Honda Jazz (Fit) test drive since 2008 hatchback

Test drive Honda Jazz: Cargo spacecraft

The new Honda Jazz became more interesting and elegant outwardly, acquired a futuristic gloss, even greater utilitarianism in terms of disposal of space both in the cabin and in the cargo compartment, received new fashionable chips.

Has Honda Jazz somehow changed? At first glance, all the same compactiven is familiar to us with a typical facial expression for women's cars and practically eliminated bus profiles. Although from a second glance you notice that the car began to look somehow more cosmic and categorically.

The headlights acquired a sharper cut, the front bumper has changed, the wedge of the radiator grilled focused, the roof line was rounded, the racks narrowed, allowing the area of \u200b\u200bglazing. Now Jazz resembles not an extended hatchback in length, but a small spaceship!

The novelty is somewhat similar to the new generation Ford Fiesta given the magnificent design of the Ford Hatchback, this comparison should be flattering for practical Mikroven. For some reason, the red point was removed from the nameplate over the letter J, although with it the name of the model on the trunk looked more fun.

The car does not just visually look more, it really increased in dimensions: in length, JAZZ grew by 55 mm, 20 mm wide, the wheelbase increased by 50 mm.

In the updated salon, the new steering wheel pays attention to itself primarily. This is just a small three -spoke masterpiece of design art! But the central console taste, the color is extremely subjective opinion, that the old one was more interesting, including in an ergonomic plan.

The central well of devices with a speedometer is more deeply drowned than two side with a tachometer and fuel level, the backlight repainted into the red, the on -board computer moved to the center. Indications of devices have become more clear and easily readable. An indicator of the selection of transmission appeared in the tachometer, which suggests when it is better to switch for the sake of fuel economy. However, as it turned out during the test, the advice should not always be followed.

A great solution for pockets for water bottles located under the climate system deflectors! The cup holders on all the cabin were specified 10 pieces. In general, the containers for things in the new jazz are so convenient and logical that you quickly get used to them and then look for in other cars. The glove box retained a two -level configuration. Jazz follows a fashion and offers an input to connect iPod.

The sensation of the room is further expanded by the already mentioned increased area of \u200b\u200bglazing, it also contributes to excellent visibility. In expensive trim levels, a fashionable panoramic roof is available today. The legs of the rear passengers will also be satisfied with the places for them more by 18 mm, the distance between the front and rear seats increased by 30 mm.

Well, finally, go to the trunk! Once playing with the configurations of seats in jazz, you will never forget how many cargo space is hidden in this compact at first glance the body! And in the new Jazz, the minimum trunk size has grown from 380 liters to 399!

But the most curious in the previous jazz was not the volume of the trunk, albeit one of the most outstanding in the classroom, but the system called the Hondans Magic Seats. Now, in order to fold the rear row to an even floor, just pull the backs down without pushing the front seats. Once ready, at least every day transport cabinets! After all, the length of the even floor in Utility mode is 1720 mm! Having pushed back the front passenger sitting to the stop and tilting his back, you can get 2.4 meters for transporting long -breeders.

And that is not all. After the back row returning to the usual position of the seats, the backs are fixed in the back in the raised state Tall mode. So, between the front and rear seats, you can place objects (palm trees?) Up to 1,280 mm high. In addition, the rear doors open wider than the trunk door.

The driver’s place in Jazz does not cause any complaints, delighting with the optimal number of adjustments of both the seat itself and the wonderful steering wheel. The gearbox lever is beyond praise, easily lies in the hand, obediently, gently and clearly enters the grooves.

The engine is disappointing. The 1.4-liter engine seems to develop a good capacity of 100 hp, but it does not live up to expectations. According to subjective sensations, the machine has to be dispersed for almost a minute, while the rest of the city movement are impatiently at the next red traffic light. What are the hints of gear shifting the indicator in the tachometer offers to switch to transmission above almost 2000-2500 rpm. Maybe this contributes to efficiency, but you can forget about dynamics in this mode. You begin to feel the return from the motor only after 4000 rpm.

But I was pleased with the suspension! If the previous JAZZ allowed to take turns famously, but tormented passengers with waves and cracks in the asphalt, then its receiver, without losing stability and controllability, has become softer and more comfortable. Of course, there are big obstacles to jazz carefully, at least because of the clearance, but now on the country road you no longer feel like on a washing board.

The new Honda Jazz became more interesting and elegant outwardly, acquired a futuristic gloss, even greater utilitarianism in terms of disposal of space both in the cabin and in the cargo compartment, received new fashionable chips. The novelty favorably differs from the previous version and smoothness, while maintaining stability and excellent handling. I disappointed the motor from the Honda power units expect more dynamics.

The cost of Honda Jazz starts from 615,000 rubles for a version with a 1.4-liter engine and a mechanical transmission. The database already has a lot: climate control, electric drive and heating of mirrors, electric power plants, front windows, ABS, EBD, course stability system, 8 airbags (counting the side curtains), CD magnet with control on the steering wheel. Automatic configurations cost from 645 750 rubles. The most expensive equipment 1.4 Executive AT will cost at least 742,613 rubles. There will be a rain sensor, a panoramic roof, a cruise control, a leather steering wheel and a gearbox lever, a light sensor, a port for iPod and USB.

Svetlana Aleeva







pros
Cosmic design
The thoughtful ergonomics of the salon
Many options for transformation of cargo space
       
Minuses
Not a gambling motor
       
The price of the tested car is 615,000 rubles

Complete the test of the tested car
Frontary airbags
Side airbags
Inflatable curtains
Abs
Anti -boom system
The system of dynamic stabilization
Steering amplifier
Multifunctional steering wheel
Adjustable steering column in height
Adjustable steering column by departure
Electric drive and heating of external mirrors
Electric power drive of external mirrors
Electr -glass lifts are front
Back seat
CD-audio system
Trip computer
Climate control

Specifications
Body
Type of body Mikroven
The number of places 5
Trunk volume, l 399/1720
Equipped mass, kg 1074-1119/1083-1128
Full mass, kg 1500
Length, mm 3900
Width, mm 1695
Height, mm 0525
Wheel base, mm 2500
Road clearance, mm 150
Engine
Basin type with distributed fuel injection
The location in front is transversely
Location and number of cylinders 4 in a row
Working volume, cm 1339
Cylinder diameter/piston stroke, mm 73.0x80.0
The degree of compression is 10.5
The number of valves per cylinder 4
Maximum power, L.S./rpm 100/6000
Maximum torque, Nm/rpm 127/4800
Transmission
Gearbox five -speed mechanical
Front -wheel drive
McPherson front suspension with a reptile stability stabilizer
The rear suspension is a torsion, with a reptile stabilizer
Front brakes Disco ventilated
The rear brakes are disk
Dynamics
Maximum speed, km/h 182
Acceleration time 0-100 km/h, with 11.4-11.6
Fuel consumption, l/100 km
city cycle 6.5
country cycle 4.7
mixed cycle 5.4
Fuel tank capacity, l 42
AI-95 fuel
 

Source: Carclub.ru