Hatchbacks Starting Under $60K

Best Hatchbacks according to our experts

01.

Kia Stinger

From

$48,400

8.0/10

From

$48,400

The Kia Stinger has only been around since 2017 but it's made an impact in the heavy‑hitting sportback market for good reason. Australians have a strong history with high octane sedans. You were either a Holden or Ford family, not both. However, the Stinger was never meant to compete with our 'Aussie muscle' and is pitted against European thoroughbreds. Is the Stinger still holding its own?

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02.

Peugeot 508

From

$56,430

7.1/10

From

$56,430

In a market where 'going green' is seen as the new frontier, it's no surprise Peugeot has jumped on the bandwagon. Does its new plug‑in hybrid 508 Sportswagon hit the sweet spot?

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03.

Audi A3

From

$40,380

7.6/10

From

$40,380

The Audi A3 is a popular premium hatchback in a market increasingly interested in SUVs, so can it continue to hold the small car fort after a mid‑life update?

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04.

Volkswagen Golf

From

$33,990

8.0/10

From

$33,990

The Golf R swings with the heavy‑hitters of the hot hatch world and Volkswagen has given it an '8.5' series boost in terms of performance, tech and spec. Are these upgrades enough to take it to the top of the compact hot rod class? CarsGuide attended its local launch to find out.

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