2020 Honda Jazz e:HEV review - Not Your Average Hybrid

[@OneTireFire]

Ask me anything about the 2020 Honda Jazz e:HEV! And please like the video and subscribe to the channel if you support this kind of content - it helps out a lot - Thanks!

[@gokcan83]

Have you reviewed this at high speeds like 120 km/h-150 km/h. How was the cabin noise and fuel efficiency?

[@OneTireFire]

@@gokcan83 It is actually quite quiet at up to around 110 kmh. When i drove it at 140 kmh on the motorway, it felt a bit boomy and noisy inside. Nothing major, but not best in class in this respect. Regarding the efficiency, I did not specifically test it at high speeds, but it really shouldn’t exceed 6.5 l/100km at higher speeds.

[@daniel-ino]

I made my brother buy it

[@OneTireFire]

@@daniel-ino If he plans to use it mainly in town, it is a great choice! Congrats on the purchase!

[@OneTireFire]

@1488SIG Not sure what the exact distance is, but I'm pretty sure you'll fit. You should go to a Honda showroom and try it out. Maybe explain to them what you're trying to do first :)

[@paolobindini471]

My wife just bought a new Honda Jazz hybrid 2021......perfect for the roads of Rome! I am seriously considering selling my vw golf 7 and buy the cross star version for myself!!!!!

[@SigaSigaJohn]

Very nice and in my opinion very objective and realistic review (which is rare nowadays, most reviews today are repeating the brochures of the manufacturer... they are more advertising than review..) ... Well done! PS. The car is indeed on high price but if you add all its features to teh competition (ie 10 airbags, automatic, real hybrid, full auto safety features, semi leather seats, navigation, etc) then probably the competition is more expensive or non existent (practically the only real hybrid competitors are the Toyota Yaris and the Clio Hybrid and these get more expensive at such full features...). The real question is the one on the video: if you want a sport-oriented car you should look elsewhere. If this is not your first priority though, this car is most probably the best overall choice...

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

Great review, thank you. I've had three Honda Jazzes, and am planning on getting this one. I've never had a single breakdown in all the years I've owned Jazzes, and have moved house several times. The seats folding flat and interior room is amazing.

[@OneTireFire]

Thank you for watching! The rear ' magic seat ' setup is unique to Honda and I'm actually surprised other manufacturers haven't copied it because it's brilliant :)

[@Nigelrudyardmusic]

@@OneTireFire Yes, I've made huge use of the magic seats over the past few years ...... in fact most mornings, I just lift a seat up and shove whatever bags I need to move in the back footwell. Brilliant.

[@MB-de5ho]

Take it for a test drive, it‘s so brillant ..you have to feel it.

[@akie64]

Good review, we've had all three generations of Jazz, our current is in RS form and like them all it's been excellent. We would like upgrade to this 4th gen but agree the front is very goofy. I think a darker colour might hide that grille. We are aware of the pedestrian and old folks image of the Jazz, but in terms of all round practicality and ease to live with, no other supermini can touch it.

[@OneTireFire]

I totally agree with you that it is the most practical supermini (probably ever), and if that's your main concern when buying a city car, then the Jazz is kind of your only option. But for me, I'm not sure I could live with the pint-sized minivan looks that it has (which it's always had), especially now that its front fascia looks like a confused alien's face. I honestly have not seen one in a darke color yet, but I'll get back to you when I do. Thank you!

[@akie64]

......fast forward to 2022, we are trading our 3rd gen RS spec Jazz for a Gunmetal Grey (Meteroid Metalic) eHEV Luxe spec, she's on her way to us in NZ from Japan as I type.

[@kevinchan1408]

I have the 2019 Honda Fit and love it. I wish they brought this 4th gen Fit to the USA.

[@OneTireFire]

Well, Honda of America is pretty sure you want a small crossover instead, even though that may not be the case :D

[@bolwem50]

The engine pretends to upshift through the gears when accelerating, just for the driver's entertainment. There's no gearbox. That's mad! Excellent review.

[@OneTireFire]

Thank you! That’s why I made the video game reference :)

[@tomascermak9205]

I found this fake gear simulation mind-bogglingly stupid. But people probably wants it.

[@Mordiiax]

It reminds me of diesel electric locomotives where the Diesel engine is just something that powers a generator for the electric motors at the wheels. The railway had this technic since the middle of the last century 😁

[@OneTireFire]

Yes, that's pretty much how this works, but it's nowhere near as common in the automotive industry as it is for railway applications.

[@ib2sweet]

Excellent test drive commentary. A description of all the safety feature on/off operational controls whilst on the move would be useful for me as a prospective purchaser. Thanks for a relevant and comprehensive video.

