Kicking off from $15,990 for the VTi, the GK-series Honda Jazz hatch brings fewer variants, lower prices and — bar one backward step — more for your money.
For example, you’ll find a reversing camera, emergency-braking indicator flashes, hill-start assist, LED lighting and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment.
That’s on top of six airbags, stability control, cruise control, reach-and tilt-adjustable steering, trip computer, electric windows, remote central locking, air-conditioning and 15-inch steel wheels. Note, however, that drums now replace discs for the rear brakes — a retrograde step for usually reputable Honda.
Another $2700 will buy you a CVT (continuously variable transmission) in lieu of the standard five-speed manual.
Next up is the CVT-only VTi-S from $20,990, adding fog lights, climate control, navigation, better audio, alarm, fancier cloth, electric folding mirrors, a…
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Australian New Car Buyer (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue #56 - December 2020