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 remains impressive
New price: £31,300 - £46,000Read full reviewPROS
- 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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Ford Fiesta Active (2018 - 2022) Review
Fiesta gets chunkier and funkier off-road look
Used price: £4,981 - £16,006Read 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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Citroën C4 Cactus Hatchback (2018 - 2020) Review
Comfortable and easy to live with, but too flawed for most drivers
Used price: £4,239 - £10,334Read 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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Nissan Leaf Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review
Off the pace when it comes to modern electric car tech - and soon to be replaced
New price: £28,505 - £32,005Read full reviewPROS
- 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- Outdated infotainment and cabin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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Ford Focus Active Hatchback (2018 - 2025) Review
Rugged-looking version of Ford’s family hatch
New price: £22,765 - £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
Comfortable as well as quick... but not exciting
New price: £30,740 - £30,740Read 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 - 2024) Review
Fun and surprisingly economical hot hatchback
Used price: £6,879 - £20,057Read full reviewPROS
- Lightweight
- Affordable
- Fuel efficient
CONS
- Small boot
- Annoying safety kit
- Tiny fuel tank
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Hyundai i30 N (2018 - 2024) Review
Old-school thrills with a palatable price
New price: £25,440 - £37,270Read full reviewPROS
- Entertaining drive
- Keen pricing
- Plenty of standard kit
CONS
- Dour interior
- Firm ride
- Rear legroom not great
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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
A polished supermini for sensible buyers
New price: £21,470 - £27,970Read full reviewPROS
- 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
New price: £20,395 - £26,840Read full reviewPROS
- 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
