Honda Jazz Small Car India: Price, Features, Specifications

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Honda SIEL on Wednesday- 10th June 09, launched its much-awaited premium hatchback Jazz in India. Honda SIEL has finally taken the wraps off the Honda Jazz hatchback in Delhi. This is a first car after the joint venture between Honda and the Siel group.

Speaking on the occasion, Masahiro Takedagawa, president and CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, said, "The Honda Jazz is a segment-defining car and is loaded with all the values that are associated with Honda. The Jazz will cater to a unique group of people who want the latest and most stylish models with the best of technology, safety and practicality in their car."

Honda Siel Cars India has built up a reputation for building cars that people want. They began with the City, and moved on to the Accord and then the Civic. They've set their sights on bigger numbers now, which means they’ve got only one way to go: smaller cars. Enter the Jazz, which Honda hopes will play its part in increasing their share in the Indian market.

The spacious hatchback will come with a single engine option for now - the techno-laden 1.2-litre SOHC iVTEC powerplant. The engine is good for a class-leading 90PS of power and 110Nm of torque. Despite this, Honda's techno-wizardry makes this a very frugal powerplant too - we haven't tested it yet, only driven it, but ARAI certifies it to be in the region of 16 kmpl. Utilitarian aspects of the car are key too, and the Jazz offers the advantages of hatchback compactness with near-sedan space.

The Honda Jazz is equipped with a 5-speed manual gearbox. The shift action is light, smooth and very direct thanks to the adoption of carbon-fibre synchronizers. Steering the car through city traffic or speedy corners is a delight too with a perfectly weighted steering wheel that is neither over-servoed nor of the rubbery wishy-washy kinds.

Excellent Features of Honda Jazz

1.Exterior:
-Body Colored Bumpers
-Body Colored Outside Rear View Mirrors
-Body Colored Door Handles
-Halogen Lights
-Green Glass
-Rear Micro Antenna

2.Interior:
-Integrated Audio with AM/FM CD MP3 + Aux in
-Steering Mounted Audio Control
-Front & Rear Speakers
-Auto Volume by Speed
-Seat fabric Color - Titanium
-Magic Seats
-Rear Seat (60:40 split)
-Seat Back Pocket (Passenger Side)
-Inside Door Handle Color


3.Safety & Security:
-Dual Front SRS Airbags
-ABS with Brake Assist
-EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)
-G-CON (G Force Control Technology)
-ECU Immobilizer
-Front Seatbelt Pretentioner with Load Limiter
-Driver Seat Belt Reminder
-Driver Side Auto Pinch Guard
-Day/Night Side Rear View Mirror
-Rear Windshield Defogger
-Rear Wiper
-High Mount Stop Lamp
-Full Size Spare Tyre


Technical Specification of Honda Jazz:

Engine	Type	SOHC i-VTEC
	No of Cylinders	4
	No. of Valves	16
	Displacement (cc)	1198
	Maximum Horsepower PS(kW) @rpm	90(66) @ 6200
	Maximum Torgue Nm(kgm) @ rpm	110 (11.2) @ 4800
	Fuel Supply System	PGM - Fi
TRANSMISSION	Manual	Five Forward, One Reverse
STEERING	Type	Collapsible Electric, Power Assisted
	Turning Radius (m)	4.9
BRAKE SYSTEM	Front	Disc
	Rear	Drum
SUSPENSION SYSTEM	Front	McPherson Strut
	Rear	Torsion Beam Axle
DIMENSION & WEIGHT	Overall Length (mm)	3900
	Overall Width (mm)	1695
	Overall Height (mm)	1535
	Wheelbase (mm)	2500
	Tread (Front / Rear) (mm)	1490/1475
	Ground Clearence (mm)	160
	Kerb Weight (kg)	1055
	Tyre Size	175/65 R15 84T
	Fuel Tank Capacity (lts)	42
	Seating Capacity	5

Honda Jazz car Colours:

The nation's most expensive Honda Jazz 'super-mini' will be available in six colours
1 Habanero Red
2 Deep Sapphire Blue
3 Sherbet Blue
4 Alabaster Silver
5 Taffetta White
6 Crystal Black Pearl

Honda Jazz Variants:
Honda Jazz 'small car' will be available three types of Variants in manual transmission–

1. Honda Jazz Basic
2. Honda Jazz Mode
3. Honda Jazz Active


Honda Jazz Cars Price:
Pricing is right where we had expected it, in the region of Rs 7 lakh.

