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Title: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on April 27, 2021, 10:26:44 AM
My enjoyment of driving this new Mk4 is being marred by the intervention of 'the gizmos'
By that I mean things like, LKAS, CMBS, RDPS etc. LKAS can be switched Off easily on the steering wheel, but the others ........................?

Like many people of my vintage, I started my motoring life, riding motorbikes, starting with a Dot 197, before moving on the a Matchless 500 twin, didn't quite get to the classic Triumph 650 twin, but that's another story!

Part of the Roadcraft in those days, when negotiating a winding country road, was to attempt to 'straighten out' the bends by hugging the kerb at the apex of a LH bend and moving over towards the white line on a RH bend. (I guess Culzean can identify with that) This is something I have continued to do throughout my motoring life. However, if I try this technique with the Mk4, then an invisible hand grabs the steering wheel to moves me back to the middle, most disconcerting!

Yesterday afternoon I came upon a dead straight section of road, perhaps 1/2 mile long, 30mph, absolutely no other traffic, apart from a solitary parked car, perhaps 250 yds ahead. As I approached the car, I moved out to pass it, when all of a sudden the brakes came On. What's that all about?
I reckon, if a car had been following me closely, it could have resulted in an accident, as there was absolutely no need to brake.

Now the Owners Manual tells be, these functions are switched on by default, every time I start the car.
At the moment I'm not a happy bunny!!  Maybe there is a fuse I can pull to disable the these functions permanently?

I should say however, in most other respects, the MK4 is the best Jazz, out of the 6 that I've had.
 
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: peteo48 on April 27, 2021, 10:29:51 AM
That brakes coming on thing in that situation is a bit worrying. Glad that you are otherwise enjoying the new Jazz. Everything I've read implies that it is a step change for the better especially the extra torque.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Expatman on April 27, 2021, 10:37:50 AM
The real problem us that these “safety” systems are being built into all new cars and cannot be easily disabled. To obtain a 5* safety rating new cars have to have these features and it must be at least a two stage process to disable them, and they must reactivate every time the car is started.
It is reaching the point that safety measures are now as likely to cause an accident as to prevent one. The systems work fine in perfect driving conditions and those in the Safety Rating Tests but do not work properly in more different driving conditions - windy lanes, single track roads etc.
I would have thought car companies etc.would have learnt from the Dieselgate emissions scandal that making a system to ‘beat the test’ is not good for real life driving. How long before someone is killed or seriously injured by the interference of these systems - and then imagine the Court case and claims for damages.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Westy36 on April 27, 2021, 11:02:53 AM
That sounds like a scary experience. Machine does not know better than the man. I would feel a lot safer with you driving using all those years of experience than I would a computer programme.

I have read about crisp packets on windy days confusing these systems and causing cars to brake suddenly. Road side  barriers on bends can confuse them too. I find myself leaving a big breaking distance in town these days. I just don't trust the modern car in front to behave itself.

As for wrestling the car when attempting to enjoy some cornering. Yeah, that would frustrate the heck out of me.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: E27006 on April 27, 2021, 11:59:15 AM
That brakes coming on thing in that situation is a bit worrying. Glad that you are otherwise enjoying the new Jazz. Everything I've read implies that it is a step change for the better especially the extra torque.

In the situation described, a normal situation of  a steering manoeuvre initiated by the driver to pass a stationary parked vehicle, the safety system invoked  an unwanted intervention to the manoeuvre. Did the driver operate the direction indicator or not?  If the indicators are operated  prior to, and as a sequence of the manoeuvre, will the safety system  still intervene?
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on April 27, 2021, 12:04:49 PM
Replicating human judgement is going to be pretty much impossible for computers,  most 5 year olds have better judgement and motor skills than the computers in cars nowadays.  Notice how quiet it has gone on autonomous vehicles - haven't heard of any 'major breakthroughs'  or 'exciting discoveries' for years now.  If autonomous vehicles are going to work at all it will be in limited areas and the roads will have to change, with transponders on traffic lights and pedestrian crossings to inform the vehicle when lights are changing or anyone on the crossing etc. and all these extra things will need maintenance - and councils can't even keep the present 'low tech' road systems maintained to a reasonable standard.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/jan/03/peak-hype-driverless-car-revolution-uber-robotaxis-autonomous-vehicle

My brother always disables everything 'automatic' in his car before driving - he was caught out down narrow lanes in our area affecting the auto braking, and he is quite capable of reading roadsigns for himself.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Jazzik on April 27, 2021, 12:08:18 PM
Did the driver operate the direction indicator or not?  If the indicators are operated  prior to, and as a sequence of the manoeuvre, will the safety system  still intervene?

Guess.... (https://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/a014.gif)
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: peteo48 on April 27, 2021, 12:39:06 PM
That brakes coming on thing in that situation is a bit worrying. Glad that you are otherwise enjoying the new Jazz. Everything I've read implies that it is a step change for the better especially the extra torque.

In the situation described, a normal situation of  a steering manoeuvre initiated by the driver to pass a stationary parked vehicle, the safety system invoked  an unwanted intervention to the manoeuvre. Did the driver operate the direction indicator or not?  If the indicators are operated  prior to, and as a sequence of the manoeuvre, will the safety system  still intervene?

Good question. Certainly the indicator silences the lane departure warning.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: jazzaro on April 27, 2021, 12:46:20 PM
That sounds like a scary experience. Machine does not know better than the man. I would feel a lot safer with you driving using all those years of experience than I would a computer programme.
This is precisely what I used to hear years and years ago, when first ABS then ESP have been put as standard in our cars, from  plenty of "experienced drivers" sure to be able to brake and reduce understeer better than a software.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on April 27, 2021, 01:02:22 PM
That sounds like a scary experience. Machine does not know better than the man. I would feel a lot safer with you driving using all those years of experience than I would a computer programme.
This is precisely what I used to hear years and years ago, when first ABS then ESP have been put as standard in our cars, from  plenty of "experienced drivers" sure to be able to brake and reduce understeer better than a software.

Nothing dangerous about EPS or ABS, but all the other c r 4 p ----  :o  Drivers just need to pay attention, and all these 'aids' are just having the opposite affect - they make people think they can sit in the back seat and watch a movie...

ABS and EPS were designed to help in emergency situations,  but is seems other stuff can cause emergencies....
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on April 27, 2021, 01:14:49 PM
Assuming I like the test drive June/July and order for Sep then I'll need to scour the manual and print and laminate a checklist.

Stupid that you can't permanently disable these silly steering and braking systems that do unexpected things.

As said, EPS and ABS are fine, they don't catch you out.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Downsizer on April 27, 2021, 02:38:02 PM
That sounds like a scary experience. Machine does not know better than the man. I would feel a lot safer with you driving using all those years of experience than I would a computer programme.
This is precisely what I used to hear years and years ago, when first ABS then ESP have been put as standard in our cars, from  plenty of "experienced drivers" sure to be able to brake and reduce understeer better than a software.
I’ld temporarily forgotten what ESP stands for (Electronic Stability Programme), but of course it also means Extrasensory Perception, which seems to be what auto-engineers are trying to replicate in cars!
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on April 27, 2021, 02:45:29 PM
That sounds like a scary experience. Machine does not know better than the man. I would feel a lot safer with you driving using all those years of experience than I would a computer programme.
This is precisely what I used to hear years and years ago, when first ABS then ESP have been put as standard in our cars, from  plenty of "experienced drivers" sure to be able to brake and reduce understeer better than a software.
I’ld temporarily forgotten what ESP stands for (Electronic Stability Programme), but of course it also means Extrasensory Perception, which seems to be what auto-engineers are trying to replicate in cars!

IIRC ESP was Ford, Honda call it VSA - Vehicle Stability Assist
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Westy36 on April 27, 2021, 02:58:08 PM
Nothing dangerous about EPS or ABS, but all the other c r 4 p ----  :o  Drivers just need to pay attention, and all these 'aids' are just having the opposite affect - they make people think they can sit in the back seat and watch a movie...

ABS and EPS were designed to help in emergency situations,  but is seems other stuff can cause emergencies....

Agreed. I reckon it would do all drivers the world of good to go for a bike ride for a couple of miles. Maybe do 10 miles on a 125 or 50cc bike. Make them realise that the roads can be dangerous outside of their airbag intense safety cell. Reset their perception of danger.

It's great that cars dont kill you anymore becuase of the inherent safety, but the modern mountain of 'driver aids' are of no benefit in my experience. Have a look at this:

Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Bristol_Crosstar on April 27, 2021, 03:53:39 PM
I've noticed my Crosstar gets upset crossing a white line (eg overtaking a parked car) but is fine provided indicators are used so I've just got back into the habit of using them . There is a setting for Road Departure Mitigation which can be set to Early, Normal or Delayed where Early is the most sensitive and Delayed is the least, needless to say I have mine set to Delayed and it doesn't come on that often but can still be a nuisance on narrow roads where you have to stay close into the kerb, I think it only comes on above a certain speed so if you're travelling slow (say under 20 mph) it probably won't interrupt.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: jazzaro on April 27, 2021, 04:28:44 PM
That sounds like a scary experience. Machine does not know better than the man. I would feel a lot safer with you driving using all those years of experience than I would a computer programme.
This is precisely what I used to hear years and years ago, when first ABS then ESP have been put as standard in our cars, from  plenty of "experienced drivers" sure to be able to brake and reduce understeer better than a software.

Nothing dangerous about EPS or ABS, but all the other c r 4 p ----  :o  Drivers just need to pay attention, and all these 'aids' are just having the opposite affect - they make people think they can sit in the back seat and watch a movie...

