2008-2013 used (GE)
$8,500Second-generation NZ-new and JDM Fit. 1.3L and 1.5L petrol. Typical 140,000 to 200,000 km by 2026.
Weekly
$38.84
Monthly
$168.31
Honda's small hatch with magic-seat packaging, widely used as a first car in New Zealand.
Last reviewed: 24 April 2026
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Weekly
$59/week
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Honda Jazz finance calculator Not a lender. Not a broker. The Honda Jazz is the small hatch Honda has sold in New Zealand since 2002, with its Japanese-market twin (the Fit) arriving in volume through the import channel as well. The trademark magic seats fold flat or flip up, which gives the Jazz cargo flexibility well beyond its footprint. NZ-new Jazz ran from the first generation through the GK series to roughly 2020, at which point Honda NZ paused and the current GR generation arrived as the e:HEV hybrid. Most financed Jazz stock falls in the $10,000 to $22,000 band, and the model is commonly cross-shopped with the Toyota Yaris, Suzuki Swift, and Mazda2. Lender familiarity is strong on NZ-new cars; JDM-import Fit examples are also routinely financed once compliance is settled.
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Typical NZ market prices and the weekly cost of financing each. All figures assume 7% over 5 years with no deposit. Indicative only; open the full calculator to pre-set your own rate and term.
2008-2013 used (GE)
$8,500Second-generation NZ-new and JDM Fit. 1.3L and 1.5L petrol. Typical 140,000 to 200,000 km by 2026.
Weekly
$38.84
Monthly
$168.31
2014-2019 used (GK)
$12,000Third-generation NZ-new. CVT petrol common. Hybrid variant available on JDM imports.
Weekly
$54.83
Monthly
$237.61
2020-2022 used (GR JDM Fit / e:HEV)
$18,000Fourth-generation JDM-import Fit in the main. e:HEV hybrid widely available on imports.
Weekly
$82.25
Monthly
$356.42
2023+ NZ-new e:HEV
$29,000Honda NZ reintroduced the Jazz as e:HEV only. Hybrid is the sole NZ-new drivetrain.
Weekly
$132.52
Monthly
$574.23
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Financing notes
At $13,000 on a five-year term at 9% indicative, the weekly repayment sits at roughly $62, or around $270 a month. A four-year term lifts the weekly to about $74 and cuts total interest noticeably. A new Jazz e:HEV near $29,000 on the same settings runs at around $139 a week. First-car applicants with a thin credit file typically see indicative rates at the upper end of the small-hatch band; a guarantor or a 10 to 20% deposit tend to bring the rate down.
Model-specific questions
On a $13,000 used GK Jazz at 9% indicative over five years with no deposit, the weekly repayment works out to roughly $62. A new Jazz e:HEV near $29,000 on the same settings lands near $139 a week, and a 20% deposit on that figure drops the weekly to around $111. These figures are illustrative only and actual rates depend on the lender's credit assessment.
On a late-model NZ-new Jazz with a clean credit record and a modest deposit, indicative rates from mainstream NZ lenders typically sit in the 8 to 10% range. Older GE Jazz examples under $10,000 land in the 10 to 13% range because lender residual exposure is higher on older small hatches. A thin credit file or recent arrears commonly pushes the rate toward the upper end of the band.
Yes, once NZ entry compliance is certified and the first WoF is issued. From what we see, indicative rates on JDM-import Fit examples typically sit 0.5 to 1.5 percentage points above an equivalent NZ-new Jazz because residual data is thinner. Maximum term is often capped at four or five years rather than seven, and the odometer record on Carjam is a common lender check.
Zero-deposit loans are routine on Jazz because the loan amount is small and lender confidence in the model is high. A 10 to 20% deposit typically nudges the indicative rate down and reduces total interest. On a $13,000 used Jazz the weekly impact is a few dollars; on a $29,000 e:HEV a 20% deposit shaves closer to $28 a week. The actual differential depends on the lender.
The e:HEV sits roughly $15,000 above a comparable used GK Jazz on NZ dealer forecourts in 2026 but runs near 3.7 L/100km against 5.8 L/100km on the petrol. Over a five-year loan the fuel saving alone doesn't close the gap at typical mileage; the e:HEV case is stronger on factory warranty coverage and lower service costs, with mileage above 20,000 km a year tightening the math further.
Yes, on essentially the same terms as a dealer purchase. A broker can source an indicative rate before the price is negotiated. A Carjam report typically verifies the VIN, odometer, and any secured interest on the PPSR. A pre-purchase mechanical inspection at $150 to $250 has a reputation as worth the cost on older CVT examples.
Negative equity at trade-in time is uncommon on a Jazz because resale holds reasonably well, but it can occur in year one on a zero-deposit new-car e:HEV loan. If the trade-in is short of the balance, the shortfall is typically paid in cash or rolled into the next loan. A 10 to 20% deposit and a term of five years or less reduce the risk materially on indicative NZ used-market trends.
Yes, and the Jazz is one of the more commonly financed first cars on the NZ market. Lenders typically assess first-car applications on income stability, existing debt, and time in current role. A guarantor, a 10 to 20% deposit, or both generally lift approval odds and reduce the indicative rate. The loan size usually fits within first-car-loan brackets at most NZ lenders.
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