Honda Jazz basic - Rs.6,98,000/-
Honda Jazz Mode - Rs.7,28,000/-
Honda Jazz Active - Rs.7,33,000/-
(All prices ex-showroom Delhi)


Honda Jazz basic - Rs.7,43,000/-
Honda Jazz Mode - Rs.7,73,000/-
Honda Jazz Active - Rs.7,78,000/-
(All prices ex-showroom Mumbai)

Official Website for Book a Test Drive Today: http://www.hondacarindia.com/jazz/testdrive.aspx

Honda Jazz Car Photos, Picture Gallery

Honda Cars India Launches First Small Car Honda Jazz

Honda Siel Cars India Ltd, premium car maker in India, launches their first small car in hatchback category "Honda Jazz" in Indian market. The estimated price of Honda Jazz is around 6.98 lakh to 7.33 lakh rs. Honda Jazz will be very competitive in A2 segment of cars.

The Honda Jazz's dynamic performance is achieved by a newly developed four-cylinder 1.2-liter i-VTEC engine, featuring Programmed Fuel Injection that delivers maximum output of 90 PS (66 kW) @ 6,200 rpm and Torque of 110 Nm (11.2 kg-m) @ 4800 rpm while giving impressive fuel economy of 16.1 km/l, as per ARAI test data. Honda Jazz is available in 5-speed manual transmission with gear ratios optimized for a sporty driving experience, while ensuring good fuel economy. The Drive by Wire throttle control system enables precise control of the vehicle while driving.

In line with Honda's mission to reduce its environmental footprint, the new engine is E10 compatible and has Euro IV emission levels. This engine has been specially developed for the Indian Market and reflects the company's commitment towards India and its continued focus on bringing in the latest global technology into the country.

The Honda Jazz will be available in three types in Manual transmission - Jazz, Jazz "Mode" & Jazz "Active" in six vibrant colours - Habanero Red, Deep Sapphire Blue, Sherbet Blue, Alabaster Silver, Taffetta White and Crystal Black Pearl.

The Honda Jazz comes with a 2+2 years or 80,000 kms warranty and 4 years Roadside Assistance as standard value for all Jazz buyers.

Speaking on the occasion Mr. Masahiro Takedagawa, President and CEO, Honda Siel Cars India Ltd said, "The Honda Jazz is a segment defining car and is loaded with all the values that are associated with Honda - global design, great drivability, fuel efficiency and safety. The Jazz will cater to a unique group of people who want the latest and most stylish models with the best of technology, safety and practicality in their car. We are confident that like our other products, the Jazz will be well accepted in the country."

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GM Launched Chevrolet Spark LPG Car Model in India

On the occasion of World Environment Day, General Motors India today launched the LPG version of its best selling model Chevrolet Spark at a function presided over by its President and Managing Director Mr. Karl Slym.

The environment friendly LPG model features premium beige interiors with a Certified Factory Fitted Next Generation Sequential Injection-type LPG kit, latest in terms of technology which is far superior to the venture-type LPG kit available in the market today. The beige interiors with other existing features and amenities make the award-winning small car more sporty and stylish. The engine can run on petrol in the absence of LPG.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Karl Slym, President & Managing Director said "launch of the LPG mode reiterates Chevrolet's vision of moving towards environment friendly alternative fuels." We plan to continue to introduce variants of the Spark that target different groups of customers. This will enable us to achieve our goal of becoming a market leader in India by giving our customers the vehicles that they want when they want them.

