Among the Japanese automotive brands, Honda stands out as being a bit different, not afraid to have a go at something while remaining fiercely independent, even if it tends to change its mind from time to time. One of the enduring models in its UK lineup for two decades has been the Jazz series of supermini’s, which morphed into the Jazz Crosstar crossover model, effectively a taller hatchback a … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda Jazz EX
Two decades have defined the refined the Honda Jazz city car. From its earliest beginnings the Jazz offered unrivalled practicality with its really clever Magic Seats for three passengers but can also completely flip flat into a van-like carrier, or their bases can be folded up to take tall items lodged in the footwells. No other rival can do that. The latest Mk4 version comes in five models, … [Read more...]
Honda Swindon sayonara
Honda Swindon will shutdown today. The car plant opened 36 years ago and helped Swindon build up its town and workers lives so the permanent closure announced in 2019 will be a blow to all concerned and their UK supply chain. About 3,400 worked in Honda but it supported 10,000 components makers in the UK after it began making engines in 1989 and the Accord (right) went into production three … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Honda Jazz hybrid supermini
The previous three generations of the Honda Jazz supermini five door hatchback have been all about packaging of its occupants, David Miles explains. These include best in class space, higher seating positions, good visibility, easy access, wide opening doors, good levels of safety and other equipment. They are wrapped up in Honda’s legendary reputation for engineering quality and … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Honda Jazz 1.5 i-VTEC Sport Navi
The Honda Jazz might hit the right notes for some, writes David Miles. The supermini sized B-segment five door is one of Honda’s best sellers in the UK but is no longer built in this country as production for global markets at their Swindon plant has been given over to the latest Civic C-segment hatchbacks. Over seven million Jazz units have been sold globally since the first generation model … [Read more...]
Tradelines 16 August
The Honda Jazz will raise the tempo in the UK next year. It gets a new 130ps petrol engine and sporting looks together with a sharper automatic box for those who want it. Heavy truck sales are up 6.3% in Q2 this year with three-axle artics soaring nearly 12%, reports the SMMT. After a year of growth, double-deck bus sales fell nearly 37% and mini-buses declined nearly 19% while … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Honda Jazz CVT
The Honda Jazz is intended to have the widest appeal. Reintroduced to Britain last year and retaining the name, it is actually a larger car both inside and out with a new platform underneath and the latest technology as standard or options. The famous “Magic Seat” system is there and offers unrivalled room and configurations in this class, turning it into a real mini-mpv … [Read more...]
Honda Jazz – music to new ears in 2016?
The new third generation Honda Jazz went on sale in September with a new 1.3-litre petrol engine, new larger platform, more interior space and smarter looks. The re-styling now might improve the appeal to a younger group of family customers rather than the older generation who were its main users. Prices will range from £13,495 to £18,035 following an average 2.3% increase from 4 January … [Read more...]