New Honda Jazz Model

New Honda Jazz Model
New Honda Jazz Model

Honda (UK) is introducing a sporty Si grade of its popular British-built supermini - the Jazz. The Jazz Si's enhanced looks and stylish extra features should appeal to younger drivers who want their car to stand out from the crowd.


The Si option will be available across the Jazz model range – which first went on sale in 2008. The Si grade tops the 1.2-litre range, with features over and above the SE specification. In 1.4-litre Jazz models, the Si sits mid range, with specification over and above ES models. The Si is only available with a manual transmission.


The Jazz Si wears 16-inch Chronos alloys which set it apart from standard models. A chrome sports front grille and rear spoiler add to the sporty look. Stylish embroidered carpet mats and Si branding on the boot lid and glove box highlight the car’s high specification.

Customer feedback showed that younger Jazz owners were keen to stand out from the large number of other Jazz cars on the road. They preferred bigger wheels and enjoyed the additional stylish touches of the first generation Jazz Sport.


The Si grade has been launched in response to this, and combines sporty good looks with the Jazz’s fuel-sipping engine, low running costs, low emissions, value for money specification and C-sector space and practicality.




The Jazz is one of the UK’s most celebrated models, winning around 30 industry awards for reliability and customer satisfaction. Now built in Britain, Honda Associates will be ensuring that the Jazz maintains this level and continues to delight customers.

The Si grade is priced at an additional £870 over the 1.2 SE and 1.4 ES models, but offers nearly £2,000 worth of extra equipment.

Jazz 1.2-litre Si £12,835 on-the-road
Jazz 1.4-litre Si £13,510 on-the-road

The Jazz Si goes on sale from 1 April, 2010 with a choice of really competitive finance offers for customers.

Both the 1.2 and 1.4 Si models launch with great PCP packages offering an APR of 5.9% over three years with a 25% deposit, or for 7.4% over three years with a 10 per cent deposit.


Si family
The Si grade was introduced to the Civic 5 door range in September 2009, providing sportier looks for the futuristic family hatchback. Civic Si variants feature colour-coded bumpers, front fog lights, a Type R-style mesh front grille and dark chrome door handles and fuel cap.



1.4-litre models wear Graphite coloured 16-inch alloy wheels while the higher-powered 1.8-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel Si-grade Civics sit on 17-inch Graphite coloured alloy rims. Inside, Si models get half leather upholstery to continue the sports theme, plus a USB port for iPod connectivity.

The Civic 1.4-litre Si is priced at £16,495 on-the-road (OTR). The 1.8-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel are priced at £17,565 (OTR) and £19,070 (OTR), respectively.

From 1 April 2010, all Jazz models, including the Si, will benefit from a first year rate of VED of £0.

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POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 12:28
SUNDAY, 14 FEBRUARY 2010

Public Sector Worker Car Offers
Honda Offers for Public Sector Workers
Public Sector Workers Pay Less for new Honda Jazz
Public Sector Worker Benefits from Special Offers on new Honda Jazz



There are now even more reasons to consider the practical and versatile Jazz, if you're a public sector driver.

It's not only both compact and spacious, thanks to its folding Magic Seats. It's also cheap to run, with low fuel costs and low CO2 emissions. But that's not all. The Honda Jazz now comes with a few little extras, just for public sector drivers…
Complimentary dash-mounted Sat Nav, to make finding your way to appointments a breeze.
Complimentary rear parking sensors, to help guide you into that tricky space when you get there.
This offer is exclusive to public sector drivers and it's available from 2nd November 2009 until 31st March 2010.

Barretts Honda will handle everything for you, just call 01227 866266 now or leave your details here and our specialists will contact you.