ABS and EPS were designed to help in emergency situations,  but is seems other stuff can cause emergencies....
LKAS is designed for avoiding emergencies, keeping you in your own lane.
Automatic braking systems try to stop or reduce the car speed when the driver does not perceive something in front of him, pedestrians, bikers...
To be honest, I don't drive in a different way from my Jazz MK3 when I use an old Ford Fiesta, no bags, no ABS, no power steering..  I know that my safety systems can help me in case of my failure, but I've never caused a failure thinking that "ok, I've the autobrake, the car will stop itself...". The point is different: the driver must learn to use these new devices, LKAS will not disturb if the driver will use the direction lights, as the automatic brake will not disturb if the driver will keep a safe distance from other vehicles. These cars cannot be driven like a MK1 Fiat Panda.
 
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Jocko on April 27, 2021, 04:29:26 PM
All these devices are the things that the MG5 doesn't have, making it "unsafe" in some people's eyes.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: jazzaro on April 27, 2021, 04:33:22 PM
All these devices are the things that the MG5 doesn't have, making it "unsafe" in some people's eyes.
The MG5 is less safer than other cars better equipped, obvoiusly. A MK4 Jazz will brake itself if the driver will be dazzled by the sun or high beams, while the MG5 will crash.
As I wrote before, 25 years ago people used to say the same words talking about cars with and without ABS, considering that a driver is ALWAYS perfect, this cannot happen.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on April 27, 2021, 04:39:55 PM
As pointed out, if you indicate, the LKAS doesn't wobble the wheel, or whatever it does.

Now, when I'm on the motorway for example at 05:00, not unusual, with nothing in front or behind but I see a lorry about to join at a junction,  I drift into lane 2 to give him a lane to pull into.

There is no one to indicate to so I don't. I've made that decision. The last thing I want is the car trying to keep me in lane 1.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: John Ratsey on April 27, 2021, 04:56:55 PM
Now, when I'm on the motorway for example at 05:00, not unusual, with nothing in front or behind but I see a lorry about to join at a junction,  I drift into lane 2 to give him a lane to pull into.

There is no one to indicate to so I don't. I've made that decision. The last thing I want is the car trying to keep me in lane 1.
But surely you should be indicating your move so that the lorry about to join can see that you're moving across?

Nonetheless, LKAS is looking for evidence that the driver letting his car drift hasn't nodded off or is too busy looking at their phone.

To me, LKAS makes sense but RDMS is a nuisance on most British roads and it's rare that I make a journey without having the distracting of needing to disable that hidden hand on the wheel. If it were clever enough to stop me unintentionally driving off the tarmac it would be useful but making a fuss because I've crossed over the road centreline to give clearance when passing a parked vehicle is a nuisance.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: jazzaro on April 27, 2021, 05:15:31 PM

Now, when I'm on the motorway for example at 05:00, not unusual, with nothing in front or behind but I see a lorry about to join at a junction,  I drift into lane 2 to give him a lane to pull into.

There is no one to indicate to so I don't.
There is the lorry, watching in the mirror if you're freeing lane 1.
In any case, if you tell your car that you want to change lane using the direction light, the LKAS will stay off.

Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on April 27, 2021, 05:23:40 PM
Hi Guys

Many thanks for all your comments, much appreciated.

I relation to the braking issue, I guess I did not indicate before moving out to miss the stationary car.
However the braking was initiated by the Collision Mitigation Braking System, which as I understand it does not rely on indicators. It is simply the camera seeing an object in its way, in this case some 25-30yds ahead and I was already moving out.

Moving on, I do like the ACC and the fact that it will slow you down when coming up behind a slower moving vehicle, I have it set to the longest distance, to give plenty of warning.
Average MPG still creeping up, after todays outing, mostly local miles it was up to 67.5mpg.
My gut tells me I probably wont get much more than 70mpg, but heh, who's counting when you get to those sort of figures
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on April 27, 2021, 05:40:35 PM
To part answer the 2 comments I got.

On an uphill slip road, I've seen the lorry top well before he sees me so there is no chance of him seeing my indicators, especially if we are alongside. It's a case of using the situation at the time and you're quite right that there are some situations where indicating is a must/ courteous.

Horses for courses but LKAS holds no prisoners, even with no one else around you must indicate or else.

Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: jazzaro on April 27, 2021, 05:54:37 PM
To part answer the 2 comments I got.

On an uphill slip road, I've seen the lorry top well before he sees me so there is no chance of him seeing my indicators, especially if we are alongside. It's a case of using the situation at the time and you're quite right that there are some situations where indicating is a must/ courteous.

Horses for courses but LKAS holds no prisoners, even with no one else around you must indicate or else.
:D In Italy, just after passing the exam for the driving license, you start forgotting rules; the first is "follow speed limits", the second is how to run in a roudabout, the third is "use you direction lights".  LKAS and similar devices will help us to be  good and polite drivers again.  :D
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Westy36 on April 27, 2021, 07:06:33 PM
:D In Italy, just after passing the exam for the driving license, you start forgotting rules; the first is "follow speed limits", the second is how to run in a roudabout, the third is "use you direction lights".  LKAS and similar devices will help us to be  good and polite drivers again.  :D
I've driven in Italy before. Enthusiastic would be the best term for the driving!  :D

In the UK, we refer to giving taking our cars for a hard revvy drive as giving it an 'Italian Tune Up!'.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: John Ratsey on April 28, 2021, 07:43:20 AM
It appears, people with LKAS might be allowed to leave the car in charge https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56906145. Will that be a step backwards for safety?
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on April 28, 2021, 08:26:38 AM
Yes, but initially only on motorways and only up to 37mph !!!

Now there's an accident waiting to happen.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on April 28, 2021, 09:22:31 AM

Now there's an accident waiting to happen.

On the evidence of my original post, I couldn't agree more!!
I for one will not be going down that route any time soon.

Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Downsizer on April 28, 2021, 12:12:46 PM
It appears, people with LKAS might be allowed to leave the car in charge https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56906145. Will that be a step backwards for safety?
How will LKAS then respond when the driver’s wife says “you’ve chosen the wrong lane again”?
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Foksadure on April 28, 2021, 04:04:29 PM
We'd better get used to self-driving cars becoming commodities, just like computers or mobile phones already are:

https://epic.org/foia/epic-v-ai-commission/EPIC-19-09-11-NSCAI-FOIA-20200331-3rd-Production-pt9.pdf#page=55

One can't keep control of everything when it comes to applied technology. Barely an illusion of some sort of control, at best.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on April 28, 2021, 04:30:47 PM
The myth of perfectly safe computer controlled autonomous vehicles that never make a mistake is just that - a myth.  Even with stupid, careless human drivers the fatality rate in USA is less than 1.2 per 100,000,000 vehicle miles - that is a hard act to follow for AV.

https://www.statista.com/statistics/191641/traffic-related-fatalities-in-the-united-states-since-1990/
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: guest4871 on April 28, 2021, 05:38:48 PM
Who, on earth, wants a perfectly safe computer controlled autonomous car?  :(
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Foksadure on April 28, 2021, 07:06:36 PM
You missed the part about managing a fleet of commoditized autonomous vehicles in oversized urban environnments.

Smart cities does not need humans doing repetitive stupid things.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on April 28, 2021, 07:18:22 PM
You missed the part about managing a fleet of commoditized autonomous vehicles in oversized urban environnments.

Smart cities does not need humans doing repetitive stupid things.

The more things humans stop doing the stupider they become, if you don't use your muscles they waste away, if our don't we your brain it shrivels up and is in danger of falling out of your ear.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Jazzik on April 28, 2021, 07:23:28 PM
..........your brain it shrivels up and is in danger of falling out of your ear.

This is how we protect ourselves...
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Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on April 28, 2021, 07:29:06 PM
Hi Guys

Referring to my original post and the need to be able to switch Off these annoying features.
I know how to disable LKAS, but am having trouble in disabling the CMBC & RDMS systems.
Now I know one has to do this for every journey, but I'm having no luck in following the instructions, in the manual.

Can one you Mk4 guys give me a simple blow by blow procedure, for disabling these two systems. Something that is easily done at each start-up?
I must be getting old  :-[
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: jazzaro on April 28, 2021, 07:58:56 PM
The myth of perfectly safe computer controlled autonomous vehicles that never make a mistake is just that - a myth.  Even with stupid, careless human drivers the fatality rate in USA is less than 1.2 per 100,000,000 vehicle miles - that is a hard act to follow for AV.

And which is the fatlity rate of autonomous driven vehicles, partially (with safety aids) and full?
Better for a Mk2 Honda Jazz or a Mk3 or a Mk4? Or a Tesla Model3? Definetly, when I walk on a pedestrian crossing, I prefer that cars approaching to me are cars WITH the autonomous braking system, it's better that a car have both safety systems, a good driver AND a computer continuosly checking that the driver is careful and in good conditions.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Westy36 on April 29, 2021, 07:25:38 AM
Just to be safe with autonomous cars, we'll be best reverting to this tried and tested safety measure!  :D
 
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**update - well there was an image of a man with a red flag walking in front of a car, but this has been removed! Confusing?
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on April 29, 2021, 07:50:28 AM
I noted the idea behind the 37mph limit was to allow the driver to give control to the car in motorway jams/slow traffic.

I'm still not convinced.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: John Ratsey on April 29, 2021, 08:30:11 AM
Referring to my original post and the need to be able to switch Off these annoying features.
I know how to disable LKAS, but am having trouble in disabling the CMBC & RDMS systems.
Now I know one has to do this for every journey, but I'm having no luck in following the instructions, in the manual.

