So it turns out the Jazz has magic seats? Sorry everyone, looks like it’s even more practical than I first realised! In that case, is it THE most practical small hatch/crossover in this class?
Would this be your country's version of the Honda Fit here in the U.S., Tish? It seems similar in style and size (though I don't think there's a similar trim to this one here).
I have a Crosstar. Overall, very good. The presenter failed to mention the cars great advantage, which is both rear seat bases can be lifted independently and locked against the back squab. This gives a quite large “bucket” space, either on one side, or right across the rear floor. Really useful for soft luggage, large shopping bags etc, and if just two people touring. I can’t get 60 mpg, though. On a run from Salisbury to Edinburgh, via the Peak District and the Dales, and the Cheviots on the return leg, we averaged 54.1 mpg in a loaded car. Otherwise, I get 55.8 mixed driving. One last point: if not leasing, I would uprate the suspension. Quite soggy when pushed.
I drive the Crosstar and average 25k per annum, I do majority of motorway miles for business and as I have kept receipts and log my mileage for work I have been averaging 58mpg which I think is great as i'm not slow. At 5'9 tall and not petite I find it reasonable comfortable, i've long legs and could do with another 2 inches of leg room but overall it does the job. Also after avoiding the CarPlay thingy for last 2 years I have in the last few months got my head around it and it is brilliant, from listening to my audio books to alternative navigation options. Space, its a tardis, I always flip up the seat behind me and hang my clothes for the working week away, I have to say I love it - young 53 year old ;-)
Liked your review which is really gives a true picture of the Crosstar having owned one now for 2 years and love it. At first, I had to drive it around for joyrides as I thought the fuel gauge was not working. Absolutely marvelous on petrol. In fact love everything about it. I have only had Hondas since 1979 and appart from the Aerodeck 2.0, this Crosstar has to be up there somewhere in the top.
Jazz outshines even most expensive Sedans in terms of Cabin Space and practicality... This is my Favourite all time CAR ever !!! Love You :) Thanks for the Review. Waiting it to be launched in India
We’ve test driven both the Jazz and the HRV and I must say I prefer the Jazz. The sense of space up front makes it feel like a bigger car. The crosstar might be a good compromise if you want a little extra height but like me don’t like the more closed in feeling in the front of the HRV. The only downside I can think of is that people do tend to push you along and tailgate you in a Jazz.Thanks for the review , very helpful.
Once again another great review Tish. It's great that we get to see your reviews of different types of cars from a larger spectrum of car types. Not just super cars or budget options. Well done.
It should really have the robust package installed by default. Otherwise I think it's a really nice car to drive. It's quiet for it's size, feels well built and it's quite fun. Not sure about the looks but honestly, that is not why you buy a Jazz. Got a Civic now but actually thinking about going for this. I like it more.
It does not have a cvt gear box, in fact it does not have a gear box at all. So not sure where you got the jerky gear box from. I had one a year now, best car i ever owned. Easy to drive, but i must admit it does scream when you put your foot down. On the infotainment , you can customise big tiles and bottom tiles , so you can have the ones you use most close to hand . MPG, if i hypermile to work at 1am and no traffic on a 22 mile journey going around 27mph and feathering the throttle to kick in EV mode and using regen on hills and costing in drive, i have got 97MPH . On the way home rush hour and normal driving around 63MPH
Exactly. It's easy to get really amazing economy out of this car. She completely misses the fact that the car is ALWAYS running in electric motor mode. She also glossed over the drive assist modes, such as traffic jam assist, incredible lane keeping driving at motorway speeds, speed sign recognition with speed limit linked to that mode if activated. What's more the lane departure warning can be customised to be either intrusive or not depending on the settings chosen. Frankly, it's an amazing little car, and incredibly roomy for the category.
Practical and roomy car given the class and I really like Honda's recent interiors. Really surprised you didn't demonstrate the magic seats! Great review as always.
@@AutoSocialUK I wouldn't be concerned, people always mention the magic seats in the Honda Jazz but the amount of times people actually make use of it..... My wife has an old Jazz, never seen the magic in use :-)
@@AutoSocialUK never mind, every day is a school day! We have them in our Civic and have used them a few times for tall and bulky stuff. The way they fold up is also why there's a big space underneath them too, which has also come in useful when we have been fully loaded!
