by Ben Selby | October 22, 2021 2:39 pm
Under the bonnet is sits the petrol Jazz’s 1.5L four-cylinder engine with the addition of two electric motors. Being the range topper, the e:HEV Luxe ticks every option box on Honda’s spec sheet which includes Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, Honda’s Sensing Safety Suite and heated seats. You also get the option of two-leather trim which in my opinion looks the business, as does the very clear and concise infotainment system.
On the move, the e:HEV does its utmost to champion electric silent running over petrol power, with the petrol engine acting purely as a generator to provide extra grunt while under hard acceleration, or to recharge the batteries. Honda claim a combined fuel figure of 2.8L/100km, but I was managing to average a snip over 4.0L/100km which was impressive.
Thanks to smaller A-pillars and a wide and deeply raked windscreen, you get a panoramic view of the road ahead. Plus, that funky two-spoke steering wheel feels good in your mitts.
The Honda Jazz just keeps getting better and better, and the e:HEV Luxe could very well be the one to go for.
FACT FILE:
Price: $35,000 plus ORC
Engine: 1.5L Four Cylinder Petrol with Electrified Powertrain
Transmission: E-CVT
Power: 72kW Petrol/80kW Electric
Torque: 131Nm Petrol/253Nm Electric
Fuel Consumption: 2.8L/100km
C02 Emissions: 64.1g/km
Wheels: 16-inch Alloys
Boot Space: 304L
Warranty: 5 years Unlimited km
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