Can one you Mk4 guys give me a simple blow by blow procedure, for disabling these two systems. Something that is easily done at each start-up?
I must be getting old  :-[
Don't worry. I had the same problem. The procedure is described on page 482 of the on-line version of the manual and the confusing part is that you appearing to disable the LKAS but it puts RDMS back in it's cage. It might also disable LKAS - I don't know - which is the silly part as LKAS is a sensible system but RDMS doesn't work on many British roads. 

I noted the idea behind the 37mph limit was to allow the driver to give control to the car in motorway jams/slow traffic.

I'm still not convinced.
Neither am I. If the system needs white lines to work then it will struggle in slow moving queuing traffic where all the camera can see is the back of the vehicle in front.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Jocko on April 29, 2021, 11:11:05 AM
Perhaps the vehicle being cleverer than the driver will hang back to see the lines.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: embee on April 29, 2021, 02:09:28 PM
Artificial intelligence is no match for natural stupidity.  ;D
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Expatman on April 29, 2021, 02:18:24 PM
According to the Daily Telegraph this morning the cost of insuring a self drive car will be prohibitive for years until the insurance industry can properly evaluate and price the risk.
Hopefully not in my lifetime.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on April 29, 2021, 04:59:36 PM
According to the Daily Telegraph this morning the cost of insuring a self drive car will be prohibitive for years until the insurance industry can properly evaluate and price the risk.
Hopefully not in my lifetime.

Well presumably if an autonomous vehicle has a crash the obvious ones to blame will be the vehicle ma manufacturer.....this could make dieselgate look like a kid's party...
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Expatman on April 29, 2021, 06:37:53 PM
According to the Daily Telegraph this morning the cost of insuring a self drive car will be prohibitive for years until the insurance industry can properly evaluate and price the risk.
Hopefully not in my lifetime.

Well presumably if an autonomous vehicle has a crash the obvious ones to blame will be the vehicle ma manufacturer.....this could make dieselgate look like a kid's party...
But maybe the driver activated it in the wrong conditions, or touched the controls inadvertently etc.etc. This is a lawyers dream of claim and counter claim..........!
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on April 29, 2021, 06:57:11 PM
According to the Daily Telegraph this morning the cost of insuring a self drive car will be prohibitive for years until the insurance industry can properly evaluate and price the risk.
Hopefully not in my lifetime.

Well presumably if an autonomous vehicle has a crash the obvious ones to blame will be the vehicle ma manufacturer.....this could make dieselgate look like a kid's party...
But maybe the driver activated it in the wrong conditions, or touched the controls inadvertently etc.etc. This is a lawyers dream of claim and counter claim..........!

With fully autonomous vehicles promised there is no driver, no human input except destination address.  - you can send empty car to pick kids up from school and bring them home, no longer any need for parent to miss day time TV...  You could be drunk in the car and police could not touch you. Mind you, AV as promised will not be available before climate change has killed the planet.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Expatman on April 29, 2021, 07:21:32 PM
According to the Daily Telegraph this morning the cost of insuring a self drive car will be prohibitive for years until the insurance industry can properly evaluate and price the risk.
Hopefully not in my lifetime.

Well presumably if an autonomous vehicle has a crash the obvious ones to blame will be the vehicle ma manufacturer.....this could make dieselgate look like a kid's party...



With fully autonomous vehicles promised there is no driver, no human input except destination address.  - you can send empty car to pick kids up from school and bring them home, no longer any need for parent to miss day time TV...  You could be drunk in the car and police could not touch you. Mind you, AV as promised will not be available before climate change has killed the planet.
But in the short term it sounds as if anyone relying on lane keeping assistance and measured cruise control in slow moving traffic then they possibly won’t be insured!
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Jazzik on April 29, 2021, 07:23:05 PM
AV as promised will not be available before climate change has killed the planet.

So you think very soon? (https://www.cheesebuerger.de/images/midi/konfus/c078.gif)
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: madasafish on April 29, 2021, 09:53:44 PM
Automation means I can drink and drive legally...
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: foxleys on May 13, 2021, 12:32:31 PM
I’ve had my mk4 two months now.

Living & driving in Jersey means a lot of narrow roads.

I tried to stear against the torque stear if it activated.

I now find it better to grip the wheel but let it do it’s thing.

Less tiring.

Maybe I’m doing it wrong, but I prefer to drive this way.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Rod1955 on May 13, 2021, 03:19:56 PM
My enjoyment of driving this new Mk4 is being marred by the intervention of 'the gizmos'
By that I mean things like, LKAS, CMBS, RDPS etc. LKAS can be switched Off easily on the steering wheel, but the others ........................?

Like many people of my vintage, I started my motoring life, riding motorbikes, starting with a Dot 197, before moving on the a Matchless 500 twin, didn't quite get to the classic Triumph 650 twin, but that's another story!

Part of the Roadcraft in those days, when negotiating a winding country road, was to attempt to 'straighten out' the bends by hugging the kerb at the apex of a LH bend and moving over towards the white line on a RH bend. (I guess Culzean can identify with that) This is something I have continued to do throughout my motoring life. However, if I try this technique with the Mk4, then an invisible hand grabs the steering wheel to moves me back to the middle, most disconcerting!

Yesterday afternoon I came upon a dead straight section of road, perhaps 1/2 mile long, 30mph, absolutely no other traffic, apart from a solitary parked car, perhaps 250 yds ahead. As I approached the car, I moved out to pass it, when all of a sudden the brakes came On. What's that all about?
I reckon, if a car had been following me closely, it could have resulted in an accident, as there was absolutely no need to brake.

Now the Owners Manual tells be, these functions are switched on by default, every time I start the car.
At the moment I'm not a happy bunny!!  Maybe there is a fuse I can pull to disable the these functions permanently?

I should say however, in most other respects, the MK4 is the best Jazz, out of the 6 that I've had.
 

I understand that these things are necessary to obtain a 5* NCAP rating. Quite why they feel it necessary to include potentially dangerous add-ons remains a mystery.

The lane assist on my Skoda came in really violently. What it would be like on an icy surface is definitely a worry.

If I do buy a Mk4 Jazz, I will learn how to switch off all the nonsense.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on May 13, 2021, 05:04:34 PM
Same here, laminate a checklist.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: E27006 on May 13, 2021, 05:13:06 PM
The issue is that no form of transport is 100% safe, autonomous cars will never achieve 100% safety in use,  Human drivers will never achieve 100% safety.
The tipping point is when autonomous cars can match the or exceed the abilities of the human driver.
At which point we have the dilemma, do we ban the human driver on safety grounds or just accept the accident rates of human drivers
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on May 13, 2021, 08:38:23 PM
The issue is that no form of transport is 100% safe, autonomous cars will never achieve 100% safety in use,  Human drivers will never achieve 100% safety.
The tipping point is when autonomous cars can match the or exceed the abilities of the human driver.
At which point we have the dilemma, do we ban the human driver on safety grounds or just accept the accident rates of human drivers

1 fatality per 100,000,000 miles for human drivers (USA ) is a hard act to follow for AV. Notice how quiet it has gone on AV, and how many have dropped out of trying to making free roaming  self driving vehicles.  If vehicles were on rails it would be easier.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: tennisl on May 19, 2021, 03:09:05 PM
Quick question. What country MK4 is produced?
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: IanG on May 19, 2021, 03:27:01 PM
My UK supplied mk4 is made in Japan. Unsure if other countries receive cars manufactured in different countries.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on May 19, 2021, 04:56:50 PM
My UK supplied mk4 is made in Japan. Unsure if other countries receive cars manufactured in different countries.

+1
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: tennisl on May 19, 2021, 06:13:51 PM
My UK supplied mk4 is made in Japan. Unsure if other countries receive cars manufactured in different countries.

+1

Thanks, I will have my test drive on Friday at one of local Honda Dealership in Kent
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Expatman on May 19, 2021, 07:52:49 PM

Let us know how the test drive goes and your immediate impressions of the Crosstar/Jazz.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: E27006 on May 19, 2021, 08:23:38 PM
My UK supplied mk4 is made in Japan. Unsure if other countries receive cars manufactured in different countries.

Just a question about country of origin,  your EX is from Japan,  where are the SE and SR cars manufactured, are they also from Japan?
The VIN number will  give you the country of manufacture, JHM = Japan,  CN = China
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: John Ratsey on May 20, 2021, 08:41:50 AM
AFAIK all flavours of European Mk. 4 Jazzes are made in Japan. One of the reasons giving for closing Honda's Swindon factory is because the production of electric + hybrid vehicles is being concentrated in Japan.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: tennisl on May 21, 2021, 02:54:49 PM
I had my test drive earlier today. Overall I am quite impressed with Crosstar, very good visibility, car handled very well on the road. I wish it could have been softer on the road. I also noticed when you floor the gas pedal the car accelerate with some delay. 

Can anyone suggest if it worth to take extra 2 years extended manufacturer warranty and 5 years service plan?   

thanks
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Downsizer on May 21, 2021, 03:07:39 PM
Can anyone suggest if it worth to take extra 2 years extended manufacturer warranty and 5 years service plan?   

thanks
I bought the 5 year service deal on my two Jazz’s and thought they were good value (£550 for the Mk 3, bought 5 years ago). I didn't buy the extended warranty for either car. Roadside assistance continued as a result of the dealer service.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: guest4871 on May 21, 2021, 03:15:21 PM
Can anyone suggest if it worth to take extra 2 years extended manufacturer warranty and 5 years service plan?   

thanks
I bought the 5 year service deal on my two Jazz’s and thought they were good value (£550 for the Mk 3, bought 5 years ago). I didn't buy the extended warranty for either car. Roadside assistance continued as a result of the dealer service.

