Honda Jazz vs. Channa Benni

[paolorenzo]

Besides, the CB is more of the Cherry QQ league than the Jazz. Are you saying that the Jazz is just a Channa Benni without the extra P200,000?

I would disagree. Both the CB and Jazz are in the same category, with the same engine displacement. Yes, they are comparable, hence this comparison thread. It's more similar to the QQ only from a pricing perspective.

As for the Jazz, safety features will bear more weight, if the locally released units are not stripped off these features. Crumple zones and seatbelts will surely be included, but all others may be stripped off to lower the price. Air bags, ABS, etc. are normally not present in entry level variants.

Chana has been in the business for half a century now, and is the manufacturer of Ford and Suzuki in China. I'm sure Ford and Suzuki has safety standards to comply to as well.

I'm just playing devil's advocate here...

[mbeige]

I'm just playing devil's advocate here...

So you're leaning towards the Jazz but are still considering the CB? Well if you post the two in a comparison, and you clearly know what's better (obviously by saying you're playing the devil's advocate you're going for what is assumed to be the underdog, the CB), then you'll probably get more results towards the Jazz and the CB.

I don't think this thread is about comparing the two literally, but seeing if people will go for the underdog, like you mentioned previously.

[tidus1203]

Well sa sports we like underdogs; pero sa cars and gadgets no thanks, I want the premium

[mbeige]

Well sa sports we like underdogs; pero sa cars and gadgets no thanks, I want the premium

Because the only thing you'll lose in sports is a bet you made with friends

[paolorenzo]

So you're leaning towards the Jazz but are still considering the CB? Well if you post the two in a comparison, and you clearly know what's better (obviously by saying you're playing the devil's advocate you're going for what is assumed to be the underdog, the CB), then you'll probably get more results towards the Jazz and the CB.

I don't think this thread is about comparing the two literally, but seeing if people will go for the underdog, like you mentioned previously.

All true. There is still a greater chance that in the end, I'll make the safe decision and go Honda. There is peace of mind, and the wife factor as well. Factors which may change the decision would be:

• How much feature they'll strip off (or include) in the up-and-coming Honda Jazz (or City)
• See if Benni sales figures improve, which may trigger wider availability of parts (I wouldn't mind a taxi fleet of Benni's).

I think 2009 Q1 will be the purchase time, so there's time to window shop. I wanted to start this thread because there may be factors/features I'm overlooking, and may play a critical part in the decision.

Benni's warranty is 3-year/100k kms? What is Honda's standard warranty?

[tidus1203]

Same 3 years 100,000 km warranty.

[Type 100]

I got just one question: How is the Benni to drive?

If it's anywhere near as fun to drive as the Jazz, it might be worth a look

[1D4LV]

Apples to sayote comparison muna tayo ha. I don't mean to start a heated arguement, lalo sa mga fanbois.

The 1.3 A/T Chana Benni has all the bells and whistles (projector headlights, electronic power steering, dual airbags, ABS w/ EBD, etc), yet is priced at sub 500k (495k yata).

With the new Jazz coming out next month, surely the 1.3 A/T variant comparable to the Benni's specs will be about 200k more expensive. 200k! :shocked2:

Assuming the following:
- used for daily drive, about 1000kms/month, purely city driving.
- will sell car after 5 years (after 60-month car plan completes).

Ako, siguro Benni na ako. Then spend 40k for ICE, 10k for Vkool tints, 5k for HID, 5k for leather seat covers, and maybe even 40k for LPG conversion (SGI). And about 100k still left! Sagot na ang 5 years compre!

Kayo? What will you buy, and why?

This is if your company will be allowing you to take the CB.
I had the same dilemna six years ago. A 2nd hand Kia Sportage and my Lancer. Considering the built of the old sportage, my company did not allow me to spend the loan for that one, so i settled for a brand new lancer.

[drey]

Whaatta!!!

I got just one question: How is the Benni to drive?

If it's anywhere near as fun to drive as the Jazz, it might be worth a look

+1 But I have a horror CB experience

CB - Italian design? or German?

[aoryaj]

Reasons to buy Benni over Jazz:
1. financial constraints
2. money
3. financial constraints and money

Ibig sabihin if money is not a problem then better go with jazz dahil subok na. Benni is very promising but we would have to wait 3 - 5 years of pinoy driving (alam nyo na kung bakit ) to really see its reliability and security.

[drey]

If money is an issue.

Buy a Picanto, a used Jazz or a City (cheaper than the Jazz), Matrix, or Getz.

Simple!

[OldSchoolHack]

Sooner or later makaka habol din ang mga Chinese sa paggawa ng kotse.
But for now I would gamble my money on more stable car makers producing known and reliable cars. Like Honda. Or even Toyota. Besides Korean and Chinese cars have the worst re-sell values di ba?

[kyoots]

honda jazz syempre because of proven quality, parts availability, proven safety and performance and high resale value

if you're buying a car just to transport you over short distances and very good road conditions most of the time, and do not consider resale value, then go for the benni

[CPY61]

went to the PIMS (motorshow) lastnight, and saw the channa for the first time... My two cent's worth, I currently have two vehicles (Patrol and Kia pride). Checking the channa, it was closer to the space and built of my kia pride.. nothing spectacular but a basic vehicle to transport you from A to B in fully airconditioned and comfortable seating.. looks its not ugly at all.

If cash is the problem, ill take this benni at the flash (same situation when I had my kia). All the comments about its realibility safety fit and finish etc ... are the same ones you hear when the kia pride came out.. now my kia is still running to this date (with one engine overhaul of course) thats almost 20 years since it came out...

Bro, take this channa.. cash is cash you dont grow 200K on trees this days. Maybe a couple of years from now you can already do an upscale.