Hatchback car reviews
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Hatchback car reviews
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Suzuki Swift Sport (2012 - 2016) Review
Used price: £1,839 - £7,167Read full reviewPROS
- Fantastic handling
- Refined ride
- Affordable list price
CONS
Engine can feel lacklustre and must be worked hard to make progress
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Volkswagen Up (2012 - 2023) Review
The benchmark of the city car class
Used price: £1,561 - £17,771Read full reviewPROS
- Class-leading build quality
- Peppy range of engines
- Fabulous Up GTI model
CONS
- Pricier than many rivals
- Only four seats
- Three-star Euro NCAP rating
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Volvo V40 Hatchback (2012 - 2019) Review
Comfortable old stager that's still a sound all-rounder
Used price: £1,554 - £13,862Read full reviewPROS
- Good to drive but not the best ride
- Exceptionally comfortable seats
- Good refinement levels
- Lots of standard safety equipment
CONS
- Fewer engines offered as of 2018
- Dated media system
- Cramped interior space
- Cluttered, button-heavy centre console
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Hyundai Veloster (2012 - 2014) Review
Used price: £1,390 - £4,381Read full reviewPROS
Stylish looks, rear passenger door offers easy access, interior quality
CONS
Lacks steering feel, cramped rear, absence of a real sporty version
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Chevrolet Volt Hatchback (2012 - 2015) Review
Used price: £2,270 - £5,040Read full reviewPROS
Refinement, comfortable interior, excellent range-extending technology
CONS
Some awkward exterior styling, limited rear space
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Renault Zoe Hatchback (2012 onwards) Review
A good electric car, now tainted by a zero-rated safety score
New price: £18,443 - £34,495Read full reviewPROS
- Long driving range
- Zero tailpipe emissions
- Super quiet around town
CONS
- EuroNCAP safety rating of zero
- Firm ride, with bodyroll too
- Oddly high seating position
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BMW 1-Series Hatchback (2011 - 2019) Review
A great all-rounder if you don't need masses of space
Used price: £1,256 - £24,760Read full reviewPROS
- Some versions engaging to drive
- Superb diesel economy
- M140i is great fun
- Impressive material quality
CONS
- Cramped, especially in the rear
- Styling can be divisive
- Luggage capacity not the greatest
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Audi A3 RS3 Sportback (2011 - 2012) Review
Used price: £8,702 - £13,497Read full reviewPROS
Tons of grips, impressive amounts of power, practical five-door layout
CONS
Steering is too light, difficult to buy due to limited production numbers
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Vauxhall Astra GTC Coupe (2011 - 2018) Review
Used price: £1,038 - £8,861Read full reviewPROS
Engaging handling, strong performance and low running costs, distinctive styling
CONS
Not as refined as German-built rivals, poor visibility and ergonomics, impractical boot
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Citroën C4 Hatchback (2011 - 2018) Review
Used price: £925 - £5,580Read full reviewPROS
- Improved quality
- Premium-feel interior
- Low CO2 diesel available
- Excellent diesel start/stop system
- Comfortable ride
CONS
- Jerky automatic gearbox
- Poor handling
- Dull
