Honda Jazz (Fit) 2020 - Simply Clever (ENG) - Test Drive and Review

[@garywood1317]

I have just bought one. It is our second Jazz and we love them.

[@Carlparishhonda]

I still own and drive my 2008 Honda Fit Sport jazz with almost 150,000 miles on it. I'm a senior citizen on a fix income. I can't afford a new car. However my Honda Fit Sport still performs like a new car. Especially keeping up on oil changes.

[@JB-ki9ql]

Fair play carl 👏 see what happens when you look after your car especially the Honda jazz.

[@sailormanoyster1849]

Thank you

[@tipazas]

As a Honda owner, nice to hear that you liked it. Especially my jaw dropped in part about noise insulation. Hope next gen Civic gets respecting one too.

[@SigaSigaJohn]

Very realistic review. I got the Jazz a month ago and I can confirm more or less all noted comments/points. I was only sceptical about the reflections from the windshield on a sunny day (I was thinking about buying a cover for the dashborard that reduces reflections) but in real life the issue is not as intense as I was afraid so not a problem - same goes for the visibility of the driver's screen, it vener becomes a real issue. The other point of concern was the performance of the audio ('only' four speakers, no 'advanced' brand) but I can assure you it is quite adequate. The boot may be relatively reduced (it still is on upper market average for this segment) but in return the seats are thick and the 'air' for the rear passengers is increased and these are major safety and comfort points (all competitors are much inferior in that respect). 'Feeling' of materials could have been better (eg Skoda Fabia is better in some areas) but they are not bad (Japanese cars are never very good in that respect anyway... it is a 'mentality' matter I guess) and they seem durable. In my opinion the choice of Honda to use the electric motor and practically eliminate the mechanical gearbox is a most sensible one - the CVT gearbox is the main point of reliability and noise concern in other Hybrids - but on the other hand I am not sure how this may affect longevity of the battery (as battery is 'working' almost continuously). In any case the engineering in this car seems amazing and transition between engine phases is extremely smooth. This is my first Japanese car, all my other cars have always been European but it seemed that Jazz was the best choice to 'transit' from conventional fuel models to electric cars as in some years from now electric cars will probably be the only choice... Still though, I am not willing to spend even half an hour to (partially) recharge a car battery, so for me right now plug-in electric cars are a No-Go... if this probelm is somehow resolved I will be more than happy to get one because the drive quality (effortless acceleration) of an electric car is by far better - and we do get a taste of it with Jazz.... Last but not least, on the handling side, this is certainly not a Fiesta (but the Fiesta is probably the best 'driver's' car among small cars so comparison is not fair). I test drove the new Fabia and i20 also and the feeling from the steering, grip etc was not better - not to say probably worse - so Jazz is clearly not lagging competition in that respect (handling is the weakest aspect of the Jazz, comparatively speaking). The ONLY WEAK point is its price that is on the high side, but you should remember that you actually get the best safety kit in the market (10 airbags, upscale paint, full electronic aids, 'automatic', hybrid / very frugal) so this is more than compensating. Any negative comments? hmmm, yes, two, both related to the (otherwise good and responsive) infotainment: one, it seems that the system skips (can not read) some MP3 songs/files from my USB stick - but I have really not confirmed yet that there is a real problem, may be they have not been correctly copied in the USB, I still want to make some checks (for some reason, this not an uncommon problem in quite a few cars/brands...). Second, when you need to enter a destination to the Navigator , there are 3-4 upfront 'main' supported languages, but for all other languages (like mine) you have to first choose the language from a dropdown list so to change the keyboard and then enter the address - and you have to do this each and every time and this becomes annoyning if you use Navigation frequently... I have reported the issue to local Honda in my country and they told me they will ask central Honda (I was the first to make a complain), may be this is a glitch for my language (normally this should be software-fixable because the Navigator is otherwise fully compatible with local language). That is ALL bad comments though! Again, good job with the review, well done!

[@Anisky123]

I ordered it a few weeks ago. Can’t wait!

[@th-l8936]

This generation deserves more sales

[@roundlake96]

Few of the new cars I would consider to buy :)

[@JUANKERR2000]

I've had a Jazz Crosstar for a year now and love it, it does everything that I want from a car with amazing fuel economy and Honda build quality and reliability.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I've just seen one yesterday, and it reminded me of how good a car this is.

