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.

Honda Jazz Hatchback

What Car? says

3 out of 5 stars

The Jazz offers the space and versatility of a bigger car, but its comfort and refinement are disappointing.

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There are 10 Honda Jazz versions available

Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.2 S 5dr £10,990
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.2 SE 5dr £11,990
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.2 S-T 5dr £12,270
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.2 Si 5dr £12,860
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 ES 5dr £12,990
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.2 SE-T 5dr £13,270
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 Si 5dr £13,860
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 ES-T 5dr £14,270
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 EX 5dr £14,490
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 EX-T 5dr £15,770
What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
Jazz Our pick

Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 ES 5dr

With the best combination of price and specification, this is our favourite model in the range.

What Car? says:3 stars out of 5
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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.

Reader test team says:

Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 EX 5dr

I bought my Jazz 1 month ago and use it locally…

marjorie jessup

4 out of 5 stars

Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 ES 5dr

Drove this car as a courtesy car over the weekend…

Rajib Dutta

4 out of 5 stars

Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.2 S 5dr

I don't know about how anyone else with this car…

Dave Anian

4 out of 5 stars

Honda Jazz Hatchback 1.4 EX 5dr

I purchased my new Jazz 1.4 ES manual in March…

Ray Fuller

4 out of 5 stars
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