Honda’s all-important third-generation Jazz light car should give the Japanese brand a boost in 2014, with a heavily improved hybrid powertrain and Honda’s first dual-clutch transmission, on petrol-electric versions. The Jazz will feature a much-improved cabin and will have an updated version of the wonderfully practical ‘magic’ seats.

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The facelifted Jazz could be released here with 1.2-litre and 1.4-litre four-cylinder engines, the latter available with an optional continuously variable transmission (CVT). The top-spec Jazz is likely to be offered with optional leather upholstery and a number of other premium touches like chromed ings for the air-vents, instruments, climate controls and dashboard.

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Honda will follow up its push on petrol-electric hybrid models with a similar version of the recently launched second-generation Jazz light car. The Jazz Hybrid is likely to be launched locally together with the Insight in the first quarter of 2010.

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Evolution, not revolution, is the theme for the second-generation Jazz five-door hatch launched at the 2007 Tokyo Motor Show. Featuring a completely new body and interior, the Jazz is likely to be offered with revised 1.3 and 1.5-litre engines. Australian sales are expected to commence in late 2008.

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