Hatchback car reviews
Looking for a new hatchback car? Search through our thousands of car reviews to find out which hatchback would suit you best.
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.
Whether you want a hatchback manual or hatchback automatic car, we have loads of hot hatches and hatchback cars reviewed by our experts to help you make the right decision over which car to buy.
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Hatchback car reviews
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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
A polished supermini for sensible buyers
New price: £20,975 - £26,975Read full reviewPROS
- Impressive interior technology
- Efficient engine range
- Spacious for a supermini
CONS
- More expensive than its rivals
- Engines aren't exactly sparkling
- Dull driving experience
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SEAT Ibiza Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Still one of the best small cars for your money
New price: £19,725 - £25,470Read full reviewPROS
- Low prices and good deals
- Lots of equipment available
- Easy to drive, but also fun
CONS
- Some interior plastics are very hard
- Entry-level cars feel quite basic
- No hybrids or plug-in models
- Low prices and good deals
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Subaru Impreza Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
A niche choice, and likely to stay that way
New price: £26,890 - £26,890Read full reviewPROS
- Safety first: 4x4 grip, great tech
- Practical and reliable
- Comfy ride
CONS
- Gutless engines, lackluster transmission
- High fuel consumption and emissions
- Parts of cabin look and feel cheap
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Ford Fiesta Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review
The eighth-generation Fiesta is compact, complete and competent
Used price: £4,278 - £22,035Read full reviewPROS
- Well-made
- Generously equipped
- Good to drive
CONS
- Getting pricier
- Cheap interior plastics
- Going out of production in 2023
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BMW 6-Series Gran Turismo (2017 - 2020) Review
7 Series comfort, more luggage space than 5 Series Touring, less desirable than either
Used price: £12,453 - £31,630Read full reviewPROS
- Extremely comfortable and refined
- Interior space comparable to 7 Series
- More luggage space than 5 Series Touring
- Better equipped than 5 Series
CONS
- Driving dynamics lack sparkle
- More expensive than 5 Series Touring
- Heavier than 7 Series and 5 Series Touring
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Kia Picanto Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Kia’s smallest car has big style and kit
New price: £13,705 - £16,660Read full reviewPROS
- Well-equipped, well-made interior
- Easy to drive
- 1.0-litre turbo is an excellent junior hot hatch
CONS
- Basic engine needs working hard
- Optional automatic is awful
- Not as versatile as a larger car
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Suzuki Swift Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review
Fun-to-drive alternative to the mainstream offerings
New price: £13,099 - £20,989Read full reviewPROS
- Fun to drive
- Good reputation for reliability
- Low cash prices
CONS
- Narrow engine range
- Cheap-feeling interior
- Lots of talented rivals
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Honda Civic Hatchback (2017 - 2022) Review
Spacious and good to drive, but not as reliable as you might think
Used price: £5,600 - £19,732Read full reviewPROS
- Good to drive
- Spacious interior
- Eye-catching appearance
CONS
- Lower and harder to get into than some rivals
- Refinement could be better
- Some serious reliability concerns
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Kia Rio Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review
Capable, frugal Rio eclipsed by excellent rivals
Used price: £4,407 - £21,660Read full reviewPROS
- Seven-year warranty
- Practical, solid interior
- Plenty of standard kit
CONS
- A bit dull to drive
- Not cheap enough
- Doesn’t stand out
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Hyundai i30 Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Grown-up family hatch is packed with equipment
New price: £22,720 - £27,880Read full reviewPROS
- Low running costs on most models
- Lots of driver assistance technology
- Bright and simple infotainment screen
CONS
- Standard models aren’t that entertaining
- Rear seats are cramped for taller passengers
- Entry-level cars have drab interiors
