2014 3rd gen Honda Jazz arrive July 2014, but big disappointment in engine type :(

**Grayfox** · 11-08-2014 04:36 PM

I asked a dealer salesman how many forward gears does the CVT auto have and they said 5.
really?
5

Suzuki makes a 7 speed CVT for their kei cars and i am sure other makers have 6 speed.

**Jasemas** · 11-08-2014 09:04 PM

It's a simulated 7 speed CVT from memory

**Grayfox** · 12-08-2014 12:29 AM

Originally Posted by Jasemas

It's a simulated 7 speed CVT from memory

Was thinking that since the VIN had the number 8 after the chassis code which normally tells you how many gears in total, 6 for 5 speed manual or 5 speed auto + reverse and so forth.
But the salesman said 5 speed, but the salesman might not know anything about it and think it is like the old autos.

If it really is a 7 speed CVT it would be zippy, even more so if we get the L15B engine in a facelift

**Jasemas** · 12-08-2014 10:00 AM

Originally Posted by Grayfox

Was thinking that since the VIN had the number 8 after the chassis code which normally tells you how many gears in total, 6 for 5 speed manual or 5 speed auto + reverse and so forth.
But the salesman said 5 speed, but the salesman might not know anything about it and think it is like the old autos.

If it really is a 7 speed CVT it would be zippy, even more so if we get the L15B engine in a facelift

He probably did not realise they went back to the CVT, like the first gen was
Too bad we did not get the JDM DOHC L15B
Maybe in the update next year we'll get it

**KenYu** · 17-12-2014 01:43 PM

Been using my MY05 VTi-S till couple weeks ago, also have MY09 for a period of time, and now with my MY15 VTi-L in Modern Steel colour. By comparison, this gen3 model is way better on driving feeling. Also own Odyssey for family driving. Take off is comparative with the Odyssey. SOHC 1.5L with CVT in D mode (not S) and gentle paddle has enough for comfortable take off, and definitely feel the motion when lead footed.
My suggestion is go for a test drive and get the feeling, I had the cloud in my head when I read all the spec but all clear after real driving.

**rosewood** · 17-12-2014 01:53 PM

After I purchased the MY15 I drove my MY08 as I was getting it ready for the new owner to pick it up & it felt horrible to drive compared to the new model.

**KenYu** · 17-12-2014 02:40 PM

Even better with the Eco mode on, feel a lot more gentle with the engine reaction. Honda have done a pretty good calibration on the ECU.

**EG5[KRT]** · 21-12-2014 09:40 PM

def 7 speed in the new vti-s, seems very strange to drive after driving a Ge Vti-s , but totally different cvt to the Gd version.

**rosewood** · 30-12-2014 10:30 AM

Originally Posted by EG5[KRT]

def 7 speed in the new vti-s, seems very strange to drive after driving a Ge Vti-s , but totally different cvt to the Gd version.

so how do you find it different, honda told me they made some changes with the CVT in this years model but I can't compare as my last CVT was the 1st generation

**Baby Face** · 30-12-2014 04:52 PM

im in the showroom now as i work at Burswood Honda, the new Jazz has a L15Z engine. not an L15A like previous models.

The new one is thai made atm, the first batch may of been japanese but they are now thai.

still has hondas QC.

and the VTiL in my showroom has LED headlights.

Drum breaks work well, drum is actually a very effective brake they are just no good for racing, if it were a performance vehicle i would be disspaointed but drum brakes act better for parking, and handbrakeys.

Also directional reverse camera with 3 angles. On all models.

i think overall finish quality is better than previous ones, except base model manual which is on par, but its costs less.

fuels consumption is rated at 5.8 combined

**rosewood** · 30-12-2014 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by Baby Face

im in the showroom now as i work at Burswood Honda, the new Jazz has a L15Z engine. not an L15A like previous models.

The new one is thai made atm, the first batch may of been japanese but they are now thai.

still has hondas QC.

and the VTiL in my showroom has LED headlights.

Drum breaks work well, drum is actually a very effective brake they are just no good for racing, if it were a performance vehicle i would be disspaointed but drum brakes act better for parking, and handbrakeys.

Also directional reverse camera with 3 angles. On all models.

i think overall finish quality is better than previous ones, except base model manual which is on par, but its costs less.

fuels consumption is rated at 5.8 combined

I have a VTI-S which also has the led lights which are fantastic to drive at night, brakes are fine no problems there. AU have always been from thailand except when it was flooded so they came out of Japan.