Japanese carmaker Honda has launched the new Jazz Hybrid in Thailand.
The new hybrid is powered by a combination of 1.3 litre I-VTEC engine which generates an output of 88hp, 121 Nm of torque and the Integrated Motor Assist (IMA) electric motor which produces 14hp with 78 N-m of torque.
Most of the propulsion is offered by the engine, while the electric motor provides supplementary energy which enhances start-off performance.
Honda R & D Honda Jazz IMA large project leader (LPL) Shingo Nagamine said based on the advanced & clean concept, the new Honda Jazz Hybrid blends two new technologies an advanced body design with the fuel tank placed in the centre plus an electric motor and compact Intelligent Power Unit (IPU), both of which provide the most efficient weight distribution.
"The new Honda Jazz has a parallel hybrid system that works in tandem with the i-VTEC engine to move the vehicle," Nagamine said.
"The parallel hybrid system is simple and lightweight to enhance driving performance and fuel economy."
At low and steady driving speeds, the engine stops operating and hybrid switches to EV mode.
When the brakes are applied, the engine stops operating and the braking energy will be converted into electric power and accumulated for future use.
The engine and electric motor automatically swap to standby mode when the vehicle becomes stationary to reduce fuel consumption.
Honda said that the Jazz Hybrid's IMA technology will offer a fuel consumption of 21.3 kmpl and reduces CO2 emissions to 110g per kilometre.
