Hatchback car reviews
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Browse through our hatchback reviews and find out why a hatchback is many different things all in one car. You can buy a fast hatchback that’s still really practical as a family car, and a hot hatchback is great fun to drive.
Whether you want a hatchback manual or hatchback automatic car, we have loads of hot hatches and hatchback cars reviewed by our experts to help you make the right decision over which car to buy.
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Hatchback car reviews
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Hyundai i20 Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
The i20 has morphed into a genuine supermini competitor
New price: £21,310 - £25,210Read full reviewPROS
- Generous equipment levels
- Sharp exterior styling
- Bang up-to-date technology
CONS
- Some models feel cheap inside
- Only one engine now available
- Automatic gearbox doesn’t suit the car
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Toyota Yaris GR Yaris (2020 onwards) Review
Fast, exciting and very different to a standard Yaris
New price: £31,165 - £34,665Read full reviewPROS
- Fabulous acceleration and performance
- Four-wheel drive handling is safe and exciting
- Compact and confidence inspiring
- Feels special
CONS
- Sounds less than exciting
- High seating position isn't sporty
- Too extreme for daily driving?
- Less practical than regular Yaris
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Volkswagen Golf R (2020 onwards) Review
Fastest VW Golf is a discreet sportscar slayer
New price: £43,510 - £49,075Read full reviewPROS
- Effortlessly fast and fun
- All-weather usability
- Good long-distance comfort
CONS
- Infotainment system is poor
- Touch-sensitive controls don't work well
- Engine could sound more exciting
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Volkswagen Golf GTI (2020 onwards) Review
Hot hatch for grown ups is still a brilliant all-rounder
New price: £37,650 - £42,270Read full reviewPROS
- Excellent handling and steering
- Comfortable and refined at speed
- Exciting performance in Clubsport form
CONS
- Infotainment and controls are poor
- Rivals offer better value
- Expensive options jack up prices
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Volkswagen Golf GTD (2020 - 2023) Review
Performance diesel Golf has a lot to recommend it
New price: £37,145 - £37,145Read full reviewPROS
- Swift and effortless performance
- Excellent handling and steering
- The 500+ mile fuel range
CONS
- Issues with the infotainment system
- Skoda Octavia vRS is cheaper and roomier
- Adaptive dampers are an optional extra
- Swift and effortless performance
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Cupra Leon Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Sharp handling, but entry-level model not special enough
New price: £33,435 - £44,715Read full reviewPROS
- 300hp flagship offers lots of thrills
- Sharp handling and quick steering
- PHEV eHybrid model is tax efficient
CONS
- Plenty of talented rivals
- eHybrid model not that exciting to drive
- Touch-sensitive controls are frustrating
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Skoda Octavia vRS (2020 onwards) Review
Barely puts a foot wrong, but won't excite you
New price: £34,230 - £41,040Read full reviewPROS
- Practical, easy to live with
- Quick and economical
- Three engines, two bodystyles
CONS
- Some annoying switchgear
- Lacks excitement
- Not the bargain it once was
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Vauxhall Corsa-e Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Vauxhall's fully-electric car is an excellent gateway to EVs
New price: £34,080 - £34,080Read full reviewPROS
- Vauxhall's bestselling pure electric vehicle
- Engaging handling and steering
- Impressive performance
CONS
- Can get pricey if you option it up
- Lacks the sparkle of some rivals
- Warranty not as good as rivals
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Fiat 500 Electric Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Familiar looks for cute all-electric Fiat city car
New price: £28,195 - £34,195Read full reviewPROS
- Stylish inside and out
- Quick and fun to drive
- Long range for a small car
CONS
- Expensive well-equipped versions
- Entry-level model's short range
- Not particularly practical
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Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Light facelift brings more style, not so much substance
New price: £19,415 - £28,845Read full reviewPROS
- Impressive fuel economy
- Excellent 100hp and 130hp engines
- Good levels of standard equipment
CONS
- Interior feels a little low-rent
- Lack of storage space in the cabin
- Jerky automatic gearbox
