The Honda Jazz is one of the most capable and impressive small cars on the market, excelling thanks to its superb practicality and low running costs. Ideal for those who have just passed their test and for those who drive around the city, the Jazz has fantastic manoeuvrability and can help you navigate through the narrow streets and bustley roads.
The latest generation of Honda Jazz arrived in 2020, boasting a far smarter design and also a hybrid-only powertrain to enhance its appeal. Honda has now announced a number of key updates to the Jazz for 2024. Let’s find out what’s changed.
Improved drivability and enhanced hybrid system
This updated Jazz retains its predecessor’s hybrid powertrain, pairing an economical petrol engine with twin electric motors, but tweaks as part of this update see some of the models now boasting 14bhp more, increasing the power output to 120bhp.
The Jazz hybrid now offers more efficiency too - on a full tank, it can deliver up to 550 miles! CO2 emissions are greatly reduced, starting at just 82 (g/km). For those who are more environmentally-conscious but aren’t quite ready to commit to fully electric vehicles, the Jazz hybrid is the perfect solution without compromising on performance or comfort. The hybrid is also self-charging, so there’s no need to worry about finding somewhere to plug in - and you don’t need to wait around for your car to fully charge. Thanks to regenerative braking and power from the combustion engine, the battery is charged whilst you travel.
A range of trim levels to suit everyone
The e:HEV hybrid offers three different trim levels: the Elegance, Advance and Advanced Sport, which all promise a hybrid car with a sporty twist - perfect for those looking for a fun and dynamic drive.
A main addition as part of this update is the new Advance Sport trim level, which arrives as the new flagship in the Jazz line-up. The model comes painted in an exclusive Urban Grey Pearl paint finish (only available on certain grades), along with black mirrors and a sportier grille. Inside, there’s also suede and grey synthetic upholstery and a new three-spoke steering wheel.
However, to live up to its ‘Sport’ name, Honda has also made some further changes. These include a revised throttle mapping that gives this trim additional driving power, while a stiffer suspension setup helps to increase traction and cornering speed.
Evolved exterior design
It’s not just the Advance Sport trim level that benefits from styling changes, however, as the rest of the Jazz line-up does too. The newer versions of this model include longer dimensions, but this hasn’t affected its manoeuvrability through narrow roads or bustley city streets.
The grille, for example, is more defined than before and now includes a diamond-shaped black plastic grille to enhance the design, while the darkened headlights improve the look of the Jazz. The rugged-looking Crosstar trim level also gets new details such as matching side skirts and new alloy wheel finishes, as well as a new exterior called Fjord Mist Blue. The light clusters offer daytime running lights for enhanced visibility to other drivers.
Option to tow for the first time
Though small cars like the Honda Jazz are never going to be used to tow large trailers or caravans, an increasing number like to have the option of being able to have a tow bar. Previously, this wasn’t offered on the latest Jazz. However, following customer feedback, the Jazz can now tow up to 1000kg braked capacity, meaning a small trailer can be hitched up or a bike carrier can be mounted to the tow bar. This is ideal for those who are looking to go on road trips or holidays but don’t want to fork out for or have to deal with the size of a larger car. The Honda Jazz may be small, but it sure is mighty!
Enhanced safety technology
The Honda Jazz was already one of the safest small cars on the market, aided by its suite of driver assistance technology and impressive Euro NCAP safety rating. Alongside its reliability, is its durability. Honda are renowned for providing their customers with low-maintenance vehicles because they manufacture with the highest quality in mind.
Honda has now improved the array of safety features on the Jazz further, thanks to utilising a wider angle, higher-definition camera that can now recognise verges without kerbs and markings, while the Traffic Jam Assist function can also offer steering support at any speed above a standstill. Honda have always prioritised their customers’ safety, which has been proven throughout the years of quality models that have graced the market these cars can last a long time!
Buy the Honda Jazz with Swansway
The Honda Jazz is the ideal car for any driver and with the capabilities it demonstrates, it’s an easy choice to make when looking for a smaller, more affordable car that has so much to offer. The team here at Swansway are on-hand to provide you with all the information we have on the Honda Jazz of your choice, so if you see anything you like, let us know and we can book you in for a test drive. We also offer a service plan specifically for all Honda models - rather than paying yearly for your servicing, you pay an up-front payment of £799 (or this can be financed if you prefer). You can then get your car serviced every year and not have to worry about the costs. Take a look at our Honda service plans today. Contact Honda Bolton or Honda Stockport to get started.