The next generation LPG model offers many advantages, including

* Factory Fitted Kit leading to an enhanced quality product
* No engine backfire while changing to LPG mode or back to petrol - ensuring a smoother drive
* Better fuel economy and lower running cost with best in class mileage
* Industry first 3 yr/1,00,000 km warranty on LPG, same as in petrol
* Better power and pick-up for a more spirited driving experience
* Lower emissions through the use of more Environmentally-friendly fuel

GM India has also given the Chevrolet Spark a new in Beige interior across all variants, enhancing the Spark's premium aura and adding to its statement of pure style. Mr. Slym added this double offering of an alternative fuel option and premium beige interiors will further consolidate the Chevrolet Spark's position in the marketplace. It will also reassure Chevrolet's customers that we consider their invaluable suggestions to upgrade our products."

Thanks to its intelligent packaging and 2,345-mm wheelbase, the five-seater offers a comparatively large amount of space and a feeling of roominess. The Spark comes with a generous assortment of standard convenience features and smart storage spaces. The Chevrolet Spark is the world's best compact city car and over 3.5 million vechicles have been sold the world over so far. It has set new standard for its segment through its modern design, clever space utilisation, affordability and solid engineering."

It may be recalled that the Chevrolet Spark has consecutively won the prestigious J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) Award for two years in a row, in 2007 and 2008 for its class-leading quality attributes and has also been rated best-in-class in terms of fuel economy by journalists across the country. The Spark has also won the special 'Best Value Car for Award' also from BS Motoring recently.


The Chevrolet Spark LPG comes in two variants - 1.0L PS and 1.0L LS. Both come with a certified, factory fitted LPG kit as well as the three-year/100,000-km standard company warranty, which is an industry first in the mini-car segment. In addition, the consumer will also receive our industry first unique add-on service maintenance package, the 'Chevrolet Promise - Cashless Ownership Offer,' which frees the customer from maintenance-related costs for three years or 45,000 km (whichever comes first).



Courtsey: media.gm.com

Honda Launches Small car Jazz | Priced at Rs. 6.98 Lakhs to 7.33 Lakhs | Honda Jazz Photos, Pictures, Images

Much awaited hatchback "The Jazz" from luxury car maker Honda SIEL has been finally launched in Indian market on Wednesday,10th June, 2009. Premium hatchback Jazz will be available with techno-laden 1.2-litre SOHC iVTEC engine.

Honda Jazz has been launched in 3 variants, Jazz Basic, Jazz Mode and Jazz Active with a very high price of 6.98 Lakhs to 7.33 Lakhs.

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Fiat Grande Punto to be Launched on June 17 in India

Fiat India has announce the launch date of both the petrol and diesel versions of the Fiat Grande Punto. It is a mid-size hatchback & will be launched on June 17 2009 in New Delhi.

Fiat India has recently launched its sedan Fiat Linea in India. Fiat Grande Puto would compete Maruti Suzuki Ritz, Hyundai i20, Skoda Fabia & yet to be launched Honda Jazz.

The Fiat Grande Punto will be available across Tata-Fiat dealerships of 100 sales and service outlets in India.

Audi Q5 Launched in India Starting Price at 38.29 lakh

- The performance SUV from Audi raises the bar in its segment
- Innovative technology, elegant design and spacious interior
- Awards for Audi Q5 include the Golden Steering Wheel and the Best Off-Roader in Europe in 2009
- The sporty, versatile SUV comes to India with two powerful engines: 2.0 TFSI (petrol) and 3.0 TDI (diesel)
- Available at Audi dealerships from today, June 4th onwards, price starting at INR 3,829,000

Audi, the German luxury car manufacturer, today launched the much awaited Audi Q5 - the sportiest and most elegant SUV in its class. Audi Q5 is a marvel of precision engineering, luxurious interiors, with dynamic and innovative features and progressive design. Voted the Best Off-Roader in Europe by auto motor und sport and awarded the Golden Steering Wheel in Germany, the Audi Q5 combines the dynamism of a sports sedan with Audi’s legendary quattro permanent all-wheel drive to create a superior technology package for both on- and off-road driving. The Audi Q5 with two engine options - 2.0 TFSI and 3.0 TDI - will be available at Audi dealerships across India from June 4th, 2009 onwards.