[@luisvillena5565]

Totalmente de acuerdo.

[@NigelRudyard]

I've had three Jazzes; this one looks like a step in the right direction. However, decreasing the size of the boot is not a good idea - it's the reason I first bought the car.

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Love ALL your reviews Marek, your funny , provide a lot of data about cars that fascinates me, you obviously do your homework. Wish you more and continued success my friend 👍🏾

[@roelandverwilt2752]

At this moment I own the current model (great car !!) ... and I bought the new hybrid today. It drives like a dream !

[@MarekDrives]

Good choice!

[@Shekhie]

Hey Bud, I am planning to buy one. What’s your view of the car after driving a year. Pros and cons?

[@roelandverwilt2752]

@@Shekhie I have been driving this Jazz Crosstar for 1 year and 4 months now, and have driven about 12,000 km. My average and real fuel consumption at the pump on those 12,000 kilometers is 4.3 litres/100 km. I do limit my speed on the motorway to 100 km/h, occasionally 110 and rarely 120. My real city consumption will be around 3.8 litres/100 km. My personal minimum consumption (at the pump) is 2.9 l/100 km for only city traffic. Consumption 120 km/h real 5.2 litres/100 km When accelerating hard, the engine does indeed roar (critical in testing) but if you accelerate normally, the engine certainly does not make more noise than any other engine during normal use. My only complaint so far is recent, namely the left part of the windscreen does not demist optimally, it takes a little longer. I have to get that checked. Other than that, I don't really have any complaints. The car sits and drives comfortably, has very good road holding and stability, everything works properly and the car gives me a high dose of driving pleasure every day. In conclusion, I can say that I am very satisfied with my 3rd Honda (2nd Jazz/Fit). It is actually a car that has a particularly low fuel consumption as a city car, but which can also handle the large roads without any problems. Have fun !

[@mohamedalikoceilakemoun7410]

I had a Hyundai Grand i10 for a long time, i was going for a Fiat Qubo, then I saw this car. The Honda JAZZ is my dream car xD, the clever things like how the rear seets become flat with huge loading capacity, the fact that they can go up like that for taller item....the physical climate control buttons...the cup holders near the vents.... The MPG! It seems like small things, but just that made it my dream car...

[@adwest68]

We just ordered the jazz Crosstar

[@nordthernlights]

I like that Marek seems to be not sold to Honda. He says what he means. Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭 from a Hungarian guy.

[@alliejr]

Marek hates all brands, equally 😃😃😃

[@alomiki1040]

you must be following him for a short period of time. VW is his boss

[@nordthernlights]

@@alomiki1040 I don't know man , he seems pretty much without bias..

[@hmee8941]

I hit subscribe the second the 'un-motivated' rear door motivation happened! Haha, I noticed too! Good stuff Marek. Btw we test-drive and bought this one 3 days ago. For a small city run-about this is an amazing car! Pity about the colour choices here in Singapore! Thanks Marek!

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Good choice! Let me know how it's to live with in a couple of months. I'm always interested to hear long-term impressions.

[@You-xu8yv]

Hond Fit has pure gasoline version is China and Japan, the Japanese version use 1.3L engine with 98 House power (there are also hybrid version in Japan), and Chinese version only has 1.5L engine with 131 house power

[@victorpires9359]

The best car in the class by far!

[@stefanogoldoni5059]

I test drove it a week ago and was really impressed. Best car in his class IMO. I'm going to trade in my 10 year old Suzuki Swift and get one next year. Great review BTW. Happy to be a subscriber.

[@MarekDrives]

Thanks for subscribing. Great choice! (the car of course :) ) Please write in a few months, once you get settled in with the car, and let me know, how it is to live with.

[@alliejr]

Great review! Ironically, the difficulty closing the door is likely correlated to the improved noise reduction. Better seals will make the interior quieter but also more air tight and thus prone to difficulty closing the doors due to air pressure.

