Honda Jade
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{{Infobox automobile
| name = Honda Jade
| image = HONDA JADE China (10) (cropped).jpg
| caption = Honda Jade VTi (China; pre-facelift)
| model_code = FR4/5
| manufacturer = Honda
| aka =
| production = 2013–2020
| assembly = Japan: Sayama, Saitama (Sayama Plant)
China: Wuhan, Hubei (Dongfeng Honda)
| designer =
| class = Compact MPV
| body_style = 5-door wagon
| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
| related = Honda Civic (ninth generation)
| engine = {{ubl
| 1.5 L L15B DOHC VTEC turbo I4
| 1.5 L LEB DOHC Hybrid I4
}}
| transmission = 5-speed automatic
CVT
7-speed DCT (hybrid)
| wheelbase = {{convert|2760|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| length = {{convert|4660|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| width = {{convert|1777|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| height = {{convert|1530|-|1540|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
| weight = {{convert|1430|-|1510|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}}
| predecessor = Honda Stream
| successor =
}}
The {{nihongo|Honda Jade|Japanese: ホンダ・ジェイド|Honda Jeido}} is a compact MPV produced by Honda. It was first introduced in the Chinese market in September 2013, where it is manufactured by Dongfeng Honda.{{cite web|url=http://www.carnewschina.com/2013/07/25/honda-jade-mpv-from-all-sides-in-china/ |title=Honda Jade MPV is Naked from all Sides in China | CarNewsChina.com – China Auto News |publisher=CarNewsChina.com |date=2013-07-25 |access-date=2013-10-19}} It is based on the ninth-generation Civic platform and has two seating versions for 5 or 4+2 passengers.
Market
The Jade was developed primarily with the Chinese market in mind but has since been released in Japan in February 2015 and parts of Asia such as Hong Kong, and in Singapore.{{cite web|title=News Release: Honda Begins Sales of All-New 6-seat "JADE"|url=http://world.honda.com/news/2015/4150212All-New-JADE/|publisher=Honda}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.carscoops.com/2013/04/new-honda-jade-targets-chinese-market.html|title=New Honda Jade Targets Chinese Market, but Could be Offered Elsewhere Too|date=23 April 2013}} Due to declining sales, it was withdrawn from the Singapore market in May 2018.{{Cite web|url=https://m.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/overview.php?CarCode=11874|title=2016 Honda Jade | Car Prices & Info when it was Brand New – sgCarMart}}
Besides the two seating options (5 or 4+2), there are two trim levels (EXi or VTi), and two transmissions (5AT or CVT){{cite web|url=http://www.chinacartimes.com/2013/07/25/the-honda-jade-is-the-civic-wagon-youve-always-wanted/ |title=The Honda Jade is the Civic Wagon You've Always Wanted | ChinaCarTimes.com}} and two engines to choose from (1.8L upon release, followed by 1.5L Turbo).{{cite web|url=http://chinaautoweb.com/car-models/honda-jade |title=Honda Jade| ChinaAutoWeb.com}}
Versions
In February 2015, a hybrid version went on sale in Japan with a 2+2+2 seating layout.{{cite web|url=http://www.worldcarfans.com/115010987012/honda-jade-hybrid-introduced-in-japan-goes-on-sale-in |title=Honda Jade Hybrid introduced in Japan, goes on sale in February | worldcarfans.com – World Car Fans}}
In May 2015, the Jade RS was launched to the Japanese market, offering a newly developed 1.5-litre direct injection VTEC Turbo engine rated at 150 PS (148 hp) at 5,500 rpm and 203 N⋅m (150 lb-ft) of torque between 1,600 and 5,000 rpm.{{cite web|title=Honda Launches Jade RS in Japan With 148HP 1.5L VTEC Turbo|date=21 May 2015|url=http://www.carscoops.com/2015/05/honda-launches-jade-rs-in-japan-with.html|publisher=CarScoops|access-date=2016-05-03}}
Facelift
The facelifted Jade was unveiled at the 2016 Auto Guangzhou. The Japanese domestic market version of the facelifted Jade was launched on 17 May 2018, and went on sale on the following day. It was announced on the website on 8 March 2018. The trim levels are G, RS, X, HYBRID RS and HYBRID X, which were equipped with standard Honda Sensing. The Jade was discontinued in China in June 2020 and Japan on 31 July 2020, alongside the Civic sedan and the City, known as the Grace in the latter, due to declining sales of these models.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carspiritpk.com/2020/06/honda-civic-sedan-discontinued-japan/|title = Honda Civic Sedan Discontinued in Japan – CarSpiritPK|date = 23 June 2020}}
Gallery
;Chinese market
File:Honda Jade (front).jpg|Honda Jade EXi (China; pre-facelift)
File:Honda Jade (rear).jpg|Honda Jade EXi (China; pre-facelift)
File:HONDA JADE China (cropped).jpg|Honda Jade (China; facelift)
File:2017 Dongfeng-Honda Jade (facelift), rear 8.14.18.jpg|Honda Jade (China; facelift)
;Japanese market
File:The frontview of Honda JADE RS (DBA-FR5).jpg|Honda Jade RS (Japan; pre-facelift)
File:The rearview of Honda JADE RS (DBA-FR5).jpg|Honda Jade RS (Japan; pre-facelift)
File:Honda JADE HYBRID RS・Honda SENSING.jpg|Honda Jade Hybrid RS (Japan; facelift)
File:Honda JADE RS・Honda SENSING (DBA-FR5) interior.jpg|Honda Jade RS interior (Japan; facelift)
{{Clear}}
Sales
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year |
| 2014
| |49,351 |
| 2015
|12,656 |51,289 |
| 2016
|6,520 |33,532 |
| 2017
|1,991 |42,249 |
| 2018
|4,285 |41,714 |
| 2019
|3,003 |15,409 |
| 2020
|1,027 |
References
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External links
- {{Official website| http://www.honda.co.jp/JADE/}}
{{commons category|Honda Jade}}
{{Modern Honda vehicles}}
{{Honda vehicles timeline 2020 to date}}
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Category:Cars introduced in 2013
Category:Front-wheel-drive vehicles