+1
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Expatman on May 21, 2021, 03:43:57 PM
I had my test drive earlier today. Overall I am quite impressed with Crosstar, very good visibility, car handled very well on the road. I wish it could have been softer on the road. I also noticed when you floor the gas pedal the car accelerate with some delay. 

Can anyone suggest if it worth to take extra 2 years extended manufacturer warranty and 5 years service plan?   

thanks
Interested in your comment about wishing it was softer on the road. Did you find ride particularly hard and bumpy over pot holes etc and how does it compare to your current car - what is your current car? Reviews I've read are contradictory on ride quality, some say Crosstar is a composed smooth ride, others say it's quite harsh!
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: tennisl on May 21, 2021, 06:39:33 PM
I bought the 5 year service deal on my two Jazz’s and thought they were good value (£550 for the Mk 3, bought 5 years ago). I didn't buy the extended warranty for either car. Roadside assistance continued as a result of the dealer service.

Thanks for sharing your experience

Interested in your comment about wishing it was softer on the road. Did you find ride particularly hard and bumpy over pot holes etc and how does it compare to your current car - what is your current car? Reviews I've read are contradictory on ride quality, some say Crosstar is a composed smooth ride, others say it's quite harsh!

Road was hard with small potholes, i felt like it was less smooth compare to my Skoda Fabia. Nevertheless I ordered my Crosstar today. Estimation delivery in mid June.   
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Bristol_Crosstar on May 21, 2021, 10:00:01 PM
I bought the 5 year service deal on my two Jazz’s and thought they were good value (£550 for the Mk 3, bought 5 years ago). I didn't buy the extended warranty for either car. Roadside assistance continued as a result of the dealer service.

Thanks for sharing your experience

Interested in your comment about wishing it was softer on the road. Did you find ride particularly hard and bumpy over pot holes etc and how does it compare to your current car - what is your current car? Reviews I've read are contradictory on ride quality, some say Crosstar is a composed smooth ride, others say it's quite harsh!

Road was hard with small potholes, i felt like it was less smooth compare to my Skoda Fabia. Nevertheless I ordered my Crosstar today. Estimation delivery in mid June.

The Crosstar is my 3rd Jazz and by far the softest ride, couldn't call it harsh by any means whereas the first one was a bit of a boneshaker.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: John Ratsey on May 21, 2021, 10:41:21 PM
I also noticed when you floor the gas pedal the car accelerate with some delay. 
That's not normal! In my experience, flooring the accelerator, at least a low or medium speed (up to 40mph) resulted in the vehicle taking off like the proverbial cat. In fact, I've only done it once, early on in my Crosstar ownership, when I wanted to overtake a tractor. The accelerator took me by surprise. Honda's hybrid system lets the battery provide a brief blast of power while the engine gets up to the appropriate speed to become the main power source. It's possible that you encountered a situation when this process didn't work properly. Very low battery charge is one possibility while if the engine was still cold then it could be less responsive.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on May 22, 2021, 08:21:03 AM
I also noticed when you floor the gas pedal the car accelerate with some delay. 
That's not normal! In my experience, flooring the accelerator, at least a low or medium speed (up to 40mph) resulted in the vehicle taking off like the proverbial cat. In fact, I've only done it once, early on in my Crosstar ownership, when I wanted to overtake a tractor. The accelerator took me by surprise. Honda's hybrid system lets the battery provide a brief blast of power while the engine gets up to the appropriate speed to become the main power source. It's possible that you encountered a situation when this process didn't work properly. Very low battery charge is one possibility while if the engine was still cold then it could be less responsive.

I have also been surprised as to how quickly the Mk4 takes off when needed, much better than my previous Mk3, no delay at all.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: nowster on May 22, 2021, 10:36:57 AM
We're visiting a dealership tomorrow to look at options, having test driven an EX about a month ago.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: nowster on May 23, 2021, 12:44:25 AM
I've been reading the manual for the e:HEV Jazz this afternoon and noticed that may not be used for towing. Instant warranty invalidation and other nasty things.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on May 23, 2021, 08:51:46 AM
Not really surprising, a similar note applied to the previous CVT models.
I don’t know why, the Mk4 has twice the torque and should easily cope with a small camping trailer or similar.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on May 23, 2021, 12:13:54 PM
Not really surprising, a similar note applied to the previous CVT models.
I don’t know why, the Mk4 has twice the torque and should easily cope with a small camping trailer or similar.

It's not all about torque,  but the stress on drivetrain of towing, both accelerating and slowing down /  braking.

https://www.carbuyer.co.uk/tips-and-advice/160343/towing-with-an-electric-car-hybrid-or-plug-in-hybrid
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: John Ratsey on May 23, 2021, 05:47:48 PM
I would also assume that Honda would need to figure out a set of different operating rules for the hybrid system if the vehicle is towing something.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: nowster on May 23, 2021, 07:30:35 PM
So it's bye bye to my "Jazz hands" Mk2 and hello to a new Mk4 EX in about a week's time.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on May 29, 2021, 08:26:13 PM
Well guys, As the OP on this post, I've now passed the 1000 Mile mark, since purchase and think it's time to review, what I think of the car so far. The mileage includes 1 motorway trip of roughly 250 miles, during which I maintained a steady 60-65mph, the rest being mostly local/country roads

I like:-

The quiet relaxed drive and the acceleration from the EV drive when required.
Most times it's difficult to know whether the engine is running or not, except when peak acceleration is required, when of course the engine wakes up to supply the additional power necessary.

Fuel consumption, the attached photos show 67.5 Mpg over 1059 Miles. And 73.2 Mpg over the last 77 Miles, Which is a significant improvement, compared to my previous Mk3 CVT, I estimate something around 24% better, in terms of Mpg.

In my opinion the car is much better built than previous models, with reduced panel gaps etc. and more attention to detail and finish.

I've not driven a Crosstar, but I feel the ride is better than the Mk3, not sure why, possibly the fact that it is shod with Yokohama Bluearth tyres, rather than the Dunlops of all my previous cars.

I dislike:-
 
Not much really, I guess my main gripe is with the Honda Sensing gizmos like:-
LKAS, probably OK on motorways, but can be switched off and it stays off.

The RDMS system is a real PITA, in that it has to be disabled for every trip. In my opinion it can be downright dangerous on narrow country lanes, where you need move in close to the verge to avoid cars coming the other way. To have the RDMS attempt to turn the steering wheel, away from the verge and towards the approaching vehicle, is quite disconcerting!

CBMS and ACC, I can live with as they are not so intrusive as the others

Now, several members have questioned possible issues with engine noise, particularly under fierce acceleration, when the engine breaks into sweat to maintain sufficient EV power. I had hoped to be able to measure RPM with my OBD2 adaptor/smartphone, but at the time writing I can't get the thing to work properly.
Perhaps someone can give me the name of a suitable OBD2 adaptor and software that will work with the Jazz and an Iphone or Ipad

Suffice to say I don't believe noise to be an issue, I guess in overall terms the vehicle is so quiet, that when the engine does start, it's noise is occasionally more noticeable, but only under fierce acceleration. Normal cruising  speeds, it is perfectly acceptable. I still think it is quieter than the MK3 and does not rev as much as the CVT under similar conditions.
If I can eventually take RPM measurements with an adaptor, then I will report back.

And so, all in all, I think this is the best Jazz yet and I'm very pleased with my purchase.

Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: nowster on May 29, 2021, 11:44:41 PM
I've only driven a little over 50 miles so far.

The lane departure warning system doesn't like certain local road markings. For example, driving into the start of a limited hours bus lane outside its hours of operation will get a reaction from the system.

The road sign recognition system is easily confused by 20mph zone signs on side roads.

I'm still getting used to driving an automatic after many decades of driving a manual. I got distracted yesterday and "put the clutch in" and did an emergency stop (at about 5mph).

The general feel of the car is that it's less plasticky overall than the Mk2 that I had for 12 years.

Around town, on the few short journeys I've done, fuel consumption appears to be better than 60mpg. That compares with the 40mpg I was getting on similar journeys in the Mk2. Obviously I'm still on the first tank of fuel, so I can't do a more accurate fill-to-fill calculation.

Some time in the next few weeks I'll be seeing how it copes with the back roads of rural Wales.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: John Ratsey on May 30, 2021, 08:34:37 AM
I find that the mpg is very sensitive to the weather. A trip to Cornwall in wind and rain resulted in below average mpg but last Friday, in warm, dry, almost wind-free weather, resulted in the car claiming over 80 mpg on both the outward and return legs of an 80 mile rural A road trip (average speed around 30 mph and rarely exceeding 50 mph).
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on May 30, 2021, 08:43:55 AM
Wow, John I thought I was doing well with my 73 mpg, it seems I have some way to go, well done!
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on May 30, 2021, 09:17:18 AM
Bad weather - lights, wipers, wet road tyre drag, all have an effect, as does the cold on the low under floor flat fuel tank. Fuel, like other things contracts in the cold so you don't have as much and mpg suffers.

Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on May 30, 2021, 09:48:51 AM
Bad weather - lights, wipers, wet road tyre drag, all have an effect, as does the cold on the low under floor flat fuel tank. Fuel, like other things contracts in the cold so you don't have as much and mpg suffers.

I would have thought closed loop fuel injection would have sorted the denser fuel out, just like it sorts out lower oxygen in the incoming air in hot weather.  Thing is fuel companies make petrol more volatile in winter,  which lowers the energy content ( but ethanol is lowering the energy content already  :-X ).
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: peteo48 on May 30, 2021, 10:48:40 AM
Great updates from new owners. I think that the new Jazz is clearly a step change for the better in every respect. I will admit to having slight buyers remorse about my new Mk3 although, just looking at my invoice, the new car would have been about £5,000 more once all the discounts on the old one (clearance of old stock ahead of the new model) were taken into consideration.

