Honda Australia Pty. Ltd. ACN 004 759 611 ABN 66 - Digital Dealer

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Honda Australia Pty. Ltd. ACN 004 759 611 ABN 66 004 759 611
95 Sharps Road, Tullamarine, Victoria, 3043. Freecall 1800 804 954. honda.com.au/cars
The specifications and major features listed herein are accurate as at the date of printing (February 2013/13YM). However, Honda Australia Pty. Ltd. reserve the right to change or modify specifications and major
features at any time without prior notice. Due to ordering, shipping and freight factors, some model, colour, option and accessory availabilities may vary from time to time. Check with your Honda Dealer for current
information on availability. Automatic transmission available for an extra cost (standard on Jazz Vibe-S). Only Genuine Honda Accessories are made to fit Honda vehicles. The fuel consumption figures quoted
in this brochure are based on ADR81/02 test results. You may experience different results depending on driving conditions and the condition of the vehicle. Honda warranties apply where due care is exercised
by the owner and the vehicle is maintained in accordance with the vehicle’s owners manual. Please refer to Honda’s warranty documentation for exclusions and conditions. Please visit honda.com.au/warranty for
full terms and conditions. Honda Australia Pty. Ltd. recommends careful examination of all official Honda warranty documentation before purchasing. This brochure is printed on Revive Pure Silk 100% Recycled
is Certified Carbon Neutral and FSC 100% Recycled. The pulp used is Process Chlorine Free and is manufactured by an ISO 14001 certified mill. Jazz Vibe-S in Milano Red shown on cover. HOD0051
Versatility
With doors that open wide and unique
It’s amazing what Magic Seats that can flip and fold into
18 different combinations, the Jazz Vibe is
ready for whatever the day – or shopping
fits into a Jazz Vib
trip – may bring.
Safety
The Jazz Vibe is full of preventative and
protective features for people inside
the car and out. That’s why it comes
with a 5-star ANCAP safety rating –
and you can’t do better than that. Field of vision
The Jazz Vibe’s cabin is designed for crystal clear, all-round
vision, so you get to experience the world in full widescreen,
HD glory. So there’s always plenty to see in the Jazz Vibe.
Value
Space
Loaded with more of the features you
love—automatic climate control and Economical
Small on the outside but bafflingly big
cruise control, for instance—the Vibe
on the inside, the Jazz Vibe features clever
Take a trip and your Jazz Vibe will sip
delivers amazing value.
storage galore. Which leaves loads more
a stingy 5.8 litres of fuel per 100km*.
room for you and your lucky passengers.
(Prepare yourself for a much more
pleasingly plump purse or wallet.)
*The fuel consumption figure is based on ADR81/02 combined test results for Jazz Vibe (1.3L) with manual transmission. Jazz Vibe shown in Polished Metal.
Jazz Vibe shown in Fresh Lime.
Jazz Vibe-S shown in Azure Blue.
Smart things come in small packages
If ever there was needed proof that you don’t have to be compact exterior suddenly gives way to an unfeasibly Just as enjoyable is cornering, which is an exercise in grace The Vibe could also confidently be rated among the leaders in
big to be clever, the Jazz Vibe is it. Building on the heritage roomy cabin. And putting the ingenious Magic Seats through and economy thanks to the Jazz Vibe’s superb rear suspension its class for value, too, thanks to a list of features that includes
of Honda’s famous Jazz, the Vibe boasts design features their multi-angle, multi-configuration paces, creates enough and silky-smooth steering. cruise control and automatic climate control.
that result in a car that’s not only stunning to look at, space to accommodate even the busiest life.
Safety is always a matter of fanatical focus at Honda, and the You could say, it’s the small car that’s big on smarts.
but incredibly practical too.
Then there’s the drive. Regardless of which powerful, efficient ultimate accolade has been conferred upon the Jazz Vibe—a
On the outside, it’s possessed of an aerodynamic body with i-VTEC engine option you choose, you’ll enjoy more than 5-star ANCAP safety rating.
a sporty mix of sharp lines. Open its door however, and the ample get-up-and-go.
Jazz Vibe-S shown in Milano Red.
