2017 Honda Jazz Review - The Unsung Hero of the Honda Range - Car Keys

The 2017 Honda Jazz isn’t the most glamorous Honda by a long shot, but it is one of the most practical, with Honda’s trademark Magic Seats, a whopping 1,314-litre boot and some efficient engine choices.
While it’s the Type Rs and NSXs that steal all the headlines, the Jazz just quietly does what it does; but it does it very well indeed and has received all kinds of awards over the years for its value and reliability.
Plenty of other MPVs are certainly more stylish, but are any as usable, as clever or as fit for purpose as the Honda Jazz?
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[@freestick19822000]

this is how all car reviews should be. well done dude

[@FrightfulAccountant]

I drove it from Belgium to Italy and back. You do a mountain climb in 4th but if you love listening how a Honda engine reves at 4500+ rpm, this thing is absolutely fine for any road you encounter on the trip. Biggest plus: big enough store all the stuff of 2 persons for a one week trip, yet still compact and nimble enough for crappy parking spaces and narrow Italian roads. I have the car in the F1 Toro Rosso blue with tinted windows, black/chrome alloy wheels and an aftermarket chrome exhaust extension. The car looks as attractive as you get with a car of this dimensions!

[@karlosh9286]

I bought a brand new Jazz Sport in the UK back at the end of 2018. All was well for just over 4 years. It was an okay drive. Nothing special . Bit noisy at 70 MPH (112kmh). Infotainment system was just about passable. Fuel economy was okay, and it's party trick is that it's quite spacious, with the magic seats. But at just over 4 years old, then my low pressure fuel pump went wrong. In the USA they had a recall for I'm pretty sure the same model as my one . However Honda UK seems to apparently think that my car was not affected by the major batch of faulty Denso fuel pumps. So I've got a £1200 bill spread over a few garage visits whilst the fault was trying to be found. It's really easy to find that there was a massive recall of 700,000 Honda vehicles around the age of my one about Denso low pressure fuel pump failures, but somehow I magically never got one of those, but my fuel pump has gone wrong. Honda UK are being really useless. I will NEVER EVER EVER EVER buy another Honda car or motorcycle EVER EVER EVER again. Things go wrong sometimes, but Honda UKs abysmal response to me has meant I can never ever trust Honda again.

[@albertbrooks594]

My wife drives one and don’t tell anyone but I love it. The practicality is design brilliance. Those seats!

[@rajkumarbharathi3139]

True, I have one, seats are good, boot space is good. But CVT is shit

[@haitch04]

Sorry I did fall in love with mine and I love the CVT gearbox, you just have to learn how to drive one to appreciate just how clever it is.

[@robertkerr8805]

I have had 6 and this new model is my 7th. I find them very reliable and good on fuel. For a small car it has a lot of room, and a good quality finish. It's Honda Jazz for me every time.

[@redfox05nl]

Just wondering, how come you've had so many? If it's so reliable you'd likely not need to change so much? Or was it just upgrading to the next one?

[@obomber69]

@@redfox05nl probably just upgrading or giving the older ones to his son, daughter etc

[@NethirOsman]

yo why so many

[@Ambienfinity]

I've had two Jazzes, and not a single thing went wrong with them. One of them had the earlier iteration of the CVT box, and while it does drone if you plant your foot and expect things to happen, you learn to be more progressive with the throttle and avoid the 'rubber band' effect of high revs without a concomitant increase in speed, although this obviously means stately progress. I'm still deliberating over my next car, mostly because my 53 Panda resolutely refuses to be anything other than reliable and a wonderful (if simple) companion over the past 50,000 miles..... excellent review, thanks for the update. And yes, the Jazz is now rather too expensive.

[@sbomorse]

Feudal Serfer I had a new 2008 Panda Eleganza and I adored it. One of my favourite cars actually!

[@Ambienfinity]

Samuel, mine's just be base model 1.1 Active but it's been fantastically reliable and it's seen me through nine jobs and eight years of driving .....

[@unexpected8377]

Tint the windows and you can have a lot of good memories with your girl. Lol. Thanks to the seats.

[@andrewwilliams3032]

Could you please let me know what the road tax is on the Honda Jazz automatic I like to go up and down the motorway to Yorkshire couple of times a year is it quite happy on the motorways

[@seansawyer580]

We are getting a Jazz EX Nav CVT. Wanted a Civic, but the wife wanted the Jazz. Can't believe how big the inside is.

[@slyd8r]

I would be interested what you get with the same at least 100 HP engine and equipment from the rivals and also I would like to know if you select a 'gear' and you throttle down , is there still that noise that jurnalist don't like. In general I think the ease of use of this gearbox (and reliability ) it should be more appreciated!

