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Honda Cars India has launched the third-generation model of the Jazz in India with a starting price of Rs 5.3 lakh.

Using the same 1.2-litre i-VTEC motor, the new Jazz is leveraged on new chassis. It will be available with a diesel option. The new model features similar design language with sharp nose and prominent shoulder line; wide variety of trims; different seating options; an enthusiastic engine; driving dynamics for its size and space.

When it comes to the space, the car is now longer with a larger cabin base and wider distance between the two rows of the seats, the fuel tank has also been repositioned thereby creating more space. The rear seat can be reclined by a few degrees and the front seats are wide enough.

The instrumentation constitutes a three-pot layout and the Honda-typical tell tale lights with the Eco indicator that points out the optimum driving speed and rev range. The controls around the centre console are minimalistic. It gets the same touch panel for the HVAC controls as the City.

Two color schemes are available for the interiors, which include black and beige, and all-black. The greenhouse on the new Jazz is liberal and can easily get a view of surroundings. For more precise maneuvering, there is a reverse camera with three different angles.

-Sumana