2022 Honda Jazz EX 1.5 i-MMD Hybrid e-CVT Review | Honda Fit Review

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@SulemanKhan-lr1mu]

This lad is really good in his presentation.The fact is that he has an honest face makes his knowledge worth listening to. I try to see his other Vlogs as well. Thank you young man for your super duper Vlogs.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks Suleman 👍

[@colinrenfrew48]

I had one of the first Jazz models, many years ago. 100% reliable, nice to drive and clever interior. It’s a shame it’s got its OAP reputation, as it’s still a good proposition. Enjoyed the video.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

It really is a shame as it's a fantastic car, I've been really surprised by how fun it is to drive.

[@Uku2whistle]

My Jazz is an EX model that I bought new seven months ago, having traded in my Golf estate 1.5 EVO. It took some getting used to but the big plus has to be ease of driving and less trips to the fuel pumps. The biggest negative is going uphill and having to try and balance engine noise with a reasonable rate of climb. Going downhill of course you reap the benefits of EV drive and regenerative braking. All in all I am glad I made the purchase. Thank you for your honest and very informative reviews.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks Alan 👍

[@ianhackney5630]

Good review. Nice to listen too. Agree with all he says as I have one. Excellent vehicle have done 11000 miles now without any problems. I achieve 64 mpg averaged out but can achieve 72 on slow journey's especially on town runs as you are on battery most of the time.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks Ian

[@michaelsumner7973]

I have one of these and it is great. However I don't think it has a cvt gear box. As I understand it, the electric motor is fed by the battery. When the battery is depleted the engine charges the battery which still drives the electric motor. Only when cruising does the dog clutch connect the engine directly to the wheels. Put your foot down at 70 mph and the clutch disengages and the wheels are drive by the motor while the engine charges the battery. Absolutely brilliant. Or am I mistaken?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

That’s right as far as I know, but it’s called an eCVT and looks like CVT, sounds like a CVT, feels like a CVT, just better.

[@andrewsmactips]

You're absolutely correct. Here's the long boring description: When you boot it and it sounds like it's going through the gears, and in around-town driving when the battery needs charging, the engine will run but is only directly connected to the motor/generator, which in turn provides electrical power (via the inverter) to help drive the primary electric motor, and to top up the battery; the going through the gears sound is just there to sound familiar and "sporty." Over around 100 km/h the engine also runs (always connected to the the motor/generator) but now disengages a clutch to directly engage the final drive, and the wheels, via an overdrive gear. So in summary: There are no belts and cones and hydraulics in the classical variable ratio CVT sense, and there are no planetary gear sets. The primary electric motor is directly connected to the final drive and always runs, the motor/generator is directly connected to the engine - and runs with the engine to help drive the primary electric motor, and to top up the battery; and the engine is only ever connected to the final drive when cruising.

[@sniperoulis]

​@DefinitelyNotAGuru and finally,it's not cvt🤯!

[@cabottaxi]

Sister in law has one of these on a lease scheme . Delighted with the MPG. Only negative thoughts on it are the heaters which she called poor. Good review.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Oh yeah? Might be worth getting it checked as AC seems very effective in this one.

[@tpaul2866]

I have a SR trim on order - hopefully delivered at the end of the month. Currently driving a Mk3. The last service I had the new Jazz Mk 4 as a courtesy car. Took it to work on a round trip of 26 miles. Part motorway, part fast A roads, and some town driving. Trip computer stated 74 mpg. Up to around 50mph the engine works as a generator and delivers power to the electric motor which powers the front wheels. Above 50 mph the engine engages direct drive with the road wheels via an overdrive ratio. So it's not really a CVT box although it sounds like one. I got the indicated 74 mpg as I had no air con on (I switched the heating off) and I planned ahead and coasted whilst keeping up with traffic. As others have mentioned I'm not sure on the new shape, I prefer the MK3 of the two. My current Jazz has been 100% reliable, handles really well, and is good on fuel. Have noticed a drop in MPG since E10 fuel has taken over, but I think that's the same for all cars. For its size the amount of space inside is amazing. Can't think of any other car I've owned that uses the internal space so efficiently. Comments about it being an OAP's car are an unfortunate part of its image. The downside is I get cut up much more that any other car I've owned, and I'm nowhere near my 60's. Nor do I 'dawdle'. Really good review. Thanks for all your content.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Good luck with the delivery and thanks for joining in. 74 mpg - wow!!!

