Honda Jazz

Honda Jazz buyers frequently pass comments on the car’s styling.  One often overlooked yet significant part of the Jazz’s look is its bonnet.

Not only does the bonnet form an important part of the overall style of the Jazz, but it gives you some other benefits, too:

1.    The steep  angle of the Honda Jazz bonnet angle allows  greater visibility of the road ahead.  This enhanced visibility adds to  driving safety (of course, if you can see a potential accident, you increase your odds of avoiding it).   The superior visibility also helps with better parking -- when you can easily  see the surrounding area, you can move the Jazz much more confidently and safely in that area.  ( A few different types of parking assistance are available for drivers who want more help for parking ).

2.    The Jazz’s steep bonnet profile lines up smoothly with the slope of the windshield.   When you are driving the Jazz, this means that air moves easily over and around the car.  This is often referred to as  a profile that is  ‘slippery’ and it means that there is less air resistance or  ‘drag’ on the car and it moves more easily.  This strategic aerodynamic design means that the Honda Jazz motor doesn’t have to labour as hard to move the car through the air.  In turn, this helps to improve the Jazz fuel economy.

3.   With the engineering of these aerodynamics, the air isn’t pushed and swirled around the car as much as a less aerodynamic car.   A car with an uneven or squarer profile (where the bonnet and windshield don’t line up in a continuous, smooth profile)  would make the air eddy and whirl more as it is pushed over and around the car and this means an increase in wind noise.  So the Honda Jazz has been designed to reduce wind noise around the vehicle.

4.    Safety is a major consideration for many Honda Jazz buyers and the bonnet has a few more tricks up its sleeve in the safety department.  In the event of a fronatl collision, the bonnet is designed to concertina or progressively ‘scrunch up’, as you can see in the crash picture below.  This has a couple of safety benefits. Firstly, it helps other parts of the front of the car to absorb impact energy, which increase deceleration times to reduce the forces on the Jazz’s occupants.  Secondly, combined with reinforced bonnet hinges, it minimises the chances of the bonnet being pushed through the windscreen in a frontal collision.

Honda Jazz (Honda Fit in USA) bonnet helps with safety

5.  A flatter, more horizontal car bonnet is more likely to reflect the sun’s light  into the car, and more concerningly, into the eyes of the driver.  The Honda Jazz has a steep angle bonnet which is designed to eliminate glare reflected by the bonnet. This reduces the likelihood of the driver being temporarily dazzled or fatigued by the sun glare, thereby making for safer driving.

6.    Less reflected sunlight, as explained in no.5 above, means that the Jazz steep bonnet angle also reduces the amount of UV light that is reflected into the car.  This helps to reduces the risk of sunburn to occupants on long drives and slows the fading effects of UV light on the car’s interior.

7.    The steep bonnet angle on the Honda Jazz also lessens the reflected heat from the sun into the car.  This can contribute to marginally cooler interior temperature when driving on hot days.  this in turn  means that air conditiong doesn’t have to work quite as hard and is a small contributor to  better fuel economy.

Enquire now about the new Honda Jazz

The Honda Jazz has developed a reputation as a clever compact car.  Aficionados may have asked rhetorically what else could you put into a Jazz to make it even better.   Honda Australia have taken the question literally and answered it by announcing a new Limited Edition version of the Honda Jazz, called ‘Vibe’.

The Jazz is already a stand-out vehicle in its class with high levels of safety, features and styling.  The Vibe adds to the already impressive versatility, comprehensive features and funky styling of the Honda Jazz – it has been released with a distinctive sports grille, sporty 15 inch alloy wheels (including an alloy spare wheel), fitted fog lights, integrated Bluetooth system and exclusive Vibe badging.  This adds up to $2,300 worth of extra features.

The Jazz Vibe has also been commissioned with its own exclusive extra colour.  Brilliant Orange has been added to the existing Jazz colour range for Jazz Vibe.  Only 1200 vehicles will be produced in the new Brilliant Orange livery.

