Hatchbacks Starting Under $50K

Best Hatchbacks according to our experts

01.

Honda Civic

From

$49,900

9.1/10

From

$49,900

One of the world's most exciting hot‑hatches, the Honda Civic Type R has long existed in its own, thrilling orbit. Now, the 2023 (FLS) redesign broadens its horizons with far‑more down‑to‑earth styling, a huge cabin‑quality uplift and sustained efficiency improvements, dramatically boosting the Japanese firecracker's appeal. But what about its value, given that the price has rocketed up so much?

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02.

Mini Cooper

From

$41,990

9.0/10

From

$41,990

Peter Anderson road tests and reviews the Mini John Cooper Works hatch with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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03.

Cupra Leon

From

$48,490

8.6/10

From

$48,490

Cupra is the latest automotive brand to try and crack the Australian market, but unlike others that have failed, the Spanish brand is backed by the gigantic Volkswagen Group. Three models are on offer at launch, with the Leon hatchback being the most conventional, so should you consider a Cupra?

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04.

Peugeot 308

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$43,990

8.0/10

From

$43,990

Peter Anderson road tests and reviews the Peugeot 308 GTi 250 with specs, fuel consumption and verdict.

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05.

Mini 3D Hatch

From

$41,000

7.3/10

From

$41,000

Mini turns 60 this year and to join the JCW Millbrook special edition is a more restrained celebration of the brand ‑ the Mini 60 Years. Available as a Cooper or Cooper S, it's four grand more but offers more than double that in extra stuff along with proper special edition goodness.

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