Honda has realised that a lot of customers for the Jazz might want more than a puny 1.2-litre engine. Considering the fact that the Jazz shares its platform with the Honda City, Honda is now considering slotting the 1.5-litre 110bhp engine from the City under the Jazz’s bonnet too, but not before 2010.

This engine would definitely transform the Jazz’s performance, but will add an estimated Rs. 70,000 to the price.

Honda also plans to offer an automatic transmission option with the 1.5-litre powerplant. With this option, the Jazz could be dearer by over Rs. 1 lakh.