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 Ceed Hatchback (2012 - 2018) Review
Used price: £1,160 - £8,966PROS
- 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: £1,181 - £8,354PROS
- 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: £1,678 - £12,697PROS
- 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: £1,744 - £11,551PROS
- 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
Used price: £1,167 - £7,370PROS
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
Used price: £2,310 - £5,993PROS
- 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
Used price: £2,725 - £11,967PROS
- 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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Hyundai i30 Hatchback (2012 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,230 - £9,449PROS
- Impressive 890-mile range
- Low CO2 emissions
- Good quality interior
CONS
- More expensive than previous model
- Discounts may be harder to get
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SEAT Mii (2012 - 2019) Review
Used price: £1,348 - £7,209PROS
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
Used price: £1,446 - £7,945PROS
- 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