Honda Jazz in Red 2019 for £11,995

Description

A longer wheelbase (the distance between front and rear axle lines) than most rival small cars means more space for passengers – with similar interior dimensions to a Mercedes-Benz E-Class (seriously) despite being around a metre shorter in overall length, as Honda is keen to point out. A centrally mounted fuel tank means the Magic Seats are present, with an additional 80mm of loadspace from front to back compared with the previous-generation Jazz. The front passenger seat can be fully reclined to fit long items in, including an 8ft surfboard, if you so desired. There are two choices of engine – a 1.3-litre or a 1.5-litre. Both are petrol engines and both are naturally-aspirated – meaning there's no turbocharger. There's a choice of a manual transmission or CVT, too. There's plenty of technology on board, including a 7.0-inch touchscreen controlling the infotainment system, and a raft of safety measures including an intelligent speed limiter that reads road signs and changes the car's maximum speed, as well as standard-fit autonomous emergency braking. This is the car's trump card and it comes down to clever packaging which allows maximum interior space. The tall body means headroom is good all-round (although a tall front passenger might feel a bit too high up), but it's impressive how easily you can fit adults into a car the size of the Jazz. Legroom is good, too, and everyone has a good view out thanks to large windows and a higher-than-normal seating set-up. You also get decent-sized door pockets, three cupholders and a large central bin in the front. Rear passengers don't fare so well with smaller pockets in the doors and seat backs.Euro NCAP tested the Jazz when it was launched in 2015, awarding it a five-star rating. The Jazz performs well due to a strong body structure that should stand up well in the event of a crash, but there are also plenty of extra systems to prevent or reduce the severity of a crash in the first place. City Brake Active System is