[@MarekDrives]

That's what the mechanic tells you, when they can't be bothered to adjust the locks properly. Back in 2000 I got a Peugeot 306, and the tailgate wouldn't shut properly, unless you really slammed it. I went to the dealer to gave it looked at under warranty, and he gave me the same seal speech. Only he assured me the seals will rot in a couple of years, and the tailgate will shut fine. I owned the car for 12 years, and it never did. I always had to slam it or leave one of the doors open :) In case of the Jazz I'd also blame it on how light the doors are. There's insufficient momentum.

[@Hamachingo]

@@MarekDrives Cars are typically designed with the highest trim in mind, and that's also what the showrooms have so the potential customers are really impressed. The lower trims tend to have less sound deadening (since it's cheaper and not mentioned in any specs) but they probably put the same seals in. Adding soundproofing is easy and cheap, remove the door cars and peel back the foil, press on the sound deadening onto the sheetmetal, pad the door cards and put it nicer speakers (if the stock ones are shit) and your perceived value has gone up tremendously for like 50 EUR of soundproofing and an afternoon of work. Bonus: door will close properly and sound really really nice doing it.

[@cyclist3969]

To test the seal theorem, give the air in the cabin a release point by opening a window before closing the door and see if the action changes

[@SigaSigaJohn]

I had absolutely no issue with door closing in my Jazz... the doors are not so 'heavy' compared to BEST competition but the closing 'feeling' is very good and comparable to european standards - something that I would not say for other japanese cars like Yaris or Swift that are feeling too light and too flimsy in door c;oseing (actually, also the i20 is generally better than japanese competitors in that area...).

[@steveunderwood3683]

We have an 8 year old Jazz, and had a test drive of this new one as a replacement. Its much nicer than the old one in many ways, but they wrecked the practicality by hacking a big chunk off at the back. As an example, our car gives out big dog a comfy space to travel in the back. The new car has lopped off so much luggage area, to look sleaker on the outside, she wouldn't be very comfy at all. Strangely, they offer a dog guard in the accessory list. Its pretty quiet at a steady speed, and isn't super noisy when accelerating hard, but ooh that noise sounds nasty.

[@misan2006]

The steering wheel is now lit at night so you can see all the controls easily.

[@AliHijazi]

Honda should have called this car the SMART I like the physical knobs (I personally hate touch screens as they spoil driving experience) It feels reliable and is well made (as usual with other Honda models...) But again prices are high...

[@obomber69]

U could either pay a little more for reliable cars or spend more money fixing unreliable cars 🤷 honestly I haven't seen a honda broken before( at least where I live).

[@jeroenjansen2709]

I prefer the looks of the previous model.

[@kentoyortiz7259]

Agree

[@bevangarthfoot1346]

Without a doubt!!!

[@fernandoolais4867]

Thats right, 2020 ugly design.

[@davidviner5783]

Excellent review. This model seems better than the previous one, except for the price!

[@MarekDrives]

Agreed!

[@w7class]

And exterior design!..

[@haziqehsan]

Better? Lol

[@komangariantha8675]

Haa Better?? Its look so ugly now, the 3rd gen its better Jazz has lost its sporty design in this new model..

[@komangariantha8675]

But i do love the interior more elegent and sporty as well..

[@klaseronen7535]

I went to see the new Jazz today at our local dealership. I absolutely loved the interior of the Executive version and the space available inside. However the price was over 27 000 Eur in the Executive...

[@danielpopescu130]

In Romania the prices start from 22.000 euro.

[@doolanbrian]

Great Review - Great footage - Great Presentation - Top Class Marek

[@MarekDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@MrPelikan500]

hey marek ... the reason the back door is harder to close is the *SAME* reason you enjoy the quietness ... it has *GREAT cabin air seal* :-D and i am happy to have that rear door problem ya ...

[@DrClumber]

Although not based on your review alone Marek, I've just bought a new Jazz (probably the last of this model as the new one is around the corner). I am 1.88 and drive a Volvo S90, that car is too big for where I live now, a pain to park and not practical enough now that we have dogs. I had a Jazz (2007, God I'm old now) and decided to try this model today. I am impressed. I fit in it just as well as the old Jazz, but it's more comfortable. The performance is on par with the 1.4 petrol manual I had, but that returned around 40mpg (imperial), this car, after driving for 40 miles on a variety of roads, gave me 67 mpg for the trip. The hybrid system genuinely is clever. The S90 with stop/start is not smooth about either switching off or starting up again, so it is something you want to switch off. In the Jazz you just don't notice when it goes into electric mode or when the ICE kicks in, the regen function is really smooth and I like the one-pedal driving ability. One point of annoyance, the CVT gets seriously loud when accelerating harder than it thinks you should. But... that might actually make me accelerate less hard and so be good for economy and ecology! I have a 3 year finance deal on it, by which time I suspect (perhaps against better hope) that there will be a Honda EV that I actually want to own, the e Honda is gorgeous and it did cross my mind, but with a 100 mile real world capacity and a price almost twice as high as the Jazz... I'll stick with practical for now.

