Hatchback car reviews
Looking for a new hatchback car? Search through our thousands of car reviews to find out which hatchback would suit you best.
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.
Whether you want a hatchback manual or hatchback automatic car, we have loads of hot hatches and hatchback cars reviewed by our experts to help you make the right decision over which car to buy.
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Hyundai i10 Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Arguably the best city car
New price: £15,530 - £19,080Read full reviewPROS
- Exceptional interior space
- Classy, easy-to-use dashboard
- Lots of safety equipment
CONS
- Optional automatic gearbox is atrocious
- Higher trim levels are pricey
- Not as good to drive as VW Up
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Audi A3 Sportback (2020 onwards) Review
Sharp looks and impressive tech for premium hatchback
New price: £28,085 - £44,325Read full reviewPROS
- Highly efficient engine range
- Sharp, desirable exterior design
- High-quality technology
CONS
- Interior space only average
- Some iffy interior materials
- Inferior rear suspension on cheaper models
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SEAT Leon Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Good looking and strong value hatchback
New price: £23,905 - £37,880Read full reviewPROS
- Great to drive
- All the latest tech
- Keen pricing
CONS
- Ride on FR models too firm
- Basic models lack tech
- Fiddly infotainment
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Honda Jazz Crosstar (2020 - 2023) Review
Rugged Jazz adds visual appeal without compromise
New price: £26,190 - £26,190Read full reviewPROS
- Chunky makeover works very well
- Hybrid system among the best available
- Same clever interior as the regular hatchback
CONS
- Only one engine choice
- Performance and economy suffer slightly
- Plenty of more conventional SUV rivals
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Honda Jazz Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Versatile, grown-up hatchback with hybrid efficiency
New price: £26,885 - £29,285Read full reviewPROS
- Good balance of performance and economy
- Hugely versatile and spacious interior
- User-friendly multimedia system
CONS
- Too much cheap-feeling plastic inside
- Can sound loud when accelerating
- Only one engine choice
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Skoda Octavia Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Stylish and pragmatic Skoda is the best pound for pound family car
New price: £26,775 - £36,545Read full reviewPROS
- Roomy for passengers and luggage
- Wide range of models and prices
- Excellent fuel consumption
CONS
- Prices have crept up
- Hybrid isn't at its best
- A little too much bodyroll
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Fiat 500 Electric Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
Familiar looks for cute all-electric Fiat city car
New price: £28,195 - £34,195Read full reviewPROS
- Stylish inside and out
- Quick and fun to drive
- Long range for a small car
CONS
- Quite expensive these days
- Entry-level model's short range
- Not particularly practical
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Hyundai i20 Hatchback (2020 onwards) Review
The i20 has morphed into a genuine supermini competitor
New price: £21,530 - £25,430Read full reviewPROS
- Generous equipment levels
- Sharp exterior styling
- Bang up-to-date technology
CONS
- Some models feel cheap inside
- Only one engine now available
- Automatic gearbox doesn’t suit the car
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Toyota Yaris GR Yaris (2020 onwards) Review
Fast, exciting and very different to a standard Yaris
New price: £31,165 - £34,665Read full reviewPROS
- Fabulous acceleration and performance
- Four-wheel drive handling is safe and exciting
- Compact and confidence inspiring
- Feels special
CONS
- Sounds less than exciting
- High seating position isn't sporty
- Too extreme for daily driving?
- Less practical than regular Yaris
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Volkswagen Golf GTI (2020 onwards) Review
Hot hatch for grown ups is still a brilliant all-rounder
New price: £37,650 - £42,270Read full reviewPROS
- Excellent handling and steering
- Comfortable and refined at speed
- Exciting performance in Clubsport form
CONS
- Infotainment and controls are poor
- Rivals offer better value
- Expensive options jack up prices
