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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Alfa Romeo Giulietta (2010 - 2020) Review
Stylish entrance in the medium sector for non-conformists
Used price: £875 - £16,618Read full reviewPROS
- Lively 1.4 engine
- Unique looks
- Plenty of grip
- 1.6-litre’s fuel economy
CONS
- Busy ride
- Noisy running gear
- Poor visibility
- Weak residuals
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Volkswagen Golf R (2010 - 2012) Review
Currently your cheapest way into a used Volkswagen Golf R
Used price: £3,469 - £8,770Read full reviewPROS
- Rapid performance, great usable power
- Aggressive, yet understated looks
- Agile and poised, four-wheel-drive traction
CONS
- Stiff ride
- Hard to find one now
- Four-wheel drive needs regular maintenance
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SEAT Leon Cupra R (2010 - 2012) Review
Used price: £2,922 - £7,264Read full reviewPROS
Most powerful SEAT ever, softer suspension than Leon FR, XDS system minics limited-slip differential
CONS
DSG gearbox not offered as an option, steering is still too numb, boot space is smaller than most rivals
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Renault Megane Renaultsport (2010 - 2016) Review
Used price: £2,703 - £13,266Read full reviewPROS
- Choice of honed 'cup chassis' model
- Sharp handling
- Good value
- Quality feel
CONS
- Lacks the broad appeal of the Golf GTI
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Chevrolet Spark (2010 - 2015) Review
Used price: £363 - £2,380Read full reviewPROS
Good value for money, comfortable and easy to drive, ample rear passenger space, cheap to run
CONS
Some cheap feeling interior plastics, entry-level model is sparsely equipped
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Suzuki Swift Hatchback (2010 - 2017) Review
Used price: £733 - £7,964Read full reviewPROS
- Sharp and precise handling
- Nippy but frugal petrol engine
- Good levels of standard equipment
CONS
- Noisy at higher speeds
- Very small bootspace
- Dated four-speed automatic gearbox
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Mazda 3 MPS (2009 - 2013) Review
Used price: £2,868 - £8,598Read full reviewPROS
Strong performance, superb in-gear acceleration, aggressive looks, good value for a hot hatch
CONS
Not very engaging to drive, steering struggles under acceleration, lacks the feelgood factor
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Mazda 3 Hatchback (2009 - 2013) Review
Mazda's take on proven Focus technology is sporty and reliable
Used price: £708 - £4,173Read full reviewPROS
- Few reliability issues, still looks fresh
- Excellent build quality
- Good refinement and handling
CONS
- Not as much boot space as Focus
- Harder to find than Ford or Volvo
- 1.6-diesel isn't a Mazda engine, inherits problems
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Abarth 500 (2009 - 2015) Review
Used price: £2,026 - £4,527Read full reviewPROS
- Distinctive looks
- Appealing and fun high-performance small car
- Sharp handling
CONS
- More powerful Abarth Grande Punto is cheaper
- Firm ride
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BMW 5-Series GT (2009 - 2017) Review
Used price: £3,095 - £17,922Read full reviewPROS
Supremely refined, incredibly spacious and high class cabin, clever twin-opening tailgate, practical and large boot
CONS
Rather ungainly looks, not as agile to drive as a standard 5 Series