I can see me getting one although not for about 18 months.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on May 30, 2021, 11:27:27 AM
I'm waiting to see the MY22 specs, what's changed.

There's always something the Honda designers and testers miss for the first model year that's picked up by owners for the second model year.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: John Ratsey on May 30, 2021, 09:26:09 PM
Wow, John I thought I was doing well with my 73 mpg, it seems I have some way to go, well done!
That trip (evidence attached) was the best to date by a significant margin and it's just about a real 80 mpg after allowing for the car's 3% optimism. The temperature was such that neither heating nor aircon was needed. I've sometimes seen nearly as good mpg going in one direction but not on the return as weather factors and the altitude difference between the two ends can cause significant differences between the two halves of a return trip.

80 mpg is still well short of the 95 mpg achieved with a Mk 3 Jazz between Land's End to John O'Groats on one tank of fuel https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/462773-lowest-fuel-consumption-from-lands-end-to-john-o-groats-petrol-car.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: nowster on May 31, 2021, 03:25:55 PM
Using the aircon (even on Eco) can make a big difference to the mpg on a hot day.

After my 10km run this morning, I decided not to go directly home but drove up into the Pennines, just to get a feel for the car's handling.

Climbing the A58 up Blackstone Edge, I had to pass a pair of cyclists safely, so put my foot down. Boy did it shift! I'd set the speed limiter too.

The Mk4 ate that climb too. The mpg did suffer but it had no trouble with it. Down the long run to Sowerby Bridge I set cruise control for the open country parts. The battery indicator kept going up and up from the regenerative braking, and by time it reached the traffic lights at the bottom the battery was showing full.

The return leg through Rishworth and down the M62 was instructive too. It handles well through corners (if you gently accelerate through them as you ought to) and on undulating surfaces.

The motorway driving in ACC on the long downhill from Windy Hill to Milnrow was mostly in EV mode, with the excess energy going back into the battery.

In general the engine is quiet, unless you floor it, and the angry engine sound you get then is cosmetic to make you aware that it's eating energy when you do that.

PS. To the driver who tried to muscle in from the slip road at Milnrow. It's a courtesy not an obligation on my part to move to lane 2 to let you merge. There was a clear five seconds of space in front of me you could have merged into if you'd been doing the right speed on the acceleration lane. (I did, in the event, move over because a gap had opened up in lane 2 just before he was about to side swipe me.)
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: toolroomboy on May 31, 2021, 03:54:40 PM
Just taken delivery of a new Crossstar. Drove it home, so only done 25 miles.
Very first impression ?, having come from a mk3 1.5 Sport CVT, is how smooth the drive is.
Driving 160 miles tomorrow fully loaded, will report my findings upon my return.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: richardfrost on June 01, 2021, 12:49:09 AM
Down the long run to Sowerby Bridge I set cruise control for the open country parts.

Hey, I live above Sowerby Bridge. You should drop by next time you’re over this way. I’ll show you some really hairy roads you can test your car on 😉
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: nowster on June 01, 2021, 09:08:08 AM
Down the long run to Sowerby Bridge I set cruise control for the open country parts.

Hey, I live above Sowerby Bridge. You should drop by next time you’re over this way. I’ll show you some really hairy roads you can test your car on 😉
I'm pretty sure I've driven some of them in my previous car!

Nothing could compare with the night I drove (crawled) from Outlane to Denshaw (A640) in fog so dense that you could barely see the white lines and the road signs were totally invisible. That was two cars ago. Front fog lights would have helped but that 2002 Nissan Micra K11C didn't have any.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: toolroomboy on June 04, 2021, 10:48:05 AM
I have just returned from a 330 round trip Newquay- Bournemouth in a new Crosstar.

I have driven this route fully loaded hundreds of time in all mk’s of Jazz from 2003 to now.

In terms of drivability the Crosstar is easily the best I have driven. (for example: I set the ACC to 70 at Exeter, and the car dealt with it no problem at all for 80 miles. Some engine noise on hill climbs, but certainly no worse than a 1.5 sport trying to do the same thing)

I personally love the gadgets, but can understand they will not be for everyone.

Round trip mpg approx. 56 according to the car (compared to 45 on 1.5 sport). That equates to a 25% improvement, and I am very happy with that.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on July 09, 2021, 07:18:14 PM
Well guys, have just past the 2000 mile mark with this Mk4 EX, do I still think the same about it?
Yes, I still think the car is the best Jazz yet, and I am still impressed with the general quietness, performance and fuel consumption.
I still find it difficult to know exactly when the engine is running, except of course when max acceleration is required, which really is no different to previous CVT cars.

As you can see from the attached photos, fuel consumption in my opinion is very good, with an average of 72.7 over the last 501 miles and 69.6mpg over the total 2002 miles so far.
The Fibometer seems to be more accurate than previous, at only about 2.0% optimistic error, which to me, is neither here nor there.

My only concern is still with the safety gizmos and the fact that RDMS has to be disabled on each time I start up, a real PITA. Why can't it be disabled permanently like LKAS. To have the hand of God take over the steering when I've forgotten to disable it, is not funny.

I have noticed some very fine scratches on the Red paintwork, which seems to be quite thin, no idea where they came from, can only assume car park scrapes or similar.

This afternoon I had to do a 45mile journey, against the clock, as I was late starting, traffic was mostly stop/start rush hour with several minor delays.
I was using 'B' mode mostly and still returned 68mpg. I guess the regeneration derived from the frequent braking, was able to largely offset the fuel used in heavy traffic and extend the EV mode distance

All In all, quite satisfied, and at 84 it could well be my last car, mind you, I said that a couple of years ago with the previous Jazz, so time will tell.!!
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on August 13, 2021, 09:46:09 AM
Hi Guys.
It's me again, having now passed the 3k miles since purchase, it seems I'm still doing around a 1000 miles per month, most of it purely for pleasure.
Fuel consumption still appears to be very good with the following results. (see attached pics)
The overall figure at 3073 miles is an average of 68.9mpg.
The last tank refill at 246 miles is 72.4mpg'
Today I did my usual trip from Solihull to Stratford-on-Avon and, for the one way trip (14miles) recorded 91.5mpg.
However I have to admit, that for roughly 4 miles of that trip, I was stuck behind a farm tractor, going flat out at about 29mph !!

It seems the biggest advantage of the eHEV over the pure ICE is in stop/start motoring .
The vast majority of my driving is done in 'B' mode, except where I need to use ACC. The 91mpg figure was in also ECO mode, although I don't really think its make a lot of difference, but it does take the edge off performance.

Now I know that in the UK, the Jazz is regarded as an old persons car, but I have to say, with the much improved acceleration of the MK4 due to its EV power, I am tempted to take on the 'boy racers' on occasion, with somewhat surprising results ( for them!)

My only gripe is still with the so called safety gizmos, where I occasionally forget to disable the RDMS and where  the ACC puts the brakes on, when approaching a parked car.
Otherwise for me, it is still the best Jazz so far.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on August 13, 2021, 10:00:46 AM
Mostly in B but the power meter only half way up, is that normal ?

Only 25 days to go ............
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on August 13, 2021, 10:30:34 AM
Yes, the power meter varies, from generally 3 bars minimum, to 9 or 10 bars depending on use and terrain.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: nowster on August 13, 2021, 11:01:55 AM
Hard motorway driving (like over the top of the Pennines on the M62 in driving rain at night) will drop the MPG like a stone. I only got 49.5MPG for that one. City driving MPG depends on the hilliness of the area.

It varies considerably. I've had 102.1mpg reported for a short trip where the HV battery started out with a good charge. The return journey was about 65mpg.

Around the suburbs I drive in B with the limiter set to 30mph. (I do not use the auto-limiter. Too many false readings from side roads with 20mph zones.)

Knowing I have plenty of torque from the leccy motor, I've often felt the temptation to leave some four-ringer or Battenburg cake in the dust at traffic lights.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on August 13, 2021, 11:06:18 AM

Knowing I have plenty of torque from the leccy motor, I've often felt the temptation to leave some four-ringer or Battenburg cake in the dust at traffic lights.

Like it!!
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: embee on August 13, 2021, 11:48:03 AM
It's actually a good sign that the consumption can vary so much. This shows that the system is making the most of the circumstances where it can save fuel. Running in conditions where it is essentially an ICE vehicle (fast motorway etc) will inevitably mean similar consumption to those, but they don't get the advantages in the stop/start urban environment.
It's working.  ;D
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: nowster on August 13, 2021, 01:51:48 PM
On the minus side it did initially feel heavier than other cars I've driven.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on August 13, 2021, 04:26:36 PM
On the minus side it did initially feel heavier than other cars I've driven.

Yes, it is heavier, 11% to be exact, but to my mind it's of no consequence, about the same as an extra passenger.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Hicardo on August 13, 2021, 08:51:07 PM
I enjoy driving the Crosstar a lot - would say its even fun to drive  ;D ;D

if I had an ibiza id be worrying about not enough space

if I had a corsa, id be worrying that I looked like a $rick - which may be true anyway, oh, and resale values

if I had a polo, id be worrying about it being vanilla and short on tech





Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: John Ratsey on August 13, 2021, 10:23:55 PM
Maybe the press's idea of "fun to drive" is something where you have to pay close attention or you'll end up in a ditch or worse. I would call the Mk 4 Jazz "easy to drive".
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Expatman on August 13, 2021, 10:37:16 PM
Don’t you think that driving has changed dramatically over the past 50 years but road testers haven’t? Most road tests are concerned about acceleration, cornering at the limit and 'fun'. Whilst for the vast majority of the time we are all in traffic and cars are now so advanced that they all (or virtually all) have good handling and reasonable acceleration and we are more concerned with comfort and meeting our needs in terms of economy, looks, family space and in-car entertainment. I remember the fun of just going for a drive but those days are long gone, now for most a car is another white good. Sad really
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on August 14, 2021, 05:10:58 AM
Yep, my driving style has changed dramatically and when I took the test drive I didn't try to see how fast it was or how quick it got there. I just used my typical laid back style and I was very pleasantly surprised by how the Jazz performed.

