Sep 30, 2016 03:31 AM
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The third-generation Honda Jazz claims to offer class-leading space and even more refinement and efficiency than the outgoing model. Safety levels are up and standard equipment has increased, too. Plastic quality has also been improved to help the car take on other small MPVs such as Ford’s brilliant B-MAX, Hyundai’s five-year warranty sporting ix20, and the relaxing Nissan Note.
Prices start from £11, 500 and if you buy your new Jazz using carwow you can save £1, 250 on average.
The interior is, then, the biggest selling point of the new Jazz – it’s spacious, well built and for the most part made from high quality materials. The new infotainment system is easy to use and the optional sat-nav provides clear instructions. Room for passengers and luggage is unrivalled – the new Jazz has as much rear legroom as a Mercedes S-Class.
Despite it’s lighter chassis and recalibrate suspension, testers are not impressed by the way the small Honda drives. It is not as fun as a Ford Fiesta and less comfortable than a VW Polo.
In the engine line-up one 1.3-litre petrol takes the place of the old 1.2 and 1.4-litre petrols. It does without a turbocharger, so is not as eager to overtake as the turbocharged rivals from Ford and VW. To keep up with traffic, the engine has to be worked hard and this make the Jazz quite noisy when driving.
Entry-level equipment is plentiful with air-con, automatic lights, DAB radio and Bluetooth phone connectivity. We recommend spending a bit more and getting the SE model which comes with the easy-to-use new seven-inch infotainment system, parking sensors and alloy wheels.
Check out the vibrant Honda Jazz colour range using our helpful guide or make sure it has ample space by reading our dimensions guide.