[@peterowen4456]

Good review. I am an old geezer and I've had a Honda Jazz before but this latest one is a real step up in every respect from, say, the Mk3.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍

[@NigelRudyard]

Cracking real-world review. I have a Mk2 Jazz, I've had three in total, I am thinking of replacing mine with this. It's a belting car. Cheers, Nigel.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

It really is

[@russdavey1919]

Very good and informative review. Thank you! Only one minor thing, I noticed that you said the boot space falls short of the fiesta... The latest Fiesta has 292 ltrs Vs 304 ltrs on the Jazz.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@richfixescars]

Good review Jim. We've just bought a 2016 mk3 for short journeys, and it's so spacious, much better than the tiny Yaris. Also on a longer run the 1.3 petrol will do 60mpg. Very impressed, the image isn't correct, it's a such a clever car.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

That MPG is very good, yep clever sums it up well 👍

[@marioahyoung561]

agree

[@keithireland6627]

I have a ux which in ideal conditions ie 90 kmh 19 C does 68 mpg in eco mode. Im a steady driver. It goes down in winter or motorway speeds. Range is 870 km ideal or 670 at worst. Only negative is a 15 k service interval. Nice vid thanks🍀

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

👍👍👍

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Very nice car and good review. Nearly bought an old model but opted for a 2009 Prius instead. It's been absolutely fantastic. Yes the CVT is what it is but it's a very good engine. Bad habit resting your hand on the gear lever lol.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks. Great MPG!

[@barrieainge4937]

Good review Jim, I would have thought its nearest rival was the Clio E tech hybrid which i've had since last July. It's good but I think I would have considered the Jazz had I known it was around then. As for it being a pensioner's car, well, i'm a pensioner and I, like a lot of people I think, are simply looking for smooth,comfortable,reliable motoring and don't really give a jot about handling or whether the steering has any 'feel' , things that a lot of reviewers seem to obsess about. The seats look fairly comfortable as well although looks can be deceptive. I noticed,Jim,you didn't mention anything about seat comfort so I assume they were acceptable. In my opinion, most small cars these days have seats that about as comfortable as a park bench, my Clio included, but perhaps that's just me and my skinny frame.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Seats are comfortable but would benefit from a bit of lumbar adjustment. As for the drive and “feel”, it’s actually great on this. Not heavy, not light, just - very good all-rounder.

[@timcollins380]

Honda has stopped selling the Jazz in here Australia which is a shame. Not that I want one but I owned 2 in succession for quite a few years as 3rd cars for friends and family to drive when visiting from the UK. They always loved driving them and they were 100% reliable. Luggage capacity was amazing and Honda engines are great.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yes, they certainly have a place in the market. Surprised they've pulled them over there.

[@DJAYPAZ]

Honda seems to have reduced their presence in Australia. Less models and smaller showrooms. Not sure why they have done this.

[@andrewbass6837]

Great review. I might be eligible for Motabitily (due to my disability) & If I am I will more likely be considering a Honda Jazz as my first Motabitily car as it has those magic seats & I went to look at them at the Honda showroom & I'm very impressed

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Good choice 👍

[@abagatelle]

Excellent review of an excellent car!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks! I’ve got the Crosstar version coming for review soon👍

[@sailormanoyster1849]

Thnx, it will be my nxt 🚗

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Good choice

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

Well, I’m not far off being a pensioner, and I’ve got more than a little of the ‘Victor Meldrew’s’ about me, so I’m chuffed that you’ve done this review Jim 👌👍 One day, hopefully not too soon, my current Jazz ‘Hetty’ will breathe her last 😢😫😩🥺😭, and I’d 100% get another, and leasing a car that can do 60mpg that you don’t need to plug in makes a tonne of sense 👍 I’m off to Lease Loco to take a peek… just don’t tell Hetty 🤫

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Hetty 😂

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru 😁… I know… sad, but I just can’t help myself! Every other vehicle I’ve owned has had a man’s name, but my 2007 Jazz is just too pretty for that, hence ‘Hetty’. But it’s a pure love 💕 Jim: no mucky stuff 🤣😇!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@h.bsfaithfulservant4136 haha, thank God! I couldn’t cope with that in the news for 2 weeks running 😂

[@h.bsfaithfulservant4136]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru 😜

[@bonnie43uk]

Had mine for 2 weeks, beautiful little motor, one niggle, i cant seem to find the sat nav button unless i hook it up to the Android ap via a USB cable.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Oh really?

