I have to admit i didnt like the prius C's interior at first. but comparing it with the hybrid jazz.. it looks pretty neat

Can't really tell from the picture. But its gonna be a tough decision to let go my wife's Altis for the Prius C.

It really tell la... One the front seat pull until over the center beam n snap the photo... Where the other 1 normal position... That is how good it is...

ya, very wide, see the length and the width of the seat? the thigh support for prius C is huge. that would be very comfortable, otherwise its like sitting on a small bench.

The other thing I see is the jazz door is so short compare to the Prius C.

That is the reason y make the leg room of the c look small... Hum mm....



Baru notice... Really mini...

Interior
Jazz doesn't seem to impress me with the interior at all, although their chairs only look solid to me. The reason being is because the panel seems to be still quite conventional and no Bluetooth! The dashboard also looks fancy to me which I don't like it - the dashboard meters have this feature that could change colour depending how you are driving - it's just irritating to me. Even their LCD panel is crap - looks like 8bit pixel graphic which makes it look quite old to me

Prius C have very futuristic interior - Too futuristic until I find the aqua strips (Near the side passenger glove box and the front car doors inside) quite irritating. Too bad that they do not have the option to change those strips to black As for their LCD screens, looks a little too fancy and game-ish as well, but the clarity and colours are good.

Comfort
As mentioned, Jazz has pretty solid chairs but Prius C seems to have better comfort when you sit in - Prius C chairs kinda hug your body and makes you feel comfortable, for both front and back seats. The Jazz doesn't feel like that when I test drove and tried sitting behind.

Cabin Size
Nothing much to say on this - both seems to be quite the same for me for the front and back. Just that Jazz got this feature where you can fold the back chair kao kao lol.

Power
Well, in terms of power, I couldn't say much of this as well, as I didn't really trash the car. If I were to talk about its responsiveness, both are responsive. (Please don't compare this with Polo TSI )

Sound proofing and system
I didn't test the sound proofing on the highway with high speed, and it's just test drives But from what I drove at about 60-80kmh, it was really well sound-proofed. Not too much noise at all and I guess the tyres they use are quite premium, which reduced road noise I believe as you drive.

The sound system, for some reason the Jazz produces quite "plastic" sound. It doesn't bring out the clarity of the music compared to the Prius C. Hence, Prius C has much better sound quality IMO, as I'm very very sensitive and concern about music sound.

Technology
Ah hah! This is the main part of the whole comparison. As some of you might know, Toyota's hybrid technology is (way much) better than Honda's hybrid.

Although Jazz Hybrid is a new launch, they are still using their current generation hybrid technology. What does this mean? Well, I'm sure you heard of it that the air-conditioning stops when you stop the car and fan will only be blowing. YES, IT IS CONFIRMED, but only if you are on Eco (Hybrid) mode. If you off the Eco mode, the engine keeps on running to get the air-conditioning running as well. Hence, waste more petrol~

Not only that, somehow Jazz hybrid technology isn't smart enough to allow the main engine to kick in smoothly. It feels kinda... I don't know how to say this, but it is just not that smooth after I've drove the Prius C. Plus, you're using the conventional way of starting a car - cucuk key in and turn to start the engine.

As for the Prius C, their technology itself is truly remarkably awesome I just love their Start button for the engine. Totally smooth - No engine sound starting unlike the Jazz. Hence, even though you already start your car, you will not hear the main engine sound at all. Until you move your car, then you can feel the main engine kicks in. But trust me, you won't quite feel the kick in and it is just really really smooth.

