I am so happy to see the Honda Jazz enter our longterm fleet. For me the Jazz has defined what modern practical hatchbacks are supposed to be. It blew the concept of small cars can't be big on the inside, right out of the window and it boasted of sedan-busting space and MPV shaming practicality.
We have got the Jazz powered by the 1.2 i-Vtec petrol in manual transmission. This is just perfect, as I am going to use the Jazz for my daily commute in the city and this is what most petrol manual variant customers buy their hatch for. On first impressions the new Jazz is more contemporary and stylish than the old car.
The chunky grille that meets the angular headlights lends the Jazz lot of character. In profile, the large glasshouse and the strong belt line that originates at the front doors and progressively widens towards the rear looks attractive. But like before it still looks a bit MPVish and the small wheels and its large mass makes it look a bit under-tyred.