Jazz Vibe range offers two choices of engine – an economically minded, yet zippy 1.3 litre (Jazz Vibe GLi) and an impressively punchy 1.5 litre power plant (VTi).  Both engine variants of the Honda Jazz Vibe are available with a five speed manual or a five speed automatic transmission.

Naturally, the Jazz Vibe comes equipped with an array of Honda safety features, such as Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), driver and front passenger SRS airbags and front seat belt pre-tensioners.

With only a limited number available, you’ll have to be quick if you want to be one of the special few who get to take home their very own Jazz Vibe.

Enquire now about the Honda Jazz Vibe

Are you getting the Vibe?

If you are familiar with the Honda Jazz, you know what a nimble performer it is. And now the Jazz experience
can be enjoyed in a new style -- the Jazz Vibe. This funky little number is a Limited Edition version of
the classic Jazz, available in two models – GLi Vibe and VTi Vibe. The Vibe possesses all the lovable
traits of the original Jazz, like its legendary fuel economy, performance and handling. But it also bears
some very distinguishing features of its own, which give it that little extra pizzazz. It has a look that can
best be described as vibrant. A look which may just make it the coolest new small car on the road.
That’s what the vibe on the street is.
The Exterior Vibe

No matter what Jazz Vibe you may drive, one thing’s for certain: You won’t go unnoticed. The Vibe
lures one’s gaze with some very attractive qualities. Such as its distinctive hue. The Jazz Vibe range
includes the choice of four zesty colours: Helios Yellow Pearl; Venus Orange Metallic; Sirius Blue
Metallic; and Satin Silver Metallic. Each one is a highly original tone, though all four colours are as
vibrant and fun as each other. And each one complements the Jazz Vibe’s funky design perfectly.
A design that incorporates the sleek, wind-cheating aerodynamics of the original car. But the inclusion
of fog lamps as standard gives the Vibe just a bit more ‘tude than the Jazz. And to complete the whole
funky affair, the car is crowned with exclusive Jazz Vibe badging, giving it an unmistakable presence
on any road. It might be little, but it’s big on personality.

The Interior Vibe

If you think the Jazz Vibe is fun on the outside, wait till you step inside. The interior design with its bold
curves and striking metallic accents creates a very inviting space. And a slick control panel and chrome
instrument cluster provides a dynamic driving environment. The user-friendly cabin puts you in total
control. Whether you’re operating the power windows and mirrors, or selecting a tune on the GLi Vibe’s
CD tuner or the 6CD tuner included in the VTi Vibe, you’ll find everything is within arm’s reach. And of
course, the Jazz Vibe experience wouldn’t be complete without Honda’s ingenious ‘Magic Seat’ feature.
This system opens up a huge range of loading possibilities in seconds. With three seat configurations
to choose from (utility, tall and long mode), a simple fold of a seat will see you transporting mountain
bikes, suitcases or other bulky items in no time. The GLi Vibe also comes with air conditioning and
keyless entry, both of which are standard in the VTi Vibe.

Honda Jazz Vibe Alloy Wheels

Honda Jazz Vibe Fog Lights

Honda Jazz Vibe Bluetooth

Honda Jazz Vibe Grille

The sleek Honda Odyssey

Many Honda Odyssey buyers comment on the sleek styling of the car.  One of the main components of this look is the sleek bonnet.

So apart from styling, what other benefits do you get from the Odyssey’s sleek bonnet?

1.    A sleek, steeply angled bonnet angle provides greater visibility of the road, especially of the road immediately ahead of the car.  Improved visibility contributes to  safer driving (naturally, if you can see a potential hazard more easily, you have a much better chance of a voiding it).   Better visibility also contributes to more accurate parking -- if you can see the area around the Odyssey more easily, you can move the car in that area much more easily, too ( Several types of parking aids are available for drivers who want more visual cues for parking ).

