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.
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Hatchback car reviews
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Hyundai Ioniq Hatchback (2016 - 2022) Review
Economy and efficiency in a user-friendly package
Used price: £7,025 - £19,906PROS
- Competitively priced against rivals
- Five-year warranty cover
- Decent dual-clutch auto
CONS
- Noisy hybrid drive system
- Some interior plastics are unappealing
- A Prius is more efficient
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Infiniti QX30 SUV (2016 - 2020) Review
Stands out for many reasons, not all of them good
Used price: £6,725 - £14,793PROS
- Unique styling
- Simple engine line up
- Well equipped
- Easy to navigate trim levels
CONS
- Ride could be better
- Cramped inside
- Lacklustre handling
- Confusing bodystyle
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Ford Focus RS (2016 - 2018) Review
no other hatchback drives this well
Used price: £0 - £0PROS
- Staggeringly fast
- Incredible handling
- Strong resale values
CONS
- Design is reserved for an RS
- Cabin could be more interesting
- Smaller boot than Focus ST
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Suzuki Baleno Hatchback (2016 - 2019) Review
Used price: £3,301 - £8,615PROS
- Great build quality
- Good to drive
- Practical
- Well-equipped
CONS
- Pre-production cars driven
- Pricing to be confirmed
- Some cheaper cabin plastics
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Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback (2016 - 2022) Review
Cut-price Tesla Model S impresses, but is far from class-leading
Used price: £5,337 - £14,835PROS
- Near silent electric running
- Soft, pliant ride is a delight
- Five-year warranty
CONS
- A bit plain for some tastes
- Poor range for the money
- Below average finance deals
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DS 3 (2015 - 2019) Review
Premium supermini has Fiat 500 or MINI style while offering more space
Used price: £2,027 - £10,149PROS
- Stylish design
- Punchy petrol engines
- Economical diesels
CONS
- Ride quality can be poor
- Some awkward controls
- Not the most practical
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Mazda 2 (2015 onwards) Review
An interesting driver’s choice in a post-Fiesta world
New price: £18,625 - £23,845PROS
- Sharp to drive
- Lots of equipment
- Fuel efficient
CONS
- Dated infotainment
- Rivals are more practical
- No ‘hot’ version
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Peugeot 308 GTi (2015 - 2017) Review
Used price: £5,310 - £10,134PROS
- Subtle styling
- Engine flexibility
- Brakes and differential on GTi 270, interior quality
CONS
- Subtle styling
- Divisive Coupe Franche paint
- Long-throw manual gearbox
- Financially pointless GTi 250
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Peugeot 308 GT (2015 - 2017) Review
Used price: £3,687 - £8,894PROS
- Excellent petrol engine
- Looks great
- Loaded with kit
- Has hot hatch potential
- Seriously comfortable
CONS
- We prefer regular 308
- Handling disconcerting at speed
- Diesel doesn’t make sense
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DS 4 Crossback (2015 - 2018) Review
Used price: £2,925 - £9,306PROS
- Stylish looks
- Plenty of kit
- Economical diesel
CONS
- Lacks driver feedback
- Restricted legroom in the rear