[@bonnie43uk]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru maybe i need to take it back to the dealers and get them to show me what I'm doing wrong :-)

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@bonnie43uk that’s what they’re there for 👍

[@Shuftyw]

What model do you have?

[@bonnie43uk]

@@Shuftyw Apparently it's the less expensive model ( i paid £21k for this one), the Honda dealer told me this one doesn't come with the built in Honda Sat Nav, I have to go via my google maps on my Android phone via a USB cable.. it's not very responsive tbh. Still very impressed with the overall performance of the car though, lovely drive.

[@samirhandanovich4373]

Досить цікаво та інформативно. Успіхів в даній роботі!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@MrBlackmambaPT]

Hello, wish to know for someone who finished the drive license for a first car is it good? 😊

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

It's really good if you have the budget to get one

[@michaelawude4247]

Hi it's with love I ask, can we get a review on best 9 seater family minibuses please.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Oh Michael, I wouldn't know where to start on 9 seaters. I have no experience with them I'm afraid but I'd say look at something Ford Transit based as parts should be plentiful! Have a great weekend.

[@davidgreenwood5241]

I wouldn’t take too much notice of the fuel instrument figures I have a focus 1 litre eco boost it’s telling me I’m doing 38 to the gallon round town the true figure is about 28 mpg

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@groundhoglife]

I really like the interior but I prefer the outer look of the older Jazz.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I'm with you 100% on that.

[@PB72UK]

Quite a few new models seem to be losing their old good outer looks for some reason 🤷🏼‍♂️ but at least the interiors are getting better

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@PB72UK strange but true!

[@nockianlifter661]

It’s not a CVT it’s a single speed clutch. The engine drives the generator which both charges the small battery and drives the wheels up to about 60mph and then the single speed clutch is engaged and only then does the engine drive the front wheels. Up to 60mph the engine is only driving the generator which drives the electric motor.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yes, I know. Feels just very much like a CVT though and even moos like one. It’s even called an eCVT. Nice car anyway.

[@nockianlifter661]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru tested one on Saturday and ordered one. Easy to drive, panoramic view, great use of space and excellent fuel consumption. I’ll miss the performance of the i30n - but I can hardly dare use it on British roads; too crowded, full of holes and cameras.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@nockianlifter661 I know what you mean. The Jazz is actually a good laugh around town too 👍

[@brianiswrong]

Not sur e if this is a compliment or not,but showed my wife a still of you sitting in the back......and she asked if that was Ian botham 😀.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

😂😂😂😂 it’s definitely not, he’s 22 years older than me and has a nose that looks like a penis.

[@davideverett2454]

Has this car got a space saver wheel and Jack with tools to remove a wheel. thanks.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I’ve had about 25 cars since then and have the memory of a goldfish I’m afraid.

[@jockster5525]

Looks fab 🙂

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Thanks Jock, I try my best 😁

[@jockster5525]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru you do indeed ..very open and honest too . I try to keep up with your high work rate . keeping it interesting and new ..things are happening all the time . You are well up to date 🙂

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@jockster5525 Thanks for all the support fine Sir.

[@boci11]

Great Car Honda should bring this Honda Fit to Canada !

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

🇨🇦 👍

[@Hell-Hound1]

I don't have any problems wit the Jazz, although I'm pushing 60 now. It's a practical, economical, reliable car fit for purpose. Looks and price are the only negatives for me. Oh, and the Mrs. would divorce me if I ever bought such an "old peoples car". She is driven by looks first, and ability second in her car choices.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Many are mate, it's a shame really as we sometimes miss out because of it.

[@thomaskidd1400]

What's it like at steady 70mph cruise??

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I did t really do that in the few days I spent with it. I did mixed driving mostly in town or A/B roads.

[@robertlloyd7493]

Remember buying a new top of the range Jazz in 2004....for £10.000 !

