Abdullah Hashim Company Ltd., the exclusive distributor of Honda cars in Saudi Arabia, introduced the second generation of Honda Jazz which inherited the DNA from its extremely successful first generation and has evolved into another masterpiece improving on elements based on global customer feedback. Syed Shakibuddin Haider, general manager of Honda Division at Abdullah Hashim Co., said “the first generation Jazz was first introduced in 2001 and is now produced in 6 factories in 5 countries. The previous generation Jazz sold more than 2 million units across 115 countries highlights the popularity of Jazz across the world and amongst a spectrum of customers. Honda rarely carries the same concept for any next generation car. However, the first generation was so successful; it was a big challenge to improve on it. The new Jazz has inherited the same fundamental traits of its predecessor which achieved a great global success.” He added “thus, the second generation Jazz was also developed following the tradition of Honda's man maximum, machine minimum concept with the goal of setting a benchmark in this highly competitive segment. In addition to that, packaging, utility and driving performance have been further advanced on the new Jazz to provide an answer to all the requirements of everyday life including the sudden and unexpected. Honda's man maximum, machine minimum concept is a basic approach to car design that calls for maximizing space available for humans by minimizing the space occupied by the machine.” Haider pointed out that the exterior styling is intended to express both spaciousness and dynamic motion, with front pillars moved forward for an advanced, super-forward form. The fuel lid dovetails seamlessly with the monoform styling thanks to Honda's first application of a push lift opener. The door mirrors provide greater visibility with 30 percent more surface area supported by a compact mount located at the base of the front quarter light. The muscular wheel arches and larger wheels, 16 inch with 5 spoke alloys, also augment exterior aesthetics in line with customers requirements in the Kingdom. The New Jazz's dynamic performance is made possible by the new 1.5L i-VTEC engine that delivers 118 hp @ 6600 rpm. Combined with a 5-speed automatic transmission (5AT) and a newly developed torque converter Jazz also delivers 14.8 kg-m torque @4800 rpm. Honda's man maximum, machine minimum concept is a basic approach to car design that calls for maximizing space available for humans by minimizing the space occupied by the machine. The exterior styling is intended express both spaciousness and dynamic motion, with front pillars moved forward for an advanced, super-forward form. The fuel lid dovetails seamlessly with the monoform styling thanks to Honda's first application of a push lift opener. The door mirrors provide greater visibility with 30 percent more surface area supported by a compact mount located at the base of the front quarter light. The muscular wheel arches and larger wheels on all models 15 inch steel wheels on LX and 16 inch on EX with 5 spoke alloys also augment exterior aesthetics in line with customers requirements in this region. New Jazz comes in 11 different colors which ensure customer satisfaction and choice. The packaging of the new Jazz is based on Honda's innovative centre tank layout. The overall length has been increased 55mm to 3900mm and the width 20mm to 1695mm. The New Jazz has grown in size inside out yet still has the same turning circle. With a longer wheelbase, wider track for enhanced interior space and practicality, combined with a small car maneuverability of a 4.9 meter minimum turning radius. __
