Honda Jazz makes a comeback in India

Japanese carmaker Honda's premium hatchback Jazz has made a comeback in the Indian market with the company launching a third-generation version of the model. The car, which would compete with the likes of Maruti Suzuki Swift and Hyundai Motor Elite i20, is powered by both petrol and diesel engines.

The petrol variants of the car are priced between Rs 5.3 lakh and Rs 7.29 lakh, while the diesel versions are priced between Rs 6.49 and Rs 8.59 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Automatic variants of the car are priced in the range Rs 6.99 lakh to Rs 7.85 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Asia Honda Motor Co President and Director Noriaki Abe said Jazz marked the company's re-entry into the premium hatchback segment in the country. "Jazz has played a significant role in boosting our business globally and I am confident that it will replicate the same success in India," he added.

The petrol variants, including the automatic version, sports 1.2 litre engine. The 1.5 litre diesel engine, which powers the Amaze, Mobilio and City, would also be used in the new Jazz.

India is the first country where Jazz would be offered with a diesel powertrain engine. Honda officials confirmed that there is no plan to introduce a diesel Jazz anywhere in the world apart from India.