Used Honda Jazz for sale

About Honda Jazz

The Jazz is one of Honda’s leading car models. It’s a five door supermini that’s been around since 2001. Since then, it’s proved very popular with drivers and has reached its fourth generation. With a reputation for ease of use and safety, it’s considered a great city car, suitable for families. One of the things that the car is known for is its re-configurable interior, known as Honda magic seats, allowing the owner to increase or decrease the cargo volume as and when they need. This means that cargo space doesn’t have to be sacrificed in those times when you really need it. Here’s more about the Honda Jazz.

Honda Jazz Updates

First Generation (2002-2008)

The first-generation Honda Jazz arrived in the UK in 2002 and was a real hit with consumers, far more contemporary than its competitors with its innovative 'magic seats' that made the interior truly adaptable and spacious. In 2006, the Jazz received updates including an auxiliary-in socket for iPod/MP3 players.

Second Generation (2008-2015)

The second generation carried over many features that made the first generation popular, including the Magic Seats, while adding new options such as satellite navigation and cruise control. The Jazz had grown slightly - while its height remained the same, it was now longer and wider, giving passengers more leg room and shoulder room, and Honda slimmed down the metalwork around the windows to improve visibility. The 1.2-liter and 1.4-liter engines were carried over from the old car, and a new trick was added: an extra floor in the boot that could turn it into a double-decker load-space. In 2011, the first Honda Jazz Hybrid was introduced to the UK market.

Third Generation (2015-2020)

In 2015, the new third generation Jazz was introduced with an even more modern appearance, but unfortunately the hybrid engine from the previous generation didn't make it to this version. Honda decided at the last minute not to bring the third-generation hybrid to the UK, leaving only a single 1.3-liter petrol engine on offer. The Jazz had grown again in size with a longer wheelbase meaning a bigger interior and a boot competitive with the class above, and this generation introduced the ability to fold the front seat flat to make a bed.

Fourth Generation (2020-Present)

The fourth-generation Jazz represented some of the biggest changes since the nameplate was reintroduced to Britain in 2002, with Honda not only re-introducing the hybrid Jazz to the UK market but ditching the pure petrol alternative entirely to make it hybrid-only. The new e:HEV system used a 1.5-liter petrol engine that could drive the wheels directly with assistance from an electric motor, or act as a generator with the electric motor providing drive, with the car switching between modes automatically.