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How does it perform?
Despite being a premium hatchback, Jazz comes bereft of engine start stop feature which is quite surprising. Coming back to the performance, the petrol Jazz is powered by Honda’s 1.2-litre i-VTEC engine with 89bhp of maximum power and 110Nm of torque. Although the engine is silent, one can feel lag as the car moves and skimpy torque at low end rpms make it slower compared to rivals. The gear ratios are tall that improve fuel economy and the torque as well power delivery improves after 3000rpm. The mid-range is relatively better, though the car gets loud after 4000rpm, but you can have a lot of fun with it at higher rpm range and by shifting gear timely. Read About – Honda HR-V | New Honda CR-V
Jazz remains stable even if you touch triple digit mark on highways. The steering is bang on, it feels lighter in city and adjusts to optimum weight as you hit highway. McPherson Strut and torsion beam suspension set up handles regular and uneven roads with ease and offers impressive ride quality in city as well highways. According to our test, Jazz petrol delivered 14km/l in city conditions and an additional (with air conditioner) 4km/l on highway.
Verdict
If you are looking for a comfortable car with high build quality, impressive fuel economy, decent performance and a highly practical cabin, you should consider Jazz. Even though we feel that it could perform better at low end rpms, the infotainment system is a bit dated and the air conditioner takes time for cooling.