Hatchback car reviews

Hatchback car reviews

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• Vauxhall Insignia Hatchback (2009 - 2017) Review

  Vauxhall's big hatchback is great value - if you get a good one

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  Used price: £493 - £10,125

  PROS

  • Refined and comfortable cruiser
  • Good quality interior
  • Spacious cabin and boot

  CONS

  • Questionable diesel reliability
  • Not as good to drive as a Mondeo
  • Over-assisted steering

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• Vauxhall Insignia VXR (2009 - 2017) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £1,456 - £8,887

  PROS

  • Good ride comfort
  • Available as a hatch
  • Saloon or an estate
  • Great sounding V6 engine
  • Four-wheel drive as standard

  CONS

  • Lacking in the feelgood factor
  • Lifeless steering
  • Rarely feels as quick as the figures suggest

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• Ford Ka (2009 - 2016) Review

  Growing up makes the Ka less cute, but a sound used buy

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  Used price: £584 - £4,255

  PROS

  • Easy to drive, refined at speed
  • Enjoyable handling
  • Cheap to run

  CONS

  • Interior plastics feel cheap
  • Diesel engine unreliable
  • Not as engaging as Ka Mk1

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• Renault Megane Coupe (2009 - 2016) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £626 - £6,010

  PROS

  Racy looks, hatchback practicality, refinement, frugal diesel engines

  CONS

  Limited rear seat space for a hatchback, steering lacks some feel

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• Alfa Romeo Mito (2009 - 2018) Review

  Stylish small premium car that’s ageing gracefully

  

  Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0

  Used price: £696 - £9,353

  PROS

  • Distinctive exterior styling
  • Strong performance from most engines
  • Turbocharged petrols a highlight
  • Space for four adult passengers

  CONS

  • Firm ride on most models
  • Interior plastics are hard
  • Diesels sap the fun out of it
  • High boot sill

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• Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2009 - 2017) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £1,119 - £12,429

  PROS

  • Roomy interior
  • Low running costs
  • Good choice of engines

  CONS

  • Not as exciting to drive as a Ford Fiesta
  • More expensive than typical superminis
  • Basic versions are very basic

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• Kia Soul (2009 - 2013) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £958 - £4,543

  PROS

  Distinctive looks, practical interior, plenty of customisation options, long warranty

  CONS

  No especially economical engines, petrol engine too noisy at speed

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• Skoda Yeti (2009 - 2017) Review

  This pragmatic and characterful compact SUV is a great used buy

  

  Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4

  Used price: £1,680 - £13,112

  PROS

  • Spacious and practical but compact
  • Available with four-wheel drive
  • Lots of choice on the used market

  CONS

  • Getting on a bit now, so may become more problematic
  • Some common engine and electronics issues
  • Rust and off-roading damage

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• Fiat 500 Hatchback (2008 - 2024) Review

  Still chic but starting to show its age

  

  Parkers rating: 2.3 out of 5 2.3

  Used price: £638 - £13,280

  PROS

  • Cheeky retro styling
  • Compact dimensions
  • Efficient mild-hybrid engine

  CONS

  • Awkward driving position
  • Noisy at motorway speeds
  • Three-star Euro NCAP rating

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• Abarth Grande Punto Hatchback (2008 - 2010) Review

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £1,322 - £2,636

  PROS

  Accessible performance, relatively exclusive, famous sporty brand

  CONS

  Limited dealer network, high-performance version too harsh for UK roads

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