I do agree that the tech can be a pain though, I wonder what NCAP's next driving hindrance will be.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Steve_M on August 14, 2021, 09:43:47 AM
Yep, my driving style has changed dramatically and when I took the test drive I didn't try to see how fast it was or how quick it got there. I just used my typical laid back style and I was very pleasantly surprised by how the Jazz performed.

I do agree that the tech can be a pain though, I wonder what NCAP's next driving hindrance will be.

Many of the up coming requirements will come from the next revision of the General Safety Regulation.

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/155060/PPT%20General%20Safety%20Regulation.pdf

Many of these items, Honda are already applying, but some basically become mandatory fitment to all newly type approved vehicles.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: ColinS on August 14, 2021, 11:08:14 AM
Many of the up coming requirements will come from the next revision of the General Safety Regulation.

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/155060/PPT%20General%20Safety%20Regulation.pdf

Many of these items, Honda are already applying, but some basically become mandatory fitment to all newly type approved vehicles.

Strictly speaking that looks like EU regulations but I have no doubt the UK will also comply as it make sense.  It looks like Honda are well ahead of the game though.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on August 14, 2021, 11:15:24 AM
Many of the up coming requirements will come from the next revision of the General Safety Regulation.

https://www.europarl.europa.eu/cmsdata/155060/PPT%20General%20Safety%20Regulation.pdf

Many of these items, Honda are already applying, but some basically become mandatory fitment to all newly type approved vehicles.

Strictly speaking that looks like EU regulations but I have no doubt the UK will also comply as it make sense.  It looks like Honda are well ahead of the game though.

I think all these complex tech regulations dreamed up by the EU are just 'non-tariff barriers' - a lot more insidious and hidden than the overt tariffs.  Non tariff barriers  are normally technical regs that mean you cannot sell your goods in a country ( in this case the EU ) without meeting the standards,  and keep raising the standards ( AKA moving the goalposts ) to limit imports.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: R2D3 on August 14, 2021, 01:44:16 PM
Think you are missing the point.  The regulations apply to EU cars exactly the same.  Nothing to do with tariff restrictions.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on August 14, 2021, 02:22:03 PM
Think you are missing the point.  The regulations apply to EU cars exactly the same.  Nothing to do with tariff restrictions.

I never said tariffs, I said non-tariff barriers, which can be a lot sneakier than tariffs.

Well the EU the motor industry is hand in glove with regulators ( hence the blind eye that was turned on diesel emissions until USA blew the whistle and 'dieselgate' blew the gaff ). The regulators know the tech that their car industry ready to implement and makes regulations for it, the EU ( read German )  car industry write the regulations and EU commission rubber stamp them.  The EU car makers ready to go because they wrote the regulations, the non EU car makers normally take a while to catch up and in the meantime have problems selling cars in EU,  and when the non EU competition has caught up, time for some more regulations...

The EU has always used non-tarrif barriers, a lot of them technical to try to limit imports.

https://ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements/transatlantic-trade-and-investment-partnership-t-tip/t-tip-2
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: guest10626 on September 15, 2021, 08:02:53 AM
After 1000 miles I still like my Jazz MK4 Ex. I drive it mostly on motorways, about 140 miles per day, except Sat/Sun. My Jazz isn't as loud as stated in some Youtube tests and it's fun to drive. Although I could drive at maximum speed on our German motorways I prefer the "old people" style with about 50 to 60 miles per hour with adaptive cruise control and assisted steering on. All in all I get a fuel consumption of 60 mpg on motorways at 50 to 60 mph.

Driving in the city is also very relaxing. I like the silence while waiting at traffic lights, too. It's my first automatic car and I like it to cruise smoothly through the streets. Twice I tried to use the clutch pedal, which was a surprise for me and the cars behind me :-) But I am getting more and more familiar with the new two pedal world.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on September 15, 2021, 08:30:42 AM
I always say to people going to a 2 pedal from a 3 pedal to take your left shoe off. It helps as a reminder that you don't need your left foot.

However, I see frequent posts from people who use both feet on autos and it sends a shiver as unless you are 100% confident then it can aid wrong pedal crashes and permanent brake lights not to mention premature pad wear.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: guest10626 on September 15, 2021, 09:58:22 AM
I always say to people going to a 2 pedal from a 3 pedal to take your left shoe off. It helps as a reminder that you don't need your left foot.

However, I see frequent posts from people who use both feet on autos and it sends a shiver as unless you are 100% confident then it can aid wrong pedal crashes and permanent brake lights not to mention premature pad wear.

I went further after your post: I cut my whole left leg off to save precious time. Well, it works! I really don't need my left foot anymore. Thanks a lot ;->
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on September 15, 2021, 02:00:37 PM
I always say to people going to a 2 pedal from a 3 pedal to take your left shoe off. It helps as a reminder that you don't need your left foot.

However, I see frequent posts from people who use both feet on autos and it sends a shiver as unless you are 100% confident then it can aid wrong pedal crashes and permanent brake lights not to mention premature pad wear.

I never have a problem changing between auto and manual vehicles, and have never used left foot braking, it is dangerous, the best your left foot can do is bash your nose on windscreen.  You should never want to brake and accelerate at same time.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: richardfrost on September 15, 2021, 02:17:51 PM
You should never want to brake and accelerate at same time.
Unless you're doing doughnuts in a go kart.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on September 15, 2021, 02:28:39 PM
I never have a problem changing between auto and manual vehicles, and have never used left foot braking, it is dangerous, the best your left foot can do is bash your nose on windscreen.  You should never want to brake and accelerate at same time.

I fully agree. Here is one guy who just won't be told that it's dangerous and here is his theory:

Quote
It should immediately be apparent that left foot braking has far more potential for benefit in an automatic car than in a manual, as having one foot do nothing while another does two things is at the very least inefficient.

Left braking makes sense in an automatic, and depending on who you talk to, may even be safer. Mistakenly pressing the wrong pedal in a given situation is responsible for a surprising number of accidents – and is believed to be hugely underreported as instances are often bundled under driver error along with everything else.

Having one foot on each pedal would drastically reduce the likelihood of this happening as you have a constant feel of where each pedal is, with no need to find it again hastily during a developing situation.

There is also a slight benefit in the reduction in time it takes get a foot onto the brake pedal in an emergency. Those saved fractions of a second it takes to move your right foot from the accelerator to the brake could make all the difference.

He just won't be told !
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: guest4871 on September 15, 2021, 05:42:00 PM
My wife recently did a double doughnut in reverse in an automatic.

She didn't mean to!

Women!  ;)
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on September 15, 2021, 07:31:41 PM
I never have a problem changing between auto and manual vehicles, and have never used left foot braking, it is dangerous, the best your left foot can do is bash your nose on windscreen.  You should never want to brake and accelerate at same time.

I fully agree. Here is one guy who just won't be told that it's dangerous and here is his theory:

Quote
It should immediately be apparent that left foot braking has far more potential for benefit in an automatic car than in a manual, as having one foot do nothing while another does two things is at the very least inefficient.

Left braking makes sense in an automatic, and depending on who you talk to, may even be safer. Mistakenly pressing the wrong pedal in a given situation is responsible for a surprising number of accidents – and is believed to be hugely underreported as instances are often bundled under driver error along with everything else.

Having one foot on each pedal would drastically reduce the likelihood of this happening as you have a constant feel of where each pedal is, with no need to find it again hastily during a developing situation.

There is also a slight benefit in the reduction in time it takes get a foot onto the brake pedal in an emergency. Those saved fractions of a second it takes to move your right foot from the accelerator to the brake could make all the difference.

He just won't be told !

Every auto I have driven the brake pedal is massive, very hard to miss.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on September 16, 2021, 03:47:54 AM
I drove my first auto in about 1972, an Austin 2200 my boss leant me. I loved it from first drive and I've been buying auto's ever since.

I find I can get a far better driving position not having to floor a clutch. It's also natural to me to just use my right foot for both pedals.

On the occasions my company used to loan me a pool car for client visits it was invariably a manual and driving them reminded me how much I hate them.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Jeff15 on September 18, 2021, 09:33:01 AM
Now I am used to all the idiosyncrasies of the Jazz I love it....... ;D
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on September 19, 2021, 07:42:36 AM
Same here, the thread title is spot on :D
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on September 24, 2021, 11:06:42 AM
I've seen posts on this forum which seem to suggest that the use of the brake, going downhill or whatever, during the regeneration mode, adds to the effect and increases the charge in the HV battery.
No, I believe the exact opposite happens, since energy is used up by the brakes, leaving less available for regeneration.
It would be interesting to know, whether Time and/or Speed come into the equation, by that I mean whether going down a hill slower, hence taking longer, makes any difference?
In fact what are the optimum parameters, for extracting maximum charge, from a given regeneration situation?
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: sportse on September 24, 2021, 11:27:11 AM
I've seen posts on this forum which seem to suggest that the use of the brake, going downhill or whatever, during the regeneration mode, adds to the effect and increases the charge in the HV battery.
No, I believe the exact opposite happens, since energy is used up by the brakes, leaving less available for regeneration.
It would be interesting to know, whether Time and/or Speed come into the equation, by that I mean whether going down a hill slower, hence taking longer, makes any difference?
In fact what are the optimum parameters, for extracting maximum charge, from a given regeneration situation?