2.    A sleek bonnet aligned with the rake of the windscreen means that as you are driving, air can move more easily over and around the car.  This is sometimes called a ‘slippery’ profile and it means that there is less ‘drag’ on the car and it moves more easily through the air.  These enhanced aerodynamics mean that the engine doesn’t have to work as hard to push the car against/through the air, so this contributes to better fuel economy.

3.   These  improved aerodynamics, mean that as the car is driving, the air isn’t buffeted around the car as much.  A car with a more square or an uneven profile (where the bonnet and windscreen don’t form a smooth, continuous profile would make the air swirl more as it is forced across and around the car and this increases wind noise.  So the Odyssey’s profile has been engineered to reduce wind noise around the vehicle.

4.    A flatter bonnet tends to reflect bright sunlight into the car, and more worryingly, into the driver’s eyes.  The Odyssey’s steep angle bonnet is designed to minimise glare from the sun reflecting into the car.  This reduces the chances of the driver being blinded or fatigued by glare, thereby contributing to safer driving.

5.    Similarly to no. 4, the sleek bonnet angle reduces the amount of UV light from the sun reflected into the car.  This slightly reduces the risk of sunburn to occupants and reduces the fading effects of UV light on vehicle interior and upholstery.

6.    A sleek bonnet angle also reduces the amount of the sun’s heat reflected from the bonnet into the car.  This can contribute to slightly cooler cabin temperatures when driving on hot days, which improves air conditioning efficiency.  This in turn contributes to better fuel economy.

Enquire now about the new Honda Odyssey

With even more style and versatility than before, the new 2010 Honda CR-V has arrived.

February has seen the official Australian launch of the 2010 CR-V, which  includes further improved  handling, a new selection of exterior colours and the latest automotive protection in the form of Honda safety features.   Additionally, the 2010 CR-V has a re-styled bonnet, grille, and front and rear bumpers.

Honda vehicles are renowned for their understated yet stylish design lines and the CR-V, although our newest addition, is unmistakeably part of the Honda automotive family.   The CR-V has yet again re-defined the benchmark for quality and feature  in compact SUVs.   With abundant quality, style and features, the 2010 CR-V is always in its element; whether you are – driving to your favourite  restaurant, ambling to work, or widning along a country or beach road.

Honda are renowned for delivering the best of both worlds and the new 2010 CR-V enhances this reputation.  It provides you with the spaciousness  and comfort of a passenger car and the full versatile practicality of a 4WD.  The CR-V’s thoughtful and intelligently designed  seating can be folded down to maximise cargo space, making it the ideal vehicle for almost any activity.  The adaptability of the 2010  CR-V interior changes easily to suit your transport needs.  Ideal for weekend getaways, cruising to the beach, or city runabout runs, the 2010 CR-V has handy storage, dual-zone climate control, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and adjustable steering. The 2010 CR-V offers the best capabilities of its class with a whole lot more flair and refinement.

Comfortably capable on mountain roads or city streets, the new CR-V’s suspension, Real Time 4WD™, and efficient engine work together to deliver a thoroughly enjoyable drive.  The new CR-V will get you where you want to go in comfort.

Naturally, the new CR-V is equipped with Honda’s advanced safety features.  These include Anti-Lock braking, traction control, electronic stability control, and a fortified body that’s engineered to absorb impacts and protect passengers in case of an accident.  They’re just a few  of the ways the new CR-V makes your life easier.

Enquire now about the new 2010 Honda CR-V.

New Honda CR-V

To keep Honda’s strong sales momentum in the first quarter of 2010, Honda Australia have announced the following special offers:

Honda Jazz Vibe

Honda Jazz Vibe
LIMITED EDITION
5-speed Manual Jazz GLi Vibe
from:  $18,888 (1)  DRIVE AWAY
* Bluetooth Phone System
* Fog Lights
* 15″ Alloy Wheels
* Sports Grille
* Unique Badging

(1) Recommended drive away price for Jazz GLi Vibe with manual transmission.

