Honda Jazz

What is the Honda Jazz?

The Jazz is Honda’s small five-door hatchback, designed to make good use of its compact footprint for passengers and luggage. In the United States and Canada, the related model is called the Fit. Its compact shape suits city driving and everyday family use.

The Jazz’s tall cabin and flexible interior reflect Honda’s focus on making small cars practical. It sits alongside larger hatchbacks and SUVs in the range.

Jazz generations

In Europe, the UK and France, the generations listed are the second (2002–2008), third (2009–2014) and fourth (since 2015). The Fit generations listed for the United States and Canada are the second (2007–2008) and third (2009–2020).

The Jazz has retained its compact hatchback layout across these generations, with hybrid versions among its later powertrain choices in Europe. The fourth-generation European model includes hybrid versions.

Engines, power and official economy

In the EU, Jazz engines range from 1.2 L to 1.5 L, with power from 65 kW (88 PS) to 96 kW (131 PS). Fuel types include petrol, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, diesel and electric. UK versions also span 1.2 L to 1.5 L and 72 kW (98 PS) to 107 kW (145 PS). The French range listed here has 1.5 L engines and power from 65 kW (88 PS) to 73 kW (99 PS).

The EU low is 4.2 L/100 km on WLTP. The UK and French lows are 4.5 L/100 km on WLTP. The EPA low in the United States is 6.5 L/100 km, or 36 MPG combined; Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle low is 6.4 L/100 km. WLTP, EPA and 5-cycle procedures differ, so figures across markets are not directly comparable.

Where was the Jazz sold?

The model appears as the Jazz in EU, UK and French figures, and as the Fit in US and Canadian figures. EU registrations total 847,279. Among the leading EU entries is a 1.3 L petrol version rated at 75 kW (102 PS).