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I recently tried the latest version of the automatic Jazz and was extremely disappointed with the resultant delays between the gears - nowhere near as smooth as the old type. I note you mentioned that the five-speed torque converter is not available in the UK. Could you tell me why this is? No way would I the type available here.

Asked on 11 April 2009 by

Answered by Honest John

I am trying to persuade Honda that this is representative public thinking. The problem is, fitting a proper 5-speed torque converter auto to the Jazz and (hopefully) the 1.5 120PS engine, would push the price up close to that of the new Insight hybrid, which has a smooth CVT auto, and represents next stage Honda for current Jazz CVT-7 owners.

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Dear Honest John,

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