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Available across entire Jazz range for vehicles leased by or registered to a public sector organisation via a valid Honda (UK) RFO number. Offer applies to Euro rear parking sensors and Honda Compact Navigation System and is subject to availability. Cannot be used in conjunction with accessory packs or alloy wheel upgrades. Vehicle must be ordered between 2nd November 2009 and 31st March 2010, and registered by 30th June 2010. Complimentary items increase P11D value of car, which will impact on driver BIK tax liability (if applicable).
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POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 10:19
FRIDAY, 12 FEBRUARY 2010

Driving Instructor Car Deals
Driving Instructor Car Deals from Barretts Honda
Honda Driving School Cars now with All Inclusive Package for Driving Instructors
He Man Dual Controls Systems and Free Servicing Package

If you're a driving instructor looking for a new car, why not consider the versatile Honda Jazz? With its spacious interior, great visibility and tall driving position, it's an ideal car to teach and learn in. What's more, it's now available with a great offer.
Complimentary He-Man Dual Controls
Free Servicing for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first)
The Jazz combines residual values that are first in its class, with low cost servicing and maintenance, 53mpg and emissions from only 125g/km. This helps your business by ensuring exceptionally low whole life costs.

…Plus, a great deal on the Honda Civic too.

This offer is also available across our award-winning Civic range, recently voted the most reliable car on UK roads, in a survey of 840,000 company cars by Fleet News.

For more information call Barretts Honda on 01227 866266 or email us here>>>

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Offer ends 30th March 2010. Cars must be registered by 30th May 2010.
Labels: Barretts Honda, Driving Instructor Car Deals, Fleet News, Free Servicing, He Man Dual Controls, Honda Civic, Honda Driving School, Honda Jazz, Twitter

POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 18:23
THURSDAY, 4 FEBRUARY 2010

Government Scrappage Scheme Extended for Honda new car sales.
Government Scrappage Scheme Extended for Honda new car sales.

Barretts Honda of Canterbury, Kent are pleased to announce that the government has announced that its car scrappage scheme is being extended by £100m or a further 100,000 vehicles.

The government has also announced that it will also lengthen the cut off point for the old cars being traded in by six months.


Meanwhile, van owners will be able to trade in their old commercial vehicle if it is more than eight years old, rather than the previous 10. The newly extended government scrappage allowance means that vans and commercial vehicles can be traded in against new Honda cars.

The government says the changes will come into effect as soon as possible, once formal agreement has been reached with all the vehicle manufacturers.

Barretts Honda are fully participating in the Government Scrappage Scheme and have great deals on new Honda cars on our website www.barrettshonda.com

Today we have announced 2 years 0% Finance on New Honda Jazz models sold and registered before 31 March 2010 the good news is that you can use your scrappage allowance towards the deposit. For more details follow this link>>>

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POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 12:41
Honda Jazz - 0% APR Financing deal for 2 years from Barretts Honda.

Looking for a deal on a new Honda Jazz?

How about 0% APR financing for 2 years on the latest Honda Jazz, with as little as a 35% deposit?

You can even use your government scrappage allowance*.

Until 31 March 2010 Barretts Honda of Canterbury in Kent have great deals on the Honda Jazz.

For example you could have a new Honda Jazz 1.2i V-TEC SE 5dr for only £249.00 per month APR 0%.

Here's how:
Total cash price of goods: £12,083.00

Deposit: £6,107.00

Amount of Credit: £5,976.00

Total Charge for Credit: £0.00

Repayment Balance: £5,976.00

Annual Percentage Rate: 0.0%

24 monthly payments of £249.00 per month


Honda Jazz reviews: See what the Daily Telegraph Motoring readers and Honest John have to say about Honda Jazz ownership here>>>

A full credit quotation is available from Barretts Honda Canterbury, CT1 1HA. Subject to status we may require additional security, in the form of an indemnity. Financing provided by Honda Finance Europe Plc, 470 London Road, Slough, Berkshire SL3 8QY. *Government Scrappage scheme ends on 28th February.

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POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 09:36
MONDAY, 1 FEBRUARY 2010

Honda Jazz Recall - the official word.

You may have heard or seen in the press of a recall to the Honda Jazz in the UK.

