The Honda Jazz has taken a place in the heart of a certain demographic for some time, but it’s more modern looking and has the same dependable character at its heart.
While the Jazz isn’t the most exciting option, with hatchbacks like the Ford Fiesta, Volkswagen Polo and Vauxhall Corsa being more interesting to drive, it’s more like going with a comfortable cotton chino than a stylish skinny jean.
The design of the Jazz is quite streamlined, with a sleek face and a curved line to join the headlights up, while you have sharp lines down the sides and smoothed-off alloy wheels to help with aerodynamics.
There are some modern aspects inside too, with different materials adding texture to the cabin. You’ll also find plenty of equipment and a more lounge-like feel that’s more comfortable than other hatchbacks, while the windows are large allowing in lots of light.
In the back, adults will be more than happy with lots of headroom and legroom, while you can fold the seat bench up to create an excellent storage space if you’re moving things or had a particularly fruitful shopping trip.
The boot isn’t the largest compared to its alternatives, but with the Magic Seats in the back and a useful opening with a low load-lip to help get things in, the Jazz is the most practical small hatchback option - especially more so than the sportier-looking Volkswagen Polo and Ford Fiesta.
You only have one power option - a hybrid 1.5-litre petrol paired to two electric motors sending all 122 horse power to the front wheels. The power system switches seamlessly between petrol and electric drive, and unless you’re really trying, you won’t notice the petrol engine until you need to accelerate hard.
When you take the Jazz around town, you’ll find it has light steering, comfortable suspension and excellent visibility. It runs a lot of the time on electric power, which is smooth, and you can turn on a harsher brake regeneration mode to help charge the battery up.
Going on the motorway is a fairly serene experience too - apart from when you’re accelerating that is. There’s not too much wind or road noise to deal with and it’s a nice place to be in, especially as adaptive cruise control is standard.
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