The used Honda Jazz is a clever supermini, loved for roomy Magic Seats, hybrid efficiency and modern tech, making everyday driving calm and affordable for city drivers, commuters and downsizers. Browse fully checked cars with Vertu's 14-day money-back guarantee and flexible finance; find your next used Honda Jazz with Vertu.
A used Honda Jazz puts its compact footprint to unusually practical use, with a spacious-feeling cabin and available Magic Seats that adapt around passengers, luggage, and taller loads. That versatility gives the Jazz a clear purpose as an everyday small car.
Vertu stock can include older petrol cars alongside newer Honda Jazz e:HEV models and the more ruggedly styled Honda Jazz Crosstar. Customers can therefore compare different ages, specifications, and powertrains within the same model family.
The precise figures and equipment below apply to the newer Jazz and Crosstar models described in Honda's supplied brochures. Older used versions differ, and each Vertu listing sets out the recorded specification of the individual vehicle.
A Honda Jazz second hand suits customers who want small-car dimensions with more usable cabin flexibility than the footprint suggests. The adaptable rear seating leads that case, giving equipped examples several ways to balance passengers and luggage.
Magic Seats can fold down for extra load space or tip upwards to use more of the cabin's height. For a downsizer carrying garden plants, luggage, or a bulky shop, the tip-up position creates useful space that an ordinary folding rear bench cannot match.
In a newer Jazz, the Honda Jazz hybrid system adds electric assistance without adding a charging cable to the weekly routine. Crosstar models build on the same practical cabin with a raised ride height, integrated roof rails, and distinctive exterior treatment.
Buying used also opens more than one interpretation of the Jazz. An earlier petrol car keeps the focus on straightforward hatchback usefulness, while a newer e:HEV adds current connectivity and driver-assistance technology.
A Honda Jazz used car suits customers who value easy dimensions, adaptable space, and, on newer e:HEV models, hybrid driving without plug-in charging.
| Buyer Type | Why the Honda Jazz Fits |
|---|---|
| Urban drivers | The compact exterior helps when streets narrow or parking spaces are limited, while the tall cabin retains useful passenger and carrying space. |
| Downsizers | Magic Seats let equipped cars switch between passenger duty and taller loads, so moving to a smaller car need not remove everyday flexibility. |
| Small families | Newer models provide 1,205 litres* with the rear seats folded and luggage measured to the roof, giving extra capacity when larger loads need to travel together. |
| Drivers considering a hybrid | Newer e:HEV cars select their drive mode automatically and need no external charging, keeping the move into hybrid ownership simple. |
*Figure for the newer brochure model using the VDA method, with the rear seats down and load measured to the roof. Capacity varies by model year and version.
The Honda Jazz used range spans different generations, so engine choice can include petrol and hybrid powertrains. The precise data below describes the newer 1.5-litre e:HEV model and does not apply to older cars.
This table shows the sourced powertrain, output, and efficiency data for the Honda Jazz e:HEV described in the supplied brochure.
| Category | Newer Honda Jazz e:HEV |
|---|---|
| POWERTRAIN | |
| Engine | 1.5-litre petrol engine |
| Hybrid system | e:HEV self-charging full hybrid powertrain with two electric motors and a lithium-ion battery |
| Drive modes | Electric Drive, Hybrid Drive, and Engine Drive |
| OUTPUT AND EFFICIENCY | |
| Electric motor output | 122PS |
| Torque | 253Nm |
| Combined fuel economy | 4.5L/100km |
| External charging | No need to plug in |
The 4.5L/100km figure applies to the newer Honda Jazz e:HEV described in the supplied brochure. Fuel economy is provided for comparison and may not reflect real-world driving.
The 122PS electric motor and 253Nm give these e:HEV cars an immediate response from rest. That matters most in stop-start traffic, where the Jazz can move away smoothly without asking the driver to manage the hybrid system.
The recent brochure used for this guide covers Elegance, Advance, Advance Sport, and Crosstar Advance grades. Earlier second hand Honda Jazz cars use different trim names, so this table applies only to the newer models described in that brochure.
This table compares selected sourced equipment across those newer Jazz grades.
| Feature | Elegance | Advance | Advance Sport | Crosstar Advance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRACTICALITY AND COMFORT | ||||
| Magic Seats | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated front seats | TBC - verify | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Heated steering wheel | TBC - verify | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water-repellent upholstery | TBC - verify | TBC - verify | TBC - verify | ✓ |
| TECHNOLOGY AND CONVENIENCE | ||||
| Honda CONNECT with 9-inch touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear-view camera and parking sensors | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRADE CHARACTER | ||||
| Distinctive equipment | 15-inch alloy wheels | 16-inch alloy wheels and privacy glass | Unique 16-inch alloy wheels, drive modes, and deceleration paddle | 16-inch black alloy wheels, roof rails, and Crosstar styling |
Choose Advance Sport when the way the Jazz responds matters as much as its cabin flexibility. Econ, Sport, and Normal settings add driver choice, while the regenerative braking and deceleration paddle provides another control within easy reach.
Jazz trim names changed as the model evolved. Vertu used stock can therefore place ES, ES Plus, HS, EX, and EX Navi alongside newer names such as Elegance, Advance, Advance Sport, and Crosstar Advance.
