The Honda Jazz has been launched in India at a price of between Rs. 5.31 - 8.59 lakhs(ex-Delhi).
What you’ll like:
• Versatile package wearing sharp clothes. One car for several roles
• Spacious, user-friendly cabin. Easily the roomiest hatchback in India
• Big 354 liter boot is the segment best. Magic seats bring tons of flexibility
• Practical & efficient diesel, refined & revv-happy petrol and a convenient CVT. Take your pick
• Comfortable ride quality. Much improved over the older Jazz
• Light controls and easy maneuverability. Effortless to drive in the city
• Features such as feather-touch climate control, reversing camera, touchscreen ICE, paddle shifters(CVT) & more
What you won’t:
• Loud diesel engine is nowhere as refined as the Elite i20’s. Doesn’t like high rpms either
• 1.2L petrol has a weak bottom end. Feels lethargic <2, 500 rpm
• On-road premium for diesel is Rs. 1.3 - 1.5 lakhs! That’s higher than the competition
• Magic seats only on the top variant(earlier Jazz had them on all trim levels)
• CVT unavailable with the VX trim! No fully loaded Automatic
• Skinny 175 mm tyres. All competitors offer thicker rubber(Elite i20= 195 mm)
• Missing goodies(steering reach adjustment, keyless entry & go, rear air-con vents, driver armrest & proper dead pedal)