The 1.5 was sold in South America as well. That motor built in brazil is made even today for the wr-v (a Fit/Jazz with mini suv face and more ground clearence).
Nearly lost the engine just because of the temp gauge . Culprit was leaking small pipe supplying water to throttle body ,that prevented the red light come on . Now i am very happy that i added odb temp control screen. its just fits under the usb socket area.
I can see many with heated seats in England. Usually the ones optioned with leather are with heated seats. Some hybrids have them and mostly EXL model. The panoramic glass roof is such a great option too. Nice video!
I've never seen one with leather seats here in Ireland, but I have also never looked at the hybrids - most of the hybrids seem to have a much higher spec.
I drive a mk 1 jazz sport. 200000km and still a brilliant little car. Engine is bomb proof if you just change the oil and filter every 10000kms. I've had the usual jazz swimming pool in the boot spare wheel space. It is cause by water getting in at the ends of roof strip and leaks down the inside of the rear pillars into the boot. Easy fix with some sealer. Lots of UA-cam vids on the topic. Overall the car is in excellent condition and I can't see anything on the market that would be worth buying to replace it except possibly another jazz.
Heated leather seats are an option, and are found on the EXL model. I like the Si as its got a sporty look to it, but come winter I'd trade that for heated leather
@Jazda uk. Funny enough been looking at jazz's tonight and came across your upload. Go on auto trader now and there 3 or 4 EXLs. It is only this model which has heated leather
It`s a great little car! Got my `09 Jazz in 2020 and it is still such joy to ride every time I take it to a winding road. It`s no BMW or Audi, but you get a lot for your money. Had a couple of things to work on such as A\C and rear brake calipers, but otherwise no problems at all.
I just purchased the 2011 GLI version in Australia. (1300 5 speed manual, Thai made) Thankfully they come with a full-size spare wheel without comprise to the space in the back.
@@RasputinReview It's no powerhouse at low revs but fun to rev out and drive in a spirited way. I have the manual but suspect the Auto would be a bit of a slug.
Nice review. I bought a 2006 jazz sport here in Yorkshire 3 weeks ago. Kept stallin her first few days at junctions as you need more revs as you said. Also noticed the slower gear change needed. Drives well but boy does it have water leak issues. Rear floorpans both sides. Plastic aprons behind the door cards resealed twice now second time with correct rvf sealan like a black goo. Still leaking take carpets up .issue with door seal pooling at bottom and leaking in. Checked drain holes in rubber seals. There are two maybe 5 or 6 in apart so put another hole in between them to assist taking excess rain water away. Also a problem with metal seams so needs addressing. And a leak in the boot Just keeps raining so not easy as no garage.
@@Jazda Yes, making progress but need to monitor closely and apply seam sealer when it's totally dried out. Not good when the car comes with several water features.
@@Jazda Floor pans treated with seam sealer. What I thought was solid metal is actually sticky pads in the rear floor pans. They retain moisture. Also took the tailgate seal off and treated the metal seams. Rubber seam not great. Had a small 3 hour window then more rain. Still raining. Will wait till Saturday then see if solved. Hope to come back to Ireland next year
I actually bought the 2012 pink “she’s” edition which I got cause I thought it had great character. Extremely high spec hybrid with heated seats etc. I love it to bits
I love my Jazz Si, I have it in black and everything is stock from the outside. I have wrapped the fog light with a yellow tinting film and LED Reg plate lights, in the inside however, I had to get a Pioneer Apple car play 7-inch touch screen sound system and a Pioneer speakers all 4 corners. I really need a spoiler for my jazz :( Nice colour by the way
Good review. I'm on my fifth Jazz, well Fit this time. I ended up buying a 1.3 fit for me and a 1.5RS for the Mrs, both CVT. The RS is not fast but the extra torque is great when you have four adults and a bunch of luggage on Honda. I bought imports cause I was fed up with how fast they rust in the UK winters, and wanted a low miles rust free older car for sensible money. Yes, they rust as bad at the mk1 in the UK, the worst area is around the petrol flap. The salt builds up around it hidden in the inner wing. I have no idea why Honda did not fit a plastic guard to stop it. Despite this I'm very happy with them.
We dont have the rust problems in Australia and I found the Japanese import hybrids are way too expensive compared to the non hybrid that was sold here.
