Honda Jazz (02-08) - Review

Review by David Ross on
Last Updated: 29 Apr 2013
3.5
Honda's Jazz is one of the cleverest superminis around. A thoroughly modern design it is innovative in its use of space with remarkably good head and rear legroom.
Honda Jazz (02-08)

Excellent practicality, good rear passenger space, frugal engines, cheap to run

Ride is on the firm side, dull styling, noisy on the motorway

New price range:

£9,025 - £13,710

Used price range:

£1,165 - £6,937

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Summary

Parkers Rating:

3.5 out of 5

Honda's Jazz is one of the cleverest superminis around. A thoroughly modern design it is innovative in its use of space with remarkably good head and rear legroom. It's also well equipped and is available with frugal and characterful engines. The Jazz is at its best in town where it's both friendly and fun to drive. It's very nearly the complete package - but while it's hugely versatile the Jazz is let down by a poor ride comfort, especially on bumpy roads and a lack of refinement at higher speeds. It is very cheap to run though and well equipped.

Parkers Ratings

Overall

3.5 out of 5

Performance

3 out of 5

Handling

3 out of 5

Comfort

4 out of 5

Practicality

5 out of 5

Behind the wheel

4 out of 5

Safety

3.5 out of 5

Reliability

4.5 out of 5

Running costs

4 out of 5

Green credentials

3.5 out of 5

Buying used

4 out of 5

Selling

4 out of 5

Equipment

4 out of 5

What owners say...

 The very large boot, so no need to fiddle around in the cold to fit things in and the huge load area with the seats folded!  

4 out of 5

Ivan Salter ,   25 Dec 2012    ... read more

 The flexibility and capacity of the storage space. Because it sits slightly higher than a lot of cars, that makes getting into and out of it much easier.  

4 out of 5

Sheila Haigh ,   27 Jul 2012    ... read more

 The large boot and flat-folding rear seats, which can accommodate a single bed! Still getting 45mpg (town driving), occasionally 50mpg on a frugal run. Never less than 42mpg from a full tank.  

4 out of 5

Anonymous ,   09 Nov 2011    ... read more

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