Hatchback car reviews

Hatchback car reviews

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• Renault Clio Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review

  Sharp new looks – but it’s still the same great car underneath

  

  Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4

  New price: £17,995 - £24,295

  PROS

  • Excellent in the corners
  • Clever hybrid powertrain
  • Comfortable interior

  CONS

  • Hybrid powertrain is pricey…
  • … and its gear shifts take forever
  • Tight rear passenger space

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• BMW 1-Series Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review

  BMW's smallest model is a brilliant all-rounder

  

  Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3

  New price: £24,790 - £41,315

  PROS

  • Superb refinement 
  • Loads of gadgets 
  • Strong performance

  CONS

  • Rear-seat headroom could still be better 
  • Disappointing digital dashboard 
  • M135i xDrive should be more exciting

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• Peugeot e-208 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review

  Facelifted electric 208 gains extra power but remains pricey

  

  Parkers rating: 3.1 out of 5 3.1

  New price: £31,600 - £36,250

  PROS

  • Stylish inside and out
  • Well equipped
  • Easy to drive

  CONS

  • Unsettled ride comfort
  • Restrictive driving position
  • Rivals are much better value

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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: £63,370 - £67,870

  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: £20,410 - £28,350

  PROS

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

  CONS

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

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• Ford Focus ST (2019 onwards) Review

  Agile hot hatch combines performance and practicality

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  New price: £37,705 - £42,905

  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 onwards) Review

  Supremely competent, fast and great to own

  

  Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6

  New price: £41,880 - £44,805

  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: £46,010 - £50,920

  PROS

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

  CONS

  • Boring engine note
  • Lacks excitement
  • Steering lacks feel

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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: £22,800 - £32,745

  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
  • 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: £7,912 - £23,956

  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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