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jonathan18:KiwiNZ: I actually like the look of the new Jazz, it would be a car I would consider, and this is coming from someone people used to say the main aid I took with me to find a car was a measuring tape so I could find the biggest.
I used to buy Holden Commodores, Ford Falcons, full sized SUV's like Toyota Land Cruiser but my preference has shifted, I really like small to medium hatch backs, cheap to buy, cheap to run, versatile, fun to drive.
In terms of space, the Jazz (even the last one) is definitely the one to beat (for small cars)... When we were in the market for a small car, our 'measuring stick' was the Mountain Buggy. I took that when I went for test drives - basically, it wasn't a goer if it couldn't fit that in its boot. This ruled out cars like the Mazda 2, Swift and Echo hatch (though the Echo sedan was enormous - apparently similar interior space to the Corolla hatch!).
lxsw20: The Jazz CVT's are known for shuddering issues. Google it, you will find plenty of issues. Manual one would be fine.
Jase2985:lxsw20: The Jazz CVT's are known for shuddering issues. Google it, you will find plenty of issues. Manual one would be fine.
might pay to quantify that a little more
the earlier jazz's were known to have the shuddering issue, the newer ones not so much, but as you will find with any CVT they can all end up shuddering, its just how you maintain it and service it that leads to it shuddering. you follow the service schedule and use the recommended fluid you should have issues.
Jase2985: i have an 2007 Jazz sport (1.5L vtec) and its very spacious and peppy. over the 25000km ive had it its averaging 6.4L/100km which i dont think is too bad. my wife is a lot heaver on the accelerator
joker97: Jazzes
alasta: Given that they're both Japanese and both in the 'super mini' class I would be very surprised if there were any significant difference in average operating costs. The fact that you're looking at used imports would be a bigger determining factor.
As others have pointed out the Jazz is more flexible for cargo. I considered the Swift myself but ended up going with the Kia Rio due to the Swift's tight 210l cargo space.
KiwiNZ:alasta: Given that they're both Japanese and both in the 'super mini' class I would be very surprised if there were any significant difference in average operating costs. The fact that you're looking at used imports would be a bigger determining factor.
As others have pointed out the Jazz is more flexible for cargo. I considered the Swift myself but ended up going with the Kia Rio due to the Swift's tight 210l cargo space.
Kia Rio another excellent alternative. These vehicles offer great value for money and good level of equipment.
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