The Honda Jazz was Japanese car of the year in 2002 and offers class leading space and versatility. There’s little to touch it in terms of design, engineering excellence, driving characteristics and sheer reliability. The Jazz is very nearly the complete package.
The Jazz comes in only one model, a new chain-cam engine called i-DSI, which has two valves and two spark plugs per cylinder. It is a 1.4 liter engine that offers excellent economy figures of 49.6mpg. Emission levels are also very low. The 1.4 DSI engine delivers great pick up at all urban speeds. It cruises effortlessly at motorway speeds. The Jazz reaches 0-60 in 11.7 seconds, with a maximum speed of 106 mph. the Honda Jazz also handles well.
The car offers good all-round visibility from the tall design and large glass areas. It has a well-designed cabin with lots of switches and buttons. They're user-friendly, and intuitive to use. The spacious interior means that it seats five comfortably. The seats are foldable and can be stowed to create an exceptionally roomy interior. There is ample head and legroom all-round. However, road noise can be a problem: it's tolerable at low speeds, but on the motorway it can give you a headache.
All Honda Jazz models come with anti-lock brakes and twin front airbags. Euro NCAP awarded Jazz four stars for occupant crash protection, and three stars for child protection. Honda's confidence in the quality of this car is underlined by its 3-year/ 90,000-mile warranty. If you’ve got an eye for quality, the Jazz is just the car for you.
