Kilometres travelled
75,000 - 100,000 km
Did you buy this car new or used?
New
How much did you pay? (including all on-road costs)
30000
What were your needs when you bought this car? Has it fulfilled those needs?
A smallish 5 door hatchback which drives nicely. The Honda Jazz has amazing usable space within a small wheelbase, and the Hybrid has proven to drive really well in both urban and open road situations.
What were your initial thoughts about the car? Tell us why it appealed to you.
It drove better than the standard Jazz. The Jazz format with smart seats, slightly higher seating position and wide opening doors made it a better option than the VW Polo and Ford Fiesta we also test-drove when looking to purchase. The Mazda 2 disappointed (we were replacing our 2003 Mazda 2 which was an excellent car) as it was had not really developed from the previous model, other than getting smaller.
What have you discovered since owning the car?
While the hybrid system delivers better power than a 1300cc car should be able to achieve, fuel economy figures are not as low as the marketing would have us believe. But that was 10 years ago, before WLTP measures were introduced. What has particularly surprised is how competent the car is on the open road, with trips to the Coromandel Peninsula being despatched with aplomb. The Tardis like ability of the Jazz to swallow loads makes it a viable and economic option for travelling down country.
What do you like/dislike about the car?
The technology was not cutting edge for its time, with cabled USB connection for entertainment only, no Navigation or central screen. The eco features of the car do mean that air condition is not particularly effective in city traffic, when the engine stop/start negates aircon function. Smart seats are even better than expected.
Any other comments on the car?
It has been completely reliable, despite home servicing once the 3 year warrantly ended.
Reliability
5
Features/technology
3
Performance/economy
4
Value for money
4
Overall rating
4
Lastly, would you buy this vehicle again?
Yes
Why would/wouldn't you buy it again?
Ideal size/format for our needs. Hybrid concept appeals for economy. Updated technology would improve appeal, but not at any price.