2004 Honda Jazz Sport 1.4 from UK and Ireland

Faults:

None.

General Comments:

This car is probably the best car that I have ever owned, it feels like a much bigger car than it is. The build quality is superb. The magic seat system is unmatched for ease of use. Attention to detail is without doubt nothing short of amazing in the 2005 model, much improved over the previous good car. The automatic is well worth the extra, as you get a CVT, a conventional type Auto (7 Speed) or 7 Speed Semi Auto with steering wheel mounted paddles (like F1.

Outstanding.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 6th December, 2004

6th Apr 2005, 06:33

I agree and know about the performance especially with the 7 gears- I just got done for speeding!!

2004 Honda Jazz 1.4 from Greece

Summary:

Best small multi-purpose vehicle to-date

Faults:

A bit stiff when falling in narrow deep chuckholes. Great suspension system in every other aspect, though.

Fuel economy is quite good, not as good as advertised, though. Then again, I always "have a heavy foot" as Greeks say, when one drives aggressively.

General Comments:

The epitome of torque in a city car!

Excellent handling, requires just a few movements to park / unpark the car.

Amazing feel in gear shifting! Feels like driving a much more expensive car.

HUGE space for your legs, for cargo loading and for luggage in the trunk.

Great finish inside the car. Plastics are good quality and show it.

The only color that lets the car express the "tiger" inside it, is the black. Nothing else!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th November, 2004

2004 Honda Jazz VTi-S 1.5L petrol from Australia and New Zealand

Summary:

The Jazz has reignited my love for driving

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong so far.

A package as complete as this should have four wheel disk brakes, but the Jazz still has drums on the back.

The centre-rear passenger seat is a little squashy and the seat belt is awkward.

Some reviews suggest the previous model's drive was harsh, but the 2005 model is very comfortable.

General Comments:

The exterior size looks tiny, but inside it's huge. Four full size adults sit very comfortably with great leg and head room.

The engine is very responsive and fuel economy for a car of this power is amazing.

The 5-speed manual is so smooth and easy to drive.

The "magic seat" system is so practical, you wonder why every car doesn't have the flexibility of storage like the Jazz.

The looks of the 2005 VTI-S are superb. No longer a ladies car only.

Auto everything makes this an excellent value for money car with a quality brand name.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 5th November, 2004

31st Jan 2009, 02:24

I agree with all you have said. I have owned many Honda's having bought a new Australian Honda City when they first hit Australia in 1984. All these small Honda's are well built and of a better standard than the best from their competition.

I have been in the motor industry for many years and appreciate the standard of engineering excellence in Honda motorcycles and cars. They are for the most part, better to service and maintain and stay in good condition longer in my experience.

2004 Honda Jazz SE 1.3 petrol from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Highly recommend this little car - excellent value for money!

Faults:

I can honestly say that I have found nothing wrong with the car, the only negative point would be that it can be rather noisy at high speeds.

General Comments:

I was rather apprehensive about downgrading to this little car having previously owned an HR-V, but have been absolutely delighted with the performance, economy and versatility.

The space inside is deceptive - more than capable of carrying my bicycle with out having to take off the front wheel.

Visibility is excellent especially like the little side windows that enable good visibility to the front of the car.

I find the car to be comfortable even on longer journeys with plenty of leg room for my 6'2" son. Is fun to drive and handles well.

Stereo compared to others I have had is excellent - though would be good to have controls on the steering wheel, but that is a minor point.

Cute little car.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th June, 2004

2004 Honda Jazz 1.4 SE 1.4 from UK and Ireland

Summary:

Great car for town and occasional long motorway journeys

Faults:

Nothing.

General Comments:

I spent 3 months researching the small car market before deciding on the Jazz. I have not been disappointed by my decision to buy it.

Leg room in the back is excellent, much better than my previous 1999 Toyota Corolla. It is helped by the very small hump in the middle of the floor.

I particularly like the versatility of the seats and the storage area under the magic seats. My children use this area for their bits and pieces.

The manual is not very clear about the use of the air intake control when using Air Conditioning to cool the car interior. On a dry day it advises you to set it to take in fresh air. I used the air conditioning on this setting for 5 miles prior to stopping at a petrol station. I was alarmed at the amount of water dripping from the bonnet as a result of the condensation. My dealer advised me it is normal, but they would have set the control to re-circulated air until the car was cooled down.

Just one small irritation. If you use the windscreen wipers when the driver's window is down water is wiped into the car. During the current dry spell I keep getting sprayed with water when I use the screen wash.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 11th June, 2004

27th Mar 2005, 23:54

Why do you need the driver's window down if you have air conditioning?

Also, the water dripping is normal, and the more water that is driping indicates just how efficient the air conditioning is! But as the dealer said, it is best to use it on the recirculation mode to initially cool the car down, then switch to fresh.