Often these stories are not told accurately, so put your mind at rest we have published the Honda UK press release here. However, if you have any more questions please do not hesitate to contact our team here at Barretts Honda 01227 866266.


HONDA JAZZ RECALL STATEMENT

Honda (UK) is to contact 171,372 owners of the Jazz (2002-2008 year model), to arrange an examination of the master power window switch, as part of a voluntary safety recall.

The master window switch in the driver’s door can malfunction when exposed to large amounts of liquid ingress, for example if the window is left open frequently or for long periods during heavy rain. Water and other fluids can cause the window switch’s circuit board to malfunction and prevent opening or closing of the window. In rare cases, the circuit board can overheat causing melting or smoke or, potentially, fire.

It’s expected that around 10 per cent of the cars recalled will need a replacement switch, with the remainder requiring the fitment of a waterproof skirt to prevent further water entry.

Honda (UK) will begin contacting those Jazz owners affected by the recall in March, in order to have the rectification work carried out. In all cases the work will be carried out at no cost to the customer.

-Ends-

Notes:
The recall action affects approximately 646,000 Jazz models globally. It affects those models built in Japan, China, Brazil, Thailand, Malaysia and India.

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POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 10:42
SUNDAY, 24 JANUARY 2010

Telegraph Motoring: Honest John explains why the Honda Jazz is so good.
CREDIT: HONEST JOHN, TELEGRAPH MOTORING 23.10.2010


Our 'agony uncle' explains how Honda's versatile little hatchback took his fancy, while two Jazz-owning Telegraph readers describe why it's the car for them.

Versatile, small, frugal and built in Swindon. What's not to love about the Honda Jazz? The little car has its flaws but, according to the hundreds of Telegraph readers who own one, the faults are mostly minor and forgivable.

In fact, so many of you have written to Motoring to praise your Honda hatchback over the years, we felt it was time to celebrate this unassuming hero of the roads with a look at its popularity through the eyes of its owners, including a couple who each have one, and the person who recommends buying a Jazz more than anyone: our own automotive agony uncle, Honest John.

Perhaps most impressively, the Jazz is a brilliant piece of car interior design. It sits the driver and passenger on the fuel tank, and leaves floor space where the tank would normally be. Lift up the rear seat squabs and instead of petrol there is space in the centre of the car for pot plants, bicycles, wheelchairs and small children to get changed standing up. Ford, Fiat, Citroën, Toyota and everyone else all wish they'd thought of that.

When the car was launched in 2002, Honda fitted a 1,339cc chain-cam direct-injected petrol engine that proved to be as economical as a diesel, and offered the option of a seven-ratio continuously variable transmission (CVT) that can be treated as a simple "press and go" automatic.

Unsurprisingly, the car caught on in Britain in a somewhat older market than in other parts of the world such as Thailand, where it is seen as a trendy young person's car and there is even a magazine devoted to outrageously customised Jazzes with 19in wheels, powerful sound systems and even gull-wing doors.

But now, despite having come top of reliability surveys, the original Jazz is starting to age and, sad to say, it shows. Manual gearbox bearings break and, if the very special fluid in the CVT transmission is not changed regularly, that fails too. The ride quality and steering were never brilliant – the original Jazz was never a car you wanted to extend for the fun of it. Maintenance can get expensive as the cars get older; rear door seals leak, wheel bearings fail. Air-conditioning and electric windows can also give trouble.

Don't buy a Jazz that is six or seven years old and expect it to remain fault-free. Seven years is the Japanese scrap-by date. In Britain, the best engine we got was the 82bhp 1.3 (called a 1.4 for marketing reasons). That was until last year, when an all-new Jazz arrived. This Mk2 is much better looking, more powerful, a bit bigger and shares the "magic" rear seats of the original. It steers more precisely and rides and handles better, too.