I bought a late model 2013 second gen 1.3 Vibe 3 weeks ago in Australia and its a great little car, only problem I have found is for me the foot rest is too close to the clutch pedal when depressed. I was looking for a 1.5 but most of them in the late second gen are auto and I wanted a manual, the 1.5 seems to be more common here. This vid and a few others put me onto the Jazz, coming out of a straight six Jeep TJ I was going to get a 4.0 L Barra ford but ended up with a 1.3 Jazz lol
My biggest gripe on my GG3 ia the sticky steering. Like the shaft from the steering wheel is goin tru a too small rubber bushing compared to the 110% fluid moves my old Mazda with hydraulics do. It is farkinn annoying on long trips.
Thank you for this video, I found it really useful! I need to replace my rusty and trusty 2003 Toyota Yaris soon, and I'm hesitating between the Mk2+ Jazz (2010 onwards) and the similar age Yaris equivalent (2011-2014). I'm leaning towards the Jazz! Have you driven any Yarises? If so, how do you find them by comparison? (I was originally considering a CRZ, after watching your other video, but have managed to keep the Yaris going another couple of years since then, and I'm now worrying about battery ageing in CRZs... and the higher price tag, of course!)
I've extensively driven a mk1 1.0L Yaris (my mother's), and also a mk2? Yaris Hybrid (my mother-in-law's), so I know them well. The Jazz has far more room both in the passenger compartment and in the boot. The interior is also a far nicer place to be, and the seats are more comfortable. Manual gearbox a lot sweeter and a better engine also. The Yaris are a great car and would be indestructible if only for rust, but I wouldn't even consider one against a Jazz.
@@Jazda thank you!!! That’s so useful to know! I have a long commute at the moment, so comfier seats and a smoother gearbox win big points! 😂 Better engine and easy maintenance are also big pluses. And I am also looking forward to a softer clutch, if my partner’s 2005 Civic is the standard for Hondas. The one in my Yaris has as much give as a wooden block, and it’s exhausting when sitting in traffic! (My local garage said fluid levels, etc. look OK, but I’m dubious!)
In Ireland you pay extra for insurance on Japanese imports, so it makes more sense to buy a Jazz in this market, but it will depend on where you are based. From what I've seen in Ireland, most of Jazz's seems to have a higher spec also. Manual gearbox all the way!
you missed the SI T model on the GG6 chassis (118 sold in the UK, 1000 made worldwide) it has built in satnav with bluetooth and all the tech. it also has uprated suspension! i own one! it goes round corners on rails but only has the 1.4 ivetc motor which is weak. i intend to kswap it soon.
Quick question I have a second Gen 1.3, what is the difference between the UK/Irish models? in Oz we only got 1.3 and 1.5 you guys seemed to also get 1.2 and 1.4. As well you don't have the factory Bluetooth on the drivers pillar our cars have? was that an option in UK/Ireland? Cheers
There were 2 engines offered here. 1.2 and 1.4. Some people incorrect list the 1.4 as a 1.3, as it's just over 1.3 litres. The 1.5 was never sold here, so the only 1.5 ones you see here are Jap imports. Not sure about the Bluetooth, but I've never seen one with BT here, so maybe it wasn't an option here.
Great video, I’m seriously considering the jazz as my next car. But, how is the steering? My cars in the past have been ef and ek civics, both with hydraulic steering racks. My first introduction to electric rack was the ep2 civic, and my god the steering feel felt really bad, heavy and notchy, apparently this was a widespread issue. And not only the feel, but the turning radius was surprisingly bad. Good car otherwise, but the steering just ruined the driving experience. I did some quick googling, and it looks like the first gen jazz suffered the same steering rack issues and supposedly this was remedied on the second gen jazz with a stronger electric rack.
I beg to differ. I bought it as a practical fun car. Honda are the best in the business at manual gearboxes so I'd take one over an auto or CVT every time.
@@Jazda my wife who started driving her first automatic (CVT) car would disagree with you :D CVT is good for town driving. Nothing is more annoying than slow moving traffic and a manual gear box. But in general this car lacks of power. Even more noticeable with CVT gearbox. Tried it on the motorway - meh....not fun to drive.
