The 1.5 Jazz

[guest6112]

This is most likely to be connected with the auto levelling of the LED headlights.

I hadn't thought of that, sounds reasonable. The sensors are a bit exposed to the wheel spray but hopefully Mr Honda has thought of that.

[jazzaro]

Led headlights must have an autoleveling system, and if there are more than 2000lumens, also the headlight washer.

[guest6112]

I have just checked (in my dark garage) with the ignition on you can hear the headlight motors running and see the lights adjusting when you apply weight to the rear of the car. I knew the lights are self adjusting as there is no manual adjuster.

[jazzaro]

Yes.
The automatic level adjuster will work also when you are braking, keeping headlights at the correct level. In some cars the level changes depending from the speed, higher speed will cause a little bit higher level.

[barcam]

Yes.
The automatic level adjuster will work also when you are braking, keeping headlights at the correct level. In some cars the level changes depending from the speed, higher speed will cause a little bit higher level.

I went out on Saturday evening, drove back about midnight on country roads. The LED headlights are very bright and I got a few flashed headlights from on-coming cars. The headlights on dip are on the road and not high. Maybe I will get the Honda Garage to check the adjustment just in case.

[andruec]

It's a pity the equipment level on the sport is so poor. But then again I'm pretty sure my next car is going to be a hybrid anyway. Still - the Malaysian hybrid Jazz has a 1.5l engine. That might make it here as I believe that Honda have changed the way their hybrid system works. It's no longer just a boost to a small engine but is supposed to be an alternate power source like the Toyota system.

[guest6112]

It's a pity the equipment level on the sport is so poor. But then again I'm pretty sure my next car is going to be a hybrid anyway. Still - the Malaysian hybrid Jazz has a 1.5l engine. That might make it here as I believe that Honda have changed the way their hybrid system works. It's no longer just a boost to a small engine but is supposed to be an alternate power source like the Toyota system.

Not having Climate Control is hardly poverty spec, I bought my SE because I did not want it.

[ColinS]

It's a pity the equipment level on the sport is so poor. But then again I'm pretty sure my next car is going to be a hybrid anyway. Still - the Malaysian hybrid Jazz has a 1.5l engine. That might make it here as I believe that Honda have changed the way their hybrid system works. It's no longer just a boost to a small engine but is supposed to be an alternate power source like the Toyota system.

I'm with you on the spec side. I've had climate control on my last 5 cars and would not want to be without it now.  I also like the rear camera and think I would find it hard to adjust to not having one.

If they don't put the 1.5 in the EX before next March, I will probably go for a HR-V EX.

[jazzaro]

It's a pity the equipment level on the sport is so poor. But then again I'm pretty sure my next car is going to be a hybrid anyway. Still - the Malaysian hybrid Jazz has a 1.5l engine. That might make it here as I believe that Honda have changed the way their hybrid system works. It's no longer just a boost to a small engine but is supposed to be an alternate power source like the Toyota system.

Jazz Sport is basically a SE, plus Led headlights and some aestethical tips.
Malaysian hybrid Jazz/Fit are the same sold in Japan, so 1.5vtec plus 7gears DCT plus a single electric motor joined to the DCT, adding about 20hp. 
Next generation hybrid  Jazz Fit will probably have the i-MMD system, so E-CVT similar to new CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid and new Insight.
 

[Jocko]

Interesting review of the i-MMD system, from June, last year.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/honda/cr-v/99700/honda-i-mmd-hybrid-prototype-review

[guest6112]

A hybrid system is an unnecessary complication I can do without. I decided on the jazz because it has a normally aspirated engine without the complication of a turbo or batteries etc.

[ColinS]

A hybrid system is an unnecessary complication I can do without. I decided on the jazz because it has a normally aspirated engine without the complication of a turbo or batteries etc.

+1

[jazzaro]

A hybrid system is an unnecessary complication I can do without. I decided on the jazz because it has a normally aspirated engine without the complication of a turbo or batteries etc.

A Hybrid system with batteries and electric motors is a necessary complication to keep low vehicle emissions, especially C02. And it's only one of many complications we have seen in this and past years, otherwise we would now drive some  less complicated R4, Fiat500, Mini, 2CV and so on.
Considering:
-the CO2 limits which will enter in next years;
-diesel engines will not be a good solution for small and medium size cars;
-manufacturers will pay a big amount of money  for each vehicle sold exceeding CO2 limits, and this fines will be "moved" to customers;
you can easily understand why many manifacturers are running foward hybrids and pure electrics. Honda will not be an exception in that.

[guest4871]

I would give my right hand (probably!) for a R4! Such joy!

[guest6112]

I ignore tree huggers greenwash. Start by banning wars, they produce more pollution than the UKs cars.