[@tatilopespt]

I really liked your review. You touched on points other channels failed to mention, really helps when your considering giving that much money for a car 😅

[@MarekDrives]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sakispapachatzis3937]

yes! I can understand your English ! thank you for it ! and I love honda jazz even if it's expensive

[@JerelTeh]

it feels japanese, looks small but its actually really big, along with smart innovative design

[@snail5213]

Hehehe

[@raulcruz9228]

I love honda jazz,better than before.

[@fernandoolais4867]

Maybe better tecnology, ugly design, it lost a sport image.

[@SimonHollandfilms]

Thank you..we are about to buy a 2021 jazz. Good review

[@MarekDrives]

Great choice! Drop me a comment in a couple of months, when you settle in with it.

[@TheOriginalNCDV]

Thank goodness they brought back tactile buttons. I hate the touch controls on my current Jazz - I have to take my eyes off the road to do anything!

[@jonathanmellish4439]

I was considering a Yaris X but after watching your review i think this is the superior car - apart from luggage space. I struggle a bit with the front styling, some colours disguise it better than white.

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Yes, white gives off a bit too much home appliance vibe :)

[@RomanCogan]

if you didn't buy car yet , there is facelift coming in couple days (maybe in april 2023) , front mask is changed little bit and I think looks better than current one. Also there is power increase for engine , generator and el. motor , upgraded rear camera , better tuned safety aids , rear arm rest for top spec , lights for vanity mirrors and new choice of colors and alloys and I believe small patches/fixes which may not be visible

[@jonathanmellish4439]

@@RomanCogan thank you. Very helpful.

[@captaing5166]

Excellent review, thank you.

[@daniel-qs5sz]

You can't go wrong with a honde ( and toyota) they have the best build engines the best parts they always keep good value for money they are cheap to own and you can go with them for 20 years with no problem. The only problem they have is ugly interior design and bad infotainment. now I can say for the first time honde just fixed that problem. Bravo 👏 👏 👏 👏 👏

[@davinp]

Toyota's have been boring cars and their infotainment system is crap. They refused to support Android Auto and won't update the 2.0 system in older models. Only new models with the 3.0 system will get Android Auto. Honda builds good engines, while Toyota has the best CVT transmissions

[@kristianhermann5971]

Nice ride, but sadly we won't be getting in Canada/US. Pricey, but clever car. Great economy 👍

[@michaelsmith9308]

WHAT.............? please tell me you joking:(

[@kristianhermann5971]

Nope. Yaris, Fit, Accent, Versa, Sonic, Fiesta have all been discontinued as consumers shift to pricier crossovers. Only the Rio, Mirage, and Spark continue.

[@snail5213]

US like big truck

[@martian9999]

if I was interested in buying a new fossil car, I'd certainly take new Jazz into consideration.

[@calibreman]

Hi Marek, 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.

[@MarekDrives]

Great to hear! It's a very good car. I hope it serves you well.

[@adia5229]

Nice review.👍

[@Ayanneeee]

I like this 4th generation model, especially mugen design. i will buy this car if arrives in my country

[@777Castle]

Great review Marek. Thanks for the entertaining and informative show, keep it up!

[@MarekDrives]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@attilakhan4606]

@@MarekDrives Hello, I have a question. Is the e-cvt transmission used in this new 1.5 cc Honda Jazz exactly the same system as the e-cvt used in the 1.8 cc Toyota Corolla sedan or is it a different system? The reason why I asked this was they said that the risk of deterioration of the e-cvt system used in Corolla is less than the normal CVT. Do you think we will have problems with the e-cvt gearbox if we buy Jazz? Daha az göster

[@MarekDrives]

@@attilakhan4606 AFAIK it's a different unit than the one in Toyota cars. But it is based on the same principle.

