Honda Jazz Driving Impressions

some people say your can setup the backseats to a small bed. is it true? did you drive an automatic or manual? how did it feel driving on rough roads?

nice. bibili na rin ako dahil sa review mo. ;P

this is a great review in a regular’s car /driver’s perspective… not like the one that you read on magazines… :)

did toyota offer you to review the new Prius? :) I sure love to read a review on that one.. since it’s one hell of a tech car.. :)

http://teknisyan.blogspot.com/2009/08/tech-cars-toyota-prius.html

sayang, sinoli mo agad. di pa natin najoyride nina spides.

bili ka na ng jazz master yuga. tapos sali ka na din sa Honda Club of the Philippines para mas marami ka matutunan tungkol sa Jazz and other Honda cars.

How about the hyundai Getz CRDI? I have the Jazz older version and it seems there are no modifications rather than a VTEC IDSI combined. From the Old jazz version we have 1.3 iDSI and 1.5 Vtec.

Nice review. but you haven’t post a pic on the engine bay.

i love that car,, small but spacious,,

love the interior package of the car

Im really sold at this car. Im getting him 1st quarter next year for sure. I don’t mind the rumoured 10k increase. He’s just a dream car for a newbie like me. Thanks for the review.

@diego

it’s called the Fit in the US and in Japan.. it’s called the Jazz in most Asian countries.. same car. Lots of global cars are called different names in different countries.

anyway.. the Jazz is something totally different from the Hyundai I10.. and the main reason for this is.. well everything actually… they’re not in the same “weight class”

even the base model Jazz has a bigger engine, bigger cargo space, roomier interior and it’s a much bigger car in all dimensions than the I10.. it’s also much more expensive to buy and maintain a honda..

If you’re going to compare models, you should really be comparing the Hyundai I10 with the Kia Picanto or the new Chinese car models (sorry i forget their names) They’re the same size, more or less the same weight, have more or less the same engine displacement and capabilities.

The Jazz should be compared to the Chevy Aveo hatchback and similarly bigger hatches. (Toyota Yaris). The Jazz is essentially a City without the butt. (Or the City is just a Jazz with a booty)

haba ng post ko.. but to help you out.. if money is no object and you need the space.. its the Jazz you want.. you’ll be amazed at what you can stick inside it.. I transport balikbayan boxes and 29 inch CRT TVs in mine..

If you want cheaper overall cost, and are okay with not having much storage then go for the I10. It’s also slightly more fuel efficient in the city. Highway driving is another matter altogether.

my apologies for the long post.

mganda tlga ang jazz at city kso di gaano katipid sa gas kung overall ill go for Vios

Nice review yuga! I will forward this review to My friend who already sold her 2005 Honda Jazz 1.3 with CVT and is looking for a replacement. She prefers to upgrade to either a new Honda Jazz 1.5 or a new Ford Focus 1.8 hatchback.

I own a 2005 1.3 idsi CVT. So far, with 51k km and turning 5 years this August, I haven’t experienced any major engine breakdown. Just got my 3rd battery over the weekend – after 3 yrs and 2 months (worth it!). Some minor modifications to improve its handling and performance were a front tower strut bar, K&N Open Filters (wag na magtipid just for the sake of upgrading the filter), 17″ mags with 205/40 Eagle F1 rubbers. Didn’t lower the car since it might not match with the 2 Thule Aero Roof Bike Racks – which are regularly used and not just for porma. Honda’s interior set up was well thought of particularly the Rear ULT configuration – sulit talaga! Bike, washing machine, a set of monobloc chairs and table, garden pots and plants, garden soil, lpg tanks, etc.! It’s like a mini pick-up. Suspension though is a bit weak for Philippine roads but with some minor tweaks and acceptance of this issue as a given, then I guess you will learn to enjoy the car just the same. A highly-recommended car!

Guys this is an off topic. If ever you were not able to attend you can check this 3rd Philippines International Motor Show Photo Gallery.

I like the face style of this Honda Jazz..
mukha kaseng kuneho yoong car..

Sir Yuga may review po kayo ng toyota na altis 2011 at vios 2011.. gusto yun matipid sa gas..thanks

I own a jazz and I must say it’s a good buy.

I was a part time driver for a short period of my life driving SUVs, Sedans, Subcompacts (Luxury and Non-Luxury), And if you don’t mind I would like to give feedback to your comments. :D

1. You don’t really need a backing sensor. It’s a pretty small car and you can see a clear view of the back.

2. You can average around 12.0 km/li on light-moderate traffic conditions, provided you have a light foot and take care to keep it below around 1800 rpm during acceleration from a stop and not more than 2000 rpm (80-95kph) during cruise.

3. The comment about the plastic interiors are the same with european critics (e.g., topgear), Well it’s japanese, they’ve been using plastic panels for decades and I bet if they had the technology to make voltes 5 real, the interior panels would be made out of plastic :D. I don’t mind it, and I like the jazz’s plenty number of cup holders and the two cellphone holders in the front :D

4. The brakes, well it took me about a week to get used to them. But my family having owned a few hondas (for the past decade), I’d say that’s normal for a brand new. Especially if you’re coming from driving a car with old brake pads.

What also appealed to me greatly is how easy you can use the back part to carry stuff, the suspension system is tough so it can support heavy loads.