Like many of the new small cars such as the Mazda2 and Hyundai Getz, the Jazz is a relatively boxy and upright five-door hatch with a design that has been developed with a form to follow function platform. This is a very functional small car and the packaging is probably its greatest strength.

Step into the driver’s seat and there is a wide dash with simple easy-to-use switchgear to control the standard air-conditioning.. Little storage areas abound with a shelf and glove box in front of the passenger, a deep tray and two cupholders forward of the gearshift and decent-sized door bins. Other standard kit includes power windows and mirrors, remote locking, dual front airbags and ABS.

Added to the versatility is a front passenger back that goes all the way back, all up giving the Jazz a potential 1323 litres of cargo space.

The transmission speedily lets the engine spin its way to the higher rev band where, courtesy of the VTEC system, the most torque resides. Floor the right foot in L and it quickly spins to about 4200rpm and will happily sit there, albeit at the expense of quiet running and fuel consumption. The S mode is a little less forceful, but will still keep the revs hovering over 3000 on the move, while the D is easiest and most fuel conscious for unhurried urban cruising.

The turning circle could be tight, and the steering is vague, and there is fair degree of roll in the body when cornering at more than sedate speeds.

.As a versatile funky little runabout, the Jazz is blessed with excellent packaging, with a solid and smooth driveline. No one is likely to want to drive it like a sports car, so the handling deficiencies probably aren’t too much of a problem – but over a period the ordinary ride quality may become annoying. Find one here Buy Used Ford Cars in Laois for a better deal.

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