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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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2013 - 2020) Review
Used price: £3,681 - £25,107Read full reviewPROS
- More boot space than a 3 Series Touring
- Distinctive looks
- Fantastic interior space
CONS
- Those distinctive looks will not be to everyone’s taste
- Not as fun to drive as a 3 Series saloon or Touring
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BMW 4-Series Coupe (2013 - 2020) Review
The benchmark four-seat sports coupe
Used price: £4,649 - £47,595Read full reviewPROS
- Broad engine range
- Great all-rounder diesels
- Sharp, sporting looks
- Ballistic M4 Coupe
CONS
- Limited practicality
- Firm ride in M Sport models
- Lacklustre four-cylinder engines
- More expensive than 3 Series
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Audi A3 S3 (2013 - 2016) Review
Used price: £8,887 - £17,672Read full reviewPROS
- Great engine
- Excellent handling
- Smart interior
- Comfortable seats
CONS
- Expensive optional extras
- Boot not huge
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Audi A3 Sportback (2013 - 2020) Review
Audi's compact hatch is classy and refined
Used price: £3,381 - £35,640Read full reviewPROS
- Wide range of excellent engines available
- Good to drive with smooth ride on most models
- Practical and roomy interior, plus excellent quality
- Fast and luxurious Audi RS 3 Sportback available
CONS
- Higher-spec models can be pricey, as can options
- Some features feel dated next to rivals
- S Line models have a firm ride
- A3 Saloon arguably more stylish
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG (2013 - 2018) Review
Used price: £8,902 - £22,225Read full reviewPROS
- Stunning performance
- Excellent grip levels
CONS
- Expensive
- Not as practical as rivals
- Choppy ride
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2013 - 2018) Review
Premium image but reliability and quality let it down
Used price: £3,772 - £21,815Read full reviewPROS
- Rakish, sporty styling
- Low-emission diesel option
- Stunning A45 performance
CONS
- Expensive to buy
- Not that exciting to drive
- Servicing expensive
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Kia Ceed GT (2013 - 2018) Review
Used price: £4,114 - £12,125Read full reviewPROS
- Sporty looks
- Practical features
- Good kit levels
- Seven-year transferable warranty
CONS
- Lacks character
- Off the pace of rivals
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Renault Clio Renaultsport (2013 - 2016) Review
Used price: £4,234 - £10,394Read full reviewPROS
- Faster to 62mph
- More Torque
- CO2 emissions reduced by 25%
- Special edition version quicker
CONS
- 1.6-litre turbocharged engine not exactly the purist's choice
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Volkswagen Golf GTI (2013 - 2017) Review
Previous generation Golf GTI still stacks up today
Used price: £6,125 - £20,408Read full reviewPROS
- Iconic hot hatch
- Volkswagen build quality
- Everyday usability
- Performance
CONS
- Evolutionary looks
- Some rivals sharper
- Rather overshadowed by Golf R
- Expensive compared with rivals
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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2013 - 2020) Review
One of the very best used cars you can buy
Used price: £3,283 - £27,336Read full reviewPROS
- Spacious and high-quality interior
- Large range of engines available
- GTI and R provide thrills
CONS
- Styling is a little dull on some models
- Optional extras can be pricey
- Growing range of strong competition
