Honda Jazz Struts to New Sales Heights

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. celebrates a new milestone after achieving an all-time high hatchback sales record with the introduction of the second generation Honda Jazz. After its successful premiere during the 2nd Philippine International Motor Show, the new Jazz generates a total of 394 unit sales in October basing from the report recently released by the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI). This is not only the highest monthly sales performance of the Jazz since its local introduction in 2004. More importantly, 394 units mark the highest monthly hatchback sales throughout the entire Philippine automotive industry history.

The entry of the Jazz triggered the emergence of the hatchback market, foreseeing the demand for smaller and fuel efficient vehicles. From 4% in year 2004, the hatchback market ballooned to 17% of the car segment by the end of 2007. Today, the Jazz continues to make new records to fortify the presence of hatchbacks in the motoring industry. Read more

All-New Honda Jazz Now Available

Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. is pleased to announce commencement of sales of the All-New Honda Jazz in September. The family of Ms. Leilani Recto is one of the first owners of the new Jazz in the country. The Recto family bought a 1.3li variant with manual transmission from Honda Cars Alabang.

The availability of the second generation Jazz in the market demonstrates how a small car can amazingly encompass considerable amount of space, spirited yet fuel efficient driving performance and muscular dynamic styling that perfectly meet the demands of modern lifestyle. Just-recent owners of the new Jazz could not agree more as they share a remarkable sense of joy out of the Jazz’ ingenious harmony of form and function. Read more

Coming Soon: Honda Jazz, JCOTY 2007-08

Catch the Philippine premiere of the award-winning and best-selling Honda Jazz during the 2nd Philippine International Motor Show on August 21-24 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila. Fun and exciting games plus loads of giveaways await customers.

Honda’s second generation Honda Fit, known as the Jazz in the Philippines, has won the prestigious 2007-008 Japan Car of the Year Award (JCOTY). The All-New Honda Fit has lived on with the tradition as its predecessor grabbed the same title of JCOTY in 2001-2002. Read more

Honda Jazz Test Drive

By: Drey Roque

If you have a mom who happens to love compact hatchbacks and you are a family of five and each of you having a BMI of more than 30, then you can’t miss the Honda Jazz on your list for a new car. Many subcompacts nowaday are too compact, but the Jazz is different in a way that is longer, fuel efficient and a space eating cute monster. No wonder during its release, it instantly became a hit! While the rumors of the second generation Fit/Jazz will arrive this year, my itch of waiting should be solved by finally writing a piece of my review.

The Jazz is not a kei car but a hatchy small car manufactured by Honda. Since its debut in 2001 (mid 2003 here in the Philippines), it sold over two million units around the world. Japan itself was proud to say that it’s their best selling hotcake in 2002. Of course, to meet the demand, the Jazz is produced in five factories; Japan, Brazil, China, Thailand, and Indonesia. The Jazz sold in the Philippines came from Thailand since models coming from Japan are for the European, Canadian, American and some Asian markets like Singapore and Hong Kong. You’ll find a China-made Jazz in mainland China and Brazil for the Latin America market. The Jazz is also called Fit in some countries and it is based on Honda’s Global Small Car Platform which is also used in the City/Fit Aria, Airwave, and the weird looking boxy Mobilio.

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