I have an Si and my wife has a 2nd gen CVT. The CVT is smooth and good for town driving, however, it's noisy for anything other than the slowest acceleration. When using cruise control and reach a hill, the revs suddenly go nuts to maintain speed - the manual simply applies a bit more throttle with no drama.
The 1.5 was sold in South America as well. That motor built in brazil is made even today for the wr-v (a Fit/Jazz with mini suv face and more ground clearence).
Never knew that.
Nearly lost the engine just because of the temp gauge . Culprit was leaking small pipe supplying water to throttle body ,that prevented the red light come on . Now i am very happy that i added odb temp control screen. its just fits under the usb socket area.
Oh. Nice mod. Do you have a link to where you bought it?
I can see many with heated seats in England. Usually the ones optioned with leather are with heated seats. Some hybrids have them and mostly EXL model. The panoramic glass roof is such a great option too. Nice video!
I've never seen one with leather seats here in Ireland, but I have also never looked at the hybrids - most of the hybrids seem to have a much higher spec.
@@Jazda yes definitely noticed hybrids being higher spec
I still drive my 2006 Jazz - old lady now but I'm only the second owner. SUCH a reliable car.
I drive a mk 1 jazz sport. 200000km and still a brilliant little car. Engine is bomb proof if you just change the oil and filter every 10000kms. I've had the usual jazz swimming pool in the boot spare wheel space. It is cause by water getting in at the ends of roof strip and leaks down the inside of the rear pillars into the boot. Easy fix with some sealer. Lots of UA-cam vids on the topic. Overall the car is in excellent condition and I can't see anything on the market that would be worth buying to replace it except possibly another jazz.
I own a 2009 Fit Sport, second owner since 2015 still low miles. great car it's a 1.5L automatic with paddle shifters
Nice. Where do you live?
@@Jazda i'm in the States, New Jersey
@@Jazda it had 56k when I purchased it in 2015, now has 119k. like new still lol
I have the 5 speed manual in Storm Silver Metallic.
Heated leather seats are an option, and are found on the EXL model. I like the Si as its got a sporty look to it, but come winter I'd trade that for heated leather
Interesting. Which market is that in?
@Jazda uk. Funny enough been looking at jazz's tonight and came across your upload. Go on auto trader now and there 3 or 4 EXLs. It is only this model which has heated leather
@@Jazda UK has this - also has all the Ex spec including panoramic roof etc
@@stug45 interesting. I think I've seen a panoramic roof once, but never heated seats.
Owned and driven most brands but have settled with a 2007 Jazz 1.2 and won't swop for any other car.
It`s a great little car! Got my `09 Jazz in 2020 and it is still such joy to ride every time I take it to a winding road. It`s no BMW or Audi, but you get a lot for your money. Had a couple of things to work on such as A\C and rear brake calipers, but otherwise no problems at all.
I had to regas my A/C aswell, but luckily there were no leaks so it was a cheap fix.
I buying Honda FIT - September 2
This video release - September 5
In Denmark there's also a 1.4L engine for the second gen.
I just purchased the 2011 GLI version in Australia. (1300 5 speed manual, Thai made) Thankfully they come with a full-size spare wheel without comprise to the space in the back.
are you satisfied with the GLI power? I am looking at getting a Jazz myself
@@RasputinReview It's no powerhouse at low revs but fun to rev out and drive in a spirited way. I have the manual but suspect the Auto would be a bit of a slug.
I have a Sport model 2009 Fit GE8 with the 5 speed manual SP4M transmission. In Storm Silver Metallic.😊
Excellent review.. You give all the relevant information needed. Thank you.
Nice review. I bought a 2006 jazz sport here in Yorkshire 3 weeks ago. Kept stallin her first few days at junctions as you need more revs as you said. Also noticed the slower gear change needed. Drives well but boy does it have water leak issues. Rear floorpans both sides. Plastic aprons behind the door cards resealed twice now second time with correct rvf sealan like a black goo. Still leaking take carpets up .issue with door seal pooling at bottom and leaking in. Checked drain holes in rubber seals. There are two maybe 5 or 6 in apart so put another hole in between them to assist taking excess rain water away. Also a problem with metal seams so needs addressing. And a leak in the boot Just keeps raining so not easy as no garage.
Guessing it's a mk1 Jazz if its a 2006?
@@Jazda Yes, making progress but need to monitor closely and apply seam sealer when it's totally dried out. Not good when the car comes with several water features.
