The Honda Jazz is Honda Cars Philippines, Inc.'s entry into the widely-popular subcompact hatchback segment in the Philippines. Now on its third generation, the Jazz comes with a redesigned front grille, bumper, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), and new alloy wheels. Inside, the new Jazz has a 7-inch touchscreen head unit with Bluetooth connectivity (available for V CVT, VX Navi, and RS Navi CVT variants). It also comes with automatic air conditioning, cruise control, and speed-sensing door locks, which provide convenience to both the driver and its passengers.
New to the Jazz lineup is the RS variant – a first in the local market, and probably something that enthusiasts, as well as fans, will truly love. The hatchback is also able to seat five people with ample space for luggage and accessories. With these traits said, the Jazz certainly is fit to every Filipino car nut with form and practicality in mind.
Launch
The third-generation Honda Jazz was launched in the Philippines in June 2014. It was an all-new model that was aimed to continue the car’s popularity in the market. This version of the Jazz bears the brand’s wing grille, while a new RS variant was added to the lineup for the first time.
Platform, Chassis and Powertrain
The Jazz sits on Honda’s Global Small Car platform, which is shared with several Honda cars. It’s powered by a 1.5L chain drive SOHC i-VTEC 4-cylinder 16-valve engine with programmed fuel injection (PGM-FI).This gasoline mill produces 118 hp and 145 Nm of torque sent to the front wheels via the Earth Dreams CVT.
Upfront, the Jazz has independent McPherson struts with stabilizer while the rear is equipped with an H-beam torsion beam, also with stabilizer. Front brakes are ventilated discs while the rear wheels get drums.
Driving Performance
Under the Jazz’s hood resides a 118 hp and 145 Nm of torque. These figures are more than enough for the Jazz’s weight and is at the top of the subcompact hatchback class. The Earth Dreams CVT translates the power to the front wheels without indecision, and there’s no noticeable lag when coming off from a complete stop. The reaction is quick; even varying accelerator inputs are welcome.
Handling-wise, the Jazz is stable at the most parts plus maneuverability is one of its strongest traits because of its wide driving visibility and weight but light steering feel. Its firm suspension is perfect in tackling winding roads easily, as well.
Technology Features
Standard among the top-tier variants of the Honda Jazz is a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, USB, Bluetooth, and HDMI connectivity. Sound is sent to six speakers. The air-conditioning system has touch panel controls while vehicle entry is through a keyless system.
Exterior
The current-generation Jazz conforms to the design language and carries the brand’s wing grille. The RS variants is aggressively styled, with additional carbon-fiber-printed kits to boost the hatchback’s sporty appeal. A set of 16-inch black alloys complements the Jazz RS’ design. The Jazz is primarily equipped with projector halogens except for the top RS variant that has LED headlights with LED guide lines.
Color options for the Honda Jazz are Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Phoenix Orange Pearl, Rallye Red, and Taffeta White.
Interior
The Jazz's interior is one of the most spacious in its class. It uses Honda's straightforward layout with all the controls easily accessible by the driver. Hard plastics can be found inside the cabin but the RS trim has sporty accents and red stitching all over. Fabric upholstery is standard for the range. Among the best traits of the Jazz is its flexible seating configuration that allows you to maximize its interior cabin space. Probably its most famous selling point is the capability to accommodate a surfboard inside the car, provided that the seats and backrests are folded accordingly.
Pros & Cons
You’ll love the power delivery of the Jazz while consuming less fuel. Its flexible seating configuration is also a good thing to have as it maximizes the cabin space that this hatchback offers. Lastly, the Jazz, even in its non-RS trim, is still one of the best-looking among its rivals.
On the other hand, the Jazz’s firm suspension might be something you wouldn’t want when on a plight over unforgiving Metro Manila streets. The cabin NVH insulation also needs a bit of improvement.
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Honda Jazz Specifications
Key specifications & features of the Honda Jazz. View engine specs, dimensions, safety and technology features in our full variant pages.
Body Type
Hatchback
No. of seats
5
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Transmission
Manual
CVT
Max Output (HP)
118 HP @ 6,600 rpm
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Wheel Size
15 in - 16 in
Airbags
2 - 4
*Depending on variant
ISOFIX
Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Available *Depending on variant
Connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity, Aux-in cable, USB port, Bluetooth, HDMI-in, USB and HDMI
*Depending on variant
Warranty
3 Years (100,000 km)
Price
₱868,000
₱918,000
Transmission Type
Manual
CVT
Transmission Category
5-Speed Manual
Continuously Variable Transmission
Electronic Door Locks
No
Yes
Wheels Metal Type
Steel
Alloy
Entertainment System
2-DIN head unit
7-inch Touchscreen head unit
Connectivity
Bluetooth connectivity, Aux-in cable, and USB port
The Honda Jazz comes in the following colors: Phoenix Orange Pearl, Modern Steel Metallic, Rallye Red, Taffeta White, Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic and Luna Silver
On its top-level RS trim, the Honda Jazz has dual front airbags, side airbags, curtain airbags, ABS with EBD, stability control, hill-start assist, five 3-point seatbelts, and ISOFIX child seat tethers. The Jazz also touts a G-Force Control (G-CON) body structure.
The Jazz equipped with 6 airbags got a 5-star ASEAN NCAP rating for adult occupancy protection. Those with 2 airbags got 4 stars in the same category. As for child occupancy protection, all variants got 4 stars or 715% compliance.
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