Hatchback car reviews

Hatchback car reviews

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• Toyota Yaris GR Yaris (2020 onwards) Review

  Fast, exciting and very different to a standard Yaris

  

  Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3

  New price: £44,250 - £60,000

  PROS

  • Fabulous acceleration and performance
  • Four-wheel drive handling is safe and exciting
  • Compact and confidence inspiring
  • Feels special

  CONS

  • Sounds less than exciting
    
  • High seating position isn't sporty
    
  • Too extreme for daily driving?
  • Less practical than regular Yaris

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• Volkswagen Golf GTI (2020 onwards) Review

  Hot hatch for grown ups is still a brilliant all-rounder

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  New price: £40,025 - £42,780

  PROS

  • Excellent handling and steering
  • Comfortable and refined at speed
  • Generous equipment

  CONS

  • A Civic Type R is more thrilling
  • Prices are close to the Golf R these days
  • Expensive options jack up prices

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• Volkswagen Golf R (2020 onwards) Review

  Fastest VW Golf is a discreet sportscar slayer

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  New price: £44,535 - £45,785

  PROS

  • Effortlessly fast and fun
  • All-weather usability
    
  • Good long-distance comfort
    

  CONS

  • Infotainment system is poor
  • Touch-sensitive controls don't work well
  • Engine could sound more exciting

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• Volkswagen Golf GTD (2020 - 2023) Review

  Performance diesel Golf has a lot to recommend it

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  New price: £37,145 - £37,145

  PROS

  • Swift and effortless performance
    
  • Excellent handling and steering
  • The 500+ mile fuel range
    

  CONS

  • Issues with the infotainment system
    
  • Skoda Octavia vRS is cheaper and roomier
  • Adaptive dampers are an optional extra

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• Cupra Leon Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review

  Sharp handling, but entry-level model not special enough

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  New price: £31,090 - £47,860

  PROS

  • 300hp flagship offers lots of thrills
  • Sharp handling and quick steering
  • PHEV eHybrid model is tax efficient

  CONS

  • Plenty of talented rivals
  • eHybrid model not that exciting to drive
  • Touch-sensitive controls are frustrating

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• Skoda Octavia vRS (2020 onwards) Review

  Barely puts a foot wrong, but won't excite you

  

  Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1

  New price: £38,670 - £39,775

  PROS

  • Practical, easy to live with
  • Quick and economical
  • Three engines, two bodystyles

  CONS

  • Some annoying switchgear
  • Lacks excitement
  • Not the bargain it once was

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• Mazda 3 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review

  Sleek five-door handles fabulously, but it isn’t the most practical family car

  

  Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0

  New price: £24,010 - £33,255

  PROS

  • Engaging handling
  • Good fuel economy
  • High quality interior

  CONS

  • Cramped rear seats
  • Large blind spots
  • 122hp model is gutless

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• Skoda Scala Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review

  Capable, forgettable addition to the family hatchback class

  

  Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9

  New price: £22,255 - £30,605

  PROS

  • It offers Golf space for Polo money
  • Plenty of safety equipment
  • Refined petrol engines

  CONS

  • Not that fun to drive
  • A bit dull
  • Slightly unsettled low-speed ride on larger wheels

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• Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review

  Economical, reliable, but unlikely to stir the soul

  

  Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0

  New price: £30,505 - £36,945

  PROS

  • Hybrid powertrains impressively efficient
  • Generously equipped
  • Strong reliability, 10-year warranty

  CONS

  • Slightly cramped in the rear seats
  • Boot a little too small for a family car 
  • Not as exciting to drive as it is to look at

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• Skoda Citigo-e Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review

  City car refreshed with all-electric powertrain

  

  Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2

  New price: £20,455 - £22,815

  PROS

  • One of the most affordable EVs
  • Just as practical as old petrol Citigo
  • Impressively nippy around town
  • Very easy to use

  CONS

  • Some may not like the ‘normal’ feel
  • Interior starting to feel dated
  • Low-rent instruments
  • Lacking modern infotainment

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