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Honda Jazz Crosstar 2026 Review — The Smartest Hybrid You’re NOT Buying?

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The facelifted Honda Jazz Crosstar is here — and it might quietly be one of the best real-world hybrid cars you can buy in 2026.

In this full review, Harry takes a deep dive into Honda’s updated small hybrid to find out whether the Crosstar lifestyle trim is actually worth nearly £30,000 — or if buyers should look elsewhere.

🚗 In this video you’ll discover:
What’s changed in the 2026 Honda Jazz facelift
How Honda’s clever e:HEV hybrid system really works
Real-world MPG after 500 miles of driving
The famous Honda Magic Seats practicality test
Interior tech, comfort & safety breakdown
Driving impressions on UK roads
Whether Crosstar trim is the one to buy

The Jazz has always been known for practicality — but with SUV styling, hybrid efficiency and huge interior space, this updated version aims to attract a whole new generation of drivers.

So… is this still the ultimate sensible car?
Or secretly the smartest daily driver on sale today?

⏱️ Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:35 Exterior Changes
03:00 Boot & Practicality
03:55 Magic Seats Explained
06:18 Interior & Technology
11:52 Driving Impressions
18:45 Verdict

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20 Comments

@telpo1260 6 months ago

Had mine for 3 years, absolutely love it and im not a pensioner. Ok its not a sports car and not made for a race but drive and reliability are superb.

@peterlewis3540 1 year ago (edited)

I bought a brand new Jazz Crosstar early this year (2025), and its one of the best cars, of many, that ive owned.
Its very comfortable to drive, has a magnificent sound system, but the thing that i find most impressive is the insane fuel economy.

Ive always used premium unleaded, mostly Tescos Momentum and Shell V power, and so far the best combined economy figure ive achieved is 93.7mpg

So the Honda Jazz is a brilliant car.

@redpillnibbler4423 3 years ago

Don’t know why people saying it’s ugly,I quite like the look of it and I’m a fussy sod.

@AutoSocialUK 3 years ago

You present cars so well Harry! Sounds like there is lots of happy customers in the comments!

@tanyatiller3689 1 year ago

Thank you Harry for this very informative review with your clear voice, it's the best one I've watched.

@rogerr9677 1 year ago

I'm thinking of getting one. Your review was a really good, honest one. Thanks....

@1tarras 2 years ago

You have an excellent voice for presentation this video,bravo.presentation help me a lot to chose for this Honda Jazz.tanks for this review.😊😊

@kadiryildiz5909 2 years ago

This really is the most sensible and practical car money can buy. Excellent fuel economy, great interior comfort, smart solutions and storage areas, luggage compartment that can be stretched according to need, sufficient performance and attractive design. What more could you want?

@KRSBU 2 years ago

Good useful review, thank you. As the owner of a 10-year old Jazz but looking to replace it, this is a serious consideration. My current Jazz has been superb in every way, so hopefully the latest models will be too.

@JasperBruceWright 3 years ago

Excellent video, love the pace and enthusiasm!😁

@FarAndromeda 2 years ago

just paid my first installment for the new Honda Jazz Crosstar ⭐ thank you for your tips!!

@Boardgamer69 3 years ago (edited)

Great video. I will get mine on october/november...we are a family of 3 with an low number of km per year, but we need a car for weekends and hollydays as for small moves(school, supermarket). For our use it seems the best solution, over full electric( always avalilable, best use of electric drive, low consumption). And the interior is so luminous, the first time we get in it was...wow...it doesn't seem like you are in a small size car...really good. the coffin seems a bit small but as we only have one child it's not a real problem. I also love the gaming side of this car : with the displayed mode of engine, and the consumption value, it makes you want to drive the better way to spend less fuel....so if like me, you're not in the fastest drive anymore, but the confort, you will want to drive smoothly as possible to maximize the time you use electric mode.
Yep the jazz is not a great looking car, but...I don't care because I'm driving inside the car, so I can't see it :-)

@coursdepianosurdomontetval2004 2 years ago

Great car! Great testing!

@karlotux7056 2 months ago

Estrené mi jazz 16/7 2026 es fantástico, un saludo desde España

@OrigamiCalm 1 year ago

The interior looks a lot better!! Thank you for this.

@marilynnstoneman8654 1 year ago

I have a Honda Civic ,she is 21 years old and still going strong,they do go on and on.We would like one of these as my youngest son has been awarded his higher award but we do not have a dealership in this area ,the nearest one is in Kent ,we live in Southend. The guy doing this video looks like my eldest son,so that is where he is.

@Naveed4Speed 3 years ago

Awesome review, A lot of smart features on the car. Would love to try one myself

@russdavey1919 3 years ago

Good review Harry 🙂

@andrewmaple9863 2 years ago

Great review

@clive3100 2 years ago

Good review and together with the Yaris Cross, these two are what I will be considering. ... Seems to me it will still be more elderly drivers going for this, but the facelift does look more easy on the eye compared with the initial model. Regarding the steering/lane position factor, I think a lot of drivers will be experiencing the warning steeering wobble what with the abundance of potholes seemingly everwhere now.