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Ozzie

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Where can I get a hybrid??
« on: September 06, 2015, 05:50:55 PM »
It appears that the 2015 Jazz will not be available with the Hybrid variant. Now I need the fuel economy that the hybrid gives, so I am thinking about importing one, so it needs to be a right hand drive, but the query is has anyone imported a car from a different country? Or done a personal import? I have emailed Honda the same query.
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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #1 on: September 06, 2015, 07:32:44 PM »
Got a few  £ millions to get it approved and insured?  ;D

Ozzie

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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #2 on: September 06, 2015, 08:25:22 PM »
Got a few  £ millions to get it approved and insured?  ;D
Why? Many countries USED to have UK spec cars, but they drive left hand drive, but you could order right hand drive cars, so for example, order BMWs from Belgium, or of course Germany. Now if Honda export right hand drive cars to Spain for Gibraltar, it might be worth picking on up there. Just a thought.

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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2015, 08:42:41 PM »
How about a diesel Jazz from India? http://www.hondacarindia.com/AllNewJazz/Jazz_Brochure.pdf

The VED changes effective 1st Aril 2017 are likely to make Honda think carefully about bringing a new Jazz hybrid to UK. I suspect the rumoured 3 cylinder turbo is more likely to show up, but there must be some doubt about that unless the new Jazz starts selling in sufficient numbers to justify broadening the range and a more efficient engine would need to compete with a slightly souped-up 1.5 litre version which would broaden the Jazz's appeal.

I will be very interested to see how closely my new SE CVT gets to my (soon to be ex-) hybrid's mpg under similar driving conditions. There won't be a battery adding to the weight and, instead, I will have somewhere to put the spare wheel. The official Extra Urban mpg is identical (64.2) for both the old hybrid and the SE although the HS wins on the Urban mpg (61.4 - not that I've ever got close). One factor in my reckoning is that, for reasons that have yet to be explained, the S CVT gets 68.9 mpg on the extra urban test. It's mechanically the same as the SE with the only difference being a few kg of equipment and different wheels (but the same size tyres). Either the S CVT was tested under optimal conditions or the SE CVT was tested under sub-optimal conditions.

However, a hydrid version of the new model would give better mpg if only because of improvements in engine technology although a higher capacity battery would also help (but push up the cost). I had expected the mpg margin between my HS hybrid and the ES I owned before it to be more than the 10% that I have achieved.
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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #4 on: September 07, 2015, 11:32:13 AM »
As a rule of thumb it would set you back £2k to import a £2k Japanese vehicle to a UK port, with newer car models the costs would rise , be aware of the risks of imports .
Try for a deal for the current model at your friendly delearship.
Why not look into alernatives? Toyota Yaris/?

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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2015, 12:02:08 PM »
Insurance may be more difficult for an imported Jazz Hybrid. There may be a new GE Mk2 Jazz Hybrid still somewhere in one of the UK dealers you could get a good deal on and then spares and servicing etc should be straight forward.

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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2015, 09:34:44 PM »
I'm thinking a late Mk2 will be the answer really, but just thought importing would be fairly straight-forward. I know  a lady who used to import BMWs from Belgium and save thousands for clients. I just wondered if importing a Honda might be as straight-forward but theres a far greater distance and of course BMW is in the EU, and Japan isnt.

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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2015, 10:56:37 PM »
Not answering your original question. But. Have you tried, Buyacar?


http://www.buyacar.co.uk/honda_jazz_hatchback/car_1_3_ima_hs_hybrid_5dr_cvt_33934.jhtml

I bought my last two cars from them.  ;)

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David.
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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #8 on: September 07, 2015, 11:06:25 PM »
You could see if the dealer network can find you a low miles demonstrator or pre-registered vehicle. Someone must have a hybrid sitting in a showroom with a big discount on it.

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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #9 on: September 09, 2015, 10:16:34 PM »
Hi,
If you need any help with insurance for an imported vehicle at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
Regards,
Dan.

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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #10 on: September 10, 2015, 11:44:05 AM »
Hi,
If you need any help with insurance for an imported vehicle at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
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Dan.
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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2015, 12:44:47 PM »
Hi,
If you need any help with insurance for an imported vehicle at all then please feel free to drop me a line.
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Dan.
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Hi,

Yes we have specialist schemes for driving instructor policies.

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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2015, 03:21:28 PM »
Honda UK have replied:

Thank you for contacting Honda UK.

We are very happy to hear that you are satisfied by your current Honda Jazz Hybrid.

On the UK market this year we are offering the Jazz with a petrol engine. In Ireland the model is yet to be launched and we are also eager to see what the specifications will be. In other European countries the Jazz would be available with a left hand drive. If you are interested in importing a Jazz Hybrid with a right had drive. I would recommend contact Honda Japan to enquire about the specifications and the options for importing the vehicle to the UK. You can reach their Head Office on 003 342 311 11.

Thank you for contacting Honda UK. If there is anything else we can do for you, please write to us again.

Kind Regards,
Ivona  Petrova
Honda Customer Service
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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2015, 03:42:43 PM »
It appears that the 2015 Jazz will not be available with the Hybrid variant. Now I need the fuel economy that the hybrid gives, so I am thinking about importing one, so it needs to be a right hand drive, but the query is has anyone imported a car from a different country? Or done a personal import? I have emailed Honda the same query.
Thanks.

Plenty of hybrid Fits on Goo-Net, such as this 2015 auto model.

As for importing, there are plenty of importers to choose from.

Having owned a DC5 Integra Type R, I can recommend BHP Imports or Torque GT and Distinctive Cars of York, who imported my DC5 10 years ago.

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Re: Where can I get a hybrid??
« Reply #14 on: September 11, 2015, 06:57:03 PM »
Couldn't find a launch date on Universal Honda Ltd's website, but there is a brochure for the new Jazz, showing only a petrol 1.3 with manual/CVT option and only three trim specs (SE, ES, EX)

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