On other hybrids I've driven it was easy as you had a regeneration gauge - braking within the regen zone didn't use the friction brakes but once you had maxed out the regen then you would be wasting energy as heat through the normal brakes.

I think Honda have got things right with the programming though - removing all these gauges as just driving the car normally gets you better mpg than others get without having to think about it.

One complaint of competitor cars was that when people drove them for the first time they didn't get brilliant mpg - they were then told they had to adjust their driving style to the car.

Whereas with the Jazz, Honda has done all the work so you don't have to adjust to the car at all.

Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Jeff15 on September 24, 2021, 11:31:41 AM
The Jazz is an amazing piece of Engineering and technology..... 8)
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: richardfrost on September 24, 2021, 12:21:41 PM
I've seen posts on this forum which seem to suggest that the use of the brake, going downhill or whatever, during the regeneration mode, adds to the effect and increases the charge in the HV battery.
No, I believe the exact opposite happens, since energy is used up by the brakes, leaving less available for regeneration.
It would be interesting to know, whether Time and/or Speed come into the equation, by that I mean whether going down a hill slower, hence taking longer, makes any difference?
In fact what are the optimum parameters, for extracting maximum charge, from a given regeneration situation?

Regenerative braking is what hybrids are all about. I think you are wrong.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: nowster on September 24, 2021, 01:24:50 PM
Regenerative braking is what hybrids are all about. I think you are wrong.

I agree. There will be a braking force below which regeneration will be exclusively used if it is available.

The brake pedal in cars has had various assist devices for several decades, not least being ABS.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on September 24, 2021, 01:49:11 PM
Regenerative braking is what hybrids are all about.

Hi Richard, Yes I accept what you say, I think I was trying say, that use of the brake pedal does not increase the regenerative braking, or the amount of charge obtained.
I suppose its true to say that the amount of regeneration charge, is simply determined by the steepness and length of the hill, or the severity of braking.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: sportse on September 24, 2021, 02:08:29 PM
The battery pack is very small in the Jazz and fast charging, so it's easy to fill it up and then any regen beyond that is wasted unfortunately.

There is a 2km+ hill near me with a steep section to start in a 40mph zone, by the time I've not even gone half way the battery pack is already full.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: richardfrost on September 24, 2021, 04:08:52 PM
Regenerative braking is what hybrids are all about.
I was trying say, that use of the brake pedal does not increase the regenerative braking, or the amount of charge obtained.

I can't speak for the Honda system, my Jazz is a 2005SE, but my Toyota absolutely regenerates more the harder you brake using either the pedal or the simulated gear changes. It is the only way it charges.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: John Ratsey on September 24, 2021, 06:25:56 PM
There is a 2km+ hill near me with a steep section to start in a 40mph zone, by the time I've not even gone half way the battery pack is already full.
If it's a hill that you regularly visit then you can explore different driving techniques as you approach the hill with the objective of starting the descent with the battery at the low end of the charge range.

However, I agree that more battery capacity would be welcome, not only to accommodate more regeneration on longer descents but also pushing further into the future the time when battery wear starts to adversely affect the overall efficiency.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Jazzik on September 24, 2021, 06:32:27 PM
...but my Toyota absolutely regenerates more the harder you brake using either the pedal or the simulated gear changes. It is the only way it charges.

...and this means that there is either something completely wrong with your Toyota Hybrid, or you don't really understand how it works...
Watch this:


The battery is also charged by the generator, driven by the petrol engin!
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: richardfrost on September 24, 2021, 06:37:36 PM
...but my Toyota absolutely regenerates more the harder you brake using either the pedal or the simulated gear changes. It is the only way it charges.

...and this means that there is either something completely wrong with your Toyota Hybrid, or you don't really understand how it works...
Watch this:


The battery is also charged by the generator, driven by the petrol engin!

Should have said, regeneratively. Of course it charges by the engine. Fact is, it is so hilly where I live the engine charging doesn't happen that much in my normal use. E.g. today I shopped at a Farm Shop on the moors and drove the 5 miles home completely on electric and also totally filled the battery. No petrol was used at all.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: guest9814 on September 25, 2021, 03:35:15 PM
There is a 2km+ hill near me with a steep section to start in a 40mph zone, by the time I've not even gone half way the battery pack is already full.
If it's a hill that you regularly visit then you can explore different driving techniques as you approach the hill with the objective of starting the descent with the battery at the low end of the charge range.

However, I agree that more battery capacity would be welcome, not only to accommodate more regeneration on longer descents but also pushing further into the future the time when battery wear starts to adversely affect the overall efficiency.
There is enough space to put 1.8kw battery, as only half of spare tyre used by hybrid battery with all it's electronic staff.
By the way how big in kwh battery may by put in place of gasoline tank ?
If the battery by placed under seats and fuel tank in place of spare tyre we will get some alternative to BMW i3 REX  :D
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: sportse on September 25, 2021, 04:04:37 PM
Yes, assuming the development of cheap and fast charging battery packs, it would be very easy to bring out a full EV Jazz - just replacing the engine & fuel tank spaces with batteries.

There's also some more space in the boot underfloor, and if they really wanted to they could give up the magic seats and put more batteries under the rear seats too for a huge range.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: guest9814 on September 25, 2021, 04:09:49 PM
Yes, assuming the development of cheap and fast charging battery packs, it would be very easy to bring out a full EV Jazz - just replacing the engine & fuel tank spaces with batteries.

There's also some more space in the boot underfloor, and if they really wanted to they could give up the magic seats and put more batteries under the rear seats too for a huge range.
Honda played with Fit EV in USA in 2012
That FIT have 22kwh battery and 123hp electric motor
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: John Ratsey on September 25, 2021, 08:42:03 PM
There's also some more space in the boot underfloor, and if they really wanted to they could give up the magic seats and put more batteries under the rear seats too for a huge range.
Honda might not want to extend the battery further backwards but is keeping that underfloor cavity as part of the crumple zone. I reckon that the magic seats could be moved at least 2" forwards and still have excellent rear seat legroom while creating space for a slightly larger battery (and would increase boot capacity when the rear seats are up).

A 40 litre fuel tank is 100cm x 40cm x 10cm (or any other dimensions that give the same total) which I don't think is bigger than the current battery pack.

 A battery that gives good EV range might need to be built into the floor pan. The slab shape probably also helps with heat management.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on November 04, 2021, 05:13:31 PM
Hi Guys
Today I reached the 5000 miles point on my Mk4, since purchase in April.
The attached photo shows the fuel consumption over that distance as 68.6 mpg, covering a wide variety of roads. narrow single track to motorways. This figure represents an improvement in consumption of around 25%, as compared with my previous Mk3 Jazz, which is probably just as well, given the current cost of fuel.

Do I still like the car? Yes, I still think it is the best Jazz yet and just a very nice place to be.

My only real concern, like so many others on this forum, are the so called safety gizmos and in particular the RDMS. Concerns expressed by other members, range for annoying to downright dangerous, I've mentioned before about the 'Hand of God' intervening on narrow country lanes and attempting to steer me into the path of an oncoming car. In my view the feature is totally unsuited to the vast majority of UK roads.

Do Honda actually read these posts. They really need to issue a software update, whereby the RDMS can be permanently disabled, at the discretion of the driver, much like LKAS. Having to disable it at every start-up is a real PITA.

Honda, please do something about it !!!!
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kremmen on November 04, 2021, 05:43:38 PM
Purchased in April and 68.6 is a good Summer mpg.

I bet that drops through Winter.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: aphybrid on November 06, 2021, 11:25:21 AM
Hi Guys
Today I reached the 5000 miles point on my Mk4, since purchase in April.
The attached photo shows the fuel consumption over that distance as 68.6 mpg, covering a wide variety of roads. narrow single track to motorways. This figure represents an improvement in consumption of around 25%, as compared with my previous Mk3 Jazz, which is probably just as well, given the current cost of fuel.

Do I still like the car? Yes, I still think it is the best Jazz yet and just a very nice place to be.

My only real concern, like so many others on this forum, are the so called safety gizmos and in particular the RDMS. Concerns expressed by other members, range for annoying to downright dangerous, I've mentioned before about the 'Hand of God' intervening on narrow country lanes and attempting to steer me into the path of an oncoming car. In my view the feature is totally unsuited to the vast majority of UK roads.

Do Honda actually read these posts. They really need to issue a software update, whereby the RDMS can be permanently disabled, at the discretion of the driver, much like LKAS. Having to disable it at every start-up is a real PITA.

Honda, please do something about it !!!!

Agree with RDMS, needs to be choice at start up.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on November 29, 2021, 10:33:07 AM
Last night, I did my first trip out in the Mk4 in snowy conditions and I have say I was NOT impressed.
I've been driving for over 60 years years and it is the first time, I've felt that I was not in proper control of the vehicle.

It was dark, snowing, with wet snow lying on the roads and it seemed that I had no way of knowing what the driving wheels were doing, ie driving or just spinning, other than loss of steering.
Even in ECO mode it seemed to be very easy to spin the wheels, power seemed to be, 'all or nothing'.
With previous cars the rising engine speed, has given some indication of wheelslip, even with the CVT, but with EV power there is of course no sound.

The vehicle is shod with Yokoharma Bluearth tyres which are new me, having had Dunlop 2020 on all my previous Jazz cars. Don't know how they compare in Winter conditions?