[@marc6652]

Excellent video and excellent car. It will replace my current Classe A Mk II at the end of the year.

[@MarekDrives]

Good choice!

[@A64632]

5:50- which version of Quick Charge and Type-C Power Delivery it supports? Hope it can charge modern smartphones via Quick Charge technology and modern laptops for at least 45 Watts. The regular USB is outdated)), it would be actual from 2005 to 2017, but not in 2020-2027, when this car will be in sale.

[@plastman77]

Great car really!...but for this category..the price is a little crazy...do you agree?

[@ghandee]

Nice car, but the price is -somewhat- hard to digest

[@electronicland7214]

After a test drive on this car here what I have found - 1.It's practical, quick and silent. 2.Its seats aren't as comfortable as i hoped them to be. 3.The boot is too small even for a city car.

[@electronicland7214]

The short base seats were the biggest disappointment for me. I got the test car for an hour but even after that period of time it was uncomfortable to drive.

[@wallysef5653]

Thanks a lot for this video. The JAZZ 4 is definitely a good car, I agree with Steveunderwood, there's less space compare to the Jazz 2. August 2023 : its price is now around 30 k€, and its competitors are now cheaper. Is it worth the small power increase an new bumpers ?

[@petershorney7504]

The Jazz is a great car. Not sure I would buy one yet, as they are associated in the UK with old people. Then again, I'm not getting any younger!

[@mastermaltese8731]

Ignore them! This is a brilliant car.

[@A64632]

3:28 - what is the frequency of LCD panel dimming? Even something invisible, it does not mean it is safe.

[@austrobok2958]

Nice car review Marek. Unlike your Yaris hybrid review, you made no comment on leg- or headroom for the driver in the Jazz hybrid. Is it ok for a tall guy? Wanted to buy Hondas in the 90's but the legroom was always a problem.

[@j.r.arnolli9734]

1m86 or more? Tsja.... Need to alter the rails to slide some extra cm's to the back.

[@A64632]

In case this car to save fuel, it should also save lithium. What is the resource of it's small lithium battery, and how much does it cost to replace it.

[@davinp]

Even the USA Honda Civic has the same problem with the infotainment screen at an angle that causes sun reflection. If it stand straight that wouldn't be a problem

[@Aprill264]

I have always liked the styling on the Jazz, it is great to see this one also looks good, though I don't like that grille

[@MarekDrives]

I think it looks cute. It's got a bit of that Honda e look going on in the front.

[@grahamjohnson4702]

I didn't like the grill at first but it has grown on me especially in the flesh.

[@cameron20020]

Glad it doesn't have a fake vtec engine noise

[@antoniolleyda]

Hi, Marek! Great analysis and great sense of humour! You say the suspension is firm. Is this not a suitable car for someone (a friend) with sciatica or lumbago?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

Depends on the roads in your friend's area. Also your friend probably has a better feel for their back problems than I do, and they will know after a test drive.

[@grahamsmith7202]

Well I've ordered a crosstar. Time will tell if I can live with it. The test drive round the block seemed OK.

[@MarekDrives]

Great choice! Drop me a comment in a couple of months, when you get more familiar with the car.

[@grahamsmith7202]

@@MarekDrives OK I've had the jazz for a time and over 2000 miles , lovely to drive in all conditions except whizzing about . Motorways a breeze and traffic a dream, the economy isn't a lot better than my old skoda rapid with £30 Road tax this is 155. And boot is much too small seats up. The most annoying thing of all is the stupid steering wheel tugging , you have to reset every time you start Grrrrr. But on the plus side the seats and heating are very fast to warm up. Could do with a heated windscreen. And a journey from Kent to Wales and back I found the seats a bit hard but overall the car is OK for comfort. It is very easy to wash with smooth panels and you can get the sponge in the wheels. All in all a great car.. hope I didn't waffle on too much. Great channel bu the way..

[@Dia1Up]

I have a 2nd gen with a manual, still the best car I've driven. I'm not sure if this is a step up or not for what I'm looking for soecifically

[@JeeGee114]

Which engine do you have? My Vtec feels a bit underpowered especilally torque wise compared to the iDSI which had less horsepower.

