Comments on: Honda Jazz Driving Impressions

By: Nichole Brouillette

Nichole Brouillette — Sat, 24 Sep 2011 10:12:31 +0000

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By: don

don — Thu, 19 May 2011 05:17:27 +0000

this car looks nice… just “looks”

By: Honda Jazz Fan

Honda Jazz Fan — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 09:40:54 +0000

I owned Jazz 2010 model(1.5 – A/T)

- 13km/l (City Driving)
- Easy to setup
- Excellent Max Speed
- Paddle Shift Support
- Spacious
- Euro 4 (Eart Friendly)
- Excellent Interior/Exterior
- Honda Service is Great as well
- Toy Car or Formal look

…Two tumbs up!

By: madmax

madmax — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:44:03 +0000

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.

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 . I don’t mind it, and I like the jazz’s plenty number of cup holders and the two cellphone holders in the front

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.

By: Alan S.

Alan S. — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 13:00:10 +0000

I just got a 1.3 ATS, was surprised by its handling, performance, cargo capacity and fuel economy. Highly recommended against the Yaris.

By: Ray

Ray — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 14:26:30 +0000

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

By: Lance

Lance — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 04:52:51 +0000

Nice review. You should review rides more often.

By: www.pinoypads.com

www.pinoypads.com — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 17:17:02 +0000

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

By: adam

adam — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:49:22 +0000

Just want to share it since most of you are car enthusiast.

By: adam

adam — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:48:04 +0000

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By: diplomat

diplomat — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 05:59:03 +0000

how much is it cost?

By: demi abarquez

demi abarquez — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:02:04 +0000

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!

By: Dencio

Dencio — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 12:15:48 +0000

I just bought a 1.5 Honda Jazz grabe super sulit and very fuel efficient talaga Matic na yan ah and I consume about 10km/ltr. Worth the penny super ganda and porma!

By: Cars Online

Cars Online — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:38:15 +0000

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.

By: MJ

MJ — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 17:02:00 +0000

wait for PRIUS boom boom pow

By: MJ

MJ — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 16:59:29 +0000

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

By: durantula

durantula — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:01:59 +0000

@yuga: nice review on the jazz sir. sana kami din maka test drive. hehe

@beeps: hope your sister bought a jazz already. btw, they have a new color for the 1.5 and bagay sa sister mo. it’s called helios yellow. wow, and wala na blue sa lineup. but yellow’s nice though. bright color

By: beef

beef — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 02:54:49 +0000

@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.

By: diego gabriel araga

diego gabriel araga — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 01:37:47 +0000

it’s very nice..i used to call it “Honda Fit”.because i think in USA it is called like that..What do you think..honda fit or hyundai i10?

By: Denver

Denver — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:49:22 +0000

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.

By: Beeps

Beeps — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 07:20:39 +0000

mY sister is buying this Car 1st quarter of next year, I will definitely give it a spin. I hope Honda is not yet releasing a newer model. So we wont feel the pity(“Sayang inintay na lang sana naten yung mas bago”) hehe….

By: deywet

deywet — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:48:07 +0000

i love that car,, small but spacious,,

love the interior package of the car

By: beef

beef — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:52:23 +0000

Well, in fairness.. he did admit to not being a car guy.. so he’s not one to even look at the engine-bay, i bet, much less take a pic of it..

Just FYI for yuga, the feeling of lightness you get from the steering wheel is something that all Jazz owners will be familiar with (and is actually compared to driving a race game on the PlayStation) and it’s not cuz the front wheels are closer to the front.. its mainly because the Jazz uses an electronic power steering (EPS) unit as opposed to the old hydraulic or hybrid units. End result, it feels like a PlayStation steering wheel..

As a Jazz owner, coming from hot-hatches, it felt weird and disconcerting at first, but you get used to it and it makes the car very, very maneuverable.

I used to get very jealous of the new Jazz models.. but after the first blush sinks in, I think my Jazz VTEC looks better than the new units from more angles.. wish i had the new steering wheel with the paddle shifters though.. =)

By: Mel Ardenio

Mel Ardenio — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:05:03 +0000

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.

By: balahuraz

balahuraz — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 01:35:44 +0000

I still love the first Jazz. This Jazz has questionable interior finish, poor mileage, uncomfortable ride.

The only thing that I like about this Jazz is the paddle shift (F1 ftw!!).

By: yuga

yuga — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 07:36:29 +0000

@lava bien – You are right! Size is relative. I allowed my 15yo nephew parked the Jazz and he suggested the back sensor.

By: Lava Bien

Lava Bien — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:07:16 +0000

The back sensor for me is only for the protection of the kids when driving bigger units, but with jazz IMO you don’t really need it, just have to be a better non-lazy driver. Skills, bro, skills.

By: jdGONEMAD

jdGONEMAD — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 02:22:53 +0000

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.

By: Andre Marcelo-Tanner

Andre Marcelo-Tanner — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:06:59 +0000

impressive, next up, car blog!

By: joeybo

joeybo — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:02:20 +0000

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