Hatchback car reviews

Looking for a new hatchback car? Search through our thousands of car reviews to find out which hatchback would suit you best. 

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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  • 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: £6,148 - £12,772

    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: £3,307 - £18,838

    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: £10,710 - £28,104

    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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  • Kia Picanto Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review

    Well made, great value and good to drive

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    New price: £16,065 - £19,615

    PROS

    • Well-equipped, well-made interior
    • Easy to drive around town
    • Surprisingly comfortable

    CONS

    • Basic engine needs working hard
    • Optional automatic is terrible
    • Grainy touchscreen graphics
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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: £4,213 - £18,927

    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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  • Kia Rio Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review

    Capable, frugal Rio eclipsed by excellent rivals

    Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
    Used price: £4,145 - £19,308

    PROS

    • Seven-year warranty
    • Practical, solid interior
    • Plenty of standard kit

    CONS

    • A bit dull to drive
    • Not cheap enough
    • Doesn’t stand out 
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  • Honda Civic Hatchback (2017 - 2022) Review

    Spacious and good to drive, but not as reliable as you might think

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    Used price: £4,766 - £17,452

    PROS

    • Good to drive
    • Spacious interior
    • Eye-catching appearance

    CONS

    • Lower and harder to get into than some rivals
    • Refinement could be better
    • Some serious reliability concerns
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  • Hyundai i30 Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review

    Grown-up family hatch is packed with equipment

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    New price: £24,755 - £29,790

    PROS

    • Low running costs on most models
    • Lots of driver assistance technology
    • Bright and simple infotainment screen

    CONS

    • Standard models aren’t that entertaining
    • Rear seats are cramped for taller passengers
    • Entry-level cars have drab interiors
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  • Nissan Micra Hatchback (2017 - 2022) Review

    The Micra is back on form with sharp looks and lots of kit

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £3,197 - £17,810

    PROS

    • Edgy design inside and out
    • Competitively low emissions
    • Sense of fun, modernity

    CONS

    • Cramped rear headroom
    • Poor over-shoulder visibility
    • Not the most economical, with hybrid version lacking
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