When we talk about the twisting, turning, dancing-around-pylons abilities of a vehicle, we're really talking about how gracefully it can pirouette in a narrow parking space, isn't it? Enter the Honda Jazz - a car that doesn't just waltz; it tangos through tight spots with the finesse of a ballroom expert. But how has this automotive dancer's turning circle evolved over the years? And more importantly, how does it stack up against its rivals in this automotive ballet?
Honda Jazz - How has the turning circle changed over the generations?
Let’s take a trip down memory lane. The Honda Jazz first tiptoed onto the scene in 1984 with a turning circle of 9.20 meters. Quite nimble, I'd say. But, as the years went by, the Jazz spread its wings (or should I say, widened its turning radius), reaching a more substantial but still respectable 10.10 meters in its latest rendition. The journey saw this compact maestro gracefully accepting its growth, from a sprightly 9.20 meters to a more mature 10.80 meters, and settling now in a sensible middle ground. It’s as if with age, our Jazz has learned a few new steps but still knows the value of a tight twirl.
Honda Jazz generationsGeneration year | Turning circle |
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Jazz, Model year 1984 (1.Generation) | 9 m |
Jazz, Model year 2002 (2.Generation) | 9 m |
Jazz, Model year 2004 (2.Generation (1. Facelift)) | 10 m |
Jazz, Model year 2008 (3.Generation) | 10 m |
Jazz, Model year 2011 (3.Generation (1. Facelift)) | 10 m |
Jazz, Model year 2015 (4.Generation) | 10 m |
Jazz, Model year 2018 (4.Generation (1. Facelift)) | 10 m |
Jazz, Model year 2020 (Jazz 5.Generation) | 10 m |
Jazz, Model year 2023 (Jazz 5. Generation (1. Facelift)) | 10 m |
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Jazz, Model year 1984 (1.Generation)
9 m
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Jazz, Model year 2002 (2.Generation)
9 m
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Jazz, Model year 2004 ) (2.Generation (1. Facelift)
10 m
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Jazz, Model year 2008 (3.Generation)
10 m
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Jazz, Model year 2011 ) (3.Generation (1. Facelift)
10 m
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Jazz, Model year 2015 (4.Generation)
10 m
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Jazz, Model year 2018 ) (4.Generation (1. Facelift)
10 m
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Jazz, Model year 2020 (Jazz 5.Generation)
10 m
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Jazz, Model year 2023 ) (Jazz 5. Generation (1. Facelift)
10 m
The difference in Turning circle between first generation (1.Generation) from 1984 and last generation (Jazz 5. Generation (1. Facelift)) from 2023 is 1 m.
The turning circle of the current generation of Jazz is 10 m.
Variants
Turning circle: Honda Jazz variantsVariant name | Turning circle |
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Jazz | 10 m |
Jazz Crosstar | 10 m |
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Jazz
10 m
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Jazz Crosstar
10 m
The turning circle compared to other Honda models
In the grand ballroom of Honda, where the waltzes of the Civics and the tangos of the CR-Vs dazzle, our Jazz maintains its poise with a turning circle that's notably nimbler than many of its siblings. With a Civic pirouetting at 11.00 meters and the CR-V making grander arcs at 11.40 meters, the Jazz shows them it’s not about the size of the dance floor, but how you move on it. And let's not even start on the NSX’s grand 12.10-meter gestures - splendid, but hardly the partner for a crowded parking lot dance-off.
Turning circle: Jazz vs. other models by HondaVariant name | Turning circle |
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Jazz | 10 m |
Jazz Crosstar | 10 m |
Civic | 11 m |
e:Ny1 | 11 m |
ZR-V | 11 m |
CR-V | 11 m |
HR-V | 11 m |
Civic Type R | 12 m |
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Jazz
10 m
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Jazz Crosstar
10 m
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Civic
11 m
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e:Ny1
11 m
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ZR-V
11 m
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CR-V
11 m
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HR-V
11 m
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Civic Type R
12 m
How does the turning circle of the Honda Jazz compare to it's nearest competitors?
So, how does our plucky Jazz compare when the competitors crash the party? The likes of the VW T-Cross and Hyundai Bayon come gliding in with their 10.60 meters, attempting to match our Jazz step for step. Yet, in a dance of dimensions, the Jazz knows its footwork well, striking a balance between size and agility. And when the heavyweights like the Toyota Prius+ stretch out to 11.20 meters, our Jazz merely twirls closer, reminding us that in the urban dance of driving, sometimes less is more. So, next time you find yourself in a tight spot, remember, the Honda Jazz isn’t just making turns; it’s making moves.
Turning circle: Honda Jazz vs. similar carsCar model | Turning circle |
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Estrima Birò 2022 | 5 m |
ARI Motors 452/802 2019 | 6 m |
ARI Motors Soleno 2024 | 7 m |
ARI Motors 902 2023 | 7 m |
Silence S04 Nanocar 2024 | 7 m |
Fiat Topolino 2023 | 7 m |
Citroen Ami 2024 | 7 m |
ARI Motors Bruni 2024 | 8 m |
Aixam Ambition 2023 | 8 m |
Aixam Minauto 2023 | 8 m |
Daewoo Nexia 1995 | 9 m |
Ligier Myli 2023 | 9 m |
Aixam Mega 2024 | 9 m |
Honda Jazz 2023 | 10 m |
Hyundai i30 2024 | 10 m |
Skoda Scala 2024 | 10 m |
Mazda 2 Hybrid 2024 | 10 m |
Alpine A290 2024 | 10 m |
BYD Dolphin 2023 | 10 m |
VW ID.3 2023 | 10 m |
Peugeot 508 2023 | 10 m |
GWM ORA 03 2024 | 11 m |
Audi Q2 2020 | 11 m |
Toyota Supra 2019 | 11 m |
Renault Arkana 2023 | 11 m |
Lexus UX 2019 | 11 m |
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