The Most Versatile Family Car!

Exterior

With Sporty looks, its a good head-turner in the City. Some fellow poeple even asked me whether its a 7 Seater?! LOL :p Thanks to its Crossfade monoform design which i love the most. It really Stands out in the Crowd!! Most C Segment Mid-size Sedens looks dwarf in front of its Massive and Impeccable Looks.  

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Opulace of Comfort once you get inside the JaZz.. You feel u r in a Big car and not a hatchback at all! Honda is True to its words.."MAN MAXIMUM, MACHINE MINIMUM', Which liberates Acres of Space inside the cabin. Even in the Top-spec Complete Black trim, It doesnt feel Cramp at all. Kudos to Honda Engineers!! Comfort is also good during long journeys. 

Featurs.. Well Although it comes with great new features like the Touch AC panel, Honda Connect(optional),etc., along with Electically foldable ORVMs(Very useful in day to day drive!), It Misses out few basic features, the most criticised one, "Engine Start  Button!". C'mon Honda even the Hyundai i10 comes with it. The Other one is the rear AC vents. The DRLs are also missing which should have been there, but you can get it fitted after market though.   Talking about the Practcality front, The JAzz is Just Unbeatable!! You get 12 cubby holes/ cup holders which is Extremely handy when u r driving out with full house. The one placed right in front of the AC went cools the water bottle effeciently, which is very handy in these Summers! Great work by Honda.. :)

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

  I have test driven all the Engine options, i.e, 1.2(P)M, 1.2(P)CVT and 1.5(D)M. The Dieasel has a Great punch. The Petrol Manual Lacks the Punch at Low RPMs but as soon as u reach a decent speed, its fun to drive. Its Impecabble at top speeds!!. Very Stable and Solid like a Merc.. Yes u read it right.. LIKE A MERC!! The CVT although a pleasure in city traffic, but not fun to drive at all, even the Paddle shifts doesnt justify the Driving pleasure. Plus the CVT doesnt come with the VX top end variant, so u miss out Honda's Magic.. the Magic Seats, besides, the Touch screen AVN and the Rear tailgate Spoiler too as well.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Handling is very comfortable.. The Sterring is Light in city and weighs up perfectly once u reach a descent speed. Ride quality is just Superb which one would not expect from a compact car. Its more comfortable than its elder sibling, the Honda City, which has a rough ride comparatively. Yes, you could notice this easliy if u drive both these cars back to back! 

Final Words

 I Saw the 1st gen Honda JaZz first time in an AutoExpo in Mumbai some years back. I was bowled by its Massive looks and Sheer Presence. That moment itseif i Knew that this is going to be my First car.. as it was Love @ first site with the JAzz.. :). I felt Insane though when i heard the Price. It was 9Lacs.. :O. I thought 9 Lacs for a Small CAr??!!! Its CRaZYYyy!!!!! But as the time passed, i realized its True Potential. Its Not for all, Its just for a Niche segment of buyers like u and me who go all the way to pay that extra buck for a Unique Car thats versatile in every front. Honda says it well...... NOTHING ELSE IS A JAZZ... :)

Areas of improvement  

Dear Honda, Please Note if possible:

1) Low end Punch in 1.2L i-Vtec Engine is reaaly lacking. Please bring 1.5L i-Vtec for Jazz in India. Else atleast make a 1.2L Turbo Charged Engine to give that low end Punch required in City commute. 

2) CVT should come with Top end VX variant. I understand that that will further increase the cost but dear Honda, Today Indian buyers are ready to pay dat extra buck if that many Features are available. So please give us that option as well.

3) The Rivals of the Jazz Comes equipped with Rear AC vents, Engine Start Button, DRLs.. So JAzz Must have these Popular Featurs as well. Again, I know this will further increase the Cost, but At least give it in the Top End variant!

4) Proper Marketing and Availability of HONDA CONNECT. People are not aware about its Immense Benefits. Also, its not even Available with dealers and these dealers not seem to serious about this High tech Device, as they are not even interested to take orders for it! 

Suggestion to Honda

Please Include Blood Red Colour for Jazz to Adorn its Sporty looks as it was Available in Previous Generation JAzz.

Thanks for Making a Wonderful Car. I just Love It... :)

Signing Off,

Arjun Badlani.

 

Sporty Looks, Loads of Cabin Space, Practicality, Decent boot space for Airport runs, Great Comfort!Initial pick up (P), No Rear AC, Limited Colours (NO BLOOD RED COLOR:( ), No Engine Start button!