Hatchback car reviews

Looking for a new hatchback car? Search through our thousands of car reviews to find out which hatchback would suit you best. 

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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  • Hyundai i30 N (2018 onwards) 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: £20,975 - £27,475

    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

    Still one of the best small cars for your money

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    New price: £19,725 - £25,470

    PROS

    • Low prices and good deals
    • Lots of equipment available
    • Easy to drive, but also fun

    CONS

    • Some interior plastics are very hard 
    • Entry-level cars feel quite basic 
    • No hybrids or plug-in models
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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: £7,025 - £14,315

    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: £3,673 - £21,244

    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: £12,362 - £32,774

    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: £15,595 - £19,145

    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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  • Suzuki Swift Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review

    Fun-to-drive alternative to the mainstream offerings

    Parkers rating: 2.9 out of 5 2.9
    Used price: £4,317 - £19,379

    PROS

    • Fun to drive
    • Good reputation for reliability
    • Low cash prices

    CONS

    • Narrow engine range
    • Cheap-feeling interior
    • Lots of talented rivals
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  • Kia Rio Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review

    Capable, frugal Rio eclipsed by excellent rivals

    Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
    Used price: £4,234 - £21,228

    PROS

    • 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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  • Honda Civic Hatchback (2017 - 2022) Review

    Spacious and good to drive, but not as reliable as you might think

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    Used price: £5,551 - £20,175

    PROS

    • Good to drive
    • Spacious interior
    • Eye-catching appearance

    CONS

    • Lower and harder to get into than some rivals
    • Refinement could be better
    • Some serious reliability concerns
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