Hatchback car reviews

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  • MG MG4 Hatchback (2022 onwards) Review

    A great electric car that also undercuts key rivals on price

    Parkers rating: 4.5 out of 5 4.5
    New price: £26,995 - £36,495

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    Used price: £14,083 - £21,034

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 2.7 out of 5 2.7
    New price: £26,200 - £33,485

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
    New price: £19,720 - £28,655

    PROS

    • 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
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  • Citroën e-C4 Hatchback (2021 onwards) Review

    Refined electric hatchback is both comfortable and stylish

    Parkers rating: 3.1 out of 5 3.1
    New price: £32,410 - £37,410

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 3.6 out of 5 3.6
    New price: £15,085 - £19,145

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 3.8 out of 5 3.8
    New price: £13,585 - £14,795

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 4.1 out of 5 4.1
    New price: £40,890 - £40,890

    PROS

    • 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

    Parkers rating: 4 out of 5 4.0
    New price: £26,565 - £26,565

    PROS

    • 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”

    Parkers rating: 3.9 out of 5 3.9
    New price: £28,240 - £42,170

    PROS

    • 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
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