Mazda 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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Mazda Hatchback car reviews
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Mazda 2 Hybrid (2022 onwards) Review
Mazda's frugal hybrid is a Yaris in (hardly any) disguise
New price: £24,010 - £29,075Read full reviewPROS
- Impressive economy and low CO2
- Clever hybrid powertrain works well
- Feels well built, tough and durable
CONS
- Toyota’s donor Yaris Hybrid is cheaper
- Avoid the headroom-robbing glass roof
- Not the most exciting car on sale today
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Mazda 3 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review
Sleek five-door handles fabulously, but it isn’t the most practical family car
New price: £23,735 - £32,935Read full reviewPROS
- Engaging handling
- Good fuel economy
- High quality interior
CONS
- Cramped rear seats
- Large blind spots
- 122hp model is gutless
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Mazda 2 (2015 onwards) Review
An interesting driver’s choice in a post-Fiesta world
New price: £18,430 - £23,625Read full reviewPROS
- Sharp to drive
- Lots of equipment
- Fuel efficient
CONS
- Dated infotainment
- Rivals are more practical
- No ‘hot’ version
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Mazda 3 Hatchback (2013 - 2019) Review
Mazda's Ford Focus-fighter looks distinctive, is great to drive
Used price: £1,947 - £16,080Read full reviewPROS
- Distinctive looks
- Economical petrol engines
- Good to drive
CONS
- Interior feels a little dated
- Rivals more practical
- Lacks some sparkle
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Mazda 3 Hatchback (2009 - 2013) Review
Mazda's take on proven Focus technology is sporty and reliable
Used price: £634 - £4,319Read 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: £2,453 - £8,258Read 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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Mazda 2 (2007 - 2015) Review
Used price: £512 - £6,189Read full reviewPROS
- Good to drive
- Stylish and sporty look
- Holds its value well
- Good equipment levels
CONS
- Awkward boot shape
- Noisy at speed
- Firm ride
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Mazda 3 MPS (2007 - 2008) Review
Used price: £3,075 - £8,483Read full reviewPROS
Subtle styling, great turbocharged engine, storming performance, affordable prices
CONS
Feels like there's too much power at times, not as driver focussed as other hot hatches
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Mazda 6 Hatchback (2007 - 2012) Review
Impressive family car with strong engines and quality interior
Used price: £669 - £4,656Read full reviewPROS
- Spacious, well-appointed cabin
- Impressive luggage capacity
- Good to drive, surprisingly economical
CONS
- Interior quality could be better in places
- Ride is a little unsettled on big wheels
- No plug-in hybrid version available
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Mazda 3 Hatchback (2004 - 2008) Review
Used price: £537 - £8,431Read full reviewPROS
Well equipped, good to drive, decent rear passenger space
CONS
Dreary and dated cabin, bland image, firm ride, lacks refinement