Instead of the easy-driving CVT, however, in a failed attempt to keep emissions under 121g/km (and in the £35 tax bracket), Honda fitted an automated manual transmission that has found far less favour because of the way its electronics damp the throttle between changes, leading to lurching if the driver tries to compensate. And if you want a spare wheel, you have to pay extra for it.

From October 2009, this new Jazz has been built at Swindon alongside Honda Civics (where, intriguingly, it is also assembled as a 120bhp 1.5 with a five-speed torque converter automatic for the South African market – a model for which many British Jazz fans would give their left feet).

To read the rest of this article and see what current owners think of their Honda Jazz please follow this link>>>

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POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 19:45
FRIDAY, 22 JANUARY 2010

Barretts Honda's Jazz tops residuals tables.

Barretts Honda of Canterbury are pleased to announce that the Honda Jazz is Britain’s best car for retaining its value according to Parker’s annual depreciation report which surveyed almost 300 model ranges.

As well as class-leading residual values, the latest Jazz – which went on sale in 2008 – offers many features of a bigger car such as load space, driving feel and high-spec equipment, but with the great fuel economy, low emissions and more affordable running costs of a small one, making it ideal for car leasing and contract hire customers.

And the Japanese carmaker can afford to be pretty smug at the moment, with its newly-launched CR-V set to boost the residuals at the larger end of the Honda model line-up. The 2.2-litre ES, likely to be the most popular variant, has a residual value of 39.1 per cent based on 3 years or 60,000 miles. Its nearest competitor, the Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 Sport TDi, comes in at 38.9 per cent.

Residual Values
Residual values from CAP Monitor based on three years or 60,000 miles are:
Jazz 1.2 S (90PS) 42%
Jazz 1.2 SE (90PS) 43%
Jazz 1.4 ES (100PS) manual 44%
Jazz 1.4 EX (100PS) manual 44%
The Parker’s survey uses the value of cars, as if they were being sold privately, in good condition with 10,000 miles on the clock and compares this to their cost as new, 12 months earlier.

Small cars showed they are certainly the safest bet for depreciation, taking 35 of the top 40 places in the index.

The best performers of 2009
Honda Jazz (08 on) – £1379?2
Fiat 500 (08 on) – £1460?3
SEAT Ibiza (08 on) – £1552?4
Hyundai i10 (08 on) – £1650?5
Mazda 2 (07 on) – £1702?6
Kia Picanto (04 on) – £1760?7
VW Fox (06 on) – £1781?8
Suzuki Swift (05 on) – £1900?9
Toyota Aygo (05 on) – £2148?10
Mitsubishi i (07 on) – £2271
The biggest losers of 2009
Maybach 62 (03 on) – £127,526?2
Maybach 57 (03 on) – £115,253?3
Rolls-Royce Phantom (03 on) – £81,183?4
Bentley Arnage (98 on) – £66,040?5
Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (05 on) – £51,627?6
Mercedes-Benz SL Class AMG (02 on) – £51,381?7
Bentley Cont. Flying Spur (05 on) – £47,080?8
Aston Martin DBS (08 on) – £41,347?9
Bentley Continental GT Coupe – £40,110?10
Ferrari F 430 (05 on) – £37,188
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POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 09:49
MONDAY, 7 DECEMBER 2009

Beat the VAT rise and 0% APR in a New Jazz at Barretts Honda.

Now available with 0% typical APR financing

The compact yet perfectly formed Jazz maybe our smallest car, but it's full of space saving features and for a limited period it's available with 2yrs 0% APR typical on cars ordered between 1st & 31st of December 2009.

BEAT THE VAT RISE: We have a limited number of new Honda Jazz in stock. If you take delivery in December 2009 you will avoid the VAT Increase.

Watch the Honest John, Daily Telegraph review of the Honda Jazz here.