[@OneTireFire]

Happy you found it useful! In regards to the safety, the car comes with forward collision warning, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, cross traffic monitoring and even a central airbag located between the front seats.

[@Illuminatio]

Excellent and informative review. Two questions: why are the front lights LED but some of the rear lights old-fashioned tungsten halogen (you can get LED in the boot if you pay extra). Two, why don't Android users get a wireless connection by default? There's a setting in the engineering menu which can enable a wireless Android connection.

[@OneTireFire]

Thank you and and thanks for watching! Sorry I missed your comment for so long. I have no idea why they didn't fit the vehicle with LEDs for all exterior illumination, but I've noticed to be a thing on Japanese cars more so than for other brands. I was not aware you could enable wireless Android Auto - I'll have to look into that.

[@brianwarren4200]

We have the hybrid Jazz it's amazing averages 72mph on our 26 daily commute very comfortable spacious inside for a small car we drive on mainly country roads the size makes it very nimble. The magic under the bonnet is very, very clever the only moan it sometimes crashes over pot holes if you don't see them in time British roads in some places are appaling.

[@OneTireFire]

I agree with everything you said: its efficiency is second to none and it is great to drive around a city. I too noticed that it crashes a bit over some potholes and over some speedbumps, I even noticed the entire steering column moving (more than it should in any car, IMHO).

[@calibreman]

Hi, it's me again to let you know I decided to buy a Jazz EX in Premium Crystal Red Metallic. I did the deal on Friday May 7th and will hopefully collect it on Friday May 14th. Geoff.

[@OneTireFire]

Happy to hear it, congrats! I had to google photos of a Crystal Red Metallic one as I hadn't seen one in the metal and it's certainly a very classy color, and one that will make the car stand out (I don't think it's going to be very common).

[@dsthorp]

Smart to follow the Volt idea.

[@OneTireFire]

It seems to have paid off with a very efficient vehicle.

[@XcaliburReborn]

Fed up with manuals, Fed up with bad fuel economy, Fed up feeling like my ass is 2 inches from the floor. Getting one of these. We'll engineered

[@OneTireFire]

It definitely meets all of your criteria, then :)

[@calibreman]

Thank you for a great review. I'm in the UK and am seriously considering one of these.

[@OneTireFire]

Thank you! If you value practicality and efficiency above sportiness, then it is definitely a top pick.

[@calibreman]

@@OneTireFire I 've had sporty cars in the past eg two EP3 Honda Civic Type R's, a Honda S2000 roadster and a Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe. I'm now retired and want a comfortable, reliable car for mainly shorter Journeys. Thank you again for your review.

[@OneTireFire]

@@calibreman Wow, your car history is excellent! Thank you for the comments and feedback 🙏🏽

[@TomWheatcroftBirmingham]

I've just put an order in for the SR after having a test drive yesterday. I used to have a 2012 hybrid Jazz and felt that they missed a trick in getting rid of it. The new hybrid system is incredibly smooth and the cabin more roomier than the Mk3. The thinner A-beam pillars are very noticeable from the earlier models. I know that it has a reputation in the UK as an "old person's car" but I feel that this is unfair; it's both a super mini and a practical family car. It doesn't have any performance options, this probably marks it down in the hot hatch market. If the Mk4 is out of your price range, check out a 2nd hand Mk3, a 2017 CVT model will come in under £9k (the CVT gearbox is fantastic to drive)

[@funnyfiveminutes]

​@@TomWheatcroftBirminghamI read that the ride on the SR with 15 inch wheels is more comfortable

[@nigelcb1300]

Just found this channel, very good review, subscribed!

[@OneTireFire]

Thank you and welcome!

[@clashwithtim74]

Wait why does this video only has 200 views

[@OneTireFire]

Let’s hope it gets more 😅

[@MichaelFlatman]

I wish there was a jazz, or some other Honda with a similar system, except with a bigger battery giving ~10-20mile EV range. (and perhaps PHEV) Eg say 3 mile shopping trip, you could do that fully on electric power, not starting a cold petrol engine. I suppose a PHEV jazz would have no magic seats though, to accomodate the bigger battery. Civic hybrid will be interesting. I hope there is a honda PHEV

[@OneTireFire]

Well, I thought so too before driving the Jazz e:HEV. I thought that it would be compromised by the small battery and virtually inexistent EV only range. However, it proved to be so remarkably efficient in town (used under 5 l/100km with my not-so-economical driving style) that it actually began to make sense for me. Furthermore, PHEVs' big batteries also weigh a lot and when thye're not kept charged, they're just ballast and a PHEV with a dead battery can end up using more fuel than a comparable non-hybrid version with the same engine. PHEVs aren't for everyone, because you need to have them constantly plugged in and charged to make the most of what they have to offer. Non plug-ins consistently offer a bit better efficiency than non-hybrid vehicles, so on that note, I actually think the Jazz makes sense as a non-plug-in. And yes, the bigger battery would surely go under the rear seat and the Magic Seat would be gone :D

[@muhammadhasanmasud6157]

Good job mate

[@OneTireFire]

Muhammad Hasan Masud Thanks!