No issues with the mk2 yet, but time will tell!
@@Jazda Floor pans treated with seam sealer. What I thought was solid metal is actually sticky pads in the rear floor pans. They retain moisture. Also took the tailgate seal off and treated the metal seams. Rubber seam not great. Had a small 3 hour window then more rain. Still raining. Will wait till Saturday then see if solved. Hope to come back to Ireland next year
Not going to get any less rain here 😂
I actually bought the 2012 pink “she’s” edition which I got cause I thought it had great character. Extremely high spec hybrid with heated seats etc. I love it to bits
What sort of pink? Flat or metallic?
@@Jazda metallic!
Nice! Never seen one with heated seats.
That's a model made for by the female Honda CEO in Japan. Special model for women 🚺
I love my Jazz Si, I have it in black and everything is stock from the outside.
I have wrapped the fog light with a yellow tinting film and LED Reg plate lights, in the inside however, I had to get a Pioneer Apple car play 7-inch touch screen sound system and a Pioneer speakers all 4 corners.
I really need a spoiler for my jazz :(
Nice colour by the way
My clutch in my MK1 is heavier than Castle Donnington and yes this is the second clutch
Good review. I'm on my fifth Jazz, well Fit this time. I ended up buying a 1.3 fit for me and a 1.5RS for the Mrs, both CVT. The RS is not fast but the extra torque is great when you have four adults and a bunch of luggage on Honda. I bought imports cause I was fed up with how fast they rust in the UK winters, and wanted a low miles rust free older car for sensible money. Yes, they rust as bad at the mk1 in the UK, the worst area is around the petrol flap. The salt builds up around it hidden in the inner wing. I have no idea why Honda did not fit a plastic guard to stop it. Despite this I'm very happy with them.
We dont have the rust problems in Australia and I found the Japanese import hybrids are way too expensive compared to the non hybrid that was sold here.
jazzie jeff's a nice touch, that really gives me an idea.
05:50 So if the petrol tank explode in some accident ... you will be the first to notice it
You've been watching too many movies 😂
My fit is 2008, GE9 JDM, 1.5 L with 5 speed automation, AWD with paddle shifters.
awd, that's a rare gem for a fit. I own the 09 fit sport 1.5 auto with shifters as well, no awd. I didn't even know you can find any haha
CVT on the 2nd gen AWD model, believe this is true, wanted to add
I bought a late model 2013 second gen 1.3 Vibe 3 weeks ago in Australia and its a great little car, only problem I have found is for me the foot rest is too close to the clutch pedal when depressed. I was looking for a 1.5 but most of them in the late second gen are auto and I wanted a manual, the 1.5 seems to be more common here. This vid and a few others put me onto the Jazz, coming out of a straight six Jeep TJ I was going to get a 4.0 L Barra ford but ended up with a 1.3 Jazz lol
Variety is the spice of life 😂
My biggest gripe on my GG3 ia the sticky steering. Like the shaft from the steering wheel is goin tru a too small rubber bushing compared to the 110% fluid moves my old Mazda with hydraulics do. It is farkinn annoying on long trips.
The front bumper so great. Whats the brand and where to get it bro
It's just the stock Si bumper (facelift)
Thank you for this video, I found it really useful! I need to replace my rusty and trusty 2003 Toyota Yaris soon, and I'm hesitating between the Mk2+ Jazz (2010 onwards) and the similar age Yaris equivalent (2011-2014). I'm leaning towards the Jazz!
Have you driven any Yarises? If so, how do you find them by comparison?
(I was originally considering a CRZ, after watching your other video, but have managed to keep the Yaris going another couple of years since then, and I'm now worrying about battery ageing in CRZs... and the higher price tag, of course!)
I've extensively driven a mk1 1.0L Yaris (my mother's), and also a mk2? Yaris Hybrid (my mother-in-law's), so I know them well. The Jazz has far more room both in the passenger compartment and in the boot. The interior is also a far nicer place to be, and the seats are more comfortable. Manual gearbox a lot sweeter and a better engine also. The Yaris are a great car and would be indestructible if only for rust, but I wouldn't even consider one against a Jazz.