Finance example:
Jazz 1.2i i-VTEC SE Manual

24 monthly payments £319.00
Price on the Road £11,825.00
Customer deposit £4,169.07
Amount of credit £7,655.93
Total amount payable £11,825.00

0% APR Typical

Call us 01227 866 288 now or visit our website www.barrettshonda.com

You can now follow us on Twitter: BarrettsHonda

Terms and conditions:
Retail registrations only.
Offer not applicable to scrappage customers.
Offer is valid on Jazz ordered between 1 December 2009 and 31 December 2009, and registered between 1 December 2009 and 31 January 2010.
Example excludes metallic paint.
Minimum deposit 35%, maximum term 24 months
Indemnities may be required in certain circumstances.
Finance is only available to persons aged 18 or over subject to status.
All figures are correct at time of publication but may be subject to change.
Credit provided by Honda Finance Europe PLC, 470 london Road, Slough, Berkshire. SL3 8QY
Labels: Barretts Honda, Daily Telegraph, Honda Jazz, Honest John, VAT increase

POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 14:26
FRIDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 2009

Honda Civic named as most reliable car.

The biggest vehicle reliability survey in the country has named the Honda Civic as the most reliable car.

The survey, which quizzed the country’s largest fleet operators who between them run more than a million vehicles, saw the Civic take top position from its nearest rival the BMW 3 Series.

Honda and BMW were the only two carmakers on the leaderboard, which revealed that Honda made three of the top five most reliable cars and BMW the remaining two.

The results were a major endorsement for Honda, which saw its Jazz and Accord take third and fourth place respectively.

Most reliable car

Honda Civic
BMW 3 Series
Honda Jazz
Honda Accord
BMW 5 Series
Audi A4
Benz C-Class
Mini
Toyota Avensis
Volkswagen Golf
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Labels: Barretts Honda, BMW 3 Series, Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda Jazz

POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 17:59
TUESDAY, 3 NOVEMBER 2009

Honda Jazz - Little Car. Big Effect

The new homemade Honda Jazz arrives this weekend at Barretts Honda in Canterbury, Kent.

Why homemade? Well the Jazz is now being made here at home at the manufacturing plant in Swindon.

This is a pretty big deal because its keeping 3,400 skilled workers busy.

And it's not just Honda staff hard at work. It's everyone else around them. Uniforms are being laundered, lunches cooked and hundreds of cups of Mr Tetley's finest brew made.

Keeping everybody happy. Some people call it the Honda Effect.

So to celebrate our newest homemade Honda we're throwing a party. And we'd really like you to come.

Join us to welcome the Jazz at the Barretts Honda homemade event on 6th - 9th November 2009 at our showrooms in Vauxhall Road, Canterbury or call 01227 866266 to find out more.

Folow this link for the location of Barretts Honda.
Labels: Barretts Honda, Honda Effect, Honda Jazz

POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 07:05
MONDAY, 12 OCTOBER 2009

Jazz Production Moves to Swindon


Introducing our newest homemade Honda

Our littlest Honda is about to make a big impact on UK industry, with the first ever British built Jazz driving off the line at our factory in Swindon on Wednesday 7th October.

British built range expands to three models The ever popular supermini joins the Civic and CR-V as part of Honda’s homemade line up, underlining our long term commitment to UK car manufacturing. With 20,000 units due to be built before the end of March 2010, (75% of which will be for the UK market and the rest to be exported to 55 other countries), it’s a huge boost to Honda’s manufacturing operations in the UK.

Honda has a policy of building our most popular cars in the markets they are driven, as David Hodgetts, Director at Honda of the UK Manufacturing explains: “We see this third model as a wonderful opportunity in the current climate and we’re extremely proud to be building the Jazz here in Swindon. The car is incredibly popular with customers, and it has won countless awards for quality and reliability. Shifting production to the UK is a real vote of confidence in all our Associates here in Swindon, and recognition of the high standards which we have been able to achieve at the plant.”

