Anyone gone from GD to GE Jazz 1.5ltr?

**BiLL|z0r** · 19-02-2012 06:00 PM

Just after one who used to own a GD Jazz and later upgraded to a GE Jazz and if they noticed the power increase at all. I know it's only 81 vs 88 kw but in a small car was wondering if it was noticeable. Also was the suspension any better between the 2 models?

**chunsa** · 19-02-2012 08:29 PM

Well I haven't upgraded to GE but have driven both and have access to both (though I own the GD, family has GE). To me I don't notice it at all! Feels about the same? Stamp on the accelerator you ain't going anywhere faster! Suspension also feels the same to me? Can't really notice any difference to be honest. Only notice is different interior (GD much better than GE my opinion).

**08ESE** · 09-03-2012 06:40 PM

I went from a gd 1.3 idsi to a ge 1.3 i-vtec and have noticed a big difference.

a lot more free revving. lots more fun, i love it, i bet the 1.5 is great.

the gd had lowered suspension, and the standard ge handles better. The interior in the gd has a better feel to it, but i love the GE.

**nixxon** · 10-08-2012 12:07 PM

the GE recieved major chassis attention, 164 or 264% stiffer (on wikipedia ) so way less bodyroll

the added weight balances out performance, but overall GE is a better drive in my view

**fundies** · 10-08-2012 02:53 PM

I went from an 06 VTI CVT to an 09 VTIS manual. The difference between these 2 cars is like chalk and cheese. The manual brings the 1.5 to life on the GE, and like someone else said, it does have a better top end, but still not enough low down torque. The manual 1.5 is a busy, raucous engine, with noticeable intake noise, which I like. The CVT was a great cruiser though, with remarkably low revs at 100kmh, but no cruise control, which was annoying. The manual shift in the GE I find nice, but very notchy when cold in 1st and 2nd gear, and the 1st to 2nd change always crunches a little on quick upshifts at higher revs, which is annoying. Also annoying throttle hang between gear shifts ( revs dont drop when throttle is lifted ) which somewhat spoils the driving experience .
The chassis is better, with a much more solid feel, and a less jittery ride, even with 16 inch rims, but it's still no Limo. 4 wheel discs are very good, but handrake doesn't work well compared to the GD.

**fundies** · 10-08-2012 02:56 PM

PS. I reckon driving a manual VTIS GE feels a little like driving a poor mans Civic Type R, it really is good fun.

**kongfu** · 10-08-2012 05:21 PM

I found out CVT in 2007 Jazz 1.5 is quieter & smoothier than curreny GE 5 SPEED gearbox.

**fundies** · 10-08-2012 05:24 PM

Originally Posted by kongfu

I found out CVT in 2007 Jazz 1.5 is quieter & smoothier than curreny GE 5 SPEED gearbox.

Agree. A very smooth gearbox. I do miss it in heavy traffic and cruising on the freeway.

**kongfu** · 10-08-2012 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by fundies

Agree. A very smooth gearbox. I do miss it in heavy traffic and cruising on the freeway.

But GE chassis/brake are very good improvement compare with GD.

**fundies** · 11-08-2012 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by kongfu

But GE chassis/brake are very good improvement compare with GD.

Yep. Much better on the GE, without being much heavier.

**BiLL|z0r** · 12-08-2012 03:31 PM

This is the most difference I've found in my VibeS. Much stiffer and better cornering. I don't think the brakes are any better though.
The stereo is better in the VibeS and seats more "hugging". Love the cruise control and climate control.

**fundies** · 13-08-2012 07:35 AM

Originally Posted by BiLL|z0r

This is the most difference I've found in my VibeS. Much stiffer and better cornering. I don't think the brakes are any better though.
The stereo is better in the VibeS and seats more "hugging". Love the cruise control and climate control.

Do you find the handbrake to be very weak ?