“The Audi Q5 stands testament to Audi’s commitment to innovation and sophistication. We introduce now another excellent product of the Audi model range to our Indian customers. The market for the SUV segment has seen tremendous growth in this country during the last years. Driven by our philosophy of 'Vorsprung durch Technik', the Audi Q5 will become a benchmark for style, performance, safety, comfort and driving dynamics in its segment. It joins its ‘big brother’ Audi Q7 in creating a new market for the smaller luxury SUV admirer in the country,” said Mr. Benoit Tiers, Managing Director Audi India.

The Audi Q5’s design is elegant and sculptural – typically for Audi, which is the leading brand in this domain. The large single-frame grill dominates the front-end, the headlamps have xenon plus bulbs and LED running lights as standard, and the rear lights also feature LED technology. The Audi Q5 is 4.63 meters (15.19 feet) long, 1.88 meters (6.17 feet) wide and 1.65 meters (5.41 feet) high, giving it the sportiest proportions in the segment.

The Audi Q5 comes to the Indian market with two powerful engines – one petrol (2.0 TFSI) and one diesel (3.0 TDI). Both of them are direct injection units with turbocharging, beefy pulling power and impressive fuel efficiency. The new 2.0 TFSI with Audi valvelift system has a maximum power output of 155 kW (211 hp) and speeds up to 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds. The 3.0 TDI is the most powerful engine in the range with 176 kW (240 hp) and 500Nm of torque. It speeds up from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.5 seconds with a top speed of 225 km/h.

For these engines Audi has developed a new generation of the dynamic S tronic - the innovative dual-clutch transmission now has seven gears. Being a performance SUV, the Audi Q5 drives with sporty precision and unwavering stability, with a climbing performance of a staggering 31 degrees.

The Audi Q5 combines technology with luxury. The standard and optional equipment includes the Audi driver information system, the MMI (Multi Media Interface), xenon plus headlights with LED technology, Bang & Olufsen surround sound, a DVD player, Rear Seat Entertainment, 3-Zone automatic air conditioning, cruise control, an acoustic parking system with rearview camera and many additional features.

The Audi Q5 range starts at INR 3,829,000 for the 2.0 TFSI and INR 4,419,000 for the 3.0 TDI (ex-showroom Mumbai) and will be offered in six exciting colors: Stratos Blue, Garnet Red, Ice Silver, Meteor Grey, Phantom Black and Ibis White.

The new Audi Q5 will be available along with the entire Audi model range comprising the new Audi A6, Audi A8, Audi Q7, Audi A4, Audi TT and the super sports car Audi R8 from June 4th, 2009 onwards at 11 dealerships across the country: in Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kochi.

Source: Audi India

Bajaj to Launch Super Bikes in India Soon

Bajaj Auto is planning to import KTM branded super bikes in India. Bajaj Auto has partnership with Australian bike make KTM Power Sports AG. Bajaj wants to boost their sell by launching KTM super bikes in Indian market.

Bajaj Auto Managing Director, Rajiv Bajaj said: "We will pull out bigger bikes from the partnership. We will bring KTM models here so that our suppliers get properly acquainted with their bikes and engines. It is a process that will demand a lot of effort and time. It will take around five years (for us) to sufficiently integrate them (KTM)."

Till today Bajaj Pulsar 220cc bike has high engine capacity for Bajaj Auto. Now it will not remain high because Bajaj Auto is set to launch KTM Duke 690 - a 654cc, single cylinder, 4-stroke engine motorcycle, as well as the 1190 RC8 superbike - a twin-cylinder, 1148cc motorcycle, next calendar year.

Lets see how this all high engine power bike will run into Indian market. This is for sure that bike lovers of India will soon get powerful bikes from Bajaj.