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www.barrettskent.co.uk/used-honda-cars

or call our sales team on 01227 866266
Labels: Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, Honda Jazz

POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 15:50
THURSDAY, 24 SEPTEMBER 2009

Which? Car Survery 2009 Winners


The Honda Accord has achieved a score of 99% - highest scores the Which? survey has ever seen. This puts the Accord at the top of the league for reliability in the UK. It's a great result and the good news doesn't stop there…



There were high scores in the survey for the Civic Hybrid too - achieving first place for reliability in the hybrid sector and and seventh place overall in the survey.



The new Jazz scored 98% for reliability, achieving second place overall and first place in the supermini class.

Happy Honda Owners

Reliability is such an important thing to consider when buying a new car. So if you're looking to buy a Honda, this year's Which? report is very reassuring. 77,000 people in the UK took part in the Which? survey, which based its results on breakdowns, faults, and general niggles over a period of 12 months.

To enquire about any of these cars click here and use our enquiry form, or call us Tel: 01227 866266

To view our latest offers on New Honda Cars click here
Labels: Honda Accord, Honda Civic, Honda Jazz, New Honda, Which Car

POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 11:03
WEDNESDAY, 8 OCTOBER 2008

The New Jazz
Honda has taken the innovative concept of the Jazz to the next stage – with more space, better versatility and smarter looks, to improve on what was already an excellent car.

• Even more spacious, more versatile interior
• Two new i-VTEC petrol engines
• Improvements to suspension to refine ride
• Improved i-SHIFT 6-speed automated manual transmission available
• Double-Trunk boot brings further flexibility to load space
• Magic Seats enhanced for ease of use
• Better driving position and visibility
• High quality interior materials and sharper cabin design

Jazz – the story so far

• Over 2 million Jazz (or Fit) sold worldwide
• Previous generation launched in the UK 2002
• 160,918 sold in the UK to date
• In the top five of UK retail sales charts for five years
• 50 per cent of Jazz customers are repeat customers
• 60 per cent of Jazz drivers are aged 56-75
• Over 30 industry/magazine awards won for reliability and customer satisfaction
• New model will be second generation Jazz (in UK)

Questions you can’t wait to ask

What’s the general direction for the new Jazz?
The previous Jazz was such a successful car that creating its successor was always going to be a challenge. But by enhancing the car’s strongest qualities, the engineers at Honda have taken Jazz on to the next stage, producing a car with even greater flexibility, more interior space and a ‘bigger car’ feel.

Arriving at a time of rising fuel prices and general tightening of belts, the latest Jazz offers a range of lively, economical petrol engines, which will appeal to the increasing number of cost-conscious motorists and downsizers.

With TARDIS-like packaging, this clever and versatile car has a class-leading specification, finished with high quality materials and trim. In short, the new Jazz offers all the benefits of a large car, in the mould of a small one. The new model is a formidable second generation car that raises the bar even further in the highly competitive supermini segment.

What are the main improvements on the new car?
The development team looked at the few areas where Jazz had come under criticism and improved them – you’ll immediately notice improvements to the ride and handling. Changes to the suspension settings have made the ride more supple and comfortable – particularly at the rear – while the steering feels more natural, and handling is more stable, creating a ‘big car’ feel but remaining as manoeuvrable as ever.

NVH levels have also been reduced significantly to create a cabin that’s quieter and a more comfortable place to be.

Our engineers have also been busy with the polish; adding refinement and improvements to areas where the outgoing model already excelled. There’s greater versatility with easier-to-use, one-motion Magic Seats and an innovative, new Double-Trunk (on 1.4-litre models); plus, increased cabin space. The interior trim of Jazz always set premium standards in the B-sector, but the new model takes this a step further, with a more contemporary cabin design, and the use of high quality materials and trim. And small car doesn’t necessarily mean sparse – there’s a comprehensive equipment list, including iPod connectivity.

Who will buy the new Jazz?
The fact the Jazz is so practical is the reason it attracts such a wide range of people, from grandparents and driving instructors, to families with babies and nurses. This broad appeal is one of the reasons why the car has featured at, or near, the top of the sales charts every year it’s been on sale in the UK.

