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The Honda Jazz is as much as a city car as the groundbreaking BMW i3 but unlike the i3 where its futuristic tech seems to be its Achilles' heel in a country with limited infrastructure, the Honda Jazz can be attainable by all. The COE Cat A hatchback is relatively affordable and its 'Made in Japan' quality assures admirable quality as well.
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Owned this ride for about 7 months now but hardly used due to work from home.» Read More
Upon collection from showroom, head straight to Arrow Tyre @ Serangooon (first visit) to change to 17-inch rims with Michelin PS4 tires.
On the same day, went to Auto-Image (Ted Tay) @ Sin Ming to replace all the stock speakers.
After listening to their impressive demo, decided to get the solid Esatto speakers and installed 3 layers of soundproofing (4 doors).
Before heading to KAH Motor, we went to drive the 1.3 Fit and 1.5 Fit Hybrid at two different parallel importers.
The 1.5 Fit Hybrid is powerful (135BHP), smooth and quiet. We decided to put the booking on hold after we saw the additional Commercial/GST fee of $6-7K for 7 years loan. We also need to top up additional $1K for the Pearl White.
Decided to head down to KAH Motor @ UBI to do comparison. Salesman (Anthony GOH) was very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. He suggests us to test drive both the 1.3 and 1.5 Jazz. We opt for the Jazz 1.5 RS because it has more power, smoother and has disc brakes front and back.
We signed on the spot after comparing the loan package - No extra Commercial/GST fee or additional charge for Pearl White.
Looking back, we are happy we did not get the 1.5 Fit Hybrid from PI, we later realised it does not have the magic seats due to the battery location. -
I am a first-time car buyer. My main concerns were price, reliability, value for money, functionality and practicality.» Read More
Have clocked 3000km to date, and went for 1k servicing. No issues at all. A great car for first-time car buyers who want a fuss-free mode of transport. Everything just works, and works well. -
Have driven the jazz 1.3 for 2 years and upgrading to another car now.» Read More
Overall the car is very value for money, but that is where it may not be for everyone, because everything has a trade off. My main gripe with the car is the noise levels. The soundproofing is very bad and if you drive it daily it really can damage your hearing. Also, you will feel every single bump on the road.
All in all, if you are getting the car for weekends, it should serve you fine if you don't mind the loud cabin noise. However for a daily driver, I would suggest saving a bit more and moving up the segment to a better car. For the price however, it is probably still the best in its class if you dont mind a slightly uncomfortable ride but it is showing its age in terms of design and features.
In summary, you pay for what you get and the jazz 1.3 may be too much of a compromise for a lower price, leaving you yearning for a better car. -
I bought a Honda Jazz 1.5RS from Kah Motor Ubi in January 2020. The car has broken down multiple times on the expressway after the check light engine came on. This situation is unacceptable and a danger to my safety. Brought back to Ubi service centre but they were unable to diagnose the problem, refused to listen to my feedback and continued to insist the vehicle is okay. This is the 4th time in 6 months and I would not recommend this to any buyer looking for a reliable car. Service staff and customer service at Ubi were unhelpful and rude. The car is defective from the start (i.E. First engine light came within 2 weeks) but they have refused to accept responsibility. I am terribly disappointed and would not buy from Kah Motor again.» Read More
» VERDICT
The Sgcarmart Editorial Team appreciates simplicity and back-to-basics and the Honda Jazz embodies just these qualities. But this isn't the only reason why the Honda Jazz bagged this year's Car of the Year award.
The third generation Jazz that you see here has grown significantly in its length by 35mm compared to its predecessor, allowing for more space in its cabin. Together with a 30mm wheelbase stretch over the outgoing model, settling into the new Jazz is easier than before. Rear legroom, in particular, is especially generous and may even put some mid-sized sedans to shame.
The intelligent seating solution helps to maximise interior space for accommodating people and all sorts of stuff - from bicycles to potted plants - with four modes of configuration. Cargo capacity in the rear has increased as well, from 337 litres in the outgoing model to 363 litres in the new Jazz, ensuring that all luggage and groceries are well taken care of.
On the go, the Jazz will not set the roads on fire but it won't disappoint either. With 128bhp and 155Nm of torque sent to the front wheels seamlessly through the new Earth Dreams CVT gearbox, this humble hatchback is refreshingly smooth and willing even with maximum attendance on board. The intelligent gearbox also drops the revs down as low as possible when cruising, which helps fuel economy. Our clocked average of 13.8km/L over our test drive isn't quite near Honda's official figure of 18.9km/L, but it's appreciably impressive.
More relevantly and notably, the Jazz shows more enthusiasm for twists and turns than its predecessor, changing direction easily but without much body roll. This makes it very easy and fun to drive, and a very enjoyable one as a city dweller.
To us, a fast car doesn't equate to fun and a fun car is, admittedly, more important than being fast. The Honda Jazz is just that. It's fun and carefree as a car and not many cars can live up to this.
The third generation Jazz that you see here has grown significantly in its length by 35mm compared to its predecessor, allowing for more space in its cabin. Together with a 30mm wheelbase stretch over the outgoing model, settling into the new Jazz is easier than before. Rear legroom, in particular, is especially generous and may even put some mid-sized sedans to shame.
The intelligent seating solution helps to maximise interior space for accommodating people and all sorts of stuff - from bicycles to potted plants - with four modes of configuration. Cargo capacity in the rear has increased as well, from 337 litres in the outgoing model to 363 litres in the new Jazz, ensuring that all luggage and groceries are well taken care of.
On the go, the Jazz will not set the roads on fire but it won't disappoint either. With 128bhp and 155Nm of torque sent to the front wheels seamlessly through the new Earth Dreams CVT gearbox, this humble hatchback is refreshingly smooth and willing even with maximum attendance on board. The intelligent gearbox also drops the revs down as low as possible when cruising, which helps fuel economy. Our clocked average of 13.8km/L over our test drive isn't quite near Honda's official figure of 18.9km/L, but it's appreciably impressive.
More relevantly and notably, the Jazz shows more enthusiasm for twists and turns than its predecessor, changing direction easily but without much body roll. This makes it very easy and fun to drive, and a very enjoyable one as a city dweller.
To us, a fast car doesn't equate to fun and a fun car is, admittedly, more important than being fast. The Honda Jazz is just that. It's fun and carefree as a car and not many cars can live up to this.
