tats what i thought too...apparently.. since december... the delivery for Jazz petrol is only around 2 weeks of waiting time..

it is happening... go check the dealerships...

some people even managed to get more than that....crazy for those people who waited months for their car...

It's an AUX input port, so any 'media' players can do the job.

The USB port can definately charge my bb and iphone.. haven't tried on ipad as yet.

Hurmm, i doubt the side mirrors, coz i test with a flipped side mirror in during >100 kmh on the highway and the sound is still there (maybe a little muffed?).. but hell i don't know, there are many sources of sound i must say.. later i'll jot some nvh readings?

Pardon my ignorance of the user manual, ya, the USB charger can actually plays your music as well (i'm using iphone5), just press on the AUX button while connecting your phone via cable. The unit will automatically recognize your playlist.. And the sound quality is at its best.





See how the unit auto detect my playlist..

This post has been edited by croomaniac: Jan 28 2014, 09:59 AM

I just got one now....about a month....but but but ermmm...I don't want you guys to have negative impression on petrol jazz, its cute btw..but maybe I am not the lucky one, there got sound like something hit the inner body at the left back when driving at rough road then i bring back to service center and they said its only the back bonnet cover and there and they didn't do anything on that, they said as long as its not a major problem. Luckily i have friends who work on honda service centre and he ask me to bring back my car to their service cntre about this weekend. i'll update any news then

Hi guys,

Great to see a lot of new owners of the ckd jazz. I got mine for nearly 3 mths now. Honestly it's a good car.

Previously owned a 1st gen g-spec Vios. I can tell you its definitely a better car. In terms of handling, power and versatility. Vios is good for comfort/NVH and FC.

However just like any another imperfect car, it too have it fare share of issues. Niggling issues for now which I have discovered.

1. Handbrake lever wiggly especially when it is disengaged. Test - In a parked position and in P mode, release your handbrake, move the lever left to right. New cars should not have or have very minimal free play. Mine feels like 10 years old. Please do this test in a safe environment.

2. Air Cond button heats up after more than 1 hour of use. Test - If you been driving around for than 1 hour. Feel the AC button which is lighted with 1 blue/green/turquoise light (excuse my color blindness ) mine becomes hot.

3. Premature low fuel warning? Test - I usually fill up to the max and I notice its always around 32l only. My low fuel warning always come up right after 300+km onwards (pure city driving and mostly in jams) Is this normal? Reserve tank of 10l? I ll check with the SC soon. Full tank is 42l right?

4. Strange noise from radiator fan? Test - Listen to your car engine compartment especially when the engine is running and air cond is on. I can hear this strange "pigeon calling" sound when the radiator fan shuts off. Not sure this is normal. Sounds like fan bearing, my guess. I ll check with the SC soon.

As all our cars is still covered by warranty, mods that will void the warranty is a definitely no-no. But being enthusiast, here's some good upgrades to further improve your beloved Jazz for comfort and safety. (Just tips if you are easily poisoned and not bothered bout the warranty)

1. Brake pads - Brakes are sufficient but can be further improved with a better set of after market pads to improve brake "bite". I notice you need to put in a lot of effort to slow down as if the brake pads are faded.
2. Tyres - Wider tyres would give our Jazz better handling but be careful if upgraded to larger sizes as it may affect the NVH and performance. Also our current tyres are hard compounds and sad to say low end tyres, a better set of same spec tyres would make a difference already.
3. Rear spoiler - Yes, 1 little piece of "plastic" will make a difference. You will score definite bling points away from the naked butt aunty looking rear. Just a matter of preference, no offence intended. This little add on does not improve safety but may contribute to handling if you drive like above .....ahem..... 180

Thanks for reading.

This post has been edited by SA6YEuro: Jan 28 2014, 02:30 PM

2. yup, mine also heated up a bit.

3. from catalog, 42L fulltank. normally @32L empty, fuel empty indicator lit on.

Jazz CKD service interval is 5000km/3mths. If use fully syn does it extend to 10000km/6mths?

Unfortunately no. I too have asked this before. Even if full syn, interval is still 5k or 3mths. Their excuse is our engine is not the latest. Only applicable to new models, not mistaken new civic.

I don't like visiting SC too frequently that's why I asked. I don't mind paying more twice a year rather than pay them 4 times a year. Wasting time

[SA6YEuro] I'm gonna test on your discovered issues definitely.. About the air-cond button, the light (i think not LED) beneath it should made the button a little heat up over time..

But all and all, my comments so far are:

[1] There is no 110 kmh mark on the speedometer. So you'll have to agak-agak the needle..

[2] The alarm. Oh.. (I think this may be because of the 'cost reduction?')

[3] The sound of the horn. Its just too 'soft' (I think this may be because of the 'cost reduction?')

[4] The rear lights (3 tier); the bottom part is solely for decoration only. (I think this may be because of the 'cost reduction?')


Apart from that I'm all ok. Though I'd like to change the rims and tires so that it'll perform better.

