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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Suzuki Swift Hatchback (2017 - 2023) Review
Fun-to-drive alternative to the mainstream offerings
Used price: £4,400 - £20,057PROS
- 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
Used price: £4,206 - £20,128PROS
- 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
Used price: £5,218 - £19,150PROS
- 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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Nissan Micra Hatchback (2017 - 2022) Review
The Micra is back on form with sharp looks and lots of kit
Used price: £3,427 - £18,736PROS
- Edgy design inside and out
- Competitively low emissions
- Sense of fun, modernity
CONS
- Cramped rear headroom
- Poor over-shoulder visibility
- Not the most economical, with hybrid version lacking
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Hyundai i30 Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
Grown-up family hatch is packed with equipment
New price: £24,755 - £29,790PROS
- Low running costs on most models
- Lots of driver assistance technology
- Bright and simple infotainment screen
CONS
- Standard models aren’t that entertaining
- Rear seats are cramped for taller passengers
- Entry-level cars have drab interiors
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Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport (2017 - 2022) Review
Grown-up Vauxhall is shaping up to be a great used buy
Used price: £4,004 - £24,746PROS
- Low prices and running costs
- A fine, relaxed, motorway cruiser
- Excellent ride quality
CONS
- Drab interior
- Not dynamic to drive
- No hybrids
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Suzuki Ignis SUV (2017 onwards) Review
Cheerful micro-SUV offers low-cost city motoring
New price: £11,699 - £19,739PROS
- Cheap to buy and run
- Unique hybrid and 4WD offerings
- Fun to drive in the city
CONS
- Safety kit lacking
- High insurance grouping
- Struggles on motorways
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Citroën C3 (2017 - 2024) Review
French Fiesta fighter is a quirky and appealing alternative
Used price: £2,851 - £17,168PROS
- Quirky styling stands out
- Personalisation options
- Comfortable ride and interior
CONS
- Touchscreen is distracting to use
- Jerky auto gearbox
- Cramped rear seat space
- Quirky styling stands out
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Toyota Prius Plug-In (2017 - 2022) Review
Though it's been around a while, PHEV Prius still returns impressive numbers
Used price: £9,080 - £23,394PROS
- Potential low running costs
- Generous standard equipment
- Quiet and relaxed at a cruise
CONS
- Extremely shallow boot
- Not as good to drive as more modern rivals
- Underwhelming performance
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Honda Civic Type-R (2017 - 2022) Review
OTT hot-hatch is an acquired taste
Used price: £12,818 - £30,724PROS
- A riot to drive
- Seating position and manual gear change superb
- Plenty of standard equipment
CONS
- Not a looker
- Old-feeling interior
- Rivals are more sophisticated