I was going over to my daughters house roughly 10 miles away over country lanes, however after a mile or so, I abandoned the trip, returned home and put my feet up!
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on November 29, 2021, 11:04:54 AM


It was dark, snowing, with wet snow lying on the roads and it seemed that I had no way of knowing what the driving wheels were doing, ie driving or just spinning, other than loss of steering.
Even in ECO mode it seemed to be very easy to spin the wheels, power seemed to be, 'all or nothing'.
With previous cars the rising engine speed, has given some indication of wheelslip, even with the CVT, but with EV power there is of course no sound.


A 'disconnected driving experience' then..... can't wait to see how Autonomous vehicles deal with snow ( if ever they have to  :-X  )...

Personally I found the CVT on my wifes Fiat very good on snow, with very smooth takeoff ( magnetic powder clutch ) and with a light throttle meaning the CVT was looking for highest gear.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on November 29, 2021, 11:09:59 AM

Agree with RDMS, needs to be choice at start up.

Get used to the idea that these gizmos are going to become harder and harder to disable,  and then choice will be removed altogether.... it is the way the world is heading,  and with auto updates you will suddenly find ( like windows ) stuff behaving like you do not want it too, and things you have uninstalled ( like Edge ) coming back every update...
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Lord Voltermore on November 29, 2021, 11:20:57 AM
Mostly down to tyres I think.
 Compare the blue earth to the Goodyear vector 4 seasons I have on my Yaris.     Its  not just the obvious  difference in major tread.  Its also due to the very fine sipes (grooves)  which allows the tread blocks to 'squirm' a bit more and throw out  imbedded snow  .      And to be fair to Honda I doubt any of the Eco  summer tyres fitted to most other cars these days will perform much better in snow. And those cars will be  polishing the snow up into ice. 
 
Normal summer tyres had a much more aggressive tread pattern  in the not too distant past.

I know which car  I will be using in snow. 
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on November 29, 2021, 12:14:24 PM
The sipes are actually meant to trap snow ( like snow socks do ), because snow sticks to snow better than anything ( snowball anyone ) - the reason heavily siped tyres have worse braking at higher temps on dry roads is the sipes allow the tread to squirm around and lose grip...
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: embee on November 29, 2021, 12:14:50 PM
Interesting comments on driveability of a vehicle in EV mode in snow. I can well imagine the difficulty for the driver when you're getting little or no sensory feedback from the power unit. When I got my new-to-me 10yr old Yaris with drive-by-wire the first thing I noticed was the lack of "connection" to the throttle, it seemed totally remote (which of course it is). I have got used to it now, but there is no feel at all. My Jazz on the other hand feels right, but it is a couple of generations on from the Yaris and these systems get improved.

I wonder how extensive the testing is for this? When working for car manufacturers (years ago now) we did a lot of cold climate testing mainly in Canada, down to -35C fairly regularly. In powertrain we were primarily concerned with starting and cold driveabilty of the engine, but all aspects got thoroughly tested (heating, suspension, transmissions etc).

Just to second the comments by LV, you really cannot beat a decent cold weather tyre, those summer tyres with unbroken peripheral bands are hopeless in snow. I've used Goodyear winter tyres in the past and they are superb, my choice today would be cross-climate versions of a well reviewed brand, several good models to choose from.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: embee on November 29, 2021, 12:27:17 PM
Ref the tread of winter type tyres, I believe the principle is a combination of the two effects described by others above.  The big grooves (sipes) allowing snow to get fully into them and using the strength of that to grip onto the lying snow, but the small sipes and the compound allow the flexibility of the blocks so the trapped snow can get thrown out again and renewed regularly such that it doesn't polish and become icy where it meets the road. I may be wrong.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Expatman on November 29, 2021, 12:27:31 PM
Interesting comments on driveability of a vehicle in EV mode in snow. I can well imagine the difficulty for the driver when you're getting little or no sensory feedback from the power unit. When I got my new-to-me 10yr old Yaris with drive-by-wire the first thing I noticed was the lack of "connection" to the throttle, it seemed totally remote (which of course it is). I have got used to it now, but there is no feel at all. My Jazz on the other hand feels right, but it is a couple of generations on from the Yaris and these systems get improved.

I wonder how extensive the testing is for this? When working for car manufacturers (years ago now) we did a lot of cold climate testing mainly in Canada, down to -35C fairly regularly. In powertrain we were primarily concerned with starting and cold driveabilty of the engine, but all aspects got thoroughly tested (heating, suspension, transmissions etc).

Just to second the comments by LV, you really cannot beat a decent cold weather tyre, those summer tyres with unbroken peripheral bands are hopeless in snow. I've used Goodyear winter tyres in the past and they are superb, my choice today would be cross-climate versions of a well reviewed brand, several good models to choose from.
It’s not just in snow, summer tyres start to lose their grip at temperatures below 7C. All Season and winter tyres are made from a different compound that retains grip at low temperatures.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: culzean on November 29, 2021, 12:42:47 PM
There are two sets of wear bars in winter tyres, some wear bars at 4mm have a snowflake on them,  and the normal ones sit below them at 1.6mm or whatever.


'These are not just tyres, they are M&S tyres'   :D

You need 'drive by wire' throttle to break the mechanical link between accelerator pedal and engine speed if any of the modern ( and not so modern ) stuff like traction control, vehicle stability assist etc are going to work,  this allows the ECU to reduce engine power if tyres are slipping.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Jazzik on November 29, 2021, 12:57:05 PM
Mostly down to tyres I think.

For many years I switched from summer to winter tires (and vice versa) twice a year. I really wanted to get rid of that hassle and realizing on which tire the Jazz comes standard, I delved into possible all-season options. I found that even in the not-so-common tire size of the EX, there were few but still (very) good options.
Arranged with the dealer when ordering the Jazz that the car would be delivered on all-season tires (Vredestein Quatrac).
So far very satisfied, also this morning for the first time in the snow. The tires performed quite well in the snow!  :D
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: sportse on November 29, 2021, 01:32:17 PM
At least on the Jazz we have the option to turn off traction control.

On my previous Auris hybrid there was no off switch - car started to slip on snow & it cut the power, so you weren’t moving anywhere at all!
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Lord Voltermore on November 29, 2021, 02:17:34 PM
I can hear if its snowed in the night. Cars on summer tyres simply cant get up the really quite gentle hill outside. Especially powerful rear wheel drive ones.  They turn the road into an 'ice rink.  In the past I might have chucked a bit of rock salt on it   from the nearby council grit bin .But now I think," Maybe its better you go no further on those Hockey puck tyres .You're safer in Town. "

In countries where winter tyres are normal snow  tends to get broken up and flung off (by whatever means  :-[ ) leaving a rough surface with surprisingly good grip.

Just been for a walk , saw very few cars with tyres even remotely suitable for snow. Even 4x4's
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Kenneve on November 29, 2021, 02:28:17 PM
I hear what you say about tyres, but at only 5 months old, I'm stuck with them, probably going to cost the best part of £600 to change them.
Best thing I can do, is stay at home on such days and put my feet up (one of the benefits of retirement!)
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Expatman on November 29, 2021, 02:31:22 PM
It's not just rear wheel drive vehicles, big 4x4's with summer tyres are deadly on snow. They may (with a bit of luck) get going but stopping on those tyres is a lot more difficult - slip sliding right into the kerb or ditch! The drivers seem so surprised - " but it's 4 wheel drive" - as one lady said to me on a hill near Harrogate. My 2 wheel front drive car with All Season tyres had no problems at all. Did give her a lift to a garage to get help.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Jayt43 on November 29, 2021, 03:18:33 PM
I can hear if its snowed in the night. Cars on summer tyres simply cant get up the really quite gentle hill outside. Especially powerful rear wheel drive ones.  They turn the road into an 'ice rink.  In the past I might have chucked a bit of rock salt on it from the nearby council grit bin. But now I think," Maybe its better you go no further on those Hockey puck tyres. You're safer in Town. "

In countries where winter tyres are normal snow  tends to get broken up and flung off (by whatever means  :-[ ) leaving a rough surface with surprisingly good grip.

Just been for a walk , saw very few cars with tyres even remotely suitable for snow. Even 4x4's

From what I remember, gritting in the UK tends to more reactive, whereas in Hungary once the temperature gets to zero (with snow forecast) an army of vehicles is dispatched to salt the roads (every few hours, or less if needed). And that's with most people switching to winter tyres from November onwards.

Personally, with any temperature under 8 degrees, I'd go with winter tyres (even in the UK) as I'm a convert. Funnily enough I wanted to do exact same thing as Lord Voltermore and take photos of my summer and winter tyres. But he beat me to it!
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: sportse on November 29, 2021, 06:26:19 PM
There are Vredestein Quatrac available for my Jazz - C economy, B rain, 70Db

or Bridgestone Weather Control - C economy, A rain, 71Db

vs the standard Yokohama BluEarth - C economy, C rain, 68Db.

I'm leaning towards the Bridgestones when mine are due for replacement, but it may be some time.

In 5k miles my front tyres are down maybe 2mm, so I have maybe another 10k miles left on them. Rears are likely to last quite a bit longer, so even if I rotate them when the fronts are below 4mm it will be a while yet.

Prices seem to be around £500 for a full set.
Title: Re: Enjoyment of driving the Mk4 Jazz
Post by: Karoq on November 29, 2021, 07:06:34 PM
Have a look at these.
I have them on the Karoq and they are brilliant. Falken are the 4th largest tyre manufacturer on the planet.
https://www.tyres-guru.co.uk/product/Falken/EUROALL-SEASON-AS210/185-60-R15/R-377049