Review: 2nd-gen Honda Jazz

extreme_torque · 10th June 2009, 17:44

@gto.... I think this cupholder keeping the drink cool idea is rubbish. Would it not stop the flow of cold air to the passengers?

indivic · 10th June 2009, 17:48

Excellent review GTO, very detailed and complete as usual, I guess its time we also make sure that the reviews are somehow copyrighted..since they are more detailed, down to earth and offer much more in terms of content.

It is a matter of pride for me to know that WE are being invited to car launches which means auto manufacturers have started to look at T-BHP with more respect....now if only this extends to some other European manufacturers.....I will shut up before I "instigate" them.

btw, I found the rear seats a bit hard, was this your view as well ? I thought the cushioning was lower than usual to allow for the "magic" in them....except that the magic has reached India 7 years later.

myavu · 10th June 2009, 17:59

Now confirmed, my next car is either GP or i20. Suddenly i20 Asta(O) looks to be a terrible VFM. (10bhp - Jazz)

Now what FIAT is going to do? I afraid they may price GP 1.3 MJD E+ little above i20 ASTA. My heart is beating little fast.

It seems like June 17th is couple of years away

Technocrat · 10th June 2009, 18:02

Great Review GTO

I sincerely wish that the Jazz flops in the market so that Honda stops taking Indian market for granted on pricing front.

This yet again makes the fabulous i20 seem so much better car, I think the Jazz should help in increasing the sales of i20. I already see so many of them on roads.

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@gto.... I think this cupholder keeping the drink cool idea is rubbish. Would it not stop the flow of cold air to the passengers?

Its not the only place to keep the cup in the car so if you want to keep it chilled then keep the cup there

schitre05 · 10th June 2009, 18:02

This makes i20 quite affordable. I am sure its sales will increase.
By the way great review! GTO and just eagerly awaiting the same for Fiat Punto.
cheers!

streetracer_919 · 10th June 2009, 18:04

pedals are sporty and good there is a footrest too. very few cars come with a footrest which i presonally feel is very useful in long drives.

SilentEngine · 10th June 2009, 18:08

Well written review GTO!
Hoping that you get an invite from Fiat as well for the GP.

Honda have kept the target of 20000 per year, lower than the City numbers. I am not sure if they are going to meet the target. I hope that this will be a big flop, and Honda learns from this. When you command a premium for your brand, you are also expected to provide some basic features along with your premium H badge.

I can't understand the logic of not having USB port. Whatever Honda said justifying Honda City with only USB doesn't hold now? Why can't people have both CD player as well as USB?

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Originally Posted by myavu

Now confirmed, my next car is either GP or i20. Suddenly i20 Asta(O) looks to be a terrible VFM. (10bhp - Jazz)

you meant terrific didn't you

myavu · 10th June 2009, 18:13

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Originally Posted by SilentEngine

you meant terrific didn't you

Sorry, It is terrific VFM (i20)

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Originally Posted by streetracer_919

pedals are sporty and good there is a footrest too. very few cars come with a footrest which i presonally feel is very useful in long drives.

No footrest available, just a rubber grip

Cheers!

akhilesh51 · 10th June 2009, 18:20

The New Jazz might burst the Honda bubble with its pricing. People are not going to accept just about anything that comes from Honda stables especially if it does not even have features of a car some 1.5 lac cheaper.

uneet · 10th June 2009, 18:24

Hi GTO,

Can u please comment yr take between Jazz, i20 and Fabia.
You may also comment about Fabia diesel option point of view as that will help in deciding.
Thks in advance.

Amartya · 10th June 2009, 18:26

Very nice and balanced review.

I wish this car fails miserably. It doesnt look half as good as an i20 (Punto shouldnt even be compared), the engine is a disappointment for the enthusiasts, they've scrimped on equipment and then they've gone and priced it sky high.

Grr. I wish I could be half as impartial as the reviewer.

neoonwheels · 10th June 2009, 18:29

@ GTO: Great review mate !

I would be more than happy to pay 6.5-7 OTR for this thing. In pune its gonna cost a bomb.

