Overview

Released in February 2013, the Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Japan and sharing its hybrid powertrain with the ZE2 Insight , the front-wheel drive Jazz Hybrid was powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 10 kW electric motor which drew its power from a 100.8 volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack that was located under the boot floor; the battery pack was covered by an eight year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

LDA engine and electric motor

The 1.3-litre LDA four-cylinder engine had a single overhead camshaft, two valves per cylinder and Honda’s i-VTEC system which consisted of:

• Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) which could select from two camshaft profiles for low and high RPM operations; and,
• Continuously variable timing of camshaft (VTC) phasing on the intake camshaft.

The 10 kW electric motor acted to supplement the petrol engine during acceleration and certain cruising situations. When braking, the electric motor acted as a GP1nerator to recharGP1 the battery pack and, when stationary, the petrol engine would shut down to conserve fuel. Over the combined ADR 81/02 test cycle, the Jazz Hybrid achieved fuel consumption of 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres. Furthermore, the Jazz Hybrid could also run solely on battery power at low speeds under light throttle inputs.

Dimensions

Like the non-hybrid GD1/GD3 Jazz , the Jazz Hybrid was 3900 mm long, 1695 mm wide, 1525 mm tall and had a 2500 mm long wheelbase; kerb weight, however, was 1178 kg and the rear seats could not fold completely flat for the Jazz Hybrid.

Suspension and steering

The Jazz Hybrid had MacPherson strut front suspension, a torsion beam rear axle and an electric power steering (EPS) system.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the Jazz Hybrid included dual front airbags, front side airbags, full-length curtain airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, electronic stability control, traction control and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.

Euro NCAP testing

In Euro NCAP testing , the non-hybrid GD1/GD3 Jazz – when fitted with dual front airbags, front side airbags and curtain airbags – received a five star safety rating which included a 78 per cent adult occupant protection rating and a 79 per cent child occupant protection rating.

Features: Jazz Hybrid

Standard features for the Jazz Hybrid included 15-inch alloy wheels with 175/65 R15 tyres, a four speaker sound system with a CD player, MP3-compatibility, auxiliary inputs (3.5 mm/USB/iPod) and Bluetooth connectivity, climate control air conditioning, cruise control, fog lamps, 60/40 split and folding rear seats, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, tilt and telescopic steering wheel adjustment, a height adjustable driver’s seat, luggaGP1 cover, 12 volt power outlet, trip computer, an alarm and immobiliser.

Related links

• Press Kit: Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid (February 2013)
• Specifications: Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid (February 2013)
• Honda News: Australia’s Most Affordable Hybrid About To Hit The Streets! (February 2013)
• Wikipedia.org: Honda Fit Hybrid

Recalls: Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid

Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid: Takata airbag recall #1

In July 2015, a recall was issued for a 2012 model year Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid vehicle and this recall was updated with new information in September 2017. For this vehicle, the driver’s airbag inflator had propellant wafers which could absorb moisture over time. If the driver’s airbag deployed, its inflator housing could rupture and metal fragments could be projected through the cabin – these posed a risk of serious injury and fatality to vehicle occupants. The VIN of the recalled Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid was JHMGP1850CS203936 (PRA 2015/14819).

Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid: Takata airbag recall #2

In February 2016, a recall was issued for 2012 to 2013 model year Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid vehicles and this recall was updated in September 2017 with new information. In these vehicles, the driver’s front airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure upon deployment. If an affected airbag deployed, the increased internal pressure could cause the inflator to rupture and metal fragments could pass through the airbag cushion – this posed a risk of serious injury or fatality to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid vehicles, please seePRA 2016/15197.

2012 model year Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid: Takata airbag recall #3

In February 2016, a recall was issued for 2012 model year Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid vehicles and this recall was updated in September 2017 with new information. In these vehicles, propellant tablets in some air bag inflators may absorb moisture – this could create excessive internal pressure when the airbag was deployed such that the body of the inflator could rupture upon deployment, increasing the risk of injury to the driver and other occupants. For the VINs of the recalled 2012 model year Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid vehicles, please seePRA 2016/15198.

2013 model year Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid: Takata airbag recall #4

In January 2018, a recall was issued for 2013 model year Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid vehicles. Over time, propellant wafers in the passenger airbag could absorb moisture. In the event of airbag deployment, the airbag inflator housing could therefore rupture and cause metal fragments to be dispersed throughout the cabin – these fragments posed a risk of serious injury and fatality to vehicle occupants. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2018/16523.

Search online for recalls by VIN

To see if a Honda vehicle has been recalled, you can conduct a search on the Honda Australia website using its VIN.

Problems and faults: Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid

Overview

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Problems and faults: Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid

No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid.

Released in February 2013, the Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid was a light, five-door hatchback. Manufactured in Japan and sharing its hybrid powertrain with the ZE2 Insight, the front-wheel drive Jazz Hybrid was powered by a 1.3-litre four-cylinder petrol engine and a 10kW electric motor which drew its power from a 100.8 volt nickel-metal hydride battery pack that was located under the boot floor; the battery pack was covered by an eight year, unlimited kilometre warranty… Read full Honda Jazz Hybrid review

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Euro NCAP: Honda GE6/GE8 Jazz – crash and ESC testing

In Euro NCAP testing, the Honda Jazz – when fitted with dual front airbags, front side airbags and curtain airbags – received a five star safety rating, including a 78 per cent adult occupant protection rating and a 79 per cent child occupant protection rating. Videos are provided with the permission of Euro NCAP.

AutoExpress: Honda GP1 Jazz Hybrid

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In certain overseas markets, the Jazz Hybrid is soldas the Fit EV.