CAR REVIEW: The Humble Hatchback - 2011 Honda Jazz 1.3 S AT

**ghosthunter** · September 8th, 2011 04:50 PM

[SIZE=4]The Humble Hatchback | 2011 Honda Jazz 1.3 S AT[/SIZE]
Words and photos by Christopher Kho

Have you ever noticed that cars these days are packed with so many gadgets and gizmos that most of us don't really comprehend how they work, let alone understand what they're for? The list of features they come with keeps getting longer and longer, that it’s all starting to get confusing. Well, whether you like the tech or not, it’s the manufacturer's way to captivate our hearts and, possibly, make that all-important sale. But what these big brands are forgetting is that while they're satisfying our wants, they're not really providing our needs. If you agree and want something different, then look no further than Honda's humble hatchback. The Jazz might not have a fancy-pansy transmission or an overly-decorated interior, but these are more than made up for with its fun to drive attitude and versatile cargo space.

First launched back in 2008, the current generation Jazz received a timely facelift earlier this year. We were honestly hoping that Honda would toss in a CVT, new rims, and maybe even a sporty RS variant if we got lucky. Instead, it got a new front and rear bumper, USB connectivity, and an orange backlit radio display to match the gauges. Okay, the new bumpers are indeed nicer and the radio upgrades were deemed necessary, but are those really it? They could have at least changed the rims on the 1.5 variant to put it at par with the competition. Surely, Honda must have a darn good reason why the Jazz has changed so little, so I went for a test drive to find out....

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The Humble Hatchback | 2011 Honda Jazz 1.3 S AT