Honda Jazz proves size doesn't matter

This is the fourth-generation Honda Jazz which has the ability to switch between petrol and electric power to improve efficiency, in much the same way as the Toyota Yaris does.
The petrol-electric hybrid system uses two electric motors, powered by a compact battery, working alongside a punchy but economical 1.5-litre petrol engine.
There’s only one engine choice with the Honda Jazz, a 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid, which will give 96bhp. It can accelerate quicker than a VW Poloo r the Toyota Yaris GR Sport, getting from 0-60mph in a respectable 8.6sec. However, the Jazz is a regular hybrid car so it can't go very far on electric power alone, but, you don't need to plug it in to charge it!
In Hybrid mode, the Jazz does a great job at working out when to deploy the electric motor and when to fire up the petrol engine. This generally means it does more electric motoring in urban environments (especially if you drive with a light right foot) and a combination of both power sources on faster roads. Overall, the Jazz is one of the best small cars for comfort we have tested and rides really smoothly on main roads and motorways.
Entry level cars get bright LED headlights as standard, as well as a system that automatically dips the headlights so you don't dazzle other drivers. All trims also get a 9.0in touchscreen system that comes with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The Honda Jazz is around the same cost as its small car competitors, with a RRP range of £26,885 to £29,285, however, it comes very well equipped as standard and is predicted to hold on to its value much better than most rivals, plus the efficiency should help to keep bills down too.
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[@Birmingham_racing]

Don't care if it's a grandmas I'm 37 I've always liked it for what it is

[@cynic150]

My mechanic friend told me that you need to replace the battery every 2 years ! Expensive !

[@colinrenfrew48]

A modern icon. No mistake.

[@iangriffiths2763]

Great review again it’s on my short list now

[@BillAC-]

This channel is so underrated. Keep at it AJ. I love the variety of cars you review

[@irons28]

I have driven Honda civics for over 12 years and absolutely loved them. However as a single man on my own now I was acutely aware that a civic was far more car than I needed. When the new civic was revealed it was slightly bigger. At that point I knew I needed to down size my car, so I started looking elsewhere for small cars such as the ford fiesta. The Honda jazz was never a consideration for me because I was influenced by the stigma that the jazz was a pensioner car. Then I thought “what are you thinking” what the hell, I have always had a great experience with Honda with their aftercare and great service. Ever since I have driven Honda’s I have never had a single breakdown, never anything gone wrong, so why look elsewhere. Got myself to the Honda garage to try out a jazz, it was a dream to drive, so as you can guess I bought a jazz. Didn’t like the wheels on the top spec car so paid extra for alloys, every time I get in it (by the way it is the hybrid version) driving out of my street in electric mode silently is so cool. As for fuel consumption I regularly get into the 60s, so my fuel expenditure has been cut by at least 40%. Driving this car is a dream, the tech it has is more than you could want and the space is almost tardis level.

[@martinkool6435]

We have one of these, it's a shame you didn't try a bit of city driving while you had it, it's unbelievably economical in stop start city driving .... 85mpg is easily achieved without trying. I've never had less than 66mpg over a tankfull !

[@andy5786]

Great videos Great review of Honda jazz 😊

[@alexpenman8033]

I’m thinking about one next year.

[@edwardpun7187]

You’re turning 65 next year then

[@sassa82]

I love practical cars

[@paulnewman2314]

Only the pre-facelift Crosstar has waterproof upholstery.

[@sniperoulis]

And the facelift