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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Citroën DS5 (2012 - 2015) Review
Used price: £1,299 - £8,005Read full reviewPROS
Clean and frugal Hybrid4 version, unique and premium feeling interior, very good to drive
CONS
Restricted rear view, smaller boot for hybrid model, cramped rear passenger space
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Ford Fiesta ST (2012 - 2017) Review
Used price: £2,449 - £6,267Read full reviewPROS
- Quick acceleration
- Fun to drive
- Very high resale values
CONS
- Faces tough rivals...
- ... and abusive former owners
- Build quality not up with rivals
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Ford Focus ST (2012 - 2018) Review
Used price: £2,854 - £12,575Read full reviewPROS
- Excellent handling and performance
- Solid interior
- Plenty of safety kit
CONS
- Dull steering
- Not quite as good to drive as a Renaultsport Megane
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Hyundai i30 Hatchback (2012 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,325 - £10,039Read full reviewPROS
- Impressive 890-mile range
- Low CO2 emissions
- Good quality interior
CONS
- More expensive than previous model
- Discounts may be harder to get
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SEAT Mii (2012 - 2019) Review
Used price: £1,452 - £7,909Read full reviewPROS
Classy interior, well-built, low running costs, priced well
CONS
Bland design, steering too light at high speeds, not as engaging as rivals
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Skoda Rapid (2012 - 2018) Review
Rapid majors on space and value for money
Used price: £1,462 - £8,564Read full reviewPROS
- Range of efficient engines
- Huge amount of boot space
- Spacious interior, and good to drive
CONS
- Dull to look at and sit in
- Lots of kit costs extra
- About to be replaced by the Scala
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Suzuki Swift Sport (2012 - 2016) Review
Used price: £1,865 - £7,235Read full reviewPROS
- Fantastic handling
- Refined ride
- Affordable list price
CONS
Engine can feel lacklustre and must be worked hard to make progress
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Volkswagen Up (2012 - 2023) Review
The benchmark of the city car class
Used price: £1,684 - £18,958Read full reviewPROS
- Class-leading build quality
- Peppy range of engines
- Fabulous Up GTI model
CONS
- Pricier than many rivals
- Only four seats
- Three-star Euro NCAP rating
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Volvo V40 Hatchback (2012 - 2019) Review
Comfortable old stager that's still a sound all-rounder
Used price: £1,678 - £14,478Read full reviewPROS
- Good to drive but not the best ride
- Exceptionally comfortable seats
- Good refinement levels
- Lots of standard safety equipment
CONS
- Fewer engines offered as of 2018
- Dated media system
- Cramped interior space
- Cluttered, button-heavy centre console
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Hyundai Veloster (2012 - 2014) Review
Used price: £1,565 - £4,732Read full reviewPROS
Stylish looks, rear passenger door offers easy access, interior quality
CONS
Lacks steering feel, cramped rear, absence of a real sporty version
