Preview: New Honda Jazz e Enjoys EV Drive Mode

Read it again, then remember what will happen in Europe in 2021. As a reminder, the Old Continent's fleet average will drop to 95 grams of CO2 per kilometer, which means that the Jazz e: HEV could do better. unless Honda is fined to pay fines.

These emissions translate to 62.8 miles per gallon in the UK. In the rest of Europe, only 4.5 liters make it for every 100 kilometers traveled in combined cycle. These figures come from a 1.5-liter engine and two electric motors, a lithium-ion battery, and a fixed-gear transmission that powers the front wheels. From zero to 100 km / h it takes 9.4 seconds, which is quite good for a hybrid of the subcompact class.

Unlike many other hybrids, Honda designed the powertrain to operate as EV Drive in addition to Hybrid Drive and Engine Drive. When traveling at high speeds on the highway, the Jazz primarily uses the engine, while the electric motors provide short bursts of assistance when needed. The torque is remarkable too, rated at 253Nm for effortless acceleration.

Because the components of the hybrid system are intelligently packaged, the trunk is forced to carry 298 liters of luggage with the rear seats raised. Folded, the load capacity increases to 1,203 liters. The fuel tank has been moved under the front seats, allowing the fourth-generation Jazz to retain the Magic Seat system for the fold-down / fold-down rear seats.

Like the Honda e, the Jazz e HEV is a stepping stone toward the automaker's goal of electrifying 100% of the top model line in Europe by 2022. The newcomer is expected to hit showrooms this summer. . and the pricing information has yet to be released. Still, prepare to pay around 18,000 euros for the entry-level specification.