Was looking for a car for my parents, hence shortlisted the Jazz since it is compact and easier to drive. Looks is a "No" For me personally, but acceptable for my parents.
When the new Honda Jazz/Fit images were first shared online, I thought it was a joke. Just how did Honda thought that making the car so much uglier is a good idea. The design makes it look pudgy and what's with the front end design!
Driving wise, this new Jazz is not too bad though. It is relatively comfortable and spacious inside, as expected from these cars. If you were to compare it against cars like the Swift, this is definitely a much better option when it comes to interior space.
The drivetrain is efficient and refined, not too noisy when you step on it. There's adequate power along with good fuel consumption.
It isn't a bad car, but the design really is poor.
The new Honda Jazz seems to not only offer a new styling, but an entirely new direction. The exterior design has went from a sporty hatch to a rounded, cute hatch that hints towards a modern, futuristic design.
Inside, the Jazz looks clean and good, with a two-spoke steering wheel that's unique.
The hybrid drivetrain is pretty impressive, being able to operate solely on electric mode till quite a high speed. It also gives the car a very good fuel economy.