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.
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Hatchback car reviews
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review
Tech-filled premium hatchback can challenge the best
New price: £30,460 - £45,995Read full reviewPROS
- Striking interior design
- Good economy from all engines
- High-tech features
CONS
- Some cabin quality concerns
- Plug-in hybrid no longer available for hatch
- Not quite as good as the BMW 1 Series
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Ford Fiesta Active (2018 - 2022) Review
Fiesta gets chunkier and funkier off-road look
Used price: £6,160 - £18,730Read full reviewPROS
- It’s a Fiesta underneath
- Comfy seats and good to drive
- Relatively cheap to run
- Excellent Ecoboost engines
CONS
- Rolls more than hatchback
- Not very capable off-road
- Base trim lacks black roof
- Less efficient than equivalent hatch
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Nissan Leaf Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review
Archetypal electric family car can't keep up with modern rivals
New price: £28,495 - £31,995Read full reviewPROS
- Quiet, refined and easy to drive
- Reasonably priced
- Intuitive one-pedal driving mode
CONS
- Plenty of rivals with greater range
- Outdated infotainment and cabin
- Lacks latest fast-charging capability
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Citroën C4 Cactus Hatchback (2018 - 2020) Review
Comfortable and easy to live with, but too flawed for most drivers
Used price: £4,992 - £12,937Read full reviewPROS
- Light, efficient and distinctively styled
- Useful levels of practicality
- More comfortable than old Cactus
- Good value for money
CONS
- It's lost some of its character
- Handling takes some getting used to
- Over-reliance on touchscreen
- Lacks rugged build quality of some rivals
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Ford Focus Active Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review
Rugged-looking version of Ford’s family hatch
New price: £33,170 - £33,170Read full reviewPROS
- Looks suitably SUV-ish
- Spacious and practical interior
- Drives just like a Focus
CONS
- The SUV styling is mostly just for show
- Standard kit list missing key items
- Some hard interior plastics
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Volkswagen Polo GTi (2018 onwards) Review
207hp supermini hot hatch that’s comfortable as well as quick
New price: £29,925 - £29,925Read full reviewPROS
- Plenty of performance
- Comfortable and easy to live with
- Well equipped and well priced
CONS
- Rivals more exciting to drive
- Loses composure at higher speeds
- Too many touch-sensitive controls
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Suzuki Swift Sport (2018 onwards) Review
Fun and surprisingly economical hot hatchback
New price: £19,079 - £24,060Read full reviewPROS
- Lightweight
- Affordable
- Fuel efficient
CONS
- Small boot
- Annoying safety kit
- Tiny fuel tank
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Hyundai i30 N (2018 onwards) Review
Old-school thrills with a palatable price
New price: £34,070 - £35,570Read full reviewPROS
- Entertaining drive
- Keen pricing
- Plenty of standard kit
CONS
- Dour interior
- Firm ride
- Rear legroom not great
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SEAT Ibiza Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Still one of the best small cars for your money
New price: £19,505 - £24,685Read full reviewPROS
- Low prices and good deals
- Lots of equipment available
- Easy to drive, but also fun
CONS
- Some interior plastics are very hard
- Entry-level cars feel quite basic
- No hybrids or plug-in models
- Low prices and good deals
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Subaru Impreza Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
A niche choice, and likely to stay that way
New price: £25,795 - £25,795Read full reviewPROS
- Safety first: 4x4 grip, great tech
- Practical and reliable
- Comfy ride
CONS
- Gutless engines, lackluster transmission
- High fuel consumption and emissions
- Parts of cabin look and feel cheap
