Hatchback car reviews

Looking for a new hatchback car? Search through our thousands of car reviews to find out which hatchback would suit you best. 

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. 

Whether you want a hatchback manual or hatchback automatic car, we have loads of hot hatches and hatchback cars reviewed by our experts to help you make the right decision over which car to buy. 

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  • Vauxhall Corsa Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review

    Light facelift brings more style, not so much substance

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    New price: £18,505 - £28,395

    PROS

    • Impressive fuel economy
    • Excellent Turbo petrol engines
    • Good levels of standard equipment

    CONS

    • Interior feels a little low-rent
    • Lack of cabin storage space
    • Jerky automatic gearbox
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  • Volkswagen Golf Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review

    Facelift has made a good car better – but it’s not quite the best

    Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
    New price: £27,760 - £36,140

    PROS

    • New infotainment system is one of the best on sale
    • Loads of engines, including new PHEV systems
    • Build quality has improved over the old model

    CONS

    • Not as engaging to drive as the Focus
    • Revised Skoda Octavia offers better value
    • Simpler suspension on entry-level cars
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  • Hyundai i10 Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review

    Arguably the best city car

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    New price: £15,530 - £19,080

    PROS

    • Exceptional interior space
    • Classy, easy-to-use dashboard
    • Lots of safety equipment

    CONS

    • Optional automatic gearbox is atrocious
    • Higher trim levels are pricey
    • Not as good to drive as VW Up
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  • Audi A3 Sportback (2020 onwards) Review

    Sharp looks and impressive tech for premium hatchback

    Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
    New price: £28,920 - £47,270

    PROS

    • Highly efficient engine range
    • Sharp, desirable exterior design
    • High-quality technology

    CONS

    • Interior space only average
    • Some iffy interior materials
    • Basic rear suspension on cheaper models
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  • Honda Jazz Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review

    Versatile, grown-up hatchback with hybrid efficiency

    Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5
    New price: £26,885 - £29,285

    PROS

    • Good balance of performance and economy
    • Hugely versatile and spacious interior
    • User-friendly multimedia system

    CONS

    • Too much cheap-feeling plastic inside
    • Can sound loud when accelerating
    • Only one engine choice
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  • Honda Jazz Crosstar (2020 - 2023) Review

    Rugged Jazz adds visual appeal without compromise

    Parkers rating: 3.1 out of 5 3.1
    New price: £26,190 - £26,190

    PROS

    • Chunky makeover works very well
    • Hybrid system among the best available
    • Same clever interior as the regular hatchback

    CONS

    • Only one engine choice
    • Performance and economy suffer slightly
    • Plenty of more conventional SUV rivals
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  • SEAT Leon Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review

    Good looking and strong value hatchback

    Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
    New price: £24,250 - £38,370

    PROS

    • Great to drive
    • All the latest tech
    • Keen pricing

    CONS

    • Ride on FR models too firm
    • Basic models lack tech
    • Fiddly infotainment
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  • Skoda Octavia Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review

    Updated Octavia is still the best pound for pound family car

    Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
    New price: £26,775 - £36,545

    PROS

    • Roomy for passengers and luggage
    • Wide range of models and prices
    • Excellent fuel consumption 

    CONS

    • Engine range more limited than before
    • Hybrid isn't at its best 
    • A little too much bodyroll
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  • Fiat 500 Electric Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review

    Familiar looks for cute all-electric Fiat city car

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    New price: £24,995 - £33,995

    PROS

    • Stylish inside and out
    • Quick and fun to drive
    • Long range for a small car

    CONS

    • Quite expensive these days
    • Entry-level model's short range
    • Not particularly practical
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  • Hyundai i20 Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review

    The i20 has morphed into a genuine supermini competitor

    Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0
    New price: £21,530 - £25,430

    PROS

    • Generous equipment levels
    • Sharp exterior styling
    • Bang up-to-date technology

    CONS

    • Some models feel cheap inside
    • Only one engine now available
    • Automatic gearbox doesn’t suit the car
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