Available at participating Honda Dealers on current new stock, while stocks last. Honda Australia/Honda Dealers reserve the right to change or extend this offer.

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Honda Jazz GLi

Honda Jazz GLi
5-speed Manual
from: $17,4901 DRIVE AWAY
* Includes 12 Months Registration
* Includes Compulsory Third Party Insurance
* Includes Stamp Duty
* Includes Dealer Delivery
* Bonus Extended Warranty(2) (2009 models only)
* Bonus 5 Years Roadside Assist (3) (2009 models only)

(1) Recommended drive away price for Jazz GLi with manual transmission. Metallic & pearlescent paint an extra $395.

(2) 2 Year / 40,000km Honda Assured Extended Warranty commences at expiry of 3 Year / 100,000km Factory Warranty. Refer to Honda Assured Extended Warranty Contract Book for further details. Only available on 2009 models.

(3) Roadside Assist valid until 5th anniversary of original retail sale date. Only available on 2009 models.

Available at participating Honda Dealers on current new stock, while stocks last, on vehicles purchased and delivered between 01/02/10 and 31/03/10. Honda Australia/Honda Dealers reserve the right to change or extend this offer.

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Honda Civic VTi

Honda Civic VTi
5-speed Manual
from: $23,990(1) DRIVE AWAY
* Includes 12 Months Registration
* Includes Compulsory Third Party Insurance
* Includes Stamp Duty
* Includes Dealer Delivery
* Includes Metallic & Pearlescent Paint
* Bonus Extended Warranty(2) (2009 models only)
* Bonus 5 Years Roadside Assist(3) (2009 models only)

(1) Recommended drive away price for Civic VTi with manual transmission.

(2) 2 Year / 40,000km Honda Assured Extended Warranty commences at expiry of 3 Year / 100,000km Factory Warranty. Refer to Honda Assured Extended Warranty Contract Book for further details. Only available on 2009 models.

(3) Roadside Assist valid until 5th anniversary of original retail sale date. Only available on 2009 models.

Available at participating Honda Dealers on current new stock, while stocks last, on vehicles purchased and delivered between 01/02/10 and 31/03/10. Honda Australia/Honda Dealers reserve the right to change or extend this offer.

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Honda Accord VTi

Honda Accord VTi
*2009 Model
from: $32,990(1) DRIVE AWAY
*2010 Model
from: $33,490(2) DRIVE AWAY
* Includes 12 Months Registration
* Includes Compulsory Third Party Insurance
* Includes Stamp Duty
* Includes Dealer Delivery
* Includes Metallic & Pearlescent Paint

(1) Recommended drive away price for 2009 Year Model Accord VTi with automatic transmission.

(2) Recommended drive away price for 2010 Year Model Accord VTi with automatic transmission.

Available at participating Honda Dealers, while stocks last, on vehicles purchased and delivered between 01/02/10 and 31/03/10. Honda Australia/Honda Dealers reserve the right to change or extend this offer.

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Honda Accord Euro

Honda Accord Euro
5-speed Automatic
from: $36,990(1) DRIVE AWAY
* Includes 12 Months Registration
* Includes Compulsory Third Party Insurance
* Includes Stamp Duty
* Includes Dealer Delivery

(1) Recommended drive away price for Accord Euro with automatic transmission. Metallic & pearlescent paint an extra $475.

Available at participating Honda Dealers on current new stock, while stocks last, on vehicles purchased and delivered between 01/02/10 and 31/03/10. Honda Australia/Honda Dealers reserve the right to change or extend this offer.

