The Honda Jazz offering in Australia follows, to a degree, the Japanese versions (excluding the 4WD models), and was released in Australia in October 2002.

The base model Jazz GLi is powered by a 1.34-liter i-DSI engine, and includes air-conditioning, a CD player, two front airbags, ABS brakes, EBD, a trip computer, remote central locking, a transponder coded immobilizer, power steering, windows and mirrors.
Standard is a five-speed manual gearbox, with the auto CVT an optional extra.

The VTi adds the 1.5-liter VTEC engine, "sports" trim, and side mirror-mounted turning indicators.
Optional is the version of the auto CVT with Formula 1 inspired gear shift paddles on the steering wheel; the VTi-S has a "sports" body kit, fog lights, and 15-inch (380 mm) alloy wheels.

A "dot" on the "J" in Jazz on the rear of the first-generation model indicates whether it is powered by a 1.5- or 1.3-liter engine.
The 1.5-liter version (VTi) has a blue dot and 1.3-liter version (GLi) has a red dot.
The second-generation models can be differentiated by the presence (VTi) or absence (GLi) of audio controls on the steering wheel.
The body kit for the VTi-S has changed since its introduction in 2003.
The picture to the right illustrates the differences.
The white Jazz VTi-S in the middle is a December 2003 model, while the left silver Jazz is a 2004 VTi with optional bodykit, the right silver Jazz is a 2004 model VTi-S.
Since its introduction to Australia, the Jazz has been imported from Japan.
However, in late 2005, Honda Australia began importing the Jazz from Thailand.
The cheaper production costs allowed Honda to make significant price cuts across the Jazz range, though the color range has been reduced to six (compared to twelve in Japan).

In 2006, the Australian Honda Jazz received a minor cosmetic facelift.
At this stage, a free trade agreement between Australia and Thailand resulted all Australian Honda Jazz models being made in the Thailand factory.
The model and trim variants remained the same, excluding the cosmetic changes.

All Jazz models were upgraded to LED tail lights as standard and also the 1.3 L Gli Jazz models have its antenna mounted at the front just above the front windscreen.

The VTi 1.5 L engine and body remained the same with the addition of a sports collapsible antenna mounting on the rear roof.
The CVT paddle shift system was altered for easier use.
The paddle system is down gears on the left and up gears on the right.
The previous model had a shifter for both up down at the three-o'clock and nine-o'clock positions.

The VTi-S is mechanically similar to the VTi, but has a sports body kit.
In addition, the LED tail lights are smoked, giving a more 'sporty' look.
The Honda Jazz offering in Australia follows, to a degree, the Japanese versions (excluding the 4WD models), and was released in Australia in October 2002.
The base model Jazz GLi is powered by a 1.34-liter i-DSI engine, and includes air-conditioning, a CD player, two front airbags, ABS brakes, EBD, a trip computer, remote central locking, a transponder coded immobilizer, power steering, windows and mirrors. Standard is a five-speed manual gearbox, with the auto CVT an optional extra.
The VTi adds the 1.5-liter VTEC engine, "sports" trim, and side mirror-mounted turning indicators. Optional is the version of the auto CVT with Formula 1 inspired gear shift paddles on the steering wheel; the VTi-S has a "sports" body kit, fog lights, and 15-inch (380 mm) alloy wheels.
A "dot" on the "J" in Jazz on the rear of the first-generation model indicates whether it is powered by a 1.5- or 1.3-liter engine. The 1.5-liter version (VTi) has a blue dot and 1.3-liter version (GLi) has a red dot. The second-generation models can be differentiated by the presence (VTi) or absence (GLi) of audio controls on the steering wheel. The body kit for the VTi-S has changed since its introduction in 2003. The picture to the right illustrates the differences. The white Jazz VTi-S in the middle is a December 2003 model, while the left silver Jazz is a 2004 VTi with optional bodykit, the right silver Jazz is a 2004 model VTi-S.
Since its introduction to Australia, the Jazz has been imported from Japan. However, in late 2005, Honda Australia began importing the Jazz from Thailand. The cheaper production costs allowed Honda to make significant price cuts across the Jazz range, though the color range has been reduced to six (compared to twelve in Japan).
In 2006, the Australian Honda Jazz received a minor cosmetic facelift. At this stage, a free trade agreement between Australia and Thailand resulted all Australian Honda Jazz models being made in the Thailand factory. The model and trim variants remained the same, excluding the cosmetic changes.
All Jazz models were upgraded to LED tail lights as standard and also the 1.3 L Gli Jazz models have its antenna mounted at the front just above the front windscreen.
The VTi 1.5 L engine and body remained the same with the addition of a sports collapsible antenna mounting on the rear roof. The CVT paddle shift system was altered for easier use. The paddle system is down gears on the left and up gears on the right. The previous model had a shifter for both up down at the three-o'clock and nine-o'clock positions.
The VTi-S is mechanically similar to the VTi, but has a sports body kit. In addition, the LED tail lights are smoked, giving a more 'sporty' look.
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