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

At least the cars haven't gone up as much as houses.....or petrol!

[@Brian-om2hh]

I remember buying a brand new mid spec VW Polo in 1983 for exactly £4k cash......

[@geoffreywoodthorpe8752]

It is NOT a CVT gearbox! The engine has a single fixed gear ratio - no variation. Plenty of videos on KZbin explaining it.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yep, I know, as do countless other commenters. It performs and feels exactly like a CVT and even has CVT in the name. It’s not one, nothing like one actually - we know. It just looks, feels, drives and behaves like one (and is called one).

[@AmitSharma-cn2vt]

India ma kab tak aaye ge. Koi bata do

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@AmitSharma-cn2vt]

Reply kar do.kab take India market ma aaya ge

[@Brian-om2hh]

A Honda Jazz Jim? Got your pension book and blue badge ready, have you? A *very* popular choice with Senior Citizens, this one.... Dash looked nicely set out. Will be practical choice for sure. Honda have an awesome reputation for reliability with their VTEC engines. Earlier model Civics were a bit of a pensioner's car too ( although these were almost all silver in colour)...

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I've had all the jokes was was prepared to be underwhelmed but I've really taken to this car. To be honest the "old man" factor would probably stop me from buying one right now but it's really sad that it's even a factor. Great car.

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru It sometimes happens that way Jim. The Austin Allegro gained a fearsome reputation for being sh*te awful, yet there were examples which rarely gave problems. Perhaps the Jazz's oldie image isn't so bad when compared with the likes of Alegros and Marinas....... At least a Honda Jazz won't leave you stranded after you've collected your monthly prescription from the chemist.... You could even get a body kit for the old style Jazz (yes, seriously) Lots of Jazz's about near me, so someone obviously bought 'em.....

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

@@Brian-om2hh sh*te awful is a great turn of phrase 👏👏👏 that square steering wheel has reappeared on the new BMW electric SUV more or less.

[@Brian-om2hh]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru From memory, British Leyland used the term "quartic" when describing the Allegro's square-ish steering wheel. But yes, I'd take a Jazz anytime over the unashamedly crap offerings British Leyland were churning out (churning being the operative word ) back in the heady days of the 70's and early 80's. Remember the Two Ronnies joke about BL no longer fitting horns to their cars? So now the cars don't give a hoot either...... The only car they made that I recall being fairly decent and practical, at least most of the time, was the Austin Maxi.....

[@vladimirjonas5516]

Full-hybrid, not mild-hybrid

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yes yes

[@Pete.Ty1]

👍👍👍

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Gracias 🙏

[@hoot2820]

You are very cool

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

I really am, knocking around in a Honda Jazz I'm just fighting off the ladies. It's a Yaris Cross this week, I'm going to be swamped.

[@michaelarcher6278]

The only real way to tell a cars true MPG is to fill it to the first click on the pump, drive a few hundred miles and refill it to the first click again. then do the maths

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Yep but the trip computer is good enough for me mate. It’s not going to be too far wrong.

[@stalincat2457]

@@DefinitelyNotAGuru You might want to reconsider that statement. The speedometer on my Honda has a 12% discrepancy. On Honda's claimed range of 500 kilometers that's 60 kilometers i'm not getting. Not to mention the extra value-loss over time. 44000 real life kilometers will show up as half-a tonne.

[@peterrose4847]

Its a shame Honda has got the old person image. But, older persons are wiser and more practical and are not liable JUST to think 'will I look cool driving it ! ' As for Honda image generally, How many manufacturers can claim to have been more successful in F1, Saloon car, Motorcycle GP racing, plus speedboat racing ? ?

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

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[@robinholmescnx]

So when I was 24 and had a Fiesta 1300s That did 0-60 in 11 seconds and now I'm 66 and the Jazz does 0-60 in 10 seconds and it's an old man's car? Why is that? Young men can't afford one? This talk of old man's car is pretty pathetic.

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Like it or not Robin it has that reputation, it's just does, more looks than anything I suppose and the fact that the majority of owners are old men. Great car.

[@DavidHughes-op6zl]

It looks like it was designed by a committee that couldn't make up its mind about the final overall result. Yuckkkk!

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

The car isn’t much better looking 👍