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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Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (2014 - 2019) Review
Lots of choice used, mostly reliable and cheap to run
Used price: £2,020 - £9,522Read full reviewPROS
- Strong equipment levels for most versions
- Fundamentally reliable and cheap to run
- Sweet 1.0-litre engines from 2014-18
CONS
- Based on the old model
- Non-turbo engines give weaker performance
- Not as good to drive as a Fiesta
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Volkswagen Golf SV (2014 - 2020) Review
Undercover MPV is sleeker than boxy Touran
Used price: £3,368 - £17,308Read full reviewPROS
- Practical
- Easy to drive
- Comfortable
- Not an SUV
CONS
- Not very exciting
- Bigger than Golf hatch
- No hybrid model
- Not an SUV
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Volkswagen Golf R (2014 - 2016) Review
A cheap, fast, highly capable hot hatch with four-wheel drive traction
Used price: £7,057 - £15,337Read full reviewPROS
- Very fast
- Handles well
- Lots of specialist knowledge
CONS
- Excellent rivals
- Less boot space than GTI
- Don't let it get stolen!
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MINI Hatchback (2014 - 2024) Review
Stylish hatchback is rewarding to own and drive
Used price: £2,594 - £32,558Read full reviewPROS
- All models are great fun to drive
- Lots of tech and a high-quality cabin
- Engines impressive across the range
CONS
- Optional extras and high trims pricey
- Boot and rear seat space is cramped
- Ride firm especially on larger wheels
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SEAT Leon Cupra (2014 - 2016) Review
Used price: £5,437 - £13,705Read full reviewPROS
- Most powerful new Leons yet
- Two turbocharged petrol engines
- Visual modifications to stand out
CONS
- Cupra 280 offers little extra speed
- Some interior plastics bit brittle
- Could look more exciting
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Ford Mondeo Hatchback (2014 - 2022) Review
The Mondeo is a large, comfortable and refined family car
Used price: £3,319 - £28,757Read full reviewPROS
- Comfortable and spacious interior
- Economical diesel engines
- Excellent motorway refinement
CONS
- Pricey high-spec models
- Not the sharpest drive
- Rear visibility is limited
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Nissan Pulsar Hatchback (2014 - 2018) Review
Used price: £2,250 - £9,498Read full reviewPROS
- Spacious interior
- Comfortable ride
- Easy to drive
- Technology-packed
CONS
- Lacks excitement
- Dull interior
- Strong rivals
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Kia Soul (2014 - 2019) Review
Used price: £3,316 - £15,751Read full reviewPROS
- Distinctive looks
- Spacious, attractive interior
- Quiet diesel engine
- Electric version available
CONS
- Small boot, reduced on EV
- Thirsty petrol engine
- Too niche for some
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Renault Twingo (2014 - 2019) Review
Used price: £1,523 - £7,069Read full reviewPROS
- Good looks and spacious interior
- Wide range of customisation packs
- Exceptionally manoeuvrable
- Handles well out of the city
CONS
- Rear-engine layout may put off buyers
- Boot space in four-seat mode is tight
- Servicing costs likely to be higher
- May disappoint enthusiastic drivers
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Volkswagen e-Up Hatchback (2014 - 2022) Review
Appealing electric city car now has a longer range
Used price: £2,835 - £8,944Read full reviewPROS
- Genuinely usable electric range
- Practical, functional interior
- An absolute doddle to drive
CONS
- List price looks expensive
- Practicality limited by four seats
- Not the best EV on longer journeys
