Hatchback car reviews

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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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  • SEAT Mii Electric Hatchback (2019 - 2021) Review

    Great used choice for those who need an electric city car

    Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
    Used price: £6,428 - £9,806

    PROS

    • Reasonable 161-mile driving range
    • As spacious as a petrol Mii
    • Refined and good fun to drive
    • Makes driving an electric car feel normal

    CONS

    • Could be too normal for EV evangelists
    • No integrated touchscreen infotainment
    • Only four seats, small boot
    • Downgraded to three-star Euro NCAP 
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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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  • Renault Clio Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review

    Sharp new looks – but it’s still the same great car underneath

    Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4
    New price: £18,595 - £24,895

    PROS

    • Excellent in the corners
    • Clever hybrid powertrain
    • Comfortable interior

    CONS

    • Hybrid powertrain is pricey…
    • … and its gear shifts take forever
    • Tight rear passenger space
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  • BMW 1-Series Hatchback (2019 - 2024) Review

    BMW's smallest model is a brilliant all-rounder

    Parkers rating: 4.3 out of 5 4.3
    Used price: £10,307 - £32,010

    PROS

    • Superb refinement 
    • Loads of gadgets 
    • Strong performance

    CONS

    • Rear-seat headroom could still be better 
    • Disappointing digital dashboard 
    • M135i xDrive should be more exciting
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  • Peugeot e-208 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review

    Facelifted electric 208 gains extra power but remains pricey

    Parkers rating: 3.1 out of 5 3.1
    New price: £29,950 - £32,900

    PROS

    • Stylish inside and out
    • Well equipped
    • Easy to drive

    CONS

    • Unsettled ride comfort
    • Restrictive driving position
    • Rivals are much better value
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  • Ford Focus ST (2019 onwards) Review

    Agile hot hatch combines performance and practicality

    Parkers rating: 4.2 out of 5 4.2
    New price: £37,705 - £42,905

    PROS

    • Entertaining to drive
    • Spacious rear seats
    • Plenty of standard equipment

    CONS

    • Faster rivals are available
    • Quite expensive now
    • Could be nicer inside
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  • BMW 1-Series M135i (2019 - 2024) Review

    Supremely competent, fast and great to own

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    Used price: £17,147 - £34,870

    PROS

    • Usable daily performance
    • Unshakable handling
    • Class-leading interior

    CONS

    • Lacks entertainment
    • Uninspiring engine
    • Rear passenger space
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