Kia 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.
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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Kia Hatchback car reviews
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Kia Ceed Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review
Kia's hatch is highly commendable, if not quite class best
New price: £22,385 - £30,945Read full reviewPROS
- 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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Kia Picanto Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Kia’s smallest car has big style and kit
New price: £13,510 - £16,440Read 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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Kia Rio Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review
Capable, frugal Rio eclipsed by excellent rivals
Used price: £4,545 - £22,344Read 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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Kia Soul (2014 - 2019) Review
Used price: £3,577 - £17,005Read full reviewPROS
- Distinctive looks
- Spacious, attractive interior
- Quiet diesel engine
- Electric version available
CONS
- Small boot, reduced on EV
- Thirsty petrol engine
- Too niche for some
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Kia Ceed GT (2013 - 2018) Review
Used price: £4,200 - £12,362Read full reviewPROS
- Sporty looks
- Practical features
- Good kit levels
- Seven-year transferable warranty
CONS
- Lacks character
- Off the pace of rivals
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Kia ProCeed GT (2013 - 2019) Review
Used price: £3,428 - £13,344Read full reviewPROS
- Seven year warranty
- Punchy engine
- High level of standard kit
CONS
- Uninspiring handling
- Poor fuel economy
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Kia ProCeed (2013 - 2019) Review
Used price: £2,539 - £11,795Read full reviewPROS
- Cheap to run, sleek looks
- Seven-year warranty
CONS
Budget brand image might affect resale values
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Kia Ceed Hatchback (2012 - 2018) Review
Used price: £1,436 - £11,354Read full reviewPROS
- Solid build quality
- Frugal engines with low CO2 emissions
- Practical boot
CONS
- Absence of steering feel
- Seats need more side support
- Rivals offer better handling
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Kia Picanto (2011 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,481 - £9,438Read full reviewPROS
- Excellent value
- Low running costs
- Choice of three- or five-door models
- Economical engines
CONS
- Restricted bootspace
- Steering feels too light at high speeds
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Kia Soul (2009 - 2013) Review
Used price: £767 - £4,505Read full reviewPROS
Distinctive looks, practical interior, plenty of customisation options, long warranty
CONS
No especially economical engines, petrol engine too noisy at speed
