I have purchased VX MT Petrol model. I am writing this review after 5000Km usage.I have short llisted Nexon XM ,Elite I20, Baleno, all petrol models.My budget was 9L onroad in Bangalore.Me & my wife liked Honda Jazz very much due to its design and huge cabin & boot space it offers.I20 removed from list because of Asta missing some features like Rear wiper, adjustable head rest etc. and Asta (O )was costlier than Jazz VX MT
I20 petrol cones :
I20 have less milage,steering feedback was less, Highway pick is less than Jazz.(Initial pick up is better than Jazz)
Body structure is not stable in crash tests.
Baleno:
Rejected due to safety issue.Weak body. Can't digest making customer fool by crumble zone technology.
Nexon
I liked this product but rejected due to its huge size and milege issues and had a concern about its newly developed engine reliability.
My experience with Honda Jazz
After long research I purchased this vehicle.
Buying experience was horrible from Honda dealer.
Delivery: When I just reaching the car parking area the car stopped,due to lack of petrol.My home was just 5Km from the dealer.The sale's guy was assured 5L petrol is in tank. Imagine if I was strucked in Bangalore traffic with new vehicle. Can't imagine.This is d negligence of Honda dealer.(Finally I called sales agent he came & filled petrol,but they could have avoided if they taken care)
Riding experience,
It is my first car.The engine is very very smooth,at idle we have to look at the tachometer to check whether engine is on or not..The low end torque was less but we will get used with it.
High way performance is good.Upto 120Kmph tried but no problem, vehicle is very stable.
I went my native place 3 times with this car oneway distance is 310Km.The journey including highway and 20Km ghat section.I am not faced any problem in ghat section eventhough the torque is less.The milage last time I got 17Kmpl with AC.The ground clearance was adequate not faced any scrapping issue.
Over all I am satisfied with my car performance.
Maintenance :In 3rd service for synthetic oil change and ac filters cleaning 2300 charged ,next paid paid service is in June.Yearly maintenance cost wil be 7000 to 10000.My friend I10 costing same.So I don't think Honda that much costly to maintain as people says.But compare to Maruthi it is costly.
Pros,
1)Honda's sweet Ivtec petrol engine.
2) Spacious interior and bootspace354L
3)Large glass area & excellent views suitable for long journey.
4)Devent mileage
5)Honda reliability
6)Safe platform same as Honda City, so stable structure. Safer than I20 and Baleno.
Cons
1) Costly compared to Baleno
2) Attitude of Honda dealer
3)Poor low end torque.