Hatchbacks Starting Under $40K

Best Hatchbacks according to our experts

01.

Volkswagen Golf

From

$38,690

10.0/10

From

$38,690

Before you sign up to that compact SUV, do yourself yourself a favour.

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02.

Mazda 3

From

$31,310

8.5/10

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$31,310

Now half a decade old, the current Mazda 3 range has not only aged well, but has undergone a consistent stream of improvements to help keep the Japanese small car stalwart fresh. Key changes for 2024 include updated multimedia and functionality upgrades, but the real story is just how competitive ‑ as well as premium ‑ the higher‑end grades like the G25 Evolve SP feel. Premium sums it up nicely.

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03.

Hyundai I20

From

$37,500

8.4/10

From

$37,500

The affordable hot hatch war has another combatant in the shape of Hyundai's new rally‑inspired i20 N. Look out Ford Fiesta ST and VW Polo GTI.

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04.

Skoda Scala

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$32,490

8.2/10

From

$32,490

The Skoda Scala 2021 hatchback range kicks off with the entry‑level 110TSI model.

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05.

MG MG4

From

$37,990

8.1/10

From

$37,990

It's boom times for cheap Chinese EVs in Australia, and few (in fact, only one) are cheaper than the MG4 Excite 51. Will this budget‑friendly electric vehicle be a game changer for EV uptake in Australia? We put it to the test to find out.

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