[@tolrem]

I prefer the old shape.

[@N-JOEI]

Ive owned the 2nd gen and its the brst feeling and lookin one.

[@knot3d_]

I have the outgoing model here in Asia. This new one looks slightly worse in my opinion, but I rather have this in the future than no Jazz at all - since there's a rumor going on.

[@arher9598]

in south east Asia, we heard jazz will get discontinued and being replaced with city hatchback. It's worse though, in term of exterior it's ok but interior is worse than the new jazz

[@knot3d_]

@@arher9598 Yes, this is not a good signal to existing Jazz customers. The City hatchback will be longer than the Jazz but it will not be more practical than the Jazz and the wheelbase is proportionally shorter to its own length than the Jazz. So this means more weight and slightly worse interior practical space. Honda is losing the plot imo. So this means I will have to hold onto my Jazz here in the Philippines for as long as I can. Sort of happened to me in Europe too; I drove Seat Leon MK2, didnt like the MK3 as much and the new MK4 really looks horrible - so every time I find a car I love the successor is worse for me.

[@davinp]

Sadly it is not coming to the USA as Honda has decided to cancel the Fit in the USA

[@petert9224]

Ive now had a test drive in one . Its a practical little car . Would I buy it? . Yes but not now , I have a Jazz mark 2 , its got 66k on the clock , it will do double that and still keep going , so in about 18 months when Mr Honda starts doing deals ...or post Covid when they have lots of stock to shift , then I might consider it .

[@phil8437]

I like the new Jazz. It's too expensive for a small car although seems better built than the new much too expensive Yaris.

[@bokichko]

yaris in my country is not a lot more expensive than a sandero 🤷‍♂️

[@jdmguy44]

The Jazz has some obvious attributes, but couldn't Honda have made it a bit more exciting to look at? It's neat but conservative looking.

[@MarekDrives]

C'mon, it's at least a Smeg, whereas the previous generation was an Indesit :)

[@Let_the_sunshine_inn]

What a good car this is

[@nightrider554]

Hello Marek, great review! I want to buy this car but I am not sure how loud is on a highway at speed 130-140 km/h?

[@nasserjabi]

I am worried about the visibility of front screen< how I will see the speed until sunlight

[@ivanbarley7018]

Parallel?? The Honda i-mma system only works in series in that you either have the electric motor OR the engine, never both, that is what makes it smooth.

[@alanjackson5438]

Hi Marek, pitch perfect review. As always a joy to watch. Though i am no longer subscribed i won't be too hurt if pass on my next request (btw i unsubed once i'd bought my new car, but i do still like to watch your work!) Could you also give fuel consumption in MPG for us thickies who cannot do the math! Many thanks, great reviews!!!

[@MarekDrives]

It's right there on the screen in 10:20, though I may have to put it on top of the screen in the future, because an add may have covered it.

[@XcaliburReborn]

"Doors don't shut under their own weight", he says as he sticks his hand out to stop them shutting lol

[@naodasmerom4900]

How is the transmission for 3rd &4th generation car ?

[@Vladimiroliveira51]

Parabéns pelo seu canal, o Honda fit aqui no Brasil e um carro muito procurado só que com um preço um pouco auto, o Honda Fit e um carro muito bom.

[@MarekDrives]

Obrigado. É um pouco caro, mas um bom carro.

[@IanG64]

Just a thought, how does the Jazz clear a frosty windscreen in winter if it starts in EV mode?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

I wish I could tell you, but AFAIR I was recording in June :)

[@rpgPalette]

I like the design, but why there is gear lever, not buttons like in CRV hybrid? Also no armrest in the back(

[@MarekDrives]

Maybe people like it better this way? TBH I wasn't a fan of buttons in the CRV Hybrid.

[@TheSynecdoche]

Honda used to have a mushroom type selector on its hybrid models. Gone. People like it when they can find an essential element where they expect it. Many years ago there were American cars with gear selector buttons in the centre of the steering wheel. Volkswagen has just placed the gear, or rather driving mode, selector on their ID3 electric car on the side of the instrument binnacle. Practical enough but I bet that it will find a more traditional place in a few years. I can't remember seeing cars with turn indicators other than stalks on the steering column ... (there have been cars with some kind of switch in the centre of the dash, Armstrong Siddeley or, at the other end of the automotive spectrum, a little Glas coupé?).

