Honda introduces limited-edition Jazz

Honda has cranked up the appeal of its Jazz hatchback with a special model intended to tempt customers away from rivals such as the Mazda2 and Toyota Yaris.

The new Honda Jazz Limited Edition features $3000 in additional equipment for $1000 more than the Jazz VTi it is based on.

Customers benefit from 15-inch alloy wheels, rear parking sensors, a rear spoiler, front fog lamps and a black-coloured sports grille that lend the cute hatch a touch of attitude.

Featuring the same 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine as the regular VTi, the Jazz sends 88kW and 145Nm t the front wheels through a CVT automatic transmission.

The car is available for $19,490 drive-away around Australia, which includes a three-year, 100,000-kilometre warranty.

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