Sibling revelry: The Honda Jazz and City Hatchback face off
The Honda Jazz is one those cars that challenge you to find fault with them. For generations, Honda's small hatch has always been considered the benchmark in its class for reliability, practicality, and (for the earlier versions) cute yet clean styling.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Is the Honda Jazz still available in the Philippines?
Until supplies last, the Jazz is available in select Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. dealerships.What are the special features of the Jazz and City Hatchback?
Both the Jazz and City Hatchback are powered by a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine, and pack clever seating configurations.And for some, the best quality of the Jazz is its sporty driving dynamics, even before it receives the countless modification parts available for the model.
These are a few reasons why when Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced that the Jazz will be phased out for the Philippine market, many Honda fans bid a sad farewell to the model.
Although that may be the case, we don't have to say goodbye to the Jazz too soon. HCPI said that the Jazz will be phased out once supply runs out — and it looks like there's still a chance to own one of Honda's landmark cars. The Jazz is available with discounts in HCPI's promo that runs until December.
But when you look closely, you'd see that the Jazz and the City Hatchback — the replacement of the former car — are both competing in the same segment, and under the same brand.
This makes for an interesting sibling rivalry.
After all, the City Hatchback has a lot to live up to. To start with, the Jazz styling is distinctive, featuring a one-box and cab-forward shape. The upright rear end and expansive side windows are also a Jazz hallmark, while the cutesy large headlights of the car's predecessors are swapped in favor of sleeker, slimmer ones in this third generation.
Meanwhile, the said practicality comes courtesy of its Ultra Seats, a set of seating configurations. It includes Utility, Long, Tall, and Refresh modes.
In Utility mode, the 60:40 split rear seats fold down as close to the floor as possible to create a level surface to the cargo hold. It's the same story in Long mode, but here the front passenger seat is folded in order to accommodate objects as long as two meters.
In Tall mode, the rear seat cushions fold upward movie theater seat-style to accommodate taller items such as a plant. In Refresh mode, the front seats are reclined 180 degrees to create a level "bed" to the rear bench.
The City Hatchback also packs the clever interior packaging tech, which goes by the name ULTR seats in this model. The City Hatch manages to fit ULTR in its body, which is slimmer than its sibling.
Adding to the City Hatch RS, the sole variant locally available so far, wears a Rallye Sport "RS" body kit. This included a deeper front bumper and a high-gloss black front grille with RS emblem. For maximum brightness, the hatchback is equipped with full LED lights front and rear.
The hatchback’s strong side profile is highlighted by the high-gloss black power folding mirrors and 16-inch two-tone Berlina black aluminum alloy wheels.
Moving on to the tech specs, there's little to separate the Jazz and City Hatchback. They both use a 1.5-liter i-VTEC engine and Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT). As usual for Honda, it said that this combo provides sportiness and efficiency.
With everything considered, which would you pick: the old guard or the new boy? Let the spec sheets of the RS versions of the cars help you answer that question.
SPECIFICATIONS |
Honda Jazz 1.5 RS Navi CVT |
Honda City Hatchback 1.5 RS CVT |
Overall Length (mm) |
4,035 |
4,349
|
Overall Width (mm) |
1,694 |
1,748
|
Overall Height (mm) |
1,524 |
1,488
|
Wheelbase (mm) |
2,530 |
2,600
|
Tread (mm) |
Front: 1,476 Rear: 1,465 |
Front: 1,495 Rear: 1,483 |
Ground Clearance (mm) |
150 |
134 |
Turning Radius (m) |
5.1 (At Wheel Center) |
5.0 (At Tire Center)
|
Curb Weight (kg) |
1,085 |
1,141
|
Cargo Capacity (L) |
Rear Seat Up: 384 Rear Seat Folded: 1,314 |
Rear Seat Up: 289 Rear Seat Folded: 841 |
Seating Capacity |
Five Persons |
Five Persons
|
Engine Type |
Chain Drive SOHC i-VTEC Four Cylinder, 16-valve |
Chain Drive SOHC i-VTEC Four Cylinder, 16-valve
|
Fuel Supply System |
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI) |
Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
|
Engine Displacement (cc) |
1,497 |
1,498
|
Maximum Power Output (ps / rpm) |
120 / 6,600 |
121 / 6,600
|
Maximum Torque (Nm / rpm) |
145 / 4,800 |
145 / 4,300
|
Bore and Stroke (mm) |
73 x 89 |
73.0 x 89.5
|
Compression Ratio |
10.3 |
10.6:1
|
Drive-by-Wire |
With |
With
|
Transmission |
Earth Dreams Technology Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) |
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
|
Paddles Shifters |
With |
With |
AT Shiftlock |
With |
With
|
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) |
40 |
40 |
Emission Rating |
Euro 4 |
Euro 4
|
Suspension |
Front: Independent MacPherson Strut with Stabilizer Rear: H-shaped Torsion Beam with Stabilizer |
