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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Toyota Corolla Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review
Economical, reliable, but unlikely to stir the soul
New price: £30,505 - £36,945PROS
- 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
Used price: £6,428 - £9,806PROS
- 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
New price: £20,455 - £22,815PROS
- 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
New price: £18,595 - £24,895PROS
- 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
Used price: £10,307 - £32,010PROS
- 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
New price: £29,950 - £32,900PROS
- 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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Mercedes-AMG A 45 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review
The most powerful hot hatch you can buy - and it's brilliant
New price: £63,445 - £67,870PROS
- Explosive performance
- Fun to drive
- Very clever tech
CONS
- Image not for everyone
- Can be hard to keep up with
- RS3 more charismatic?
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Ford Focus ST (2019 onwards) Review
Agile hot hatch combines performance and practicality
New price: £37,705 - £42,905PROS
- 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
Used price: £17,147 - £34,870PROS
- Usable daily performance
- Unshakable handling
- Class-leading interior
CONS
- Lacks entertainment
- Uninspiring engine
- Rear passenger space
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Mercedes-AMG A 35 Hatchback (2019 onwards) Review
Competent, rapid, grippy with an impressive interior
New price: £46,010 - £51,015PROS
- Excellent acceleration
- Impressive interior
- Four-wheel drive traction
CONS
- Boring engine note
- Lacks excitement
- Steering lacks feel