The world premiere of the third generation Honda Fit (called Jazz in other global markets) in Japan last month hasn’t affected the production of the Fit Shuttle, which will continue in its current form for at least for another year, although with some minor updates that were presented today.
The 2014 Shuttle, which is an elongated, tall station wagon version of the Fit hatchback Mk2, features a newly designed front bumper and grille, along with a fresh selection of hubcaps and alloy wheels on the outside.
Honda added a more premium “Smart Selection” grade to the Hybrid version’s lineup, which includes a partially leather interior with orange accent stitches on the seats, steering wheel, and gear lever, plus heated front seats and other comfort amenities.
The updated Fit Shuttle retains its dual engine lineup, with the base model powered by a 120hp (89kW) 1.5-liter i-VTEC four-cylinder gasoline engine, and the hybrid variant by a 1.3-liter gasoline unit paired to a 10 KW electric motor and a CVT.
Sales in Japan start today with the Fit Shuttle priced between 1.64 million yen to 1.99 million yen (US$17,100 to US$20,000).
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