Hatchback car reviews

Hatchback car reviews

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• Ford Focus Active Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review

  Rugged-looking version of Ford’s family hatch

  

  Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9

  New price: £33,610 - £33,610

  PROS

  • Looks suitably SUV-ish
  • Spacious and practical interior
  • Drives just like a Focus

  CONS

  • The SUV styling is mostly just for show
  • Standard kit list missing key items
  • Some hard interior plastics

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• Volkswagen Polo GTi (2018 onwards) Review

  Comfortable as well as quick... but not exciting

  

  Parkers rating: 3.7 out of 5 3.7

  New price: £30,740 - £30,740

  PROS

  • Plenty of performance
  • Comfortable and easy to live with
  • Well equipped and well priced

  CONS

  • Rivals more exciting to drive
  • Loses composure at higher speeds
  • Too many touch-sensitive controls

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• Suzuki Swift Sport (2018 - 2024) Review

  Fun and surprisingly economical hot hatchback

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  Used price: £7,207 - £21,018

  PROS

  • Lightweight
  • Affordable
  • Fuel efficient

  CONS

  • Small boot
  • Annoying safety kit
  • Tiny fuel tank

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• Hyundai i30 N (2018 - 2024) Review

  Old-school thrills with a palatable price

  

  Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1

  New price: £25,440 - £37,270

  PROS

  • Entertaining drive
  • Keen pricing
  • Plenty of standard kit

  CONS

  • Dour interior
  • Firm ride
  • Rear legroom not great

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• Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review

  A polished supermini for sensible buyers

  

  Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6

  New price: £21,470 - £27,970

  PROS

  • 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

  A grown-up supermini with added zest

  

  Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

  New price: £20,015 - £25,690

  PROS

  • Low prices and good deals
  • Easy to drive, but also fun
  • Spacious cabin space

  CONS

  • Standard kit levels fall behind rivals
  • Scratchy interior plastics are easy to find
  • No hybrid option, for now

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• Subaru Impreza Hatchback (2017 - 2020) Review

  A niche choice, and likely to stay that way

  

  Parkers rating: 3.4 out of 5 3.4

  Used price: £6,464 - £13,470

  PROS

  • 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 Mk8 Fiesta is a great used buy - here's what to look out for.

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £3,518 - £20,112

  PROS

  • Well-made
  • Generously equipped
  • Good to drive

  CONS

  • Small even by small car standards
  • Some cheap interior plastics
  • Buy carefully or you could face big bills

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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

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  Used price: £11,170 - £29,288

  PROS

  • 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

  Well made, great value and good to drive

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  New price: £16,065 - £19,615

  PROS

  • Well-equipped, well-made interior
  • Easy to drive, great in cities
  • GT-Line S feels most grown up

  CONS

  • Basic engine needs working hard
  • Optional automatic is awful
  • No more 99hp turbo version

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