Here is a list of what I see as useful improvements over the old model. It’s not a long list but that’s to be expected, as the Jazz GD was such a brilliantly designed and built small car. It was always going to be a hard act to follow. Anyway, these are the things I like and I hope to add more when I get to know the car better.
1. The rear seats can now be folded without having to either remove the headrests or slide the front seats forward. There is also a useful under seat storage pocket.
2. The audio system will now play MP3 CDs but it would be nice if my Si model had the USB socket of the EX.
3. A trip computer A and B with the ability to have the trip computer A reset automatically after refuelling.
4. A repositioned interior light that is located higher in the boot so is less likely to be obscured by luggage.
5. Improved airbag protection with the ability to disable the passenger airbag catering for a rear facing child seat though I doubt I will be using this feature.
6. I feel that motorway driving is now much more relaxed with the i-vtec engine though I think the handling of the GD and low rev torque of the i-dsi was better for town and country roads.
For those who have changed their GD model for the GE, what are your likes over the older model?
