Honda Only Gave The Jazz An Suv-Like Makeover

Understanding that crossovers accept a broader appeal nowadays, Honda has come upwardly up alongside an SUV-inspired version of the all-new Jazz. Called the Jazz Crosstar, it comes alongside features that larn inwards meliorate suited for those who aspire to alive “active lifestyles.”

Taking the all-new Jazz equally a starting point, the Jazz Crosstar adds its ain unique pause that raises the reason clearance to a comfortable 160 mm (from the regular Jazz’s 135 mm).

After that, it gets some SUV-like pattern cues similar substantial scratch-resistant dark plastic all around the lower part—bumpers, side sills, together with doors. It also gets bicycle arch extensions, a to a greater extent than formal grille, together with roof rails for skilful measure. The changes are capped off yesteryear thicker 185/60R16 tires fitted on unique wheels for the Jazz Crosstar. Further complementing its positioning equally an SUV, it fifty-fifty gets water-repellant stuff seats.

Apart from the raised ride height, the Jazz Crosstar is nevertheless pretty much the Jazz within together with out. For that, the same engine options remain: the L13B engine (98 horsepower, 118 Nm of torque) or the LEB-H5 gasoline-electric hybrid (109 horsepower, 253 Nm of torque). Interestingly enough, this cutesy SUV-ish hatchback comes alongside all-wheel crusade equally an option.

The best word is that the Jazz Crosstar won’t simply live a Nippon marketplace set exclusive. It’s been confirmed to larn on sale inwards global markets such equally Europe. Currently, it’s nevertheless equally good early on to say whether Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries such equally the Philippines volition larn this SUV-inspired Jazz. However, it’s worth noting that it does come upwardly alongside a hefty 290,400-Yen ( P 135,000) premium over the regular Jazz.

Do you lot intend it’s worth it for Honda to convey it to ASEAN, together with are you lot willing to pay that much premium to simply these SUV-like features?