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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MG MG4 Hatchback (2022 onwards) Review
A great electric car that also undercuts key rivals on price
New price: £26,995 - £36,495PROS
- Better than far more expensive rivals
- Good ride/handling balance
- Long range and accurate readouts
CONS
- Touchscreen-led interior can be fiddly
- Some cheap plastics inside
- Space not the best in class
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Ford Fiesta Active (2022 - 2023) Review
SUV styling touches help this Fiesta stand out from the crowd
Used price: £14,083 - £21,034PROS
- Distinctive looks and character
- Well equipped
- Enjoyable driving experience
CONS
- Can be very expensive
- 18-inch wheels give firm ride
- A proper small SUV may be more practical
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DS 3 SUV (2022 onwards) Review
Luxurious but compromised premium crossover
New price: £26,200 - £33,485PROS
- Upmarket interior
- Peppy petrol engine
- Comfortable seats
CONS
- Cramped rear seats
- Small boot
- Form over function in places
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Citroën C4 Hatchback (2021 onwards) Review
A distinct and interesting family car – with superlative ride comfort
New price: £19,720 - £28,655PROS
- Excellent long-distance cruiser
- Eager and efficient engines
- Spacious, minimalist interior
CONS
- Go elsewhere if you want sportiness
- No hybrid models available
- Divisive styling won't universally appeal
- Excellent long-distance cruiser
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Citroën e-C4 Hatchback (2021 onwards) Review
Refined electric hatchback is both comfortable and stylish
New price: £32,410 - £37,410PROS
- Eye-catching design
- Ample interior space
- Incredibly comfortable
CONS
- Disappointing range
- Not as quick as rivals
- Not sporty in any way
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Dacia Sandero Stepway (2021 onwards) Review
Huge amount of space, brilliant value for money and acceptable interior
New price: £15,085 - £19,145PROS
- Fantastic value for money
- Spacious interior
- Comfortable ride
CONS
- Price premium over standard Sandero
- Lacks refinement on the motorway
- In-house finance not competitive
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Dacia Sandero Hatchback (2021 onwards) Review
Hugely appealing and great value family hatchback
New price: £13,585 - £14,795PROS
- Big enough for a family, small enough for cities
- Well judged interior and quality
- Cheap prices, talented drive too
CONS
- Not the last word in refinement
- Low price can be undercut by rivals on finance
- Worryingly low Euro NCAP safety score
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Volkswagen Golf GTE (2021 onwards) Review
A practical and posh plug-in hot hatchback
New price: £40,890 - £40,890PROS
- Usable electric range
- Genuinely quick
- Practical hatchback body
- Cheap as a company car
CONS
- Infuriating infotainment
- Too heavy to be very fun
- Mechanically similar siblings are cheaper
- Doesn’t feel as premium as previous model
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Hyundai i20 N (2021 onwards) Review
Great hot hatch that's also easy to live with
New price: £26,565 - £26,565PROS
- Quick acceleration
- Responsive steering
- Slick gearchange
CONS
- Interior design and quality is patchy
- Sporty suspension means stiff ride
- More expensive than Ford Fiesta ST
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Peugeot 308 Hatchback (2021 onwards) Review
“Looks well-rounded on paper – but it’s a bit of a Marmite motor”
New price: £28,240 - £42,170PROS
- Clever infotainment system
- Upscale interior and good build quality
- Punchy plug-in hybrid systems
CONS
- Uninspiring driving experience
- Appalling driving position for tall drivers
- Firm and unsettled suspension