2011 Honda Fit Hybrid

Honda Japanese car maker has unveiled new series model with hybrid technology, named it’s 2011 Honda Fit Hybrid, be first sale on domestic market and also will make its world motor show debut at the Paris Motor Show. Honda Fit Hybrid it or the 2011 model year from a minor cosmetic refresh and equipment upgrades.

Honda Motor Company officials originally denied the Fit would be hybridized back in 2006, saying that the existing models filled all need gaps. Personally, I agreed with their analysis. Now, it seems that a Fit hybrid makes more sense to everyone (well, almost everyone). Fuel efficiency, small size and low emissions are becoming increasingly important to many consumers, especially those in crowded Japan.

The new model will feature the same engine as the Insight hybrid, the 1.3 liter i-VTEC engine is combined with a CVT gearbox with an electric motor sandwiched between the two to create a parallel hybrid system. Like the Insight and Civic Hybrid models the Jazz Hybrid will be capable of running on the electric motor alone under some medium and low speed conditions. According to the Japanese automaker, the Jazz Hybrid’s fuel economy is estimated at 4.4 lt/100km [53.5 mpg US] in the combined European cycle.

Inside the cabin is also given a fresh look with darker single color dashboard, which contrasts strongly with the blue lighting of the dials and stereo. The new hybrid is also available with leather trim, the first time this has been available on a Jazz model in Europe. he modest facelift is limited to new grille and bumper (front and rear) designs which are said to help improve the car’s aerodynamic efficiency, plus revised tail lamps and updated interior trims.