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Honda CRV

Honda CR-V
DRIVE AWAY ON NEW 2010 CR-V
*CR-V Manual from: $33,990(1) DRIVE AWAY
*CR-V Automatic from: $36,390(2) DRIVE AWAY* Includes 12 Months Registration
* Includes Compulsory Third Party Insurance
* Includes Stamp Duty
* Includes Dealer Delivery
Recommended drive away price for (1) CR-V with manual transmission and (2) CR-V with automatic transmission. Metallic & pearlescent paint an extra $475.

Available at participating Honda Dealers on current new stock, while stocks last, on vehicles purchased and delivered between 15/02/10 and 31/03/10. Honda Australia/Honda Dealers reserve the right to change or extend this offer.

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New car buyers often ask about the safety features on new cars, including new Hondas.  It makes a lot of sense to be aware of the safety features in your new Honda for several reasons:

1. Safety helps to protect you and your family and friends. This is probably the simplest and most obvious benefit of safety features on new Honda vehicles. New Hondas have a wide range of safety features to help the driver (you) avoid an accident, and if an accident is unavoidable, then there are more safety features designed to reduce the risks of injury from the accident.  ABS brakes fall into the first category -- they are designed too help you avoid an accident.

2. Some safety features are useless (or even detrimental) if you don’t know what they are or how to use them. The most simple example of this is your normal brakes.  If you didn’t know how to operate the brakes in any car, yet you started driving, it’s not going to be long before you forcefully meet an obstacle, other vehicle or pedestrian.  ABS is another example.  When ABS first appeared on the market, many drivers who didn’t know about their ABS, stomped on the brake pedal in an emergency and, panicked by the pulsating pedal, ,lifted their foot of the brake and had the collision they were trying to avoid!  When you visit Daniel to look at new Hondas be sure to ask him for a real-life demonstration of how to use ABS.  Don’t miss out on t the full benefits of the safety features in your new Honda.

3. You know what you are getting for your money. One of the most bewildering things for automotive sales professionals is customers who enter a dealership, demanding to buy a car for the cheapest price, and when asked why they want that particular car, they don’t know.   Occasionally, they are demanding the car at a price below what it costs to make it!  In retrospect, this situation is an accumulation of ignorance.  They have no knowledge of realistic pricing, but more importantly, they have no knowledge of what they are actually getting for their money.  In that situation of fear combined with ignorance, they are taking a scary risk by buying any car and it’s a bit like being forced to bid on a mystery box without knowing its contents.  When you know what you are getting for your money and you don’t have any fears about your decision to buy a new Honda, you make a decision that you are happy with and you don’t embarrass yourself by making ridiculous price offers.

4. Safety helps with resale values. Even if safety isn’t top of your list when buying a new Honda, it is top of many people’s lists when they are buying used Hondas.  So if your new Honda has a full array of safety features, it is one good contributor to resale values when the time comes to replace your new Honda.

So what do Honda’s ABS brakes do for you?

It’s not surprising that so few car owners know what ABS does, because, in our experience, very few salespeople who sell the vehicles know either!   I recall seeing an Australian motoring survey a few years ago in which 61% of people who drove cars with ABS had absolutely no idea what ABS did!

Here are the six benefits of Honda’s ABS braking systems:

1.    Honda ABS prevents vehicle skidding during emergency braking. In an emergency braking situation, the driver slams hard on the brakes, which often results in wheel lock and the vehicle skids. ABS prevents wheel locking during such panic braking and helps the driver keep the vehicle under control.

2.   Honda ABS maintains vehicle stability in heavy braking.  Loss of stability occurs when the rear wheels lock. Irrespective of whether the road is dry or wet, high friction or low friction, uniform surface or split surface, ABS maintains vehicle stability during braking.

3.   Honda  ABS ensures steering ability during braking.  Loss of steering ability occurs when the front wheels lock. By preventing the front wheels from locking, the driver is able to steer around obstacles and has improved ability to avoid accidents.

4.    Honda ABS enhances many drivers’ skill for safer driving.  ABS allows the driver to ‘overbrake’ without losing traction. An average driver with ABS can perform above average braking.

