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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Audi A3 Hatchback (2012 - 2018) Review
Used car leader in terms of image and quality
Used price: £2,488 - £20,593Read full reviewPROS
- Badge and brand appeal
- Strong residual values
- Wide range of trim and engines
CONS
- Expensive parts for a small hatchback
- BMW 1 Series has better steering
- Harsh S Line suspension
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Vauxhall Adam (2012 - 2019) Review
Too compromised to be a genuine MINI alternative
Used price: £1,702 - £8,281Read full reviewPROS
- Youthful appeal
- Tons of personalisation options
- Broad range of petrol engines
CONS
- Not particularly frugal or cheap to tax
- Rivals are more fun to drive
- Just about to go off-sale
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Vauxhall Ampera Hatchback (2012 - 2015) Review
Subtle futuristic looks with good real-world economy
Used price: £2,147 - £6,031Read full reviewPROS
- 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
Used price: £2,561 - £6,345Read full reviewPROS
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
Used price: £2,238 - £15,762Read full reviewPROS
- 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
Used price: £2,705 - £13,913Read full reviewPROS
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
Used price: £1,215 - £9,489Read full reviewPROS
- 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
Used price: £1,296 - £8,947Read full reviewPROS
- 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
Used price: £1,744 - £13,475Read full reviewPROS
- Cavernous boot
- Lever rear-seat folding system
- Comfortable ride
- Economical diesel
- Check out common Honda Civic problems
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
Used price: £1,891 - £11,638Read full reviewPROS
- 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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