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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Kia Soul (2014 - 2019) Review
Used price: £3,328 - £15,151Read full reviewPROS
- Distinctive looks
- Spacious, attractive interior
- Quiet diesel engine
- Electric version available
CONS
- Small boot, reduced on EV
- Thirsty petrol engine
- Too niche for some
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Renault Twingo (2014 - 2019) Review
Used price: £1,470 - £6,625Read full reviewPROS
- Good looks and spacious interior
- Wide range of customisation packs
- Exceptionally manoeuvrable
- Handles well out of the city
CONS
- Rear-engine layout may put off buyers
- Boot space in four-seat mode is tight
- Servicing costs likely to be higher
- May disappoint enthusiastic drivers
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Volkswagen e-Up Hatchback (2014 - 2022) Review
Appealing electric city car now has a longer range
Used price: £2,608 - £11,865Read full reviewPROS
- Genuinely usable electric range
- Practical, functional interior
- An absolute doddle to drive
CONS
- List price looks expensive
- Practicality limited by four seats
- Not the best EV on longer journeys
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Mazda 3 Hatchback (2013 - 2019) Review
Mazda's Ford Focus-fighter looks distinctive, is great to drive
Used price: £1,620 - £15,637Read full reviewPROS
- Distinctive looks
- Economical petrol engines
- Good to drive
CONS
- Interior feels a little dated
- Rivals more practical
- Lacks some sparkle
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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2013 - 2020) Review
Used price: £3,370 - £22,341Read 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: £4,161 - £46,316Read 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: £8,162 - £16,888Read 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: £3,369 - £33,986Read 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: £8,420 - £20,787Read 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: £3,383 - £20,427Read full reviewPROS
- Rakish, sporty styling
- Low-emission diesel option
- Stunning A45 performance
CONS
- Expensive to buy
- Not that exciting to drive
- Servicing expensive
