Hatchback car reviews
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Hatchback car reviews
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Mazda 3 Hatchback (2013 - 2019) Review
Mazda's Ford Focus-fighter looks distinctive, is great to drive
Used price: £1,649 - £14,775PROS
- Distinctive looks
- Economical petrol engines
- Good to drive
CONS
- Interior feels a little dated
- Rivals more practical
- Lacks some sparkle
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BMW 3-Series Gran Turismo (2013 - 2020) Review
Used price: £3,528 - £23,499PROS
- More boot space than a 3 Series Touring
- Distinctive looks
- Fantastic interior space
CONS
- Those distinctive looks will not be to everyone’s taste
- Not as fun to drive as a 3 Series saloon or Touring
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BMW 4-Series Coupe (2013 - 2020) Review
The benchmark four-seat sports coupe
Used price: £4,362 - £44,992PROS
- Broad engine range
- Great all-rounder diesels
- Sharp, sporting looks
- Ballistic M4 Coupe
CONS
- Limited practicality
- Firm ride in M Sport models
- Lacklustre four-cylinder engines
- More expensive than 3 Series
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Audi A3 S3 (2013 - 2016) Review
Used price: £8,461 - £17,486PROS
- Great engine
- Excellent handling
- Smart interior
- Comfortable seats
CONS
- Expensive optional extras
- Boot not huge
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Audi A3 Sportback (2013 - 2020) Review
Audi's compact hatch is classy and refined
Used price: £3,384 - £36,135PROS
- Wide range of excellent engines available
- Good to drive with smooth ride on most models
- Practical and roomy interior, plus excellent quality
- Fast and luxurious Audi RS 3 Sportback available
CONS
- Higher-spec models can be pricey, as can options
- Some features feel dated next to rivals
- S Line models have a firm ride
- A3 Saloon arguably more stylish
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG (2013 - 2018) Review
Used price: £9,322 - £22,127PROS
- Stunning performance
- Excellent grip levels
CONS
- Expensive
- Not as practical as rivals
- Choppy ride
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Mercedes-Benz A-Class (2013 - 2018) Review
Premium image but reliability and quality let it down
Used price: £3,530 - £21,740PROS
- Rakish, sporty styling
- Low-emission diesel option
- Stunning A45 performance
CONS
- Expensive to buy
- Not that exciting to drive
- Servicing expensive
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Kia Ceed GT (2013 - 2018) Review
Used price: £3,690 - £10,962PROS
- Sporty looks
- Practical features
- Good kit levels
- Seven-year transferable warranty
CONS
- Lacks character
- Off the pace of rivals
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Renault Clio Renaultsport (2013 - 2016) Review
Used price: £4,110 - £9,960PROS
- Faster to 62mph
- More Torque
- CO2 emissions reduced by 25%
- Special edition version quicker
CONS
- 1.6-litre turbocharged engine not exactly the purist's choice
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Volkswagen Golf GTI (2013 - 2017) Review
Previous generation Golf GTI still stacks up today
Used price: £5,589 - £20,570PROS
- Iconic hot hatch
- Volkswagen build quality
- Everyday usability
- Performance
CONS
- Evolutionary looks
- Some rivals sharper
- Rather overshadowed by Golf R
- Expensive compared with rivals