[@oliverlowe7137]

great review, very clear and detailed.

[@OneTireFire]

Thank you so much! I try to include as much information as I can and convey it as clearly as I can, but without making the video unwatchably long :D

[@YisName]

Hi Andrei. Thank you for great review! Could you please explain how is dynamic on the road/highway, is it enough for 120-130 km/h?

[@OneTireFire]

Hi Yevgeniy, Thank you! Well, I don't think I ever exceeded 120 km/h during my test, even where that was legal, but it felt like it had more to give. Honda says it has a top speed of 174 km/h, so I'm sure it cruises comfortably at 130 km/h.

[@ThePaperinix]

Very good review!

[@OneTireFire]

Thank you for watching!

[@inessoares7142]

Is the suspension soft? And in comparison with the 2018 1.3 cvt model? I've read it is on the firmer side and that is a shame as I have some spine issues and that is a necessity.

[@OneTireFire]

Honestly, it's hard to tell. It may be a bit firmer, but I don't think it compromises ride comfort all that much. Opt for the smaller wheels, as that might help improve things.

[@inessoares7142]

@@OneTireFire Thank you for the suggestion!

[@neilscarratt5011]

Hi I've just swapped my new ford puma for one I love it but it does sound quite noisy now I've had it a while but it's very economical

[@OneTireFire]

It's only noisy when you really step on the gas, which won't be often because the noise it makes when you accelerate is not at all pleasant :) This is car for cruising in, not one to be driven hard.

[@رسمينوفل]

Why they not fixing high kWh battery given more average

[@OneTireFire]

Because it’s not that kind of system. Extra kWh would mean extra weight and the system is actually already remarkably efficient as is - I think Honda actually did a pretty good job making this efficient :)

[@daniel-ino]

excellent english

[@OneTireFire]

Thank you!

[@remoteaccess6599]

make this a bigger suv and i buy it add 50 mile ev range

[@OneTireFire]

Honda does offer the Crosstar with plastic body cladding and raised suspension. Maybe you’d liks that version 😉

[@YisName]

HR-V, CR-V are on the market.

[@MB-de5ho]

The new HRV is still to come... wait for late 2021. But take the Jazz for a test drive first...

[@arher9598]

indeed just wait for the upcoming crossover & suv. Jazz get the new version first

[@kojsiusoaliu6772]

ACTUALLY the best car for european roads. Just for the detail : i've never had a 100% battery load untik I drove downhill in swiss mountains

[@OneTireFire]

Thanks for sharing.

[@TheRussianLondoner]

Chevrolet Volt/Vauxhall Ampera with EXACTLY THE SAME TECHNOLOGY, BUT MUCH MUCH BIGGER BATTERY IS ON SALE SINCE 2012 🤣🤣🤣

[@OneTireFire]

Yes, but those are plug-in hybrids. That’s what makes this Honda system unique ;) I was honestly very pleasantly surprised with the Jazz e:hev’s urban economy of around 4.5 l/100km with a normal deriving style. Even with my heavy right foot, I got 5.1 l/100km.

[@DavidHughes-op6zl]

From every exterior vantage point it looks like it was created by a committee that couldn't make up its mind what it finally wanted. One almighty mishmash. Overall a design disaster. The shape of the bonnet reminds me of the generous facial features of Miss Piggy. Put a black dot in the centre of each headlamp, add a pair of eyelashes and the image is complete...

[@OneTireFire]

Its aesthetics aren't its strong point, but it's still a good car regardless. Honda has never wanted to make this look especially sporty, focusing on making the cabin really roomy and practical.

[@DavidHughes-op6zl]

@@OneTireFire Yes, point taken, with which I have no problem. When I opine that it looks like a committee was 'responsible' for creating its outer appearance I reckon there were three not one group of culprits tasked with that particular brief. The first lot tackled the front end, another the side elevation - ugly in the extreme -and a third the back of the car; the resultant mismash is almighty.

[@greeksalad4783]

It looks like an egg with a mean face like this 😡 Edit: I have a Honda Fit (2018) and I love it!

[@OneTireFire]

Greek Salad I definitely agree with you on the face - i like the one you own better. However, as a car, you can certainly see the progress from one generation to the next in many areas.

[@JuneNeko]

It looks happy to me. I have a 2016 Honda Fit EX and I prefer this new generation... But alas I am in the US.