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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Audi A3 S3 (2006 - 2013) Review
Used price: £3,377 - £11,454Read full reviewPROS
Supremely effective at covering ground quickly, excellent build quality, understated image
CONS
A little too clinical, lacks feelgood factor of rivals, harsh high-speed ride
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Hyundai Accent (2006 - 2009) Review
Used price: £429 - £6,276Read full reviewPROS
Simple line-up, noticeable improvements over previous Accent, warranty
CONS
Not much more useful than the cheaper Hyundai Getz
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Hyundai Amica (2006 - 2009) Review
Used price: £465 - £2,612Read full reviewPROS
Five-year warranty cover
CONS
Not suitable for motorway driving; basic inside
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Dodge Caliber (2006 - 2009) Review
Used price: £459 - £3,643Read 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: £472 - £5,003Read 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: £1,594 - £5,887Read 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: £869 - £13,652Read 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: £1,218 - £5,229Read 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: £502 - £4,815Read 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: £753 - £5,899Read 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
