Hatchback car reviews

Hatchback car reviews

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• Nissan Micra Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review

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

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  New price: £12,605 - £22,805

  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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• Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport (2017 - 2022) Review

  Grown-up Vauxhall is shaping up to be a great used buy

  

  Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9

  Used price: £3,816 - £26,010

  PROS

  • 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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• 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: £26,400 - £28,800

  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: £17,959 - £17,959

  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: £2,881 - £17,458

  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: £9,725 - £24,557

  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: £13,632 - £32,449

  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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• Ford Ka Plus (2016 - 2019) Review

  Value-focused model aces the basics, buts lacks style

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  Used price: £3,870 - £8,410

  PROS

  • Affordable and well-equipped
  • Competitive Ford finance deals
  • Comfortable but fun to drive
  • Space for four passengers

  CONS

  • Bland styling compared with rivals
  • Interior design could be bolder
  • Few personalisation options
  • Limited engine and trim choice

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• Renault Megane Hatchback (2016 - 2022) Review

  Stand-out styling and a plug-in powertrain for French family hatchback

  

  Parkers rating: 3.4 out of 5 3.4

  Used price: £3,898 - £29,350

  PROS

  • Sharp exterior styling
  • Cost-effective hybrid engine
  • Easy to drive
  • RS hot hatchback great to drive
  • Comfortable and refined

  CONS

  • Dated infotainment
  • Clunky hybrid system
  • Limited choice in the range
  • Standard safety kit lacking
  • Rivals are more practical

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• Fiat Tipo Hatchback (2016 - 2023) Review

  Tipo offers space and gadgets, but not much else

  

  Parkers rating: 1.5 out of 5 1.5

  New price: £15,345 - £22,035

  PROS

  • Wide cabin feels spacious
  • Tipo Cross handles poor roads well
  • Discounts may make it appealing

  CONS

  • Poor engine selection
    
  • Interior feels cheap and nasty
  • Resale will be tricky

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