Hatchback car reviews

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  • Hyundai i30 N (2018 - 2024) Review

    Old-school thrills with a palatable price

    Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
    New price: £25,440 - £37,270

    PROS

    • Entertaining drive
    • Keen pricing
    • Plenty of standard kit

    CONS

    • Dour interior
    • Firm ride
    • Rear legroom not great
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  • Nissan Leaf Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review

    Off the pace when it comes to modern electric car tech - and soon to be replaced

    Parkers rating: 2.5 out of 5 2.5
    New price: £28,505 - £32,005

    PROS

    • Quiet, refined and easy to drive 
    • Intuitive one-pedal driving mode
    • Nissan has lots of electric car experience

    CONS

    • Plenty of rivals with greater range 
    • Outdated infotainment and cabin
    • Lacks latest fast-charging capability
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  • Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review

    Tech-filled premium hatchback remains impressive

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    New price: £31,300 - £46,000

    PROS

    • Striking interior design
    • Good economy from all engines
    • High-tech features

    CONS

    • Some cabin quality concerns
    • Reliability concerns reported from owners
    • Not quite as good as the BMW 1 Series
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  • Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review

    A polished supermini for sensible buyers

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    New price: £21,470 - £27,970

    PROS

    • Impressive interior technology
    • Efficient engine range
    • Spacious for a supermini

    CONS

    • More expensive than its rivals
    • Engines aren't exactly sparkling
    • Dull driving experience
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  • SEAT Ibiza Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review

    A grown-up supermini with added zest

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    New price: £20,015 - £25,965

    PROS

    • Low prices and good deals
    • Easy to drive, but also fun
    • Spacious cabin space

    CONS

    • Standard kit levels fall behind rivals
    • Scratchy interior plastics are easy to find
    • No hybrid option, for now
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  • Subaru Impreza Hatchback (2017 - 2020) Review

    A niche choice, and likely to stay that way

    Parkers rating: 3.4 out of 5 3.4
    Used price: £6,464 - £13,470

    PROS

    • 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
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  • Ford Fiesta Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review

    The Mk8 Fiesta is a great used buy - here's what to look out for.

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £3,518 - £20,112

    PROS

    • Well-made
    • Generously equipped
    • Good to drive

    CONS

    • Small even by small car standards
    • Some cheap interior plastics
    • Buy carefully or you could face big bills
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  • BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo (2017 - 2020) Review

    7 Series comfort, more luggage space than 5 Series Touring, less desirable than either

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    Used price: £11,170 - £29,288

    PROS

    • Extremely comfortable and refined
    • Interior space comparable to 7 Series
    • More luggage space than 5 Series Touring
    • Better equipped than 5 Series

    CONS

    • Driving dynamics lack sparkle
    • More expensive than 5 Series Touring
    • Heavier than 7 Series and 5 Series Touring
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  • Suzuki Swift Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review

    Fun-to-drive alternative to the mainstream offerings

    Parkers rating: 2.9 out of 5 2.9
    Used price: £4,400 - £20,057

    PROS

    • Fun to drive
    • Good reputation for reliability
    • Low cash prices

    CONS

    • Narrow engine range
    • Cheap-feeling interior
    • Lots of talented rivals
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