2021 Honda Jazz pricing detailed: MG3, Kia Rio and Toyota Yaris rival increases in cost again prior to retirement

Ahead of its Australian exit early next year, the current-generation Honda Jazz’s pricing has been increased, although changes only apply to two of the light hatchback’s three variants.

The entry-level VTi is up $700, to $18,690 plus on-road costs, while the flagship VTi-L has jumped by $500, to $24,490. The mid-range VTi-S is unchanged, at $20,990.

Speaking to CarsGuide, a Honda Australia spokesperson confirmed the Jazz’s latest round of price rises came into effect on September 1.

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Standard specification for all three grades of the MG3, Kia Rio and Toyota Yaris rival carried over once more, having been improved in April as part of a MY21 update that introduced a 7.0-inch touchscreen multimedia system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.

For reference, this upgrade came at a $500 cost across the Jazz range, which climbed by another $500 in July when no new features were added. As a result, the VTi, VTi-S, VTi-L have ascended by $1700, $1000 and $1500 respectively this year.

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In the two most recent cases, the pricing adjustments were wholly prompted by external forces, including exchange-rate fluctuations.

It’s also worth noting the VTi is no longer available with a five-speed manual, orders for which ceased in March, with remaining stock sold during the second quarter.

That variant was priced from $15,990 when it was discontinued, meaning it was one of the most affordable new vehicles on sale at the time.

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As such, the Jazz is exclusively mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT), with all three grades powered by an 88kW/145Nm 1.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that drives the front wheels.

As reported, Honda Australia will not sell the new-generation Jazz, with factors working against its business case including the challenging segment it plays in.

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