More clever than cut
The word “cute” doesn’t quite do justice to the Jazz Vibe’s And the superlatives continue to stack up as you move through But now it’s time to move on to an even bigger story: the Jazz
exciting exterior. Its mesh grille, alloy wheels, LED brake lights the Vibe range with the Vibe-S, which includes stylish extras Vibe’s cavernous cabin.
and rear tailgate spoiler demand a new library of adjectives - like front fog lights, side skirts, chrome exhaust and sporty
“Sleek”, “sporty” and “dynamic” spring to mind. front and rear bumpers.
A little more personal space
The inside of your car is about as personal as an environment And thanks to a cabin built for better all-round vision, there’s volume reacts automatically to your speed, rising and falling # iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc. iPod is integrated through a vehicle’s audio system display
and controls for iPods from 5th Generation onwards and all iPod Nanos. Older iPod models
gets. With peace and comfort in mind, the interior is plenty to see. A wide windscreen with slimline pillars and in harmony with your engine’s every rev. will only operate through the audio system when controlled via the iPod device itself, and
firmware updates (if available) may be required to achieve compatibility with the vehicle’s
appointed with premium finishes, such as a leather-wrapped front quarter windows bathe the Jazz Vibe’s cabin in light
audio system display and steering wheel mounted audio controls (where applicable).
Rounding out the refinement is a tilt and telescopic steering Please refer to your iPod User Guide for information on iPod firmware updates.
steering wheel and gear knob, metallic detailing and stylish and offer a panoramic spread. Generous door mirrors and
° The Bluetooth word mark is owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and use of such mark by Honda
wheel and a height-adjustable driver's seat, so you’ll always
fabric-trim seats. retractable rear headrests create a crystal clear rear view, too. is under licence. Please check the list of compatible phones at honda.com.au/bluetooth
travel in perfect comfort.
Looks, however, are only a small part of the story. Once inside, Glorious scenery demands a suitable soundtrack and you can
a warm orange glow will immediately draw your eye to the enjoy your music any way you like, thanks to the Jazz Vibe’s
Jazz Vibe’s dash and its centralised Multi Information Display, clever 4-speaker audio system with steering wheel-mounted
which sits comfortably low and puts the most important controls, auxiliary jack, iPod# compatible USB connectivity,
information in your field of view. and Bluetooth® phone connectivity.° Why clever? Because its
Jazz Vibe-S shown.
1. 1.
A brilliantly intuitive
cockpi
The Jazz Vibe’s backlit dashboard is positioned low with
super-legible speedometer, tachometer and fuel gauge.
And the rest of the interior design works together
seamlessly putting everything within your eyeline and at
easy reach at all times. So all you need to concentrate
on is enjoying the ride.
2. 3. 4. 2. 3. 4.
Climate control Vanity mirrors Comfortable seats
Simply set and forget the automatic Both driver and passenger get their own When it comes to comfort, the Vibe is sure
climate control to keep the temperature vanity mirror to ensure they look every bit to earn your vote. Stylish and supportive
(and tempers) pleasant at all times. as good as the Vibe itself. seats are designed to cradle you during
cornering. And the driver is especially
spoilt with a height adjustable seat.
5. 6. 7. 5. 6. 7.
Paddle shifters Cruise control Steering
wheel-mounted
The Jazz Vibe puts a little race-inspired fun Steering wheel-mounted cruise control
into even the most routine trip with sporty puts a long, leisurely drive in your Jazz
audio controls
paddle shifters. (Auto only.) Vibe, quite literally, at your fingertips.
The Vibe puts audio controls within easy
reach, so the perfect soundtrack is never
far away.
Jazz Vibe-S shown.
“For my next tric ”
“I’ll make this enormous pile of oddly-shaped bits and Of course, there’d be no point having all this room inside
bobs disappear!” the Jazz Vibe if you couldn’t fit things through the doors
in the first place, a problem Honda’s engineers foresaw and
That’s the Jazz Vibe’s Magic Seats talking and there’s no
solved with a low floor and doors that open to an extremely
sleight of hand involved.
accessible 80 degrees.
Instead, some ingenious engineering means that with the
But enough talk of big things, because the Jazz Vibe is
simple pull of a lever, you can fold the Jazz Vibe’s seats into
simply brimming with clever little touches, too. For example,
18 uniquely useful set-ups, creating almost any shape you
ten beverage holders, a two-tiered glove compartment and
Long Mode
can think of.
even a hidden under-seat compartment to keep valuables
Fold the seats down into Utility Mode and you create safely out of sight.
a perfectly flat 1450mm floor that’s roomy enough to
So everything has its place in the Jazz Vibe, including you.
accommodate two adult bikes with the front wheels still on.