Among all of them, the plus that i'd like to highlight:

[1] Its equipped with VSC

[2] Ultraseats

[3] Rear legroom


And the main reason why i choose this car against Vios (yes, I'll have to admit that I drilled down to this 2 cars after months of surveys and arguments) is the Ultraseats.. Yupp.. Honda has made me choose the car based on this X-Factor.. which proved decisive enough against the counterpart..

May i know what's with the alarm? Sound cheap or what?

Yeah that's my main concern too. My usage is pretty low about 5k in 6months. I dont want to visit SC 4 times a year

Coming from Alza, here are my comments below:

Not surprised. My Alza has a 42l tank, but every time when fuel goes low, I manage to fill only 32l...

Minuses of Jazz equivalent to Alza:

[1] Alza does not have the 110kph mark. Even worse, the instrument panel is not directly in front of the driver, but at the center of the dash, which makes 110kph mark even harder to judge...

[2] Even the Alza does not have the alarm other than the blaring sissy horn, which comes to the next point...

[3] Change it to air-horn...

[4] This point I do not understand. Care to clarify further...?


Plusses of Jazz:

[1] Something that Alza and even most Toyota cars do not have

[2] Strong point of Jazz, no arguments there...

[3] Alza has even more legroom if the middle row is extended all the way to the back... I guess it's a small sacrifice to make for a possible move to Jazz...




As for the 5k interval, I've asked one SA regarding this, he honestly told me that he couldn't answer this question as it was rather technical in nature. My guess is, since it's using SOHC engine, which some people claimed they're old engine tech, perhaps that explains why it needs frequent servicing...? An alternative explanation could be - Honda mau profit $$$...

EDIT:

For comparison with my old ride, I'm putting up the minuses of Jazz compared to Alza instead:

[1] No bluetooth, so no hands-free built in...

[2] No steering audio control...

[3] No center armrest, only driver armrest...

[4] No foot pedal parking brake, gonna have delay on immediate take off on traffic junctions - e.g engage D gear, then release handbrake on Jazz, as opposed to simultaneous engaging of gear and disengaging of foot brake on Alza...

This post has been edited by Eithanius: Jan 28 2014, 10:36 PM

i have checked with honda senawang when i tested drive city and jazz that service interval depends on the motor oil. if use fully syn.. will be 10k km. if semi-syn.. will be 5k km

I m concerned that the A/C button may fail, melt or even fall apart over time.

1. I guess it's a matter of getting used to. At least the speedometer is decently big.
2. No alarm siren but at least there's an immobilizer plus ultrasonic/motion sensor. Please invest in a good bolt pedal lock. A worthy upgrade.
3. Horn sounds very pussified. My wife laughs at it every time I press it. She says nobody will take you seriously with that kind of sound it makes.

This post has been edited by SA6YEuro: Jan 28 2014, 09:48 PM

I have asked GA and Sri Utama SC recently on this. Both gave the same answer. 5k or 3mths. I ll try another SC next as I due for my 1st 5k service next week.

of course no car will show indicator only when it is down to the rock bottom of the tank... the indicator should logically come on before it reaches the empty indicator which is logically what drivers use as the absolute minimum for them to go fill up... so, the indicator is supposed to come on to remind the driver that they are almost reaching that empty indicator while in actual fact... there might be several more liters just below that indicator because knowing all ignorant people... letting the car die once it reaches that empty indicator is calling for trouble...

actually... they don't have a longer or larger fill element to take car of longer service intervals....

actually also... having to service less also saves you labor fees as you have to pay more hours if you had to go more times... so a longer service interval might save you some money in that direction...

unfortunately, that cannot be avoided as they don't find alternatives and i pretty much see no point paying extra for the more expensive lubricant as i don't feel any difference... there is an even more expensive red bottle of fully synthetic that they tried to stick me with... cost something like 200 bucks...

better double confirm with whoever is giving you that information because they really don't know the product that they are selling... many of us have gathered and asked over many SC's and the answer is not possible...if you've done it... i bet a lot of us is glad to know...

the A/C button won't fail la... the passenger light is even hotter than it and i've accidentally left it on for the whole night and even that did not cause any problems...those things can take some heat...

actually... for a speed to show 110kph... you need one that has odd number indicators like most of the euro cars instead of the even number indicators (20 - 40 -60 - 80 - 100 - 120)...there is no one thing that can satisfy everyone and what if speed limits get upped to 120kph?

most likely same answer...

Butthead - Of course all cars will a reserve amount but nearly 25% reserve is quite a lot. Usually the reserve is between 10-15% which is nothing less than 5-7l. My Vios is between 5-7l reserve at the point the low fuel indicator start flashing. Honestly this new to me. Since everyone is the same, just a matter of getting used to.

Lain kereta, lain ragamnya.

At least 10L in reserve, quite a lot..can travel 100km more in search for petrol pump..hahaha

Anyone here installed leather seats on your Jazz...?

what for?