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

**Jasemas** · 18-07-2014 01:10 AM

Oh wow
Rear drum brakes
In this day and age?
Jesus

**rosewood** · 18-07-2014 08:26 AM

isn't the cvt the same as they had in the 2003 models

**Tonkatsu** · 18-07-2014 11:22 AM

Disappointing as we don't get the updated drivetrain. Was looking forward to the L15B and 6 speed. That along with the marketed improved " fun to drive " characteristics would have brought it a tad closer to the Swift sport AKA a fun light car package.

if we are indeed getting the GK chassis with the old GE engine/drivetrain, I'd expect fuel economy to be no better than 7l/100km.

Sigh

**Jasemas** · 18-07-2014 03:19 PM

My ge is averaging 5l/100kms
So good
But if you wanted fuel economy you should of bought a prius

**Torell** · 18-07-2014 04:55 PM

guys your missing a few things,

so for less money, you get a new earths dream transmission, you get a really nice looking dash update, you get the screen(!!!), and you get HIDs or woteva u wanna call them. oh, and you get 2 ltrs per 100km less fuel usage.... or close to it.

the only downfall i see, is there is only 1 baby seat anchor instead of 2.

and unlike the hybrid (which i had to drive yesterday during servicing) you get full boot space

like normal. ++

forgot to mention, most their colors are pearls or metallic too.... and the auto up/down for passanger front window! bonus. tweeters and alarm too!

(ok my fault, not less money. same

)

**rosewood** · 18-07-2014 07:26 PM

I think this model is cheaper than in the past, the top model is $25,750 on the road. In the past the top model has been around $28K

**Jasemas** · 19-07-2014 11:51 AM

For that money (25k)
You could get the top of the range city VTIL/civic territory

**SHOGUNOVDDRK** · 19-07-2014 12:42 PM

Originally Posted by Jasemas

But if you wanted fuel economy you should of bought a prius

Really?

http://m.us.wsj.com/articles/BL-DSB-1408

**Jasemas** · 19-07-2014 01:26 PM

Originally Posted by SHOGUNOVDDRK

Really?

http://m.us.wsj.com/articles/BL-DSB-1408

Maybe they'd like to downsize to a 25 year old crx with antique safety features when compared to a 2013 Jazz?

Maybe i did throw around the prius thing - i was just saying in general, if he wanted an even more fuel effiecent car he'd consider a nissan leaf?

**SHOGUNOVDDRK** · 19-07-2014 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by Jasemas

Maybe i did throw around the prius thing - i was just saying in general, if he wanted an even more fuel effiecent car he'd consider a nissan leaf?

You did put it out there, just like I put it out there.

If the pure concern is fuel economy the leaf may be the winner.

**Grayfox** · 19-07-2014 06:21 PM

LED headlights are a nice thing and hopefully the civic will get them in a facelift
Again no manual option for higher grades and an old manual for base model.
The UK gets a 6-speed manual for theirs so why do we still get stuck with the 5.

**Jasemas** · 19-07-2014 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Grayfox

LED headlights are a nice thing and hopefully the civic will get them in a facelift
Again no manual option for higher grades and an old manual for base model.
The UK gets a 6-speed manual for theirs so why do we still get stuck with the 5.

Same thing about getting the old drivetrain from the ge chassis (made in thailand)
Cost cutting and Honda Aus thinks we don't need a 'new' jazz