Honda Jazz ES

The first Honda Jazz ES few days were disconcerting. It was very jerky. However I soon adapted my driving style - the CVT was very "press and go" - and I am very happy with the car. It will never be as smooth as the CVT but it's very acceptable.

The first week I managed to get 49 mpg. The trip computer showed 52mpg. The following weeks I have obtained 47mpg. I do about 300 miles a week - mostly motorway. The engine definitely has more power higher up the rev/speed range than the previous engine. A much better drive for me.

I could not cope with not having a spare wheel though. The rigmarole of getting that stuff into a burst tyre (probably in the dark and pouring rain) was not one I wanted to risk. So I bought the Space Saver spare. The garage said that they have had 2 other customers buy one. It seems silly for Honda to penny pinch like this especially as there is a host of safety kit. Most of these cars are bought by middle aged people who won't want to cope without a spare. I had to use the spare in my previous Jazz.

Emissions
CO2 (g/km) 125
Noise Level dB(A) 66
Standard Euro Emissions EURO 5
Fuel Consumption
EC Combined (mpg) 52.3
EC Directive 1999/100/EC Applies Yes
EC Extra Urban (mpg) 60.1
EC Urban (mpg) 42.8
Performance
0 to 60 mph (secs) No
0 to 62 mph (secs) 13.5
Engine Power - BHP 100
Engine Power - KW 73
Engine Power - PS Yes
Engine Power - RPM 6000
Engine Torque - LBS.FT 94
Engine Torque - MKG 13
Engine Torque - NM 127
Engine Torque - RPM 4800
Top Speed 112
General

Date car introduced to UK market 31/10/2009
Badge Engine CC 1.4
Badge Power 100
Based On ID N
Coin Description VTEC
Coin Series ES-T
Insurance Group 1 6
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07 16E
Insurance Group 2 E
Man Corrosion Perforation Guarantee - Years 12
Manufacturers Paintwork Guarantee - Years 3
NCAP Adult Occupant Protection % 78
NCAP Child Occupant Protection % 79
NCAP Front/Side Impact - Discontinued February 09 9
NCAP Overall Rating - Effective February 09 5
NCAP Pedestrian - Discontinued February 09 9
NCAP Pedestrian Protection % 60
NCAP Safety Assist % 71
Safety Concerns? No
Special Edition No
Special Order No
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage 90000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years 3
Vehicle Homologation Class M1
Engine and Drive Train
CC 1339
Camshaft SOHC
Catalytic Convertor Yes
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Cylinder Layout IN-LINE
Cylinders 4
Cylinders - Bore (mm) 73
Cylinders - Stroke (mm) 80
Engine Layout FRONT TRANSVERSE
Fuel Delivery MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Gears 6 SPEED
Number of Valves 16
Transmission SEMI-AUTO
Tyres
Alloys? Yes
Space Saver? No
Tyre Size Front 175/65 R15
Tyre Size Rear 175/65 R15
Tyre Size Spare INSTANT MOBILITY SYS
Wheel Style 5 SPOKE
Wheel Type 15" ALLOY
Vehicle Dimensions
Height 1525
Height (including roof rails) N
Length 3900
Wheelbase 2500
Width 1695
Width (including mirrors) 2029
Weight and Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity (Litres) 42
Gross Vehicle Weight 1555
Luggage Capacity (Seats Down) 1320
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up) 335
Max. Loading Weight 427
Max. Roof Load 50
Max. Towing Weight - Braked 1000
Max. Towing Weight - Unbraked 450
Minimum Kerbweight 1128
No. of Seats 5
Turning Circle - Kerb to Kerb 9.5