Honda Unleases Mighty 1.3s
Meet the new breed of 1.3s. Listen to them roar. Watch them slice through the air. Marvel at their gadgetry and advanced technology. The entry-level car market is changing. And change is riding on Honda’s Jazz and City.
The Jazz and the City elevate the 1.3 class to a new level. Regarded for so long as practical cars with basic features, 1.3s do not warrant the envious second-looks accorded to bigger cars. They are small and terrible to drive. But not the Jazz and the City. They prove that style and power can come in small packages. They are equipped with features that were once reserved for higher displacement models. And their styling can also make you stop on your tracks.
Packed with power and safety features, the Jazz and the City are more than just means of getting from A to B. Their new and responsive i-VTEC engines can deliver a respectable 100ps @ 6000 rpm and yet remain highly fuel-efficient. The Jazz’s aerodynamic shape and the City’s new arrowshot body design also contribute to their respective speed and fuel-efficiency. This just goes to show that you can be practical without necessarily sacrificing style and driving performance.
Another thing that separates the City and the Jazz from the rest of the entry-level cars are their attention to safety. For Honda, regardless of your car type, driving is more than just getting to your destination; it’s about getting there safely. This is why Honda packed the Jazz and the City with safety features you’d only expect on models with bigger displacement engines The Jazz and the City comes with dual SRS airbags (except 1.3 A City) to protect passengers during collision. Both cars have ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) and EBD with BA (Electronic Brake Distribution with Brake Assist) for better stability and easier handling especially when driving on slippery surfaces and during acceleration. And to top it all, the Jazz and the City are even equipped with immobilizers to protect them from car theft.
These small cars are also big when it comes to environment friendliness. With the Jazz’ and the City’s 5-speed automatic transmissions, they optimize fuel economy and produce cleaner emissions. In fact, both cars are Euro 4 compliant although the Philippines require only Euro 2 level.
Aside from defying the norm when it comes to features, the Jazz and the City also prove that size should not cramp style. The City’s new arrowshot design is a sight to behold as it speeds through the streets and the short, sporty rear keeps you looking towards its direction long after it is gone. But the best thing about the City’s styling is its ability to fit all that space into its seemingly small body. The City’s class-leading spaciousness allows passengers to have ample headroom and legroom regardless of where they sit. The City is also big enough for your cargo, thanks to its trunk space’s 506-liter capacity.
The Jazz’ aerodynamic design on the other hand is a salute to both form and function. Aside from contributing to the Jazz’ overall performance, its design also makes the Jazz both sporty and spacious. Look closely at the Jazz and you’ll notice that Honda carved out extra space wherever possible. Panels have concave sides to expand elbowroom and the revolutionary ULTRA seats give the Jazz superb flexibility. Just pull the operating lever and voila, the seats can be folded flat with a single forward pull. The lower cushion can also be folded up to make room for tall items. With the various seat configurations, the Jazz can carry objects that range from plants, to long boards and even to a mountain bike.
The Jazz’ and the City’s clever use of space, combined with their power and top-of-the-line features, will change the way you look at 1.3s. Yes, they maybe small, but their sporty looks score big in the styling department. And yes, they do have lower displacement engines, but they’re way up there when it comes to features, driving performance, and fuel-efficiency.
Visit your nearest Honda dealer now and test drive these mighty 1.3s. For more information about Honda and its products, log on to www.hondaphil.com.
Honda Philippines Media Release
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Is it really, “Unleases?” or Unleashes? =)
i thin unleases,becau it 1.3 engi