Honda refreshed the second generation of the Jazz for the European market and upgraded both the exterior and the car’s drivetrain.
Stepping into the Euro 6 emission standard was a struggle for most carmakers, but Honda was ready and prepared the 1.5-liter engine since its early development stages. Also, it was among the first carmakers to introduce automated braking and the lane-keep-assist systems. But the Japanese carmaker didn’t just add the Euro6 mandatory features to the car and call it a day. It brought other improvements as well.

On the outside, the front side of the Jazz sported the new “Solid wing face” design resembling the signature front fascia from the CR-V, HR-V, and the Civic. On the sides, the sculptured door panels enhanced the car’s look, making it more dynamic. The bumper sported a pair of horizontal cuts on the lower side instead of the previously used vertical ones in the back.

The carmaker kept the interior from the non-facelifted version but added the cruise-control/speed limiter as a standard feature for the entire range. A new sport trim package was added to the options list, offered as an option for the base engine version and standard for the 1.5-liter model.

Under the hood, the most significant change was for the engine range, where Honda added the 130 hp unit carried over from the HR-V. It paired it with either a six-speed manual or a CVT. The same transmission options were available for the 1.3-liter base engine, while the 1.5-liter turbo-diesel received only a six-speed manual.