Interior design evolution brings greater sophistication
The refreshed Jazz and Jazz Crosstar feature interior design upgrades throughout the cabin, including new surface materials and seat options, that maintain the modern minimalist aesthetic of the current model and follow the same 'Yoo no bi' design philosophy as the exterior.
In Elegance and Advance grades, the black interior trim has been lightly revised and updated for 2023 through the application of new seat fabric that features a new design.
On Crosstar grades the interior also sees the addition of new transmission tunnel edging and a revised black water-repellent seat fabric, while the cup holders positioned at the outer edges of the dashboard are now finished in the same gloss black finish to compliment the new dash and door panel material.
In all models and grades the collar trim for the gear switch selector is also upgraded to silver, while the door switch trim now receives a matte finish consistent with other touchpoints alongside a new, frameless rear-view mirror for Advance grades onwards.
A sportier option
The new Advance Sport grade introduces several sports-focused styling features, including a three-spoke steering wheel detailed with yellow stitching and featuring paddle shifters behind the steering wheel, which control brake regeneration force.
It also features a unique combination of black and grey synthetic suede and prime smooth synthetic leather, with yellow stitching to match the steering wheel and door card trim. Metal sports pedals round out the sporting make over.
Comfortable, feel-good interior
The interior revisions to the fourth generation Jazz enhance the model’s minimalist aesthetic, wrapping utility, practicality and functionality in a simple, uncluttered and ergonomic cabin. The user-focused dashboard incorporates a slim instrument panel that sweeps horizontally across the cabin, with no visor effect that restricts the field of vision and further enhances the sense of spaciousness.
Honda places ultimate usability at the core of its design ethos, making the central 9-inch HMI touchscreen and 7-inch full TFT instrument cluster – included as standard –simple and easy to read. All convenience features and controls are easy to reach and use, contributing to a stress-free driving experience.
Adding to the model’s everyday usability, the Jazz boasts an impressive luggage capacity of 304 litres, which grows to 1,205 litres with the rear seats down.
Interior space is further enhanced by positioning the fuel tank beneath the front seats in the centre of the chassis, which is unique in the Jazz’s class. This allows it to retain the versatile rear Magic Seat configuration with both fold-flat or flip-up flexibility, to create a versatile cargo space. The design also retains the wide aperture tailgate opening and stepless flat floor for easier loading of larger items.
Front seat occupants also benefit from Honda's body stabilising seat frame with premium mat-structure support, which increases comfort levels and provides greater lumbar support to minimise fatigue. To further increase driver comfort, the position of the brake pedal optimises foot angle to offer a more natural foot placement.
Class-leading rear leg space of 986mm is made possible by the cleverly packaged rear suspension layout and e:HEV component packaging, while revised seat padding thickness ensures adults can sit comfortably in the second row.