2008 Honda Jazz

Introduced in 2004, the Jazz got a minor update and a new engine for 2006. Honda claims that the new Jazz rewrites the small car concept, offering benchmark space, functionality, style, performance, fuel economy and world class safety. It is at least partially true, considering the car was created by two design teams, one from Japan and another from Germany. Their innovations have led to a vehicle which is fun to drive and versatile too, though very dorky to look at. It is powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder with only an automatic from 2006, but it is the space that Honda is touting. During the design process, every part of the Jazz was examined for space efficiency. Engineers have even located the fuel tank beneath the front cabin floor to make efficient use of cabin space. Therefore by centrally locating the fuel tank, Honda has boosted body rigidity, increased crash protection in all directions as well as improved protection of the fuel tank. Jazz has a range of standard features... Read More