[@jordan4541]

I think i'll stick to my 06 civic. This channel should be verified by now. Great review as always!

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

Nice, we like a good ol' Civic. Thanks Jordan

[@magnus2025]

Hi you 😊 Love your sens of humor and......what ever 2:06 was 😂😂 Keep it that way 👍👍👍

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

😂 Thanks Magnus!

[@sbomorse]

Car Keys UK it was funny but baffling!

[@soilmanted]

Why anyone would call the CVT "power sucking" is beyond me. Compared to the manual transmission, and to any old-fashioned planetary gear automatic, the Honda CVT enables more of the engine's power to get to the wheels, and prevents power being lost by forcing the engine to turn faster than it needs to, to supply the amount of power needed to accelerate at any particular rate, or to move the car forward at any particular speed, and it enables the engine to use less fuel while doing so - that makes the CVT power-saving, not power-sucking. The CVT model has faster 0 to100 kmh acceleration measurements than the manual transmission model, and in all types of driving, it uses less fuel. I only wish we had the 1.3 liter engine, or even the 1.2, in the United States, as it has better fuel economy. With the 1.5 liter engine the Environmental Protection Agency rates the CVT Model as using 39 mpg on the highway, 33 around town, and 36 on average. It has more than enough of acceleration for passing and merging onto limited access highways, and gets up steep hills with power to spare, so the smaller engine would be fine here in the US, in my opinion.

[@petewebb6952]

I had 2 Jazz, then went to Civic Sport. I’m returning to. 2019 Jazz Sport

[@kpzcbttp]

Can you switch off the start stop option, that's the only thing that's putting me off getting a new Jazz rather than keeping my old one as I am not keen on start stop.

[@charleschoo9398]

nice video mate, hello from indonesia im using Honda fit also, but imported directly from japan

[@EdwienGusmantara]

Charles Choo Di Indonesia kan namanya Honda Jazz. Di UK juga. Kalo negara stir kiri baru Honda Fit :)

[@ari_jupiter1298]

@Edwien Gusmantara tahun 2002-2003 setahun sebelum jazz rilis di indo, honda fit udah beredar dengan status CBU termasuk emblem belakang tulisan masih fit bukan jazz

[@davidmorris145]

Hi I am in New Zealand, at present own a 2nd Honda jazz sport 2008, am trading it in and next week, pick up Sport blue 2017 Honda Jazz RS Navigation 1.5L, As far as I am concerned these are brilliant Motor vehicles for the new Zealand Traffic and motorways,

[@vwmusicplaylist1935]

2:06 Haha..very clever. Like it!

[@petert9224]

Ive owned two of them . Thinking of either another Jazz or a HRV . Only ever had to replace brake pads/ tyres. When the son was at uni the amount of stuff I chucked in it was unreal. On the downside its an old farts car , fast it ain't. However it has some surprise's. I got mine up a snow covered , ungritted hill earlier this month where mercs, beamers and a jag couldn't even think of going . All the weight is over the front wheels . Honda do charge though for it, best option . Easter sales/ delivery mileage or one returned from PCP deal . Let's face it a low mileage one isn't going to be thrashed.

[@chakawhyte5753]

this channel is fast becoming my go to for car reviews. this guy and the other one have grown into their styles. anyway enough sycophants...agree about the interior space of these cars but not much else, I think Honda have to make a 'hot' (or even 'warm') version of this to even have a chance to appeal to younger buyers...this will still be bought by the blue rinsers.

[@DrCaseus]

Getting one on monday :)

[@Craigness009]

Where was this review filmed? Looks stunning

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

In Liverpool, up near Crosby beach :)

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

Is the Jazz the segment's most practical MPV?

[@ReaperChi3f]

Car Keys UK It's a supermini, with the Clio and the Fiesta as competitors..

[@cowtc]

Pretty sure the CVT auto box in this is way better than the old one where it's basically a manual and a robot is changing it and not doing a very job of it.

[@focusedfreebird]

very good looking! oh..and so is the car!

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

;-)... Ryan's blushing over here

[@trishoolr5201]

love this car and colour....

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

Great car, dodgy colour?

[@spursman3998]

colour magic!

[@yudhabagaskara98]

Jazz sold very well here

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

Where are you based Yudha?

[@yudhabagaskara98]

Indonesia

[@1972dazbo]

Was looking at buying a 2017 jazz cvt but put off by many cvt issues throughout many car makes / models so gonna find a true auto instead i think ?

[@HelloMyFriend_]

What kind of issues, Precious?

[@jeremycubs8331]

Cvt is the most reliable auto gearbox

[@stefenosthepom2649]

I have a 17 jazz with CVT , I love it ,great little car..

