2011 Honda Jazz Hybrid European-spec

Honda Jazz European-spec comes with two option of fuel, there Hybrid and gasoline version. The Jazz Hybrid is said to be the first B-segment car fitted with a petrol-electric powertrain and it does it without compromising the cabin space and luggage compartment.

The Jazz Hybrid managed to retain the Jazz’s flexible “Magic Seats” configuration, while offering a respectable 300-liter boot space that can be extended to a maximum of 1320 liters (measured to the roof), by mounting the battery pack under the boot floor.

Thanks to the “Magic Seats” system, the seats fold entirely flat, while their bases can be folded up in order to create more space for tall objects. The eco-friendly version comes with a reclining rear seat that can be tilted back as well, further increasing the cabin’s flexibility.

Hybrid version design is set apart by its restyled headlights with chrome blue surrounds, front grille with similar chrome treatment, clear tail lamps and revised bumpers, accompanied by the new, Lime Green metallic exterior color.

At the heart of the Jazz Hybrid is Honda’s IMA (Integrated Motor Assist) powertrain shared with the Insight and CR-Z, comprising an 88HP 1.3-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine and a 14HP electric motor, complemented by a CVT gearbox. The hybrid sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 12.6 seconds and can reach a top speed of 177 km/h (110 mph), while consuming 4.5 lt/100 km (52.3 US mpg) on the combined cycle. Furthermore, Honda says that with emissions of just 104 g/km, the Jazz Hybrid is the cleanest B-segment car equipped with an automatic transmission.