Honda has enhanced its Jazz supermini for 2023 with a number of revisions that include an updated hybrid powertrain and a new Advance Sport grade.

Upgrades across the Jazz range include new exterior and interior styling and an upgraded e:HEV hybrid powertrain

Launched in 2020, the fourth-generation Jazz went hybrid-only to advance the brand’s electrification plans, while gaining a new Crosstar variant.

The new revisions increase its appeal with revisions across all grades, plus a styling refresh and latest e:HEV hybrid tech.

A new stand-out Advance Sport grade now sits at the top of the range and gets an exclusive Urban Grey paint finish, front bumper design and grille as well as gloss black wing mirrors and bespoke 16-inch alloy wheels. Interior updates also set it apart and include black synthetic suede and grey synthetic leather for the upholstery and contrasting yellow stitching.

The Advance Sport is also marked out from the rest of the range with a throttle remap that increases power and improves response, plus a stiffer suspension set-up.

Updates across the other grades introduce updated grille, bumper and headlight designs. The Crosstar also gets a bolder grille and new side skirts, along with revised alloys and a new Fjord Mist blue paint colour. Interior revisions enhance colour, material and finish choices, whilst the Crosstar gets new seat upholstery and a new trim finish for the dashboard and centre console.

The latest-gen hybrid powertrain, which marries up two electric motors with a petrol engine, automatic transmission and three intelligent driving modes, has also been revamped across all areas, increasing performance and refinement.

Power for the electric drive motor increases 14hp, taking its total output to 122hp, and the generator motor has also seen an 11hp increase in power, taking it to a peak of 106hp.

Despite the increases in driveability and output, the powertrain maintains the same levels of efficiency, producing CO2 emission from 102g/km, with the Advance Sport grade from 105g/km.

The automatic transmission has also been revised to increase smoothness and driveability.

Honda has also added in towing capacity in response to customer feedback and all models can tow a competitive 500kg, accommodating small trailers or bike carriers.

Safety upgrades enhance the advanced driver assistance systems. New wider angle, higher-definition cameras can better spot vehicle surroundings, including recognition of verges without kerbs or roadside markings, whilst the active safety systems for a less intrusive approach. The Traffic Jam Assist function is now upgraded to feature steering support from standstill, reducing the burden on the driver when driving in traffic.

Sales of the new Honda Jazz and Jazz Crosstar in Europe start early 2023.