Front: MacPherson Strut Rear: Torsion Beam |
Brake |
Front: Ventilated Discs Rear: Drum Type |
Front: Ventilated Discs Rear: Drum Type |
Parking Brake |
Hand Brake |
Hand Brake
|
Steering Gear Type |
Electric-Assist Rack and Pinion |
Electric-Assist Rack and Pinion
|
Power Steering |
Electric Power Steering (EPS) |
Electric Power Steering (EPS)
|
Steering Wheel Material |
Three-spoke Leather Wrapped with Orange Stitching |
Three-Spoke Leather
|
Cruise Control |
With |
With |
Steering Wheel Controls |
Audio and Bluetooth Hands-Free Telephone |
Audio and Bluetooth Hands-Free Telephone
|
Steering Wheel Adjustment |
Tilt and Telescopic |
Tilt and Telescopic
|
Econ Button |
With |
With
|
Eco-Coaching |
Ambient Meter |
Ambient Meter
|
Tire Size |
185/ 55 R16 |
185/55 R16
|
Wheel Size and Type |
16 x 6J Gloss Black Aluminum Alloy |
16 X 6J RS Design Two-Tone Berlina Black Aluminum Alloy
|
Spare Tire |
Space Saver Type |
Space Saver Type
|
Headlights |
LED |
LED
|
Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
LED Guide Type |
LED Guide Type
|
Fog Lights |
With |
With
|
Side Turn Signal Lights |
Door Mirror Integrated |
Door Mirror Integrated
|
Tail Lamp |
LED |
LED
|
High-Mount Stop Lamp |
LED |
LED
|
Door Handles |
Body Color |
Body Color
|
Door Mirror Color |
Gloss Black |
Gloss Black
|
Door Mirror Adjustment |
Power Adjustable |
Power Adjustable
|
Power Folding Door Mirrors |
With |
With
|
Trunk Garnish |
Chrome |
Chrome |
Antenna |
Rear Micro Type |
Rear Micro Type
|
Wipers |
Intermittent with Washer |
Intermittent with Washer
|
Front Grille |
RS Design |
RS Design
|
Front Bumper Lower Grille |
RS Design |
RS Design
|
Front and Rear Bumper |
RS Design |
RS Design
|
Tailgate Spoiler |
RS Design |
RS Design
|
Side Sill Garnish |
With |
With
|
Seat Material |
Black Fabric with Orange Stitching |
Leather and Suede |
Seat |
Front: Sliding and Reclining with Adjustable Headrest and Height Adjuster (Driver) Rear: UTLR (Utility, Long, Tall, and Relax Mode) Seat with Adjustable Headrest |
Front: Sliding and Reclining with Adjustable Headrest and Height Adjuster (Driver) Rear: UTLR (Utility, Long, Tall, and Relax Mode) Seat with Adjustable Headrest |
Audio System |
Seven-inch Touchscreen with Navigation |
Eight-inch Touchscreen Audio
|
Connectivity |
USB, Bluetooth, and HDMI |
Bluetooth and USB Ports Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and WebLink
|
Speakers |
Four Speakers with Two Tweeters |
Four Speakers with Four Tweeters
|
Air Conditioning System |
Automatic with Touch Panel Controls |
Automatic with Rear Ventilation With Rotary Knobs, Digital Display, and Illumination
|
Center Console |
With Armrest |
With Armrest
|
Keyless Entry System |
With |
With
|
Smart Entry with Push Start System |
With |
With |
Tachometer |
With |
With |
Speedometer |
With |
With |
Fuel Level |
With |
With |
Fuel Consumption Meter |
Instantaneous and Average Read-out |
Instantaneous and Average Read-out
|
Trip Meter |
Digital |
Digital
|
Range Computer |
With |
With |
Temperature |
Light Type |
Light Type
|
Illumination Control |
With |
With |
Door Open Warning |
With |
With |
Inner Door Handles |
Dark Silver |
Dark Silver |
Map Light |
With |
With |
Dome Light |
With |
With |
Rear View Mirror |
Day and Night |
Day and Night |
Sun Visor |
Driver: With Vanity Mirror, Lid, and Ticket Holder Front Passenger: With Vanity Mirror and Lid |
Driver: With Vanity Mirror, Lid, and Ticket Holder Front Passenger: With Vanity Mirror and Lid |
Grab Rail |
Four |
Four |
Bottle Holders |
Seven |
Four |
Power Windows |
With Auto Up/Down for Driver |
With Auto Up/Down for Driver
|
Power Door Locks |
With Speed Sensing |
With Speed Sensing
|
Windshield Defogger |
Front and Rear |
Front and Rear |
12V Accessory Socket |
Front (x1) |
With (Front and Rear)
|
Console Panel |
Black with Soft Pad |
Black with Soft Pad |
Airbags |
Driver, Front Passenger, Side, and Side Curtain |
Driver, Front Passenger, Side, and Side Curtain
|
Seatbelt |
Driver: Adjustable Three-point ELR Front Passenger: Adjustable Three-point ELR Rear: Three-point ELR (x3) |
Driver: Adjustable Three-point ELR Front Passenger: Adjustable Three-point ELR Rear: Three-point ELR (x3) |
Seatbelt Reminder |
Driver and Front Passenger |
Driver and Front Passenger
|
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
With |
With |
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) |
With |
With |
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) |
With |
With |
Hill Start Assist (HAS) |
With |
With |
Body Structure |
G-Force Control (G-CON) |
G-Force Control (G-CON)
|
Child Safety Lock |
With |
With |
Isofix Child Seat Anchor |
With |
With |
Security Alarm |
With Immobilizer |
With Immobilizer |
Reverse Camera |
With Guidelines |
With Guidelines |
Door Beams |
With |
With |
Pinch-free Power Window |
Driver Side |
Driver Side |
Available Body Colors |
Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Phoenix Orange Pearl, Rallye Red, and Taffeta White |
Ignite Red, Meteoroid Gray Metallic, Brilliant Sporty Blue Metallic, and Platinum White Pearl
|
PRICE |
P1,090,000 |
P1,115,000 |
Photos from Honda Cars Philippines Inc.
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