Honda’s Jazz is one of the cleverest superminis around. It’s a thoroughly modern design that’s innovative in its use of space, with remarkably good head and rear legroom, well specced, and fitted with frugal and characterful engines. It’s at its best in town where it’s both friendly and fun to drive.

From the outside the brilliance of the Jazz is not immediately obvious. It has more than a hint of the MPV (Multi Purpose Vehicle) about it. Get inside and the Jazz will easily accommodate five adults and their luggage, but in terms of size it’s definitely not a MPV.

In fact it’s only a little bigger than some superminis. Honda uses an intelligent dual and sequential ignition system (i-DSI). This puts two spark plugs in each cylinder to improve fuel combustion and reduce emissions.

The Jazz comes in just three trim levels the S, SE and Sport SE. Equipment levels on S models are reasonable with power steering, electric front windows and twin airbags as standard. Move up to the SE and you’ll add alloys, ABS, CD player and air-conditioning.

The range-topping SE Sport goes no quicker than other models but offers front fog lights and subtly racier looks. Jazz is available with a five-speed manual or seven-speed Continuously Variable Transmission. The latter is an automatic with a manual override to allow you to change gear if you need to.

Expected Price:
Rs. 483,500

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Displacement:    1246cc, i-DSI
Engine Type:    Petrol
Maximum Power:    77bhp@5700rpm
Maximum Torque:    110nm@2800rpm

DIMENSIONS
Length:    3855 mm
Width:    1876 mm
Height:    1525 mm

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Seating Capacity:    5
Tyre Size:    185/55 R15
Brakes:    Front Ventilated, Rear Disk
Gears:    5 Manual
Kerb Weight:    1015.00 kgs.