[@saturndirect8085]

Spoko, poza felgami. brawo Honda.

[@Scuba72Chris]

I like this, but even small cars are getting so expensive these days. This car and the new Yaris are examples of what I mean.

[@zulhaqimabdkarim5678]

its the inflation. haha

[@TheSynecdoche]

@@zulhaqimabdkarim5678 Not just the inflation. Think of all the technical = electronic driving aids which are often even required by law. They all add up nicely.

[@kevinn1158]

It’s so cute. The car I mean. ;). We don’t get these in North America does it sell well? In fact Honda just said they are ending the Honda Fit here.

[@dougt8039]

Love the wheels

[@Budivedder]

Nice hatchback👍

[@calibreman]

Thank you for the review. Out of the Jazz Hybrid and the Yaris Hybrid, which do you prefer ? I'm considering both.

[@MarekDrives]

Jazz. A much nicer car.

[@calibreman]

@@MarekDrives Thank you for replying Marek, it's much appreciated

[@bokichko]

id say yaris because its a lot cheaper

[@maXXik1337]

Great looking car, nice technology, but the price buries everything.

[@MarekDrives]

Yeah, the price is out of this world. You can find a not so rough around the edges Porsche 911 for that kind of money, and still have some money left for a new set of tires.

[@carr16k]

I owned the previous Honda jazz hybrid. The road noise is by far the worst of all the cars I have driven, and the hybrid system is very unrefined as compared to the Toyota hybrid. It is jerky and doesn't switch to the electric mode as frequently. So it is a surprise when this review mentions the entire opposite for this new generation.

[@MarekDrives]

It's brilliant.

[@TheSynecdoche]

It's an entirely different system. No longer an electric motor assisting a petrol engine but an electric main motor fed by a petrol engine. You essentially drive an electric car now.

[@Hamachingo]

@@TheSynecdoche why would it have a CVT then?

[@MarcoPon]

@@Hamachingo Indeed, it doesn't. Honda referer to it as a eCVT probably because for most journalists/customers it's the closest thing they are familiar with. At a certain speed/load, it become more efficient to use the engine for traction, rather than passing through the double energy conversion of a serial hybrid. So a clutch is closed and the engine and the wheels are linked with single, fixed ratio that correspond more or less to an overdrive. The system also never work as a parallel hybrid.

[@TheSynecdoche]

@@Hamachingo I might add that when the battery is low and the driver wants/needs strong acceleration, the engine will become quite audible because it needs to work hard to feed the battery. Hybrid drivelines are not made for sudden bursts of speed. On the other hand, if you drive along in top gear , with the engine driving the wheels directly, and extra power is required for say overtaking, the electric motor (which is stronger than the petrol engine) will be activated to provide more push. All rather complicated, which partly explains the price.

[@newbeginnings8566]

Testers expect a centre rear armrest in a small city car?

[@MarekDrivesENG]

It's not a small car any more.

[@markuslangguth7315]

Great review with wonderfully relaxing and fitting music! :) I like the car, it is perfect for the city and so practical and quiet :) Only for longer journeys i am not sure about the seats and the torsion beam in the back but i could not test that yet.

[@MarekDrives]

The seats are OK. Suspension is fine as well.

[@slyd8r]

Excelent car! But as usual they ask a lot of money for they're tech. I still love it ! 🥰

[@cyclist3969]

In a price comparison, the Jazz is not an expensive car, it an advanced hybrid car for the purchase price of an old-fashioned car such as the non-hybrid VW Polo 1.0 DSG

[@m1ndfckd]

Jazz or Yaris?

[@MarekDrives]

Jazz.

[@dominiquebruyere-guyon5175]

Merci pour cette vidéo qui est très intéressante. Pour l'instant, j'hésite encore entre l'achat de cette Honda jazz hybride et la Toyota Yaris Hybride 2020. Choix difficile ! Quel serait votre choix ? Thank you for this video which is very interesting. For now, I'm still hesitating between buying this Honda jazz hybrid and the 2020 Toyota Yaris Hybrid. Difficult choice ! What would be your choice ?