[@ninejack1]

Ohh I used Jazz almost 1 year with same colour @_@

[@TangoR34]

at least the Yellow is not standard/compulsory for valentine's day

[@nicholasbell4000]

Looking good, Ryan :) Back to the car, I'm not impressed with the touch screen climate controls which do not look easy to use. Surprising to find form over function in a Jazz.

[@henrikpersson4698]

Just got one

[@jeanhubsch4757]

This car is way better than the Nissan Note and worth that extra money

[@curbme1]

You've forgotten to say you can fit a potted plant in it...

[@BobMartinsback]

Brilliant car but too dear. My last Jazz, a base model, purchased in 2014 with under 10 miles on the clock, cost £9k. OK, it was part of a dealer's bulk buy pre-registered stock, but the reality is that the very cheapest deal I have encountered for the base model of the latest version is £12.5k.

[@myoung6204]

What about ya? 😀 I'm guessing you're from my neck of the woods - Northern Ireland! If I'm wrong you still need to slow down a bit so we oldies can get your drift!! We've just bought our first Jazz, a 2018 automatic, and we love it. Panoramic views and a dream to drive. Good review. 👍👏

[@rohanagarwal6848]

how is the build quality of the car

[@CarKeysUKOfficial]

Reliable.

[@lazartazer]

i dont know but my mom had a jazz privilege edition

[@dkpirie]

It's way too expensive for what it is.

[@alexis1959]

I can fit THREE mountain bikes and THREE people is this car. It is unrivaled on space and practicality and reliability. It has more space in the back than say an Audi Q5 in such a small package. The only negatives are fuel consumption (rivals beat it) and the CVT which although it's convenient it does sound strained when you hurry it a bit. I would love a more lively engine like the 1.5 that is available in certain countries and/or a proper hybrid..

[@redfox05nl]

How did you fit the bikes in, did you need to take the wheels off? I'm debating doing this for 2 bikes or buying a bike rack on the the back. Tips?

[@alexis1959]

@@redfox05nl Just took the front wheels off. Fits comfortably. The Honda smart seats are a genius idea. I think they have managed it by moving the fuel tank yo below the front seats..

[@alexis1959]

@Hank Marving Hi Hank. My Honda is a 2006 model so it's a few generations older than the current model or the one tested here. For a 15-year-old car the Jazz is fantastically reliable, sublime practicality (more space inside than an Audi Q5), and typical Honda reliability. The car is not without it's niggles/faults though, the main one being the CVT gearbox. It's a car that loves the city but when you push it on the highway it sounds strained although with the right technique it can be bearable and pleasant even. I would not call it an ideal motorway car - I drove a new Skoda Fabia on the motorway recently and it was way way more comfortable (at speed) and quiet and would be one of my choices of a supermini if I was buying now. It has a big boot (388 ltr I think) but lacks the Honda's smart seats and bullet proof reliability...

[@arnoldaltuve]

Omg I couldn't focus on the review. That guy is too hot

[@maxmorris4562]

Ikr he’s gorgeous 😍

[@stefenosthepom2649]

I can sell you some lube!!

[@user-di1rr5tx6l]

I haven't seen a single Jazz here in Greece. It is too expensive for what it is. A Yaris Hybrid is more economical and spacious enough for a supermini, while it's still cheaper. Basically, any B segment car is cheaper than the Honda Jazz

[@AsianNationGaming99]

I think you mean Acura Fit, right?

[@josh786manchester]

Rust buckets

[@andrew7720]

What goes on through Honda's mind? More expensive than almost all other brands, touching BMW 1 Series and Mercedes A-Class money, still without turbo engines (c'mon Honda, its 2017!!) and with probably the most expensive parts of any other brand. Why Honda, why? You did the same with the Civic! Very few engines and way more expesive than it should... Plus there are nowhere to testdrive, if you are going to buy you have to wait 9 mo to a year... And then you wonder why VAG and PSA take all the sales...

[@andylane247]

The parts may be expensive. But it won't need many...vw hmm.

[@robertl2856]

realiable. ....had one for 10 years...numerous recalls. ...noisy wheel bearings....and gearbox....Honda said wear and tear at 40.000 miles...never again, champagne money for flat lemonade car.

[@redfox05nl]

So if this was posted 3 years ago and they had the car for 10 years, I'm assuming it'll be around the 2008 model car. So let's hope the issues are fixed in this model? We're getting the 2017, so we figure that could basically be a different car compared to a 2008 in terms of the recalls etc.

[@matthewsmith2787]

Usually driven by a old man or woman, and top speed of about 40 mph

[@KarthikKarthik-db9zc]

Hyundai's interiors are much richer than Honda's

[@derekmurphy5955]

Lovely car horrible colour

[@lostgleammedia]

That rear end is so ugly..

[@obomber69]

It's a Econ car what do u expect?