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Honda Jazz Forums => Honda Jazz Mk1 2002-2008 => Honda Jazz Mk1 FAQ => Topic started by: RichardA on August 17, 2014, 07:57:12 PM
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2001
June
Launched in Japan as the Honda Fit.
September
Euro market Jazz revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
2002
February
Goes on sale in the UK – 1.4 i-DSi petrol in S, SE and SE Sport specifications, all manual only.
A few cars are registered on 51 plates.
August
7-speed CVT automatic available on SE and SE sport specifications.
2003
March
Rear suspension modified to counter early criticisms of the ride quality. Radio/cassette is replaced by radio/CD player.
2004
February
S now has ABS brakes as standard
Rear drum brakes replaced by discs
Chrome interior door pulls on SE and SE Sport
SE Sport now has leather steering wheel and front fog lights
Storm Silver Metallic and Vivid Blue Pearl introduced and Clover Green Pearl dropped from the colour choices.
S model now has seat folding lever on front seats.
October
Facelift introduced:
New 1.2 i-DSi engine introduced. S specification no longer available with 1.4 engine.
New bumpers, lights and grille.
Changes to steering and suspension.
SE and Sport additionally come with LED indicators in the door mirrors, new style headlights, different steering wheel design, backlit instruments and new audio system design.
Sport replaces SE Sport
New colours: Alabaster Silver Metallic, Sirus Blue Metallic, Helios Yellow Pearl, Venus Orange Metallic and Macha Cream Metallic. Satin Silver Metallic, Mint Opal Green Metallic, Ice Blue Metallic and Eternal Blue Pearl now discontinued.
2006
AUX-in now standard.
2007
New colours added by 2007 (exact date unknown) include Blaze Orange Metallic, Black Amethyst Pearl, Sparkle Grey Pearl and Chiffon Green Metallic. Venus Orange Metallic and Macha Cream no longer available.
Production moved from Japan to China around late summer. Check VIN plate if unsure: http://clubjazz.org/forum/index.php?topic=149.0 (http://clubjazz.org/forum/index.php?topic=149.0)
2008
Production ends and new Mk2 Jazz goes on sale in October. Some Mk1s are still being registered into 2009.