The Honda Jazz came with two engine options for buyers in India. The 1.2-litre i-VTEC petrol engine produced 90 PS of power and 110 Nm of torque. This engine was very smooth and worked with a 5-speed manual gearbox or a CVT automatic. Many people liked the CVT for city driving. There was also a 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine. This motor produced 100 PS of power and 200 Nm of torque. It was famous for giving very good fuel mileage on long trips. The diesel model used a 6-speed manual gearbox. Later, Honda stopped the diesel engine and sold the car only with the petrol engine to meet new BS6 rules. The petrol motor was known for being quiet and reliable for many years. This model provided a steady performance for daily use without any major mechanical issues.

The Honda Jazz offered one of the most spacious cabins in its segment. The interior felt airy because of the large windows and big front windshield. This car provided a 7-inch touchscreen system that supported both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Passengers had a lot of legroom and headroom in both the front and back seats. This model came with a 354-liter boot, which was enough for 2 large suitcases. Some variants also had a sunroof and automatic climate control. The dashboard had a simple layout with clear dials and buttons. Owners liked the soft materials and the beige color theme that made the cabin look large. The car was very practical for families who needed extra comfort and storage space. It also featured paddle shifters for the automatic version to make driving easier on highways.

The Honda Jazz had a unique shape that looked like a small van. This design gave the car a lot of space inside. At the front, there was a glossy black grille with a chrome line. The top models came with LED headlamps and daytime running lights. These lights looked sharp and helped during night driving. On the sides, the car used 15-inch alloy wheels that looked modern. The back of the Honda Jazz featured tall LED wing lights. One big highlight of this model was the electric sunroof. It also had a large front windshield and big windows, which made the cabin feel open. The door handles came with a chrome finish on higher versions. This car was less than 4 meters long, making it easy to park in tight city spots. Overall, the design was very clean and practical for families.

The Honda Jazz faced several strong rivals in the Indian market. Its biggest competitor was the Maruti Suzuki Baleno. This car sold in very high numbers. Another major rival was the Hyundai i20. People liked the i20 for its modern look and many features. The Toyota Glanza also competed with it because it was based on the Baleno. Later, the Tata Altroz joined this list. The Altroz was known for its high safety rating of 5 stars. Most of these rivals were priced between 6 lakh and 12 lakh rupees. These cars offered more engine options like turbo petrol and diesel. Some even had better fuel efficiency. While this model had a lot of space inside, these other cars became more popular with Indian buyers. This competition eventually led to low sales for the car before it stopped selling in 2023.