Introduction
What Car? says...
TheHonda Jazzis one of those cars that – like contestants on Britain’s Got Talent –are gifted in various waysbut have so far not hadthe universal adoration they perhaps deserve.
While the Jazz hasalways stood out for its practical interior and reputation for unimpeachable reliability, it hasnever really hit the heady sales heights of some of its more conventional small car rivals.
This fourth-generation Jazz wants to grab a bit more of the limelight, though, and Honda has given it some clever new tricks to wow the crowds,including the ability to juggle. No, not balls or fire sticks –it juggles between petrol and electric power to improve efficiency, in much the same way as theToyota Yarisdoes.
The petrol-electrichybrid systemuses two electric motors, powered by a compact battery, working alongside a frugal 1.5-litre petrol engine.
So, does the Honda Jazzdeserve to do well ina popularity contest against the very bestsmall cars? That's the questionwe'll be answeringin this review, as we compare it with the main rivals, including the Skoda Fabia, theVauxhall Corsa and theVW Polo. Read on to find out...
