Jazz and Jazz Crossbar share the same technical foundation, including platforms, hybrid solutions and: HEV, which itself is a very efficient and easy-to-use equation without charging the cable, as these are not plug-in models.
If more effort is needed, a gasoline thermal engine is needed to move the Jazz, sending the wheels directly into the wheels through simple “locked” gears. This method is different from conventional automatic transmission or CVT transmission. The brand's engineers explain that when the heat engine is no longer effective for the motor, that is, at high speed, it only works as a means of movement.
The end result of this combination is “smooth” and hard to detect during normal driving, with jazz on in EV mode and good external sound insulation for a long time in urban driving. When the internal combustion engine supplies power to the generator in a hybrid mode, the internal combustion engine is not intrusive, only the slight operation of the internal combustion engine can be heard “in the distance”. When you “crush” the accelerator like the Hulk, the situation changes, and what you hear is that the 1.5 i-VTEC engine is louder, but – amazing! -Less than you expect, and by simulating changes, which are done using the torque of the motor, the speed of the internal combustion engine is reduced. The acceleration from zero to 100 km / h is completed in 9.9 seconds with a top speed of 173 km / h, which is slower than that of lower jazz.
The main concept of Jazz Honda is not to be “abused” but to enjoy it at a more relaxed pace. In our test, its consumption was as low as 3.9 L / 100 km (far lower than the 4.8 L / 100 km officially specified in the WLTP cycle), and the “energy saving” mode was adopted to save more money. But if necessary, the hybrid system can respond quickly and speed up the pace, and electric torque is always essential to increase speed, which makes it a good companion for overtaking or decisive recovery. It's not sporty, but it's full of cheers, which makes driving more attractive.
If the performance aspect is very satisfactory, then the driving aspect is more pleasant for those who want to provide a comfortable mode for family sports than those who need rhythmic shooting, rather than sharp as Jazz used to be. Although the structural stiffness is increased by 13% due to the use of a large number of high-strength steel, the comfort of Jazz Crossbar is much higher than that of fast driving, even for suspension, which makes passengers feel isolated, effectively protect the bad floor, even when turning, it will not endanger the sense of safety, and cannot avoid body side tilt.
In the other case, the LKAS is too intrusive and in most cases will act unnecessarily on the steering system – the system deactivation button is located on the left steering wheel behind the cab.
So, for those eager to have a model that can also see the side of the divider, Jazz Crossbar is really economical and performs well. However, only available at the actuator equipment level, with the most extensive packaging in terms of accessories and Technology (highlighting Honda's sensing safety devices), Jazz Crossbar encountered a complex obstacle. The final price of the sport is 28500 euros, and you're in a very complex position that only those who don't qualify can overcome – although importers still believe that Honda's current owners can enjoy an additional discount of 4,000 euros without having to deliver a used car.
The next three generations of products, Jazz is a favorite model for Portuguese customers, many of whom have not “abandoned” their role models – about 22500 products have been sold in Portugal since 2002, of which about 21,800 are currently in circulation. Therefore, it is understandable that Jazz is an important model for Honda in Portugal. In the fourth generation, the previous formulas were repeated, but their location became more difficult.
The design of the hybrid car is quite good. It can be said that it is a simple hybrid vehicle with high efficiency. It is one of the best hybrid vehicles on the market, which is comparable with Toyota and other systems. However, it loses some of the more dynamic appeal of previous models, which makes driving on winding circuits fun and thus gains comfort. To be sure, it maintains almost referential habitability, but due to the choice of hybrid solutions, compared with the previous generation of Jazz, it even lost luggage capacity.
But all of this can be left behind, because it can be said that your family intelligence attracts a delightful style if the price is not 28, 500 euros (along with the brand's promotional activities), Jazz Crossbar starts to come up with hybrid solutions in very complex situations (even if the standard equipment is very complete), especially in the case of observing the market panorama and there are many alternative products (even Jazz calls it ordinary).
In short, Jazz Crossbar sticks to the idea of a good idea, a tough life, and only those who are interested in the rugged appearance of SUVs can pay more attention. If you really want a model like Jazz… It's always more affordable to buy a simple Jazz, and it has the advantages of Crossbar.
