- Doors and Seats
5 doors, 5 seats
- Engine
1.5i, 4 cyl.
- Engine Power
88kW, 145Nm
- Fuel
Petrol (91) 6.2L/100KM
- Manufacturer
FWD
- Transmission
Manual
- Warranty
3 Yr, 100000 KMs
- Ancap Safety
NA
2015 Honda Jazz VTi Manual Review: Base Model, Best Model
Vehicle Style:5-door light hatch
Price: $14,990
Engine/trans: 88kW/145Nm 1.5 litre petrol 4cyl | 5sp manual
Fuel Economy claimed: 6.2 l/100km | tested: 6.4 l/100km
OVERVIEW
When we attended the launch of the new Honda Jazz range, something was missing.
While Honda provided an even mix of low-spec VTi, VTi-S and high-spec VTi-L models to drive, all were equipped with a CVT automatic and there was nary a clutch pedal in sight.
Now, motoring journalists can be cynical, and when a manufacturer omits something as important as the price-leading variant of a new car range from a launch, our thoughts immediately default to “what are they trying to hide?”.
Well, after a little bit of arm-twisting we’ve finally prised a Jazz VTi manual from Honda’s hands and… there’s nothing wrong with it.
There are a couple of small complaints, but at its core we found the manual Jazz - the one you’ve been seeing advertised for $14,990, retail - to be a sweet little thing. Here’s the rundown.
THE INTERIOR | RATING: 3.5/5
- Standard equipment: LED headlamps, fabric upholstery, cruise control, air conditioning, trip computer, power windows and mirrors, reversing camera.
- Infotainment: 7-inch colour touchscreen with Bluetooth audio and telephony, 2 USB inputs, HDMI input (for bring-your-own navigation app), AM/FM/CD tuner with four speakers and steering wheel controls.
- Storage: 350 litres with rear seats up, 906 litres with rear seats down, 1492 litres with front passenger and rear seats folded
Besides the presence of a third pedal and a row-your-own shifter, there are no differences between this and a CVT-equipped Jazz VTi inside.
It’s pleasant and well-equipped, but that also means the VTi manual suffers from the same foibles: namely flat seats with poor under-thigh support.