For lengthier loads – be it a bulky bookcase or a bundle of
bamboo – fully recline the front and 60/40 split rear seats
and you have Long Mode (you also have 2.4m of space).
Long Mode
Finally there’s Tall Mode, where the rear seat bases flip
up like cinema seats to allow awkward things that won’t
lie down to stand up on the floor.
Utility Mode
Tall Mode Under-seat storage compartment
Turning circle
kerb to kerb (m)
The power of a parado 10.4
How can less give you more and more cost you less?
It may sound like a Zen riddle, but it was just this question
that prompted Honda’s engineers to develop the
paradoxically powerful and economical i-VTEC engine.
Without wanting to unleash a technical tirade, here’s how
it works: the i-VTEC engine features two separate cam
profiles – one made for sportier performance, the other
for optimum efficiency – and depending on requirements,
it switches between the two. In short, it’s like having
two engines in one. The result is a surprising amount of
oomph and even more surprising economy (and with this Jazz Vibe-S shown in Azure Blue.
efficiency comes impressive emissions performance, too).
And while you won’t have to choose between fun and
frugality when you buy a Jazz Vibe, you will have to decide Regardless of your decision, you’ll soon notice the Jazz Vibe and Vibe-S. All automatic transmissions come with
between a 1.3 litre i-VTEC engine in the Vibe, or a 1.5 litre Vibe’s awesome agility. By teaming low rear suspension, Honda’s Grade Logic Control, a unique system that adjusts
version in the Vibe-S. Electric Power-assisted Steering (EPS) and a rigid body to inclines and declines instantly, eliminating gear hunting
with a low centre of gravity, the Jazz Vibe shows equal so you can enjoy a smoother ride.
aplomb whether taming tight corners or even tighter
But whichever option you decide upon, you can be sure
parking spaces.
you’ve found your perfect match in this particularly
As for transmissions, there’s a 5-speed manual in the Vibe pleasing hatch.
and a 5-speed automatic with sporty paddle shifters in the
Typical ‘gear hunting’
without Grade Logic Control
5 5
4 4 4 4
3 3 3
2
Optimised gear selection 5
with Grade Logic Control
4
3
Shift patterns are examples only.
uperbly safe and soun
By now you’re well and truly aware of how well the Jazz
Vibe will look after all your bits and pieces, but now it’s
time to explore just how well it will look after you. And in
that regard you can rest easy, because the Jazz Vibe has
earned the coveted 5-star ANCAP safety rating. And here
are a few of the reasons why:
Automatic tensioning seatbelts Six airbags
If you’re involved in a collision, the same sensors that Hop in the Jazz Vibe and you’re surrounded by the safety
deploy the Jazz Vibe’s airbags automatically tension of six airbags. Along with dual front airbags, there are side
the front seatbelts to help hold you securely. airbags with Honda’s Occupant Position Detection System
(OPDS) which helps prevent deployment if it senses a child
Side-impact door beams or smaller person in the front passenger seat. And because
The Jazz Vibe has strategically positioned high-tensile safety is no time to take sides, the Jazz Vibe helps lessen
steel beams in each of its doors. Which means four the chance of head or neck injuries for passengers in a
more ways to help protect you and your passengers lateral collision with full length side curtain airbags, too.
in a side-impact collision.
Pedestrian Safety
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) Honda is always looking for ways to make pedestrians safer,
The Jazz Vibe’s VSA keeps you safely on track by watching and the Jazz Vibe does just that with features including
out for oversteer and understeer, adjusting brake pressure windscreen wiper pivots which break away on impact,
and reducing engine power as needed. And it’s standard energy-absorbing front wing mounts and bonnet hinges,
on all Jazz Vibe models. as well as extra space between the bonnet and the engine
to give the bonnet room to deform and absorb impact.
ABS with EBD
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) is arguably the ACE body structure
most effective way to maintain steering control during Part of Honda’s unique G-Con body technology, the
hard braking. So naturally it comes as standard. As does Jazz Vibe’s Advanced Compatibility Engineering (ACE)
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), a sensory system body structure helps redirect the energy of an impact
that monitors and calculates weight balance, and adjusts over and around the body frame and away from you and
brake force accordingly. your passengers.
Jazz Vibe-S shown.