Honda has announced it will begin sales of the Honda Fit (known as Jazz in Europe) in Japan on Friday, October 26, 2007. The hugely popular small car retains all its best features – class leading economy, cabin space to rival mid-sized saloons, and easy manoeuvrability – yet has been brought bang up-to-date with some subtle design changes, and clever interior space solutions.

Two engines will be available on the new car, a 1.5-litre i-VTEC and a super frugal 1.3-litre i-VTEC which delivers maximum output of 100PS. CVT transmission is also available. In the chassis, a longer wheelbase and wider track offer even better stability, manoeuvrability and handling.

Honda Fit was first introduced in Japan in June 2001. It is now being produced in six factories in five countries and sold in approximately 115 countries around the world. Cumulatively, sales of Fit and Jazz exceed two million units.

A rotating passenger Seat is available on the Japanese car which takes full advantage of the Fit’s easy access. The Seat has a higher position than previously, has additional foot space and features a specially contoured Seat cushion. The Seat enables easy loading and unloading of a wheelchair through the rear seats.

A new Jazz for the European market will go on sale late in 2008.  No details of this car have been announced.