Hatchbacks starting under $30k
Our best hatchback under $30k picks
1. Toyota Corolla
What we like
- Excellent fuel economy
- Beautifully built
- Much nicer to drive
What we don't
- No reversing sensors
- Slow
- No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
2. Hyundai i30
What we like
- Well-built
- Excellent engineering throughout
- Sharp pricing
What we don't
- Diesels are heavy
- Diesels are also slow
- AEB not standard across the range
3. Mazda 3
What we like
- Capped price servicing
- Good spec, especially safety
- Enjoyable to drive
What we don't
- Warranty starting to look a bit short
- No Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
- Full advanced safety kit only available on the Astina
4. Volkswagen Golf
What we like
- Ride comfort
- Dynamics
- Value
What we don't
- Dual-clutch auto can get grumpy
- Couldn’t match claimed fuel economy
- Premium unleaded only
5. Honda Civic
What we like
- Great chassis/suspension
- Quirky features
- Cabin finish & quality
What we don't
- 'Warm hatch' in look only
- Smaller boot than other Civic hatchbacks
- No advanced safety, even optionally
All Hatchbacks starting under $30,000
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Abarth
595
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Alfa Romeo
Giulietta
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Audi
A1
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Ford
Fiesta
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Ford
Focus
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Holden
Astra
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Honda
Civic
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Hyundai
i30
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Hyundai
Veloster
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Infiniti
Q30
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Kia
Cerato
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Mazda
3
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MG
6 PLUS
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Mini
Cooper
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Peugeot
208
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Peugeot
308
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Renault
Clio
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Renault
Megane
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Skoda
Rapid
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Subaru
Impreza
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Toyota
Corolla
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Toyota
Prius-C
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Volkswagen
Golf
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Volkswagen
Polo