This is a cheap way of making a hatch, and is pretty effective. The 2020 Honda Fit ranks near the top of the subcompact car class. It’s the one to go for if you’re a keen driver because of its sharp steering and handling, but what’s more important is that it’s easy to drive. Mazda 3 The new Mazda 3 has a bold new looks, but this hatchback is more than just a pretty face. VAT no 918 5617 01 The system is easy to use, though not quite as crisp as a VW Group unit. The Mazda 3 and Toyota Corolla are relative newcomers – as is the Kia Ceed – while the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf are established names that are hard to beat. The interior quality is excellent and feels typically VW-like in its execution, but the driving experience is slightly spoiled by the vague steering (caused by the small wheels) and potholes are more pronounced than in the Golf. The current powertrain is by far the car’s biggest weakness. Volkswagen Golf. Granted, space in the rear is compromised thanks to the sleek design and it’s dark too - thanks to a thick C-pillar. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available and the infotainment unit itself is easy to use with a BMW iDrive-style rotary dial on the centre console. While the petrol offers respectable economy (it returned 44.8mpg on our test), it lacks torque and does 0-62mph in 10.3 seconds, which is not exactly quick. It boasts a spacious and handsome ... 2020 Volkswagen GTI. Then you can marvel at the refinement, comfort, capable handling and responsive controls of the new Golf first hand.While it doesn't offer the same exceptional value as Skodas of old, all current-generation Octavia models boast alloy wheels, automatic post-collision braking and If having fun behind the wheel is a priority, the latest There’s a range of smooth and economical petrol and diesel engines on offer, and two different suspension configurations, both of which retain the car’s precise handling. It’s not all perfect – higher-spec trims can be costly and the ride can be fidgety on slightly rough roads, meaning it’s not necessarily the most comfortable. Higher spec models gain bigger alloys and more luxuries, while the top-spec 201bhp Like in the Ford Focus, the infotainment screen looks rather cumbersome, just stuck on top of the dash. Spacious and practical, too? The idea behind the design was similar to that of an estate – a top-hinged tailgate set at a jaunty angle to provide a stylish look but also more versatility than a saloon. While the Corolla isn’t as fun to drive as a Golf or Focus, the ride is refined and wind and road noise is well suppressed at motorway speeds. All registered in England and Wales. Bauer Media Group consists of: Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number: 01176085, Bauer Radio Ltd, Company Number: 1394141 And this is all before you drive it. The SE is a good choice thanks to its equipment levels - which includes an impressive eight-inch screen, Autonomous Emergency Braking, LED headlights and smartphone connectivity. And if you want some performance with your practicality, there is a host of ‘hot hatch’ performance models based on cars in this class, such as the and Hyundai i30 N.   For the purposes of this page, it’s the ‘family hatchback’ cars in this class that we’re concentrating on but the actual hatchback boot door has spread far further.Moving up in size, there are now hatch versions of the are the most luxurious hatchbacks you can buy.

If you want the most fun, the Honda Civic Type R hot hatchback is brilliant.The drive is focused more on ease of use and comfort than sportiness, but that’s no bad thing as it’s refined and relaxing with good visibility, while the 1.0-litre T-GDi and 1.4 T-GDi petrols are both impressive. Looks have always been on the Astra's side, and the current car is no different. 2020 Mazda Mazda3.

2020 Volkswagen Golf. Further up the size scale, the hatchback body is the default choice in the lass, and while some superminis are available as saloons in other regions, the hatchback overwhelmingly rules the roost in the UK.You have plenty of choice in the compact hatch class where the cars most regularly referred to as ‘hatchbacks’ reside. There’s also more room in the rear seats, making the Scala one of the more sizeable cars in the hatchback segment. In the early days, some manufacturers did miss the mark with what a hatch should be, offering a saloon-style hinged section below the rear glass, but it was not long before all manufacturers were designing cars with the highly practical boot door which incorporated the rear window.

845898) But the rapid rise of the crossover and SUV means this traditional model really needs to impress. The petrol TSI unit is available with 94 or 113bhp, but there’s diesel power too with a 113bhp 1.6-litre TDI.The looks are the biggest talking point as it keeps many of the design traits of the Kai concept way back in 2017.

As a result, the Mazda 3 has composed handling while retaining a comfortable ride. H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No. It’s no bad thing that the Toyota Prius is known as the taxi driver’s choice of car to buy.

2020 Honda Fit. The Corolla is slightly let down by the lack of Android Auto or Apple CarPlay connectivity however.In fact, it's one of the biggest cars in its class, coming close to models such as the Hatchbacks, as we know them today, originated in the 1970s.