On top of that, they have this pretty cool lock/unlock sensor on the car handle outside. I think this is quite similar to the Passat CC... Not sure of any other car that implements this smart sensor thing. To me it is the first time I see it. Kinda jakun when the salesperson showed it to me

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Your verdict, sir?
If you are a die-hard Honda fan and just love the Honda Jazz design (I used to love it sooooo much and thought it would be my dream car 5 years ago), then Honda Jazz hybrid would be the one for you because it is just so much affordable now for a fully imported Japanese car, just because of the hybrid tag And you could get it within 1-2 months

If we are comparing with hybrid cars (FC, CO2 emission, technology, etc etc.), the Prius C wins flat! Even if we were to compare Prius C with Insight, the new Insight is no way as well because it's using the same exact engine as Jazz. But if you want it, the waiting list is approximately 5-8 months! depending on the colour due to its hot-ness

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This review is solely based on my opinion after test driving both Prius C and Jazz Hybrid. Feel free to bash this review with your opinion so that not only I will learn, but everyone in here will be able to compare it well with various opinions

This post has been edited by cloud3z: Mar 17 2012, 11:31 AM

cloud3z..thank you so much for you input on both the Jazz and Prius C test drive.

This post has been edited by lightning69: Mar 17 2012, 11:35 AM

You're welcome. Hope it helps

Is the interior color of the Prius C dependent on the exterior color? Do they have option for other interior color?

Nope, the interior got only one same standard colour, with the aqua strip. it's quite sad that they dont have leather option

But I believe there will be more stuff in their next prius release.

The next Prius is maybe another year or more....and maybe no more tax exemption by then.

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Added on March 17, 2012, 2:41 pmAnyone know how is the Prius C warranty like...especially the battery?

This post has been edited by lightning69: Mar 17 2012, 02:41 PM

Good job.. cloud3z, u hv tested both hybrids & gave a review.
Yes u r right, Prius C not only better than Jazz Hybrid but also the Insight. That means the elder Prius 1.8 no need to compete
with both Honda, just Prius C will do & can compete both Honda hybrids.
I've tested all four hybrids Prius 1.8, Prius C, Insight & Jazz Hybrid on all aspects. My verdict is both Prius wins & conquered
the hybrid segments.
So those guys always bash both Prius or bash either brand please go test drive it first before making any comments.

Prius C Vs Jazz Hybrid dimension and weight comparison

Top => Jazz Hybrid
Bottom => Prius C

Wheelbase : 2495mm
Wheelbase : 2550mm (Prius C has better sitting size)

Length : 3900mm
Length : 3995mm (Prius C is longer)

Width : 1695mm
Width : 1695mm

Height : 1525mm
Height : 1455mm

Kerb Weight : 1166 Kg
Kerb Weight : 1140 Kg (Surprisingly Prius C is less heavy than Jazz)

I think I saw that it was only 3 years or 100,000km, whichever comes first. For Honda the salesperson told me it's 5 years or 140,000km.

But from what I read so far on the news and reviews that the old Prius doesn't seem to have any major problems so far on the batteries. Don't know how true is that

This post has been edited by cloud3z: Mar 17 2012, 04:53 PM

3 Years only or 100,000km. That is really disappointing. Toyota seems to have very little confident in their batteries for such a short warranty.

yo mate, CR-Z beats all chicks dig it, guys love it

I agree why people cancel Jazz Hybrid booking, coz with that price I rather go for Prius C with better technology & more spacious.

Just test drive Prius C, couldn't deny its performance, CVT & technology. But fuel consumption I tested is about 11.6km/L (of coz with heavy foot). I could say the bad interior very much do with the irritating seat & dashboard colour. You will like to drive it very much by ignoring the bad interior.

Another thing to mention, without the RPM, you can't feel your engine raving.

SA said the Hybrid Battery could last for 10-20 years for normal drive, we only can confirm by asking existing Prius driver & Toyota foreman.

Really like the sporty exterior & technology, will buy it provided my SAGA BLM trade in able to cover the loan.

finally tested today after the car went on "Tour" for 1 week. (meaning the car was sent to those small showroom for customer test drive)

I bring along my gf and ask her to sit behind and start my test drive.

overall, I am enjoying the quiet ride although there was one point of time i was trying to rev while climbing uphill...hahaha (purposely one)

after we left, I asked my gf opinion on the back seat. She told me that if any people with big tummy and around 160cm will having a hard time sitting at the back because it only allow your legs to sit straight and the distance between legs and front seat is really limited compared to her myvi.

Was it noisy when you are reving uphill? I can only test drive this Tuesday Sigh