The average age of a Jazz customer is 63 years old and the new car will continue to exceed the demands of this more mature market. However, the car’s sharp new looks and big-car feel will also appeal to younger customers and those wishing to downsize.

Jazz is popular in the corporate market and Honda expects to gain more sales through this channel with the latest car, especially given the high level of specification.

How many do you plan to sell in the UK?
The UK target for 2008 will be of similar volume to the current Jazz, sales of which totalled 28,170 units in 2007. This placed it in the top three of its competitor set, despite being near the end of its life-cycle.

What are the main competitors for Jazz?
B-segment superminis such as VW Polo, Toyota Yaris, Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa and Mazda2 will be competitors to the new Jazz.

How much will the Jazz cost in the UK?
The new Jazz is priced very competitively, with the entry level 1.2-litre S available from £9,990 OTR.

The SE grade will be most popular of the 1.2-litre variants and will be priced from £10,990 OTR, including air con and 15-inch alloy wheels. In the fiercely competitive supermini sector, the ample, class-leading specification on Jazz means customers wanting an economical car don’t have to compromise on equipment or comfort levels. Of the 1.4-litre models, we expect the ES grade to be the most popular, accounting for 25 per cent of the mix. Priced from £11,490 on-the-road (OTR) it includes 15-inch alloy wheels, air con, Double-Trunk boot, refrigerated glovebox and VSA. The 1.4-litre EX grade with additional cruise control, privacy glass, panoramic sunroof, 16-inch alloys and auto lights and wipers is priced at £12,790 OTR.

Honda’s i-SHIFT automated manual transmission costs £800 and so when fitted on the 1.4-litre ES costs £12,290 OTR, while the 1.4-litre EX i-SHIFT is priced at £13,590 OTR. All prices are correct at time of launch, but for up-to-date pricing, it’s best to check Barretts Honda.

Is there a conventional automatic gearbox or CVT transmission available?
No. The Jazz is available with the revised i-SHIFT transmission – an automated manual gearbox which can be paired to the 1.4-litre petrol engine, providing smooth, quick gear changes in either full auto or semi-sequential shift mode. It is also more cost-effective than a CVT transmission.

When does it go on sale?
Manual versions of Jazz go on sale in the UK in October, 2008, with the i-SHIFT automatic variant on sale in January 2009.

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Labels: Barretts, Honda, Honda Jazz, New Honda Car, New Jazz

POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 20:49
SATURDAY, 16 AUGUST 2008

Pass The Jazz
To celebrate the imminent arrival of their new baby car, Honda are inviting people to tell them their Jazz story.

Someone’s tale of Jazz delight will be selected to personalize Honda’s homepage for the new car. To share your tale of wonder, excitement or fun visit www.passthejazz.co.uk and the floor (or desktop) could be yours…
Labels: Honda, Honda Jazz

POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 10:23
THURSDAY, 7 AUGUST 2008

Honda plots BMW X6 rivalling crossover
Honda has been testing a new X6 type crossover vehicle by the cover of darkness in the Californian desert. No details are forthcoming at the moment but coupe-style looks with off-road ability would give Honda a vehicle in an unusual sector of the market.

New Jazz breaks cover

Details of the all-new Jazz that goes on sale in September have been released. Instantly recognizable as a Jazz but with sleeker lines and a slight increase in dimensions, new Jazz is set to pick up the small car champion baton.

Overall increase in length and wheelbase has liberated an extra 37mm of extra knee room and aided the ride quality.

Honda’s ‘magic seats’ arrangement is back giving ultimate flexibility in the cabin and a new Double Trunk boot boasts a stowaway underneath the floor which can be moved to one of four positions in the boot.

Register your interest with us today and we’ll keep you fully updated on this exciting new little car.



58 Registration Nearly Here…

September 1st sees the new 58 registration plates. We’re now taking orders for those of you who want the latest number in town!
Labels: 58 Registration, Honda, Honda Jazz, New Jazz

POSTED BY WEBMASTER AT 13:25