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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Mazda 3 Hatchback (2009 - 2013) Review
Mazda's take on proven Focus technology is sporty and reliable
Used price: £691 - £3,596Read full reviewPROS
- Few reliability issues, still looks fresh
- Excellent build quality
- Good refinement and handling
CONS
- Not as much boot space as Focus
- Harder to find than Ford or Volvo
- 1.6-diesel isn't a Mazda engine, inherits problems
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Mazda 3 MPS (2009 - 2013) Review
Used price: £2,542 - £7,607Read full reviewPROS
Strong performance, superb in-gear acceleration, aggressive looks, good value for a hot hatch
CONS
Not very engaging to drive, steering struggles under acceleration, lacks the feelgood factor
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Abarth 500 (2009 - 2015) Review
Used price: £2,125 - £4,480Read full reviewPROS
- Distinctive looks
- Appealing and fun high-performance small car
- Sharp handling
CONS
- More powerful Abarth Grande Punto is cheaper
- Firm ride
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BMW 5-Series GT (2009 - 2017) Review
Used price: £2,965 - £17,922Read full reviewPROS
Supremely refined, incredibly spacious and high class cabin, clever twin-opening tailgate, practical and large boot
CONS
Rather ungainly looks, not as agile to drive as a standard 5 Series
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Audi A5 Sportback (2009 - 2016) Review
Classy fastback is a desirable used choice – but choose carefully
Used price: £1,520 - £15,998Read full reviewPROS
- Stylish coupe-like looks along with hatchback practicality
- Good rear passenger room
- Excellent choice of engines
CONS
- Rather firm ride
- Some pricey optional extras
- Not as reliable as you think
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Suzuki Alto (2009 - 2014) Review
Used price: £696 - £4,126Read full reviewPROS
- Cheap to buy
- Cost-effective to own
- Robustly built
CONS
- Lacks charm
- Boot isn't particularly practical
- Three-star Euro NCAP safety rating
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Vauxhall Astra Hatchback (2009 - 2015) Review
Used bargain and tonnes of choice out there
Used price: £452 - £5,662Read full reviewPROS
- Impressively refined
- Smooth and quiet ride
- Upmarket interior
- Search for used Vauxhall Astra Mk6 cars for sale
CONS
- Smaller petrol engines are lacklustre
- Steering lacking in feel
- Ordinary looks
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Ford Focus RS (2009 - 2010) Review
Used price: £9,438 - £18,785Read full reviewPROS
Breathtaking performance, everyday practicality
CONS
Options can push new price to £28,000, no easy seat-height adjustment
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Volkswagen Golf GTI (2009 - 2012) Review
Golf Mk6 is a great used buy, family friendly, still fun to drive
Used price: £2,758 - £7,810Read full reviewPROS
- Mk6 GTI an outstanding all-rounder
- Great performance
- Agility, comfort and practicality
CONS
- Quicker Edition 35 is rare, carries over older tech
- Less overtly sporty styling than some
- TSI engine not as robust as previous GTIs
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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2009 - 2012) Review
Golf Mk6 still stacks up as a great family hatchback
Used price: £1,113 - £6,840Read full reviewPROS
- Supremely refined
- Upmarket interior
- Good choice of efficient engines
CONS
- Not particularly exciting to drive
- Expensive compared to rivals
- Not as reliable as you think
