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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Dodge Caliber (2006 - 2009) Review
Used price: £459 - £3,221Read full reviewPROS
Bold styling, practical touches, decent boot, VW-sourced diesel engine
CONS
Cheap and naff looking interior, poor handling, lacks refinement
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Honda Civic Hatchback (2006 - 2011) Review
A look at the future – from the mid-2000s
Used price: £516 - £4,428Read full reviewPROS
- Reliability is a given, and as such, it's hard to go wrong
- Type-R model is bulletproof, all you need to do is avoid crashed ones
- The i-CTDi 2.2-litre diesel has storming performance
- Check out common Honda Civic problems
CONS
- Compared with the Golf and Focus, it's lacking in room and visibility
- Limited engine range, diesels outnumber petrols
- If you go for a Type-S you may be disappointed by its performance
- Check out common Honda Civic problems
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Renault Clio Renaultsport (2006 - 2012) Review
Used price: £1,716 - £6,000Read full reviewPROS
Pin-sharp handling, understated styling, good standard equipment, strong performance
CONS
Very firm ride, uncomfortable and tiring on motorways, Cup models are sparsely kitted out
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MINI Cooper S (2006 - 2016) Review
Used price: £871 - £13,195Read full reviewPROS
- Strong performance
- Retro styling
- Great fun to drive
- Funky interior
CONS
- Few bargains for the used buyer
- Air con wasn't standard on earlier models
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Ford Focus ST (2006 - 2010) Review
Used price: £1,207 - £5,322Read full reviewPROS
Superb handling, powerful and characterful engine, hugely enjoyable to drive, well priced
CONS
Thirsty engine, poor turning circle
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MINI Hatchback (2006 - 2013) Review
A proper go-kart experience, and great value used these days
Used price: £589 - £5,396Read full reviewPROS
- Great fun to drive
- Funky image
- Unique interior
- Economical engines
CONS
- Tiny boot
- Cramped rear seats
- Miserly standard kit
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SEAT Leon FR (2006 - 2012) Review
Used price: £819 - £6,107Read full reviewPROS
- Striking styling, sporty image
- Sharp handling
- Economical TDI, tuneable petrol models
CONS
- Stiff suspension can be uncomfortable
- Pre-2009 diesel is frugal but noisy
- Unsuitable for clean-air zones and ULEZ
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Renault Megane Hatchback (2006 - 2009) Review
Used price: £449 - £2,961Read full reviewPROS
Generously equipped, neat styling, strong safety rating
CONS
Reliability issues, dull to drive, slack gear change
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Renault Megane Renaultsport (2006 - 2009) Review
Used price: £1,287 - £25,000Read full reviewPROS
Accessible performance, sharp-handling Cup chassis, diesel option
CONS
Confusing line-up, poor resale values, firm ride especially on Cup models
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Perodua Myvi (2006 - 2015) Review
Used price: £400 - £4,082Read full reviewPROS
Cheap to buy and run, easy to drive, well built, available with an automatic gearbox
CONS
Only one engine option, noisy at motorway speeds, near identical Daihatsu Sirion and Subaru Justy have longer warranties