This table maps the principal trim names supplied for Vertu used Jazz listings and links to matching stock. Equipment varies across generations, and each listing provides the recorded specification of the individual car.
| Trim | Place in the Used Range | View Stock |
|---|---|---|
| ES | Earlier Jazz trim represented in Vertu used stock | View used Jazz ES |
| ES Plus | Earlier Jazz trim represented in Vertu used stock | View used Jazz ES Plus |
| HS | Legacy Jazz trim represented in Vertu used stock | View used Jazz HS |
| EX | Earlier trim name found across used Jazz stock | View used Jazz EX |
| EX Navi | Earlier navigation-labelled Jazz trim | View used Jazz EX Navi |
| Elegance | Newer e:HEV grade with Magic Seats, Honda CONNECT, smartphone integration, parking sensors, and a rear-view camera | View used Jazz Elegance |
| Advance | Newer e:HEV grade with heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, privacy glass, and 16-inch alloy wheels | View used Jazz Advance |
| Advance Sport | Newer e:HEV grade with Sport mode, unique 16-inch alloy wheels, sports pedals, and gloss-black details | View used Jazz Advance Sport |
| Crosstar EX | Earlier Crosstar trim represented in Vertu used stock | View used Jazz Crosstar EX |
| Crosstar Advance | Newer Crosstar grade with raised ride height, roof rails, black 16-inch alloy wheels, and water-repellent upholstery | View used Jazz Crosstar Advance |
The Jazz earns its keep on the ordinary journeys that fill a week, where a clear view out and adaptable rear seats can make daily tasks easier. Newer cars use a wide windscreen and slim A-pillars to support a broad view of the road.
That open view works with the adaptable seating. Keep the rear seats ready for passengers, fold them down for extra load space, or tip them up on equipped cars when height matters more than length. This flexibility helps when passenger space in the morning needs to become carrying space later in the day.
Newer Honda Jazz Full Hybrid models keep the driving routine equally simple. Electric, Hybrid, and Engine Drive are selected automatically, allowing the system to use the available power source without asking the driver to choose a mode or connect a cable.
Crosstar brings a different emphasis to that routine. Its raised ride height can make access easier and gives a more elevated view, while the integrated roof rails distinguish it from the standard Jazz.
Technology changes with model year, but the supplied brochure shows how newer examples developed. Honda CONNECT brings a 9-inch touchscreen, DAB radio, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto to the brochure grades, placing familiar phone functions within easy reach.
Every used Jazz sold by Vertu is checked and prepared before sale. Once it reaches the forecourt, its appeal is easy to understand: a small exterior surrounds a cabin built to handle more than the daily commute.
Choose a used Honda Jazz from Vertu and you get dealership support from your first enquiry onwards. Every used car is checked and prepared before sale, while our colleagues can talk you through the available model years, powertrains, and trim levels.
That support continues after you drive away. Our Honda servicing teams can help you look after your Jazz, while customers considering another model can browse the wider selection of used Honda cars.
Explore the available Jazz stock online, compare the recorded specification of each car, and choose between earlier petrol models, newer e:HEV versions, and Crosstar derivatives as availability changes.
If you would like to experience the Jazz before deciding, find your nearest Honda dealership and book an appointment with a Vertu colleague. Customers comparing used and new options can also explore the new Honda Jazz.
Browse our used Honda Jazz cars for sale, compare the available trims, or find a Honda dealership to book an appointment with a Vertu colleague.
Reliability depends on the age, mileage, maintenance, and condition of the individual Honda Jazz, so there is no single verdict covering every used example. Every used Jazz sold by Vertu is checked and prepared before sale, giving customers clear vehicle information and dealership support when choosing between available cars.
The Jazz range spans different petrol and hybrid arrangements, and Vertu colleagues can explain the recorded specification of the exact vehicle and the cover supplied with it.
No. The used Honda Jazz range can include petrol cars from earlier model years alongside newer models using Honda's e:HEV self-charging full hybrid powertrain. Fuel type and transmission are shown on each vehicle listing, helping customers narrow the available stock to the version that suits them.
The newer e:HEV cars described in the supplied brochure use a 1.5-litre petrol engine, two electric motors, and a lithium-ion battery. Those figures should not be applied to earlier used Jazz cars.
No. Newer Honda Jazz e:HEV models are self-charging full hybrids and do not need an external charging cable. The car manages Electric, Hybrid, and Engine Drive automatically, using the petrol engine, electric motors, and battery together according to the driving conditions and available battery charge.
Electric Drive can power the car from the battery alone when conditions allow. Hybrid Drive uses the petrol engine and electric motors together, while Engine Drive supports sustained higher-speed driving.
Many Honda Jazz models feature Magic Seats, including the newer grades detailed in Honda's supplied brochure. The rear seats can fold down for extra load space or tip upwards to create floor-to-roof carrying space. Availability and operation vary by model year and individual vehicle specification.
The tip-up function creates a different kind of carrying space from an ordinary folding bench, which can suit taller items that would be awkward to place flat in the boot.
The Honda Jazz Crosstar gives the Jazz a more rugged appearance and a more elevated stance. Newer Crosstar Advance models add a raised ride height, integrated roof rails, black 16-inch alloy wheels, Crosstar exterior treatment, and water-repellent upholstery while retaining the Jazz's flexible Magic Seats.
The standard Jazz keeps a cleaner hatchback profile. Crosstar is the stronger fit for customers who value easier access, integrated roof rails, and distinctive styling, while both remain centred on practical cabin space.