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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Mercedes-Benz B-Class (2005 - 2011) Review
Used price: £515 - £3,898Read full reviewPROS
Extremely versatile, plenty of interior space, decent diesels, low-emissions versions available
CONS
Ungainly styling, wooden to drive, only five seats, expensive options
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Citroën C1 (2005 - 2014) Review
Used price: £489 - £4,398Read full reviewPROS
- Cheap to run
- Great fun to drive
- Nippy petrol engine
- Fits in the smallest of spaces
CONS
- Limited range
- Tiny boot
- Noisy on the motorway
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Renault Clio Hatchback (2005 - 2012) Review
Used price: £574 - £3,202Read full reviewPROS
Chic style, comfortable and sophisticated interior, excellent ride quality
CONS
Over-assisted steering, seats lack support, ESP not standard, cheap feeling interior on base models
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Fiat Croma (2005 - 2007) Review
Used price: £299 - £2,143Read full reviewPROS
Generously equipped, hugely spacious interior, strong diesel engines
CONS
Ungainly styling, dull to drive, bland interior, limited choice of petrol engines
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Ford Fiesta ST (2005 - 2008) Review
Bundle of fun that's still a bargain at current values
Used price: £616 - £1,848Read full reviewPROS
- Strong performance
- Sharp handling
- Involving to drive
CONS
- Frantic on the motorway
- Lacks refinement
- Low-quality interior
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Ford Focus Hatchback (2005 - 2011) Review
Solid and still good to drive after all these years
Used price: £388 - £4,218Read full reviewPROS
- Good to drive, smart looking
- Wide choice of engines and trim levels
- Comfortable interior, refined ride
- Low emissions ECOnetic model available
CONS
- Boot and rear passenger space could be more practical
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Volkswagen Golf GTI (2005 - 2008) Review
After years off the boil VW got it right with the Mk5 GTI
Used price: £1,397 - £5,233Read full reviewPROS
- Great performance
- Fun to drive
- Easy to live with
CONS
- Expensive compared to some hot hatches
- Watch out for poorly modified examples
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Volkswagen Golf R32 (2005 - 2008) Review
Six-cylinder hot hatch is now an all-time classic
Used price: £2,420 - £5,571Read full reviewPROS
- Discreet performance
- Grippy four-wheel drive handling
- Six-cylinder soundtrack
CONS
- Offers little more than the outstanding Golf GTI
- Thirsty engine
- Costly to run
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Chevrolet Kalos (2005 - 2008) Review
Used price: £515 - £2,160Read full reviewPROS
Value for money and cheap to run, well equipped
CONS
Lacks refinement, cheap interior, noisy on the motorway
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Chevrolet Lacetti Hatchback (2005 - 2011) Review
Used price: £602 - £2,226Read full reviewPROS
Decent budget hatchback, good equipment levels
CONS
Lack of image, no diesel option, bland and cheap feeling interior
