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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Honda Civic Type-R (2023 onwards) Review
The most complete high-performance Honda in a long time
New price: £51,145 - £51,145PROS
- Fast, fun, frenetic
- Marvelous suspension
- Outright comfortable
CONS
- Same money as a Porsche Cayman
- Some people would prefer 4WD
- Not much stock coming to UK
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Vauxhall Astra GSe (2023 onwards) Review
Quickest Astra gets improved handling
New price: £42,460 - £43,810PROS
- Hatch in low BIK bracket
- Good ride and handling balance
- Estate boot good for a PHEV
CONS
- Clunky hybrid system
- Thrashy engine
- Pricey
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BYD Dolphin Hatchback (2023 onwards) Review
Odd name, decent car.
New price: £26,195 - £31,695PROS
- Terrific value and efficiency
- Strong acceleration
- Light, comfortable and spacious interior
CONS
- Boot not the largest
- Could be more fun to drive
- Over-eager driver assist systems
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Abarth 500e Hatchback (2023 onwards) Review
Abarth's first EV hot hatch is fun but compromised
New price: £29,975 - £34,475PROS
- Exciting looks
- Compact and agile
- Premium interior
CONS
- Not as fun as petrol models
- Sound generator is flawed
- Not especially fast
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Peugeot e-308 Hatchback (2023 onwards) Review
Expensive given the range and performance
New price: £37,850 - £39,980PROS
- Comfortable ride
- Plush interior
- Impressive efficiency
CONS
- Slow
- Less practical than rivals
- Expensive
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Dacia Spring Hatchback (2023 onwards) Review
One-star safety and poor handling mar Dacia's first EV
New price: £14,985 - £16,985PROS
- One of the cheapest new EVs you buy
- Interior is modern and easy to use
- Up to seven years of warranty
CONS
- One-star Euro NCAP safety rating
- Very flawed to drive
- Clearly built to a (low) price
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MG MG4 XPower (2023 onwards) Review
RS3 acceleration, sub-GTI price, joyless dynamics
New price: £36,495 - £36,495PROS
- Brutal acceleration
- Cheaper than most petrol hot hatches
- Just as practical as a regular MG4
CONS
- Uninspiring to drive
- Minimal interior changes
- Reduced driving range
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Vauxhall Corsa Electric Hatchback (2023 onwards) Review
Likeable EV for city dwellers who like a simple life
New price: £26,895 - £34,435PROS
- New battery brings longer range
- Improved infotainment
- Entertaining to drive
CONS
- Limited boot space
- Cramped rear seats
- Top models pricey
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Mazda 2 Hybrid (2022 onwards) Review
Mazda's frugal hybrid is a Yaris in (hardly any) disguise
New price: £24,280 - £29,345PROS
- Impressive economy and low CO2
- Clever hybrid powertrain works well
- Feels well built, tough and durable
CONS
- Toyota’s donor Yaris Hybrid is cheaper
- Avoid the headroom-robbing glass roof
- Not the most exciting car on sale today
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Renault Megane E-Tech Hatchback (2022 onwards) Review
Bold styling and funky interior are Megane highlights
New price: £32,485 - £36,985PROS
- Bold styling
- Spacious interior
- Good value
CONS
- Massive alloys affect ride quality
- Not as sharp as Cupra Born
- No large-battery option