My new Jazz 2021 Hybrid EX was delivered 4 days ago. And Garmin Sat Nav etc.

[Kenneve]

Went into my local dealer yesterday and borrowed a Hybrid Jazz EX for a couple of hours.
Did probably about 50miles in it and was very impressed, covering a variety of terrain, from motorway, to local roads and steep hills.

I liked:-
Performance and fuel consumption
Quietness, even the engine, when pushed was quieter than my current EX.
Much of the time it was difficult to know whether it was in EV mode or EV/ICE mode
Comfort, the ride was much improved, soaking up rough roads better.

I disliked:-
The steering wheel has a cheap plastic feel to it compared to my current EX
Will probably need to jack up the seat slightly as even with adjustment at maximum it seemed too low for me.
(I come originally from a 4x4 background where I like to sit higher up)
I found speed a little difficult to judge, having to rely solely on the speedometer and not having engine speed noise, in the background, but I guess it's just something to get used to.

Anyway, back to the showroom for 'discussions'
They were able to match the 'Buy any Car' quote for my old car and also give me my Veterans Armed Forces Discount, so I placed an order.
Went the the Crystal Red with delivery sometime next week.
Looks like I will need to get a pilots licence, to work out what all the gizmos are for.

[Bristol_Crosstar]

Went into my local dealer yesterday and borrowed a Hybrid Jazz EX for a couple of hours.
Did probably about 50miles in it and was very impressed, covering a variety of terrain, from motorway, to local roads and steep hills.

I liked:-
Performance and fuel consumption
Quietness, even the engine, when pushed was quieter than my current EX.
Much of the time it was difficult to know whether it was in EV mode or EV/ICE mode
Comfort, the ride was much improved, soaking up rough roads better.

I disliked:-
The steering wheel has a cheap plastic feel to it compared to my current EX
Will probably need to jack up the seat slightly as even with adjustment at maximum it seemed too low for me.
(I come originally from a 4x4 background where I like to sit higher up)
I found speed a little difficult to judge, having to rely solely on the speedometer and not having engine speed noise, in the background, but I guess it's just something to get used to.

Anyway, back to the showroom for 'discussions'
They were able to match the 'Buy any Car' quote for my old car and also give me my Veterans Armed Forces Discount, so I placed an order.
Went the the Crystal Red with delivery sometime next week.
Looks like I will need to get a pilots licence, to work out what all the gizmos are for.

Don't worry about the gizmo's, once you've set up the car the way you want it you don't have to do it again and soon get used to it.

[John Ratsey]

I disliked:-
The steering wheel has a cheap plastic feel to it compared to my current EX
Will probably need to jack up the seat slightly as even with adjustment at maximum it seemed too low for me.
(I come originally from a 4x4 background where I like to sit higher up)
I found speed a little difficult to judge, having to rely solely on the speedometer and not having engine speed noise, in the background, but I guess it's just something to get used to.

I would have suggested the Crosstar to get the extra 1" in height.

That big digital speedo makes it easy to quickly check the current speed (the displayed number is about 1 1/2 mph higher than the true speed).

[Kenneve]

Hi John
I was thinking more of head height within the car.
I made up some steel spacer blocks, together with longer high tensile bolts, some years ago when I had my 1st Jazz, which I have transferred from car to car.
Even with a 20mm spacer, I still have adequate head room

[John Ratsey]

Did probably about 50miles in it and was very impressed, covering a variety of terrain, from motorway, to local roads and steep hills.

I liked:-
Performance and fuel consumption
Quietness, even the engine, when pushed was quieter than my current EX.
Much of the time it was difficult to know whether it was in EV mode or EV/ICE mode

Was it you who has asked several times how noisy the engine is on steep hills? If so, you've answered your question.

And yes, under normal driving conditions it takes a trained ear to know whether the engine is running.