| The battle for the greatest super mini has long | | | | to the man or woman who okayed the new |
| been considered nothing more than a three horse | | | | Honda Jazz's design. For a super mini it looks big |
| race, comprising between the hatchback | | | | and bulky, but retains an air of sleek sportiness |
| behemoths of Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen. I | | | | thanks to the rounded shape and neat-looking |
| would like to throw another name into the ring if I | | | | forward-shifted body. |
| may, as after an infinitely surprising test drive I | | | | I was test driving the 1.5 litre VTEC engine Honda |
| have developed something reminiscent of | | | | Jazz, which commands more than enough power |
| adolescent love for the Honda Jazz. | | | | for its light mass. In fact the new Honda Jazz is |
| Honda have developed a reputation on these | | | | one of the few super minis I have driven that |
| British shores for being absolutely top notch in the | | | | have made it a pleasure to travel down the |
| reliability department, but lacking something in the | | | | motorway. Most small engine cars make an |
| appearance and performance area. The Honda | | | | absolute meal of it; whirring and moaning like a |
| Jazz is making serious steps in overturning this | | | | tortured washing machine at the end of its days. |
| reputation. I would go as far as to say that this | | | | The Honda Jazz remained quiet and restrained, |
| little hatchback is rivalling the new Ford Fiesta in | | | | yet had the power and acceleration when I |
| the looks department and when given the | | | | needed it. |
| rigorous urban driving test the Jazz came out | | | | As a result I would consider buying a Honda Jazz |
| smelling of roses. | | | | over any other super mini (including the |
| Quite what finally inspired Honda to make a car | | | | class-leading Ford Fiesta) and that is high praise |
| that would appeal to someone under the age of | | | | coming from a man who loves his small |
| 60 is quite beyond me, but huge plaudits must go | | | | hatchbacks as much as I do. |