Nevertheless the interiors look great. But I still love Civic's cockpit view

arin_12 · 10th June 2009, 18:35

160 mm GC is to optimistic for Indian Road

Civic is already famous for this GC issue.
Dont know the Jazz pricing also may follow the path of Hybrid CIVIC.

vivekanand005 · 10th June 2009, 18:37

thanks for the wonderful review GTO.

arin_12 · 10th June 2009, 18:41

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Originally Posted by Samurai

Great Review GTO, I was excited about this car giving keen competition to i20 until I saw the price. Huey, what were they thinking? That is 7.95L on-road in Karnataka, 8L for a hatch????

I think it is more than 8L.

Base version = 7.15 + 0.80(Road Tax) + 0.20 Approx( Insurence) + 0.10 (Misc) = 8.25L.

Active version Add 40 K. i.e 8.65L.

10th June 2009, 17:44	#76
extreme_torque BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,461 Thanked: 5,535 Times	@gto.... I think this cupholder keeping the drink cool idea is rubbish. Would it not stop the flow of cold air to the passengers?
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10th June 2009, 17:48	#77
indivic BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 849 Thanked: 204 Times	Excellent review GTO, very detailed and complete as usual, I guess its time we also make sure that the reviews are somehow copyrighted..since they are more detailed, down to earth and offer much more in terms of content. It is a matter of pride for me to know that WE are being invited to car launches which means auto manufacturers have started to look at T-BHP with more respect....now if only this extends to some other European manufacturers.....I will shut up before I "instigate" them. btw, I found the rear seats a bit hard, was this your view as well ? I thought the cushioning was lower than usual to allow for the "magic" in them....except that the magic has reached India 7 years later.
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10th June 2009, 17:59	#78
myavu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Delhi - Kochi Posts: 1,626 Thanked: 2,220 Times	Now confirmed, my next car is either GP or i20. Suddenly i20 Asta(O) looks to be a terrible VFM. (10bhp - Jazz) Now what FIAT is going to do? I afraid they may price GP 1.3 MJD E+ little above i20 ASTA. My heart is beating little fast. It seems like June 17th is couple of years away Last edited by myavu : 10th June 2009 at 18:02. Reason: Correction
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10th June 2009, 18:02	#80
schitre05 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 458 Thanked: 177 Times View My Garage	This makes i20 quite affordable. I am sure its sales will increase. By the way great review! GTO and just eagerly awaiting the same for Fiat Punto. cheers!
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10th June 2009, 18:04	#81
streetracer_919 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: calicut/coimbatore Posts: 135 Thanked: 67 Times	pedals are sporty and good there is a footrest too. very few cars come with a footrest which i presonally feel is very useful in long drives.
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10th June 2009, 18:20	#84
akhilesh51 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Jaipur, RAJ Posts: 631 Thanked: 341 Times	The New Jazz might burst the Honda bubble with its pricing. People are not going to accept just about anything that comes from Honda stables especially if it does not even have features of a car some 1.5 lac cheaper.
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10th June 2009, 18:24	#85
uneet BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 101 Thanked: 29 Times	Hi GTO, Can u please comment yr take between Jazz, i20 and Fabia. You may also comment about Fabia diesel option point of view as that will help in deciding. Thks in advance.
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10th June 2009, 18:26	#86
Amartya Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evanston Posts: 1,748 Thanked: 738 Times	Jazzzzzz..zzz.zzz Very nice and balanced review. I wish this car fails miserably. It doesnt look half as good as an i20 (Punto shouldnt even be compared), the engine is a disappointment for the enthusiasts, they've scrimped on equipment and then they've gone and priced it sky high. Grr. I wish I could be half as impartial as the reviewer.
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10th June 2009, 18:29	#87
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,070 Thanked: 1,882 Times View My Garage	@ GTO: Great review mate ! I would be more than happy to pay 6.5-7 OTR for this thing. In pune its gonna cost a bomb. Nevertheless the interiors look great. But I still love Civic's cockpit view
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10th June 2009, 18:35	#88
arin_12 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 635 Thanked: 103 Times View My Garage	160 mm GC is to optimistic for Indian Road Civic is already famous for this GC issue. Dont know the Jazz pricing also may follow the path of Hybrid CIVIC.
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10th June 2009, 18:37	#89
vivekanand005 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 85 Thanked: Once	thanks for the wonderful review GTO.
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