The Jazz Phenomenon

Here's what happens when Honda was selling their first Jazz/Fit. It was in 2001 Honda Jazz/Fit made its appearance in Japan. Since then it has became a phenomenon of car selling. Now, we know that becomes famous in a second will lead you the other way in an instant. Like New Kids On The Block, how long did they last on the top chart? Well, fortunately Honda Jazz isn't like them. As I was saying, the Honda Jazz was first introduce in 2001 in Japan's Tokyo Motor Show as Honda Fit and became famous in an instant. Honda sold around 2 million Honda Jazz/Fit around the world from 2001-2007. It's well equipped and spacious interior is the main selling point. other than some useful inovations. Take a look at the rear seats that can 'disappear' in to the floor to create extra storage space.They call it the Ultra seat.If you open the bonnet, you'll find a reliable and efficient engine that will made you forget about gas station. And speaking of gas, Honda actually put the gas tank under your feet. Design wise, Honda's designer is really trying to accommodate everyone's opinion about a how a hatchback is should be. And they have succeed. New driver, daily driver, old and young mother, daddy's, even seniors love this car.
After 6 years Honda have finally come out with a new model. They still call it Jazz (and Fit), but with totally new look. New head lights, new back lights that will reminds you to the Mercedes A Class, longer wheelbase, etc. Even though when you see the curve lines, you'll know that it is a Jazz. Fuel tank position is still under your feet, this is actually to keep the car's stability in cornering, Ultra seat is still on the back but this time Honda provide extra head room by reorganizing the layout of the interior. As for the engine, two option are available 1.3L and 1.5L petrol fitted with the i-VTEC technology. With the fuel price being unreasonable these days, these two engine can be a reasonable choice, the 1.5L can produce 120hp, in my opinion that's sholud be enough for a family hatch. Honda is denying that they will fit the Jazz with hybrid engine, even so, some rumors says that Jazz/Fit hybrid will be launch in 2010. So, Will this new Jazz/Fit follow the previous model in selling? Here's a consideration for you. In Indonesia, 6933 old model Jazz was sold from January to May 2008. Before Honda Indonesia officially launch the new Jazz in early August, the customer booking order for this car is already until the month of December! Some Honda sales representatives says that the booking was started in May/June 2008. There, the Jazz Phenomenon is repeated.