Hatchback car reviews

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  • Kia Ceed Hatchback (2012 - 2018) Review

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £1,160 - £8,966

    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: £1,181 - £8,354

    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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  • 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: £1,744 - £11,551

    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: £1,167 - £7,370

    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: £2,310 - £5,993

    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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  • Ford Focus ST (2012 - 2018) Review

    Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    Used price: £2,725 - £11,967

    PROS

    • Excellent handling and performance
    • Solid interior
    • Plenty of safety kit

    CONS

    • Dull steering
    • Not quite as good to drive as a Renaultsport Megane
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  • SEAT Mii (2012 - 2019) Review

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £1,348 - £7,209

    PROS

    Classy interior, well-built, low running costs, priced well

    CONS

    Bland design, steering too light at high speeds, not as engaging as rivals

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  • Skoda Rapid (2012 - 2018) Review

    Rapid majors on space and value for money

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    Used price: £1,446 - £7,945

    PROS

    • Range of efficient engines
    • Huge amount of boot space
    • Spacious interior, and good to drive

    CONS

    • Dull to look at and sit in
    • Lots of kit costs extra
    • About to be replaced by the Scala
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