@@Jazda thank you!!! That’s so useful to know! I have a long commute at the moment, so comfier seats and a smoother gearbox win big points! 😂 Better engine and easy maintenance are also big pluses. And I am also looking forward to a softer clutch, if my partner’s 2005 Civic is the standard for Hondas. The one in my Yaris has as much give as a wooden block, and it’s exhausting when sitting in traffic! (My local garage said fluid levels, etc. look OK, but I’m dubious!)
Great video. Would you go for the jazz or the fit. Looking at something for my daughter,08/10 models. Also manual or auto?
In Ireland you pay extra for insurance on Japanese imports, so it makes more sense to buy a Jazz in this market, but it will depend on where you are based. From what I've seen in Ireland, most of Jazz's seems to have a higher spec also. Manual gearbox all the way!
you missed the SI T model on the GG6 chassis (118 sold in the UK, 1000 made worldwide) it has built in satnav with bluetooth and all the tech. it also has uprated suspension! i own one! it goes round corners on rails but only has the 1.4 ivetc motor which is weak. i intend to kswap it soon.
Interesting. Any idea what the suspension is - Modulo?
@@Jazda all info is also rare. GG6 chassis (rare) .... i may have accidently bought a collectors car!
if you let it rev that high, how much fuel does it consume ?
More.
Good video
Quick question I have a second Gen 1.3, what is the difference between the UK/Irish models? in Oz we only got 1.3 and 1.5 you guys seemed to also get 1.2 and 1.4. As well you don't have the factory Bluetooth on the drivers pillar our cars have? was that an option in UK/Ireland? Cheers
There were 2 engines offered here. 1.2 and 1.4. Some people incorrect list the 1.4 as a 1.3, as it's just over 1.3 litres. The 1.5 was never sold here, so the only 1.5 ones you see here are Jap imports.
Not sure about the Bluetooth, but I've never seen one with BT here, so maybe it wasn't an option here.
How much would a love car like that cost?
Love car costs love. But if you have love to give, then you'll love it. Big love.
Great video, I’m seriously considering the jazz as my next car. But, how is the steering? My cars in the past have been ef and ek civics, both with hydraulic steering racks. My first introduction to electric rack was the ep2 civic, and my god the steering feel felt really bad, heavy and notchy, apparently this was a widespread issue. And not only the feel, but the turning radius was surprisingly bad. Good car otherwise, but the steering just ruined the driving experience.
I did some quick googling, and it looks like the first gen jazz suffered the same steering rack issues and supposedly this was remedied on the second gen jazz with a stronger electric rack.
It's not heavy that's for sure. Not a whole lot of feel either, but was fine. Turning radius is ok also.
@@Jazda Interesting, well I guess I will have to test drive one to see for myself.
Lowering springs did u get in dublin if so where and how much and did they fit them what mm were they
www.auto-doc.ie/h-and-r/15743613
So your saying don't get a CVT get a manual gearbox.
Absoluuuuuutely
My fit 2010 1.5 automatic Japanese giving me 11 kmL.
Hybrid?
@@Jazda non-hybrid fit RS. Is it ok or not it is almost 91000 km driven .
That's very high consumption for a manual. Not sure about an automatic.
Did u get the lowering springs in dublin if so could u tell me where and did they fit them and how much 👍
Got them from Auto-doc.ie
Thanks
I owned a 2011 JMD came with heated seats
What's a JMD?
@@Jazda Japan version
❤
CVT gearboxes are good. You don't buy a Jazz to be a fun car to drive.
I beg to differ. I bought it as a practical fun car. Honda are the best in the business at manual gearboxes so I'd take one over an auto or CVT every time.
@@Jazda my wife who started driving her first automatic (CVT) car would disagree with you :D CVT is good for town driving. Nothing is more annoying than slow moving traffic and a manual gear box. But in general this car lacks of power. Even more noticeable with CVT gearbox. Tried it on the motorway - meh....not fun to drive.
No car is fun on the motorway in my opinion. It's in the twisties where fun cars shine!
I love my jazz 1.4 iVTEC with manual gearbox on a twistie backroad ! 😊
I have an Si and my wife has a 2nd gen CVT. The CVT is smooth and good for town driving, however, it's noisy for anything other than the slowest acceleration. When using cruise control and reach a hill, the revs suddenly go nuts to maintain speed - the manual simply applies a bit more throttle with no drama.