5.    Honda ABS improves tyre life. ABS prevents ‘flat spotting’ of tyres in an emergency braking situation.  Each time the ABS activates, it results in less tyre wear and thus improved tyre life, itself a significant factor in effective stopping and steering to avoid accidents.

6.    Honda ABS provides driver feedback on road conditions. The anti-lock brake system will indicate its operation by pulsations in the brake pedal and a noticeable sound. If the driver notices these pulsations and sounds, it is an indication that the roads are slippery.  Speed and following distance can be adjusted accordingly, thereby contributing to safer driving.

Contact Daniel now to find out more about safety on your new Honda.

Don't just get Honda ABS - get the knowledge of how to use it!

It’s more stylish and versatile than ever. It’s the new 2010 Honda CR-V.

Officially launched in Australia in February, the 2010 CR-V includes enhanced handling, new exterior colours to choose from and even better safety features.  The 2010 CR-V also has a re-styled bonnet, grille, and front and rear bumpers.

With its smooth curves and sporty stance, the CR-V has yet again ratcheted up the new standard in compact 4WDs. Wherever you are going – your favourite  restaurant, to work, or a long, windy open road – the CR-V is always in its element.

Have the best of both worlds: the space and comfort of a passenger car and the practicality of a 4WD. The CR-V’s clever seating can be folded down to increase cargo space, making it the ideal choice for any activity.  The versatility of the 2010  CR-V interior adapts to suit your lifestyle. Perfect for weekend getaways, heading to the beach, or city cruising, the 2010 CR-V has clever storage, dual-zone climate control, steering wheel-mounted audio controls and adjustable steering. The 2010 CR-V offers the capabilities of a sport utility with a whole lot more flair and refinement.

Equally at home on a mountain road or a city street, the CR-V’s finely-tuned suspension, Real Time 4WD™, and powerful engine work together to deliver a thoroughly enjoyable drive. The CR-V will get you where you want to go in comfort.

The 2010 CR-V is equipped with Honda’s most up-to-the-minute safety features.  These include ABS braking, traction control, stability control, and a body that’s designed to absorb impacts and protect passengers and pedestrians in the event of a collision.  They’re just some of the ways CR-V keeps you safe.

Make a sales enquiry on the new 2010 Honda CR-V.

New 2010 Honda CR-V

Honda Australia recently announced that it will convey the price savings due to Australia’s revision of  import duties applying to many of the Honda new car range.   Already renowned for their affordability to acquire, own and eventually (perhaps even reluctantly) resell, the range of Honda new vehicles is now even more affordable.

Honda Australia have decided that, instead of playing some of the silly pricing games that some other manufacturers are indulging in to keep the government duty saving from their customers, they will pass on the full saving to Honda customers immediately.  Honda customers do not even have to wait until 2010, when the duty reductions officially take effect.  By introducing the new pricing right now, a month before the Australian Federal Government’s tariff reduction on imported passenger cars, Honda has kept buying a Honda relatively hassle-free.  December in Australia  is traditionally a busy time for car sales, as many people buy a new car to enjoy over the festive season and/or on their family holiday and others want to update their company car before the new work year starts.  Other manufacturers are keeping their potential customers in limbo until next year.

The tariff reduction will range from 5 to 10 per cent, which translates to savings of between $1,500 and $3,000 from the R.R.P. of new Honda models imported from Japan and the United Kingdom.  A Honda Australia spokesperson, Stephen Collins, said: “We are pleased to pass on these savings on award winning models such as the Accord Euro and Odyssey to our customers a month early.”

Honda’s Thai-built models are ineligible for the duty decrease, due to the Free Trade Agreement between Australia and Thailand.  Also, Four wheel drive vehicles are currently subject to an import duty of five percent and will not receive any further reductions under the latest tariff reductions.

Find out now about the new Honda pricing.

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