Hatchback car reviews

Hatchback car reviews

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• Ford Fiesta ST (2018 - 2022) Review

  Our 2019 Car of the Year, now an excellent used hot-hatch

  

  Parkers rating: 4.4 out of 5 4.4

  Used price: £7,179 - £22,713

  PROS

  • Fabulous steering and dynamics
  • Rorty performance, great soundtrack
  • As usable as a regular Fiesta

  CONS

  • Firm ride quality
  • Performance Pack is an optional extra
  • Lacks deep-seated interior quality

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• Kia Ceed Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review

  Kia's hatch is highly commendable, if not quite class best

  

  Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6

  New price: £23,105 - £31,215

  PROS

  • Well-equipped across range
  • Lots of space inside
  • Seven-year warranty

  CONS

  • Small engine range
  • Not very fun to drive
  • Limited personalisation

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• Ford Focus Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review

  Facelifted Ford Focus gets fresh styling and more modern tech

  

  Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8

  New price: £28,510 - £33,390

  PROS

  • Facelift adds extra kerb appeal
  • Fun handling and punchy engines
  • Spacious cabin front and rear

  CONS

  • No hybrid or electric version available
  • Cabin storage could be better
  • Boot is smaller than some rivals

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• Mercedes-Benz A-Class Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review

  Tech-filled premium hatchback can challenge the best

  

  Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6

  New price: £30,730 - £45,890

  PROS

  • Striking interior design
  • Good economy from all engines
  • High-tech features

  CONS

  • Some cabin quality concerns
  • Plug-in hybrid no longer available for hatch
  • Not quite as good as the BMW 1 Series

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• Ford Fiesta Active (2018 - 2022) Review

  Fiesta gets chunkier and funkier off-road look

  

  Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5

  Used price: £5,487 - £18,184

  PROS

  • It’s a Fiesta underneath
  • Comfy seats and good to drive
  • Relatively cheap to run
  • Excellent Ecoboost engines

  CONS

  • Rolls more than hatchback
  • Not very capable off-road
  • Base trim lacks black roof
  • Less efficient than equivalent hatch

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• Citroën C4 Cactus Hatchback (2018 - 2020) Review

  Comfortable and easy to live with, but too flawed for most drivers

  

  Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9

  Used price: £4,622 - £11,697

  PROS

  • Light, efficient and distinctively styled
  • Useful levels of practicality
  • More comfortable than old Cactus
  • Good value for money

  CONS

  • It's lost some of its character
  • Handling takes some getting used to
  • Over-reliance on touchscreen
  • Lacks rugged build quality of some rivals

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• Nissan Leaf Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review

  Archetypal electric family car can't keep up with modern rivals

  

  Parkers rating: 3 out of 5 3.0

  New price: £28,495 - £31,995

  PROS

  • Quiet, refined and easy to drive 
  • Reasonably priced
  • Intuitive one-pedal driving mode

  CONS

  • Plenty of rivals with greater range 
  • Outdated infotainment and cabin
  • Lacks latest fast-charging capability

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• Ford Focus Active Hatchback (2018 onwards) Review

  Rugged-looking version of Ford’s family hatch

  

  Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9

  New price: £33,390 - £33,390

  PROS

  • Looks suitably SUV-ish
  • Spacious and practical interior
  • Drives just like a Focus

  CONS

  • The SUV styling is mostly just for show
  • Standard kit list missing key items
  • Some hard interior plastics

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• Volkswagen Polo GTi (2018 onwards) Review

  Comfortable as well as quick... but not exciting

  

  Parkers rating: 3.7 out of 5 3.7

  New price: £30,195 - £30,195

  PROS

  • Plenty of performance
  • Comfortable and easy to live with
  • Well equipped and well priced

  CONS

  • Rivals more exciting to drive
  • Loses composure at higher speeds
  • Too many touch-sensitive controls

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• Suzuki Swift Sport (2018 - 2024) Review

  Fun and surprisingly economical hot hatchback

  

  Parkers rating: 3.5 out of 5 3.5

  Used price: £6,989 - £19,436

  PROS

  • Lightweight
  • Affordable
  • Fuel efficient

  CONS

  • Small boot
  • Annoying safety kit
  • Tiny fuel tank

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