[@MarekDrives]

Jazz.

[@dominiquebruyere-guyon5175]

@@MarekDrives Merci !

[@sniperoulis]

​@@dominiquebruyere-guyon5175jazz by far!

[@petert9224]

Good review , you got yourself a subscribe . I have a mark 2 Jazz , that ive owned from new . 2012 plate , but I got a deal , paid around 12k . I have moved from London to Somerset . The roads here are a bit hillier . Would I buy the new one? The interior and look , is a lot closer to mine , than the mark 3 .Reliability, apart from brake pads , ive had to replace one shock absorber after hitting a pot hole in 95k of driving thats pretty decent . Having said that Honda servicing isn’t the cheapest , but the dealer I use has a monthly scheme that cover parts and labour . For me the biggest downside of this car is the price , thats a chunk of change . Can you get deals ? I think it’s too new . Im going to hold off until it’s been around for six/nine months and dealers are trying to hit sales targets in November ...however the Suzuki Vitara with low mileage in UK you can pick one up around 15k ( pounds) so that may well be an alternative to buying a jazz.

[@MarekDrives]

This probably wouldn't be great in hilly terrain as far as dynamics are concerned, though you would probably achieve decent level of efficiency letting it just roll downhill. I'll have the Vitara MHEV for a test drive next month, so stay tuned for a review in the fall.

[@petert9224]

Marek Drives Thanks for that , with a CVT gearbox I make you right , im still thinking the Suzuki is my best bet . PCP deals , cars around 18 months old coming back off one one those with around 10k on the clock is where the best deals are . Although having done my research , main dealers rather than the car supermarkets .. where you get the lemons .

[@kaleidoscopeon]

Lovely car.

[@haziqehsan]

This 4th gen kinda ‘soft’ compare to 3rd

[@Fiorano1234]

Marek, Would you choose this over a Leon/Golf ?

[@MarekDrives]

I probably would. This is a very good car, and I love the design (judging by comments I'm in the minority, and this makes the Jazz even more attractive to me :) ).

[@Fiorano1234]

@@MarekDrives thanks. Watching your honda E review now and i can see some similarities. I went to see both yesterday, and the Jazz feels much narrower than a Golf, and felt less well built. I am also considering a Mazda 3 1.5L, built remarkably well, but terrible slow. Tough choice !

[@George-wx9dj]

Very nice car.

[@jimj2683]

If only the design was better. They should take some inspiration from the VW UP.

[@Panagiotis_Pap]

Not a good decision, that the “Brake Hold” is deactivated. It should be activated all the time, for safety reasons

[@dogcowrph]

Honda: Please bring this to AMERICA!!!!

[@sheilashineleofany822]

buy yaris or something

[@nigelcb1300]

Wouldn't imagine shenanigans is a word that gets used much in Poland 🤔

[@MarekDrives]

I wouldn't imagine it's a word that gets used much anywhere :)

[@38baldev]

Hybrid not available in India

[@DavidMichaelKalman]

This needs to come to the U.S. I would buy a Crosstar immediately.

[@davinp]

Unfortunately, Honda has decided to cancel the Fit in the USA

[@DavidMichaelKalman]

@@davinp exactly why I mentioned it.

[@triviace]

I'm firs!,car looks much improved,I really wanted one of these a few years ago but it was just too noisy,bought a Mark VII Golf instead.

[@MarekDrives]

TBH Mk7 Golf is the last true Golf. Hold on to it for as long, as you can.

[@Tom-uk2ow]

Buy macho vw golf with fake pipe back

[@51StPi]

@@MarekDrives The days when they had a scroll knob even for the zoom on the sat-nav, though you could tell the end was near because they had put a transitional graphic on the trip computer when it was instant on the Mk6, think the nearest you can get to a MK 7 GTD these days is a 220dx Active tourer.

[@AlainLesage]

I really don’t understand the « nose » design. That’s a shame, especially after the beautifully designed Honda e.

[@TheSynecdoche]

Design is in line with other recent Hondas. Family face.

[@piglet5287]

I took a test drive in a SR today and found the ride very floaty. Has anyone else found this? I felt quite sick after a while. A pity because otherwise, I was impressed