Honda's New Vibe is Jazzy

TULLAMARINE, AUSTRALIA – Jan 11, 2012: Honda Australia has announced the arrival of a new take on the popular Honda Jazz with even better value for money.

The new Jazz Vibe, which continues to combine style and versatility, will be available in Honda showrooms from February 2012.

Honda Australia Director and General Manager Sales and Marketing, Mr. Stephen Collins, said the Japanese sourced Jazz Vibe is part of Honda’s recovery plan to combat limited stock availability from Thailand caused by the recent floods.

“Honda is pleased to offer the growing number of Australian small car drivers the Jazz Vibe, delivering substantial upgrades in features and overall value. Customers can visit their Honda Dealer right now to order a Jazz Vibe for delivery in February,” Mr. Collins said.

Available in three variants, the Jazz Vibe 1.3 litre manual is available from $17,990 drive-away, the Vibe 1.3 litre automatic is $19,990 drive-away and the Vibe-S 1.5 litre automatic is $22,240 drive-away.

Packed full of features, the Vibe includes 15 inch alloy wheels, climate control air conditioning, leather steering wheel, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, driver and front passenger seatback pocket, cruise control, steering wheel-mounted paddle shifts (auto transmission only), rear tailgate spoiler, electric retractable side door mirrors with integrated indicator light, driver and front passenger vanity mirror and leather gear knob.

Taking things up a notch, the Vibe-S receives 16 Inch allow wheels, aero front and rear bumpers and side skirts. Standard features across the range include Bluetooth phone system and iPod compatible USB connectivity, height adjustable driver’s seat, power windows with driver’s side one-touch auto up/down function and a five-star ANCAP safety rating with six airbags, Vehicle Stability Assist and Traction Control System.

The stylish Jazz is available in three new colours, with something to suit every taste. Azure Blue, Milano red and Storm Silver join Crystal Black, Alabaster Silver, Fresh Lime Green and Taffeta White.

Different from the rest, the Jazz is small on the outside and big on the inside with clever storage, Magic Seats that flip and fold in 18 different combinations and large rear seating to ensure your passengers are comfortable on any journey.

Honda is the world’s biggest engine manufacturer, a leader in automotive research and development and consistently rated a top performer in customer satisfaction. There are more than 400,000 Hondas on the road in Australia and millions of happy customers worldwide.