Honda Jazz (2008 - 2015) 1.3 IMA HS Hybrid 5d CVT (2012/12) Owner Review
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Summary
What does this car say about you?
Eco minded, 'canny' individual.
What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?
Very impressed and curious.
Would you buy this car again and why?
Probably - offers all I want in a small, smart looking, easily driven package.
What are you likely to buy next?
Another Jazz!
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Buying experience
Type of dealer you bought from?
Franchised
Did you buy this car new?
No
What price did you pay?
£14,498
When did you buy the car?
July 2012
Did you get a good deal and why?
Yes, got a good part exchange deal in fact on the price already quoted. More than matched Glass's Guide (Sorry Parkers!). Also, it was a very low mileage Demonstrator with all goodies already fitted by the Dealer.
Is there any special reason why you bought this car?
Wanted to downsize from Toyota Corolla Verso and escape from its tiresome semi-automatic gear change. Jazz has great space in a small frame. Idea of a Hybrid also appealed from running costs /greener credentials.
What was the dealer like?
Very helpful and not pressured in any way As the garage was more than 100 miles away, everything went surprisingly smoothly. Deal was struck in advance over the phone and I motored down the next day to inspect and conclude everything.
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Driving it
What's it like to drive?
Very nice. Excellent visibility. Smooth auto gear-change (thank goodness Honda has dropped that dreadful i-shift!). Very quiet engine and hardly any road noise from the fitted Michelin Energy Saving tyres. Like the semi-stiff suspension and road holding abilities. Accelerration also not compromised by hybrid nature. Like the way the engine cuts out saving fuel while waiting at lights and then automatically kicks in on departure. Hill start feature is also a very useful holding the car from slipping back as you take your foot off the foot brake to move away from the lights.
What's it like to park?
Easy and with parking sensors thrown in on the car I bought it's a dream.
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Living with it
Have you had any problems with the car?
Only had it three weeks. Nothing wrong so far!
What's most practical about your car?
So much level space with back seats for a super mini. Trying to clear the House at present and it's amazing what I've able to fit in for travels to the dump. Also, of course the advantageous mpg, particulary on "Eco" setting.
Favourite gadget, option or accessory?
Parking sensors, floor mats and sat nav. - fitted as extras on the car I bought - powered folding mirrors.
