Honda Jazz (2015 – 2019)

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Summary

The Honda Jazz is a five-door supermini-class small hatchback. This model was launched in the summer of 2015 and was updated in late 2018. Production of this model ended in 2019 ahead of the arrival of an all-new Jazz in the summer of 2020.

The Jazz received generally average reviews from the UK motoring media over the course of its production cycle, with a few outstanding scores from some consumer titles like Honest John. Based on 20 reviews by the end of its model life, the Jazz had an overall Expert Rating that placed near the bottom of the supermini class.

The Honda Jazz was universally praised by reviewers for its practicality and spaciousness compared to similarly-sized cars, however it was criticised for poor levels of ride comfort and refinement compared to the best cars in its class.

In a 2020 What Car? survey of the 50 most reliable cars in the UK up to eight years old, the Honda Jazz ranked equal 27th. The Jazz was also seventh in its list of the most reliable small cars. In 2021, it improved to fifth place.

Key specifications

Body style: Small five-door hatchEngines: petrol
Price: From £14,600 on-road

Launched: Summer 2015Last update: Winter 2017/18
Replaced: Summer 2020

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Media reviews

Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

The Car Expert

Score: 7.8 / 10“The Honda Jazz scores adequately in all areas, and highly for its equipment. In terms of space, rivals cannot compare with it.”
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Auto Express

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“The Honda Jazz has served as a versatile supermini for many years, and the latest car is the most practical and well equipped ever.”
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Autocar

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“If you want a Tardis, buy a Honda Jazz. It really is so ridiculously practical that if your situation dictates the need for small on the outside and big on the inside, there’s little else to touch it.”
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Car

Model reviewed: 1.3-litre petrol manual EX NaviScore: 6 / 10“The Honda Jazz excels in a number of key areas: it leaves all its supermini rivals for dead in the versatility and practicality stakes. But the lack of character beneath the bonnet, the unsettled ride quality and ho-hum levels of refinement leave us disappointed.”
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Carbuyer

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7.8 / 10“The Honda Jazz has a class-leading boot and the most spacious interior of any supermini, thanks to its tall roof and upright stance.”
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Carwow

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“The Honda Jazz is a roomy small family car that’s easy to drive, but a little dull-looking.”
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Company Car Today

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol manual Sport Nav“The new trim level gives the Jazz more visual appeal, but most rivals are still more efficient and more rewarding to drive. The Honda does though score for P11D value, practicality and the slightly higher driving position.”
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Evo

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“Honda’s latest supermini drives well, but ultimately trades fun for practicality”
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Heycar

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 6 / 10“The Honda Jazz is an unusual small car, but its practicality and reliability are unbeatable in this class. If those are the things that matter most, it’s hard to argue with as a sensible purchase, but newer rivals have it licked when you consider their mature driving dynamics, stronger engines, and smarter on-board technology.”
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Honest John

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 10 / 10“It’s simply the most versatile small car on sale and one that’s easy to recommend.”
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Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol manual Sport“The new 1.5iVTEC Honda Jazz Sport is a revelation in that department, absorbing uneven, pock-marked Italian roads around Rome, cornering well and shifting along at a decent rate of knots.”
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Model reviewed: 1.3-litre petrol manual“There is nothing on sale to touch the Honda Jazz for practicality except perhaps the Nissan Note – but it doesn’t have Honda’s ‘Magic’ seats. The only other alternative is a less wieldy estate car. In fact the Jazz is probably the most practical small car on sale.”
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Parkers

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7.8 / 10“The Honda Jazz has all the right ingredients, but lacks sparkle.”
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The Sun

Model reviewed: 1.3-litre petrol manual EX“Honda has sexed up the Jazz with more looks, more room and more equipment. It’s an appealing supermini.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview“The Ford Fiesta and VW Polo are still arguably the cooler options, but this third-generation Honda Jazz is a massive improvement. There’s very little out there that will swallow the contents of a student flat, return 56.5mpg on the way home to Mum’s and provide tunes via the on-board DAB radio.”
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The Sunday Times

Model reviewed: 1.3-litre petrol manual EX NaviScore: 4 / 10“I can’t believe Honda has sunk this low. Six years ago it was making cars and television commercials that made you dizzy with desire. And now it’s making cars with engines that turn a lot of fuel into nothing at all.” (Jeremy Clarkson)
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Model reviewed: 1.3-litre petrol manualScore: 6 / 10“The unlikely passion wagon”
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The Telegraph

Model reviewed: 1.5-litre petrol manual Sport NaviScore: 6 / 10“Faster rather than more fun, the Jazz Sport doesn’t add a whole lot extra to Honda’s small car offering. However, there’s still plenty here to appreciate for those who want a practical and reliable car, only this time with a little more performance than before.”
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Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“That the latest Honda Jazz differs very little from its predecessors is no bad thing in terms of how functional it is, or how reliable it will no doubt prove to be. However, while slightly better to drive than before, it’s still not a particularly comfortable car, particularly for longer journeys.”
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Top Gear

Model reviewed: Range overviewScore: 7 / 10“Not sexy, not fun, not a heartstring-tugger, but by gum is this a clever car. Brilliantly fit for purpose.”
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What Car?

Model reviewed: Rage overviewScore: 8 / 10“As roomy and versatile as bigger cars. Ride and refinement disappoint.”
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Which?

“Small car practicality embodied.”
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Safety rating

Overall rating: 5 stars
Date tested: November 2015

93%

ADULT OCCUPANT

85%

CHILD OCCUPANT

73%

VULNERABLE ROAD USERS

71%

SAFETY ASSIST

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Eco rating

The Honda Jazz was not lab tested by Green NCAP during its production life.

Awards

Trophies, prizes and awards that the Honda Jazz has received

2018

Honest John Awards – Best Small Hatchback

2017

What Car? Reliability Survey – Most Reliable Car
Workshop Magazine Awards – Car of the Year

2016

Telegraph Cars Awards – Best Small Hatchback
Women’s World Car of the Year – Budget Car Award

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