A Guide To Buying A Used Honda Jazz
If you’re browsing used car listings and scouring the internet for quality cars for sale in Midrand, Cape Town, Durban, or wherever — consider a multi-purpose vehicle like the Honda Jazz. It is not only a versatile vehicle but also a great used car to buy! Check out the buying guide below to understand why this MPV should be among your top choices.
The reliable, user-friendly Honda Jazz mini-MPV makes an easy-to-live-with and good-value used buy when compared to other cars for sale in the used car market.
Offering MPV practicality without being bulky or unmanageable, the latest generation of Honda Jazz continues to win over new car buyers. Meanwhile, the previous models now look increasingly attractive on the second-hand market.
Owners love the Jazz for its clever interior layout and proven reliability. The only thing that disappoints is the driving experience — certain rivals offer greater enjoyment behind the wheel, while the ride quality is a little too firm for some. But if day-to-day usability is your number-one priority, the Jazz might be just what you’re looking for.
Follow this buyer’s guide to help find the best used Honda Jazz for you.
Honda Jazz Mk2 history
Replacing the seven-year-old original, the second-generation Jazz first appeared around 2008. At launch, there were 1.2-litre petrol S and SE models, as well as a 1.4-litre petrol ES or EX. A manual gearbox was standard, with an ‘i-shift’ semi-automatic transmission becoming optional on the 1.4-litre from January 2009.
The Jazz was heavily revised in February 2011 with restyled bumpers, improvements to the suspension and upgrades to the interior materials. At the same time, the i-shift automatic gearbox was replaced by a continuously variable transmission (CVT for short).
A hybrid version was also introduced abroad. It was offered in a unique range of trim levels (HE, HS and HX) but these were similar to those of the regular Jazz.
Which is the best Honda Jazz for me?
Drivers will find the 1.2-litre engine a little breathless, but it’s fine around town and might suit those who primarily make urban or local rural trips.
The 1.4-litre is a better bet if you’re planning to make many long journeys. We find the manual gearbox the best.
The 1.2-litre S model sits at the bottom of the range, but features electric front windows and ISOFIX mountings for secure child seats; SE cars add alloy wheels and air-conditioning.
The 1.4-litre-engined models are better equipped — the ES adds electric rear windows along with electronic stability control, while the top-spec EX model has climate-control air-conditioning and cruise control, as well as a panoramic glass sunroof.
The very cheapest Jazz models you’ll find are those with unusually high mileages, in poor condition or sometimes with chequered histories. Most, though, have covered fewer kilometres and some have a very low mileage indeed.
The 1.4-litre models are more sought-after than the less capable 1.2-litre cars and prices reflect this. Cars with an automatic gearbox tend to command a 10% premium over manuals.
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