For The Jazz offers masses of space despite its compact size. Plus, residual values are strong and it should prove to be reliable.
Against The low-speed ride is jiggly, the car’s very noisy on the motorway and the handling is uninspiring. Plus, some versions are very expensive.
What Car? says
The Jazz offers the space and versatility of a bigger car, but its comfort and refinement are disappointing.
Reader review rating
3.71875
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There are 10 Honda Jazz versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
For now, the Jazz has a choice of just two engines, both petrol units. The 1.2 and 1.4 are perfectly driveable, but we prefer the larger of the two for its extra grunt, which is particularly welcome out of town.
With either engine, the Jazz is already pretty eco-friendly, but if you want an even greener version, wait until later in 2010. That’s when Honda says a hybrid version will go on sale.
You can already buy a semi-automatic gearbox with the 1.4, but it's best avoided, as the gearshifts are slow and jerky. if you are thinking of going with the 1.2, bear in mind that it's more than a few horsepower you'll be missing out on: the 1.2-litre cars also miss out on the clever folding system in the boot and a two-way adjustable steering column.
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4
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Drove this car as a courtesy car over the weekend…
4
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I don't know about how anyone else with this car…
4
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4
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