Hatchback car reviews

Hatchback car reviews

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• Vauxhall Ampera Hatchback (2012 - 2015) Review

  Subtle futuristic looks with good real-world economy

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £2,479 - £6,652

  PROS

  • Range extending capability
  • Refinement
  • Comfortable cruiser

  CONS

  • Bland exterior design
  • Pricey as a used car
  • Why you should buy a used Vauxhall Ampera

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• Vauxhall Astra VXR (2012 - 2015) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £3,188 - £7,139

  PROS

  Excellent performance, comfortable cabin, stylish looks, sensible running costs given the performance.

  CONS

  Interior isn't as well finished as some rivals, poor rear visibility, overly firm ride.

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• Toyota Auris (2012 - 2019) Review

  British-built family hatch is solid and dependable

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  Used price: £2,280 - £15,231

  PROS

  • Strong reliability record
  • Solid feel overall
  • Economical engine range
  • Generous kit levels

  CONS

  • Dull to look at
  • Uninteresting to drive
  • Feels its age next to rivals
  • Boot is quite small

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• Volkswagen Beetle Hatchback (2012 - 2018) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  Used price: £3,313 - £14,860

  PROS

  Retro appeal, comfortable interior, good performance, capable handling, strong reliability and build quality

  CONS

  Not as practical as the similarly priced Golf, overly firm ride with larger alloys and sports suspension, only really justified if you want a Beetle

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• Kia Ceed Hatchback (2012 - 2018) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £1,293 - £11,152

  PROS

  • Solid build quality
  • Frugal engines with low CO2 emissions
  • Practical boot

  CONS

  • Absence of steering feel
  • Seats need more side support
  • Rivals offer better handling

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• Skoda Citigo (2012 - 2019) Review

  Capable and great value city car feels surprisingly grown up

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £1,565 - £9,519

  PROS

  • Generally excellent value
  • Low running costs
  • Practical for its size
  • Interior quality

  CONS

  • Limited engine range
  • Strong competition
  • Too dull for some
  • Lack of personalisation

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• Honda Civic Hatchback (2012 - 2017) Review

  Excellent all-rounder, best in diesel form

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  Used price: £1,989 - £13,367

  PROS

  • Cavernous boot
  • Lever rear-seat folding system
  • Comfortable ride
  • Economical diesel
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  CONS

  • Poor rear visibility
  • Pricey when compared with rivals
  • Uninspiring driving experience
  • Check out common Honda Civic problems

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• Renault Clio Hatchback (2012 - 2019) Review

  Stylish, cheap to run and good to drive

  

  Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9

  Used price: £1,999 - £12,621

  PROS

  • Stylish and modern to look at
  • Plenty of kit and tech for the money
  • A comfortable ride and fine handling
  • A wide span of model variations
  • Engines are efficient and punchy

  CONS

  • Interior plastics are disappointing
  • Not as practical as newer rivals
  • Numb steering robs it of fun factor
  • Add options, and things can get expensive
  • Renaultsport models aren’t sharp enough

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• Citroën DS5 (2012 - 2015) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £1,716 - £9,159

  PROS

  Clean and frugal Hybrid4 version, unique and premium feeling interior, very good to drive

  CONS

  Restricted rear view, smaller boot for hybrid model, cramped rear passenger space

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• Ford Fiesta ST (2012 - 2017) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £3,072 - £7,681

  PROS

  • Quick acceleration
  • Fun to drive
  • Very high resale values

  CONS

  • Faces tough rivals...
  • ... and abusive former owners
  • Build quality not up with rivals

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