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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  • 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: £4,400 - £20,057

    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: £4,206 - £20,128

    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: £5,218 - £19,150

    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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  • Nissan Micra Hatchback (2017 - 2022) Review

    The Micra is back on form with sharp looks and lots of kit

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    Used price: £3,427 - £18,736

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    New price: £24,755 - £29,790

    PROS

    • 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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  • Suzuki Ignis SUV (2017 onwards) Review

    Cheerful micro-SUV offers low-cost city motoring

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    New price: £11,699 - £19,739

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 3.1 out of 5 3.1
    Used price: £2,851 - £17,168

    PROS

    • Quirky styling stands out
    • Personalisation options
    • Comfortable ride and interior

    CONS

    • Touchscreen is distracting to use
    • Jerky auto gearbox
    • Cramped rear seat space
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  • Toyota Prius Plug-In (2017 - 2022) Review

    Though it's been around a while, PHEV Prius still returns impressive numbers

    Parkers rating: 3.2 out of 5 3.2
    Used price: £9,080 - £23,394

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    Used price: £12,818 - £30,724

    PROS

    • 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
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