The Jazz is no longer sold here in Australia which is a shame because they are a very practical and reliable car. I have owned a couple of previous models since 2004 as 3rd cars to use for guests when they visited from the UK for a few weeks. While I no longer have that requirement or no longer own a Jazz, the ownership and running cost experience was always good.
another enjoyable video full of info and your personality! (even though I missed you starting at the back of the frame and walking forward as you introduce the car featured in the review!) That funny burst of Eminem made up for it :)
I don’t think Honda advertise it as an off reader, in fact non of the SUV’s are off readers, they are all just road cars but just a little higher. Very few people are going to go off road with any suv. It’s all in the mind.
The Crosstar is a much nicer looking car than the standard Jazz. I would buy one before the standard one any day. On the standard EX you get faux leather dashboard and a heated steering wheel which you don’t get on the Crosstar. I live in Dublin and the Crosstar has only been introduced in the last couple of weeks. I imagine we will see a lot of them on the roads more so than the standard Jazz of which there are very few.
"On the standard EX you get faux leather dashboard and a heated steering wheel which you don’t get on the Crosstar." That's not all you don't get on the Crosstar when compared to the EX, Dave. The EX has also blind spot information and cross traffic monitor, two things I really value. Next to that you save almost £ 2k. But... for that money you get some Tupperware around, a louder stereo, a bit higher consumption and a bit smaller boot. 🤗
@@dickschuurman4684 Thank you for that Dick. In Ireland we might get a slightly lower spec due to our car tax regime. The higher spec on a car adds extra in a tax called Vehicle Registration Tax. Rip off !!!
It doesn't really have a CVT gearbox, the engine runs a generator and that powers an electric motor, once over about 62 it locks the engine to the transmission, with just the fixed gear, very clever system, I think Honday call it an eCVT. I
@@ln5747 I’m not being daft. Plus, this is not really true. There is an AWD (or should I say, 4WD) version of the Jazz, but only for Japan. Japan even gets the Jazz (which is called the Fit in Japan) with the 109PS engine.
@@DaveDVideoMaker well yes but Japan suffers from a lot of snowfall etc so even elderly (majority Jazz customers) will require this. In the UK how many elderly require AWD really? I live an outdoor life and I virtually never require AWD.
Well done of the Honda Press Car Tish 👏🏻 I had the chance to test a crosstar last year, practicality is good. The interior space is ideal for those of an older generation with dogs, those with a more active lifestyle (ramblers) or even as a town car to tootle the kids/grandkids around. Economy is good too but it really is cringe worthy when you get it up the revs 😬
@@lizziedripping71 the clever rear seats that Honda have in these and other models where you can lift the seat base up is super ideal too if you have a larger dog and gets muddy or wet they can go there rather than the boot or seats. Seats with the materials used are great too as they're water resistant/splash proof (never actually tested that though).
25 grand, though. I'm sure it's very nice, but that's a lot of money for not a lot of car. Realistically, it's an 18 grand car on a good day. The Yaris Cross is also a hybrid, but a more advanced one. So it's more economical so I'd buy that instead.
The back ground clearing this clip shows is misleading. It's the front that counts and that one seems puny. Obviously, most cars have lower gc in the front, but it is useless to show the back gc fimed from a convenient angle. It is bs.
Gearbox?the Honda Jazz has no gearbox,driving with the two Electric motors and the perol engine most used for driving/charging the battery.(Honda Jazz crosstar 2024) Driver.
I saw one of these in a local dealership and the grey interior still puts me off which is sad as I want the car but the grey cloth will stain mark and never get clean once marked
It's a strange car. I think the last model not only looked better but classier too. This one looks a bit dull and it's kind of like an MPV from the side view but CUV from other views. It's like it dies not know what it wants to be.
@@AutoSocialUK But the flip up seat base in the Jazz, which was not shown, reveals a ton of useful space! You had plenty of head and leg room in there too.
The design is just bad. It’s a shame as it’s a very very good car but they are just almost screaming at you it’s made for people who have given up. I think they should make it an EV smooth out the front end and you’ve got a very compelling small hatch EV.
Love the jazz..hate the new Fugly face of the jazz, hate the stupid prices of hybrid..why pay stupid money for hybrid.. ridiculous..change the Fugly face, take off roof rails, bring down the prices, and I'm in..
I definitely see where you’re coming from and the prices have skyrocketed but on short journeys that hybrid engine really will save you money in the long run 🏃♀️
