New Honda JAZZ 2008

manjieass SG

the new honda jazz is here.. design wise and engine cap is same as fit..

but some extra features that fit does not have is

- Full disc brake that fit does not have

- paddle shift for all jazz models (1.3 and 1.5) and fit does not have for any models

- stock fog lamps

- body kit

i was considering buying fit this weekend but lucky the ad came quick..

i will wait for awhile considering jazz instead for the extra features..

the price will sure drop within fit and jazz..

n0x SG

again honda leads the segment again...

first with a 5AT in the civic in the midsize saloon segment...

now with all wheel discs in the small hatch segment...

alleggerita SG

Paddle-shift for its 7-speed CVT? Live the F1 dream!

manjieass SG

no la.. Only 5speed la..

alleggerita SG

Oh, sorry. My bad. I didn't realise the new Jazz/Fit is fitted with a 5-speed auto gearbox.

But I don't understand why! If the Jazz is all about fuel efficiency, why is Honda taking a step back by fitting a fuel-sapping torque convertor gearbox?

redDUST SG

new jazz is nice but i think mazda 2 can give it a run for its money

n0x SG

new jazz is nice but i think mazda 2 can give it a run for its money

in terms of looks only...

spec-wise... no way...

BangHong SG

spec wise honda jazz lead the industry... but the price of honda jazz is abit steep..

alleggerita SG

spec wise honda jazz lead the industry... but the price of honda jazz is abit steep..

But you get Honda's bombproof reliability. My uncle used to drive the Honda Jazz before he changed over to his S40. And for his 2 years of ownership there isn't a single problem. Unlike his problematic S40.

nyox SG

Oh, sorry. My bad. I didn't realise the new Jazz/Fit is fitted with a 5-speed auto gearbox.

But I don't understand why! If the Jazz is all about fuel efficiency, why is Honda taking a step back by fitting a fuel-sapping torque convertor gearbox?

The new Jazz sold by KM is fitted with a 5 speed autobox, however the new Fit from PIs are sold with a CVT gearbox.

manjieass SG

jux went doen to km yesterday.. order now take delivery only in november!

i was like wtf?!?!

how to wait leh.. the reason was because only in sept production will start under euro r spec.. tats wat the sales exec told me la..

manjieass SG

and to add on, its full sport rims for both 1.3 and 1.5 jazz..

and only 1.5 got sky roof..

alleggerita SG

What? You mean there will be Euro-R version of the Jazz?

alleggerita SG

The new Jazz sold by KM is fitted with a 5 speed autobox, however the new Fit from PIs are sold with a CVT gearbox.

Which is like quite dumb right? They know torque convertor will increase fuel consumption and yet they chose to bring in the 5-speed AT instead of the CVT. No wonder everyone going to get it at PIs.

nyox SG

Which is like quite dumb right? They know torque convertor will increase fuel consumption and yet they chose to bring in the 5-speed AT instead of the CVT. No wonder everyone going to get it at PIs.

Actually if it were me, i will choose to go for the 5 speed AT jazz. Having driven the previous fit, i can't stand the CVT gearbox. Not everyone's priority is about FC i guess.

alleggerita SG

Actually I don't find anything wrong with the CVT. It helps keep the engine constantly in the best powerband. But it's just weird when you don't hear it changing gears. Maybe that's why you prefer the 5AT?

Kuali Baba SG

Some CVTs also include a torque converter, but I'm not sure about this one.

nyox SG

yea that's 1 point. hahaha Another point would be that during kick down it lags lah, don't get the power when u want it. If i remembered correctly the tachometer barely went pass 4k rpm even during kick down.

The only thing i like about a CVT gearbox is the low RPM during high speed cruising. I don't know but some small CC cars i've driven, 3k rpm @ 100km/h, which just doesn't do it for me. I'm not too sure about the new Jazz though, since it's coupled with a fifth gear ratio.

citymax SG

how come no pics?? is it possible to show some pics..thks

manjieass SG

What? You mean there will be Euro-R version of the Jazz?

not sure.. the sales exec don even know wat she's talking bout.. lmao..

anyway went down today again.. booking fees $3k..

price and interest rate got offer now.. 2.38% and $700 discount..