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 Ioniq Hatchback (2016 - 2022) Review

    Economy and efficiency in a user-friendly package

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    Used price: £7,025 - £19,906

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 3.4 out of 5 3.4
    Used price: £6,725 - £14,793

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    Used price: £0 - £0

    PROS

    • 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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  • Hyundai Ioniq Electric Hatchback (2016 - 2022) Review

    Cut-price Tesla Model S impresses, but is far from class-leading

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    Used price: £5,337 - £14,835

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    Used price: £2,027 - £10,149

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 3.2 out of 5 3.2
    New price: £18,625 - £23,845

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
    Used price: £5,310 - £10,134

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    Used price: £3,687 - £8,894

    PROS

    • 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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