Hatchback car reviews

Hatchback car reviews

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• Mercedes-AMG A 45 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review

  The most powerful hot hatch you can buy - and it's brilliant

  

  Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1

  New price: £65,395 - £65,395

  PROS

  • Explosive performance
  • Fun to drive
  • Very clever tech

  CONS

  • Image not for everyone
  • Can be hard to keep up with
  • RS3 more charismatic?

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• Peugeot 208 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review

  Great looks, efficient engines and good to drive

  

  Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

  New price: £20,195 - £31,510

  PROS

  • Great-looking inside and out
    
  • Up-to-date and user-friendly tech
  • Punchy and economical choice of engines

  CONS

  • Marmite driving position
  • Not the sharpest steer
  • Rear seat room disappointing
    

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• Ford Focus ST (2019 - 2025) Review

  Agile hot hatch combines performance and practicality

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  New price: £30,035 - £41,810

  PROS

  • Entertaining to drive
  • Spacious rear seats
  • Plenty of standard equipment

  CONS

  • Faster rivals are available
  • Quite expensive now
  • Could be nicer inside

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• BMW 1-Series M135i (2019 - 2024) Review

  Supremely competent, fast and great to own

  

  Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6

  Used price: £16,761 - £33,990

  PROS

  • Usable daily performance
  • Unshakable handling
  • Class-leading interior

  CONS

  • Lacks entertainment
  • Uninspiring engine
  • Rear passenger space

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• Mercedes-AMG A 35 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review

  Competent, rapid, grippy with an impressive interior

  

  Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9

  New price: £47,960 - £50,205

  PROS

  • Excellent acceleration
  • Impressive interior
  • Four-wheel drive traction

  CONS

  • Boring engine note
  • Lacks excitement
  • Steering lacks feel

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• Mazda 3 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review

  Sleek five-door handles fabulously, but it isn’t the most practical family car

  

  Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0

  New price: £25,030 - £34,275

  PROS

  • Engaging handling
  • Good fuel economy
  • High quality interior

  CONS

  • Cramped rear seats
  • Large blind spots
  • 122hp model is gutless

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• Audi A1 Sportback (2018 onwards) Review

  Getting on, but still classy and desirable

  

  Parkers rating: 3.1 out of 5 3.1

  New price: £24,030 - £33,275

  PROS

  • Comfortable, nicely equipped cabin
  • Good fuel economy on most models
  • Attractive personalisation options

  CONS

  • Expensive, with lots of kit on options list
  • Firm ride on models with larger wheels
  • Can be noisy on the motorway

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• Ford Fiesta ST (2018 - 2022) Review

  Our 2019 Car of the Year, now an excellent used hot-hatch

  

  Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4

  Used price: £6,575 - £20,150

  PROS

  • Fabulous steering and dynamics
  • Rorty performance, great soundtrack
  • As usable as a regular Fiesta

  CONS

  • Firm ride quality
  • Performance Pack is an optional extra
  • Lacks deep-seated interior quality

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• Kia Ceed Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review

  Kia's hatch is highly commendable, if not quite class best

  

  Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6

  New price: £23,325 - £31,485

  PROS

  • Well-equipped across range
  • Lots of space inside
  • Seven-year warranty

  CONS

  • Small engine range
  • Not very fun to drive
  • Limited personalisation

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• Ford Focus Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review

  Facelifted Ford Focus gets fresh styling and more modern tech

  

  Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

  New price: £29,560 - £32,610

  PROS

  • Facelift adds extra kerb appeal
  • Fun handling and punchy engines
  • Spacious cabin front and rear

  CONS

  • No hybrid or electric version available
  • Cabin storage could be better
  • Boot is smaller than some rivals

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