The on-board computer displays also the flow of energy between the engines and the battery, as well as their charge in addition to consumption. Thus not all: Even the color of the Panel light changes in the Honda jazz hybrid with the driving. Economic means here not blue - but of course green.
With prices starting at 18.900 euro, the new Honda jazz hybrid is the best way to drive one - hybrid and a compelling to.
