Hatchback Reviews

Honda Civic e:HEV 2023 review

By Byron Mathioudakis · 14 Dec 2022

The Honda Civic e:HEV evolves the hybrid with a greater focus on EV-only motivation. But with a sophisticated chassis and high-quality interior, the result is a sporty yet luxurious grand touring small car, offering hot-hatch performance and handling to go with its superb efficiency. Add a long list of standard equipment, and this Honda leaves a strong impression. Mercedes, BMW and Audi: look out.

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Polestar 2 2023 review: Long range Single motor

By Ash Leung · 03 Dec 2022

Polestar is starting to make a name for itself in Australia, the EV-only brand underpinned by cool design and Volvo-sourced tech. But, does the Polestar 2 hatch have what it takes to meet the needs of a family (however small)?

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Honda Civic Type R 2023 review

By Andrew Chesterton · 30 Nov 2022

The Honda Civic Type R has long been the front-drive hot hatch that all others are measured by.

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Peugeot 308 2023 review

By Andrew Chesterton · 24 Nov 2022

Forget the mainstream players, Peugeot says its 308 hatch and wagon is ready to take on, and take down, Australia's premium brands. What's more, in wagon guise, they reckon it's a better, and smarter, answer than an SUV. Bold claims, sure. But are they right? We put the new Peugeot 308 to the test to find out.

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Nissan Leaf 2023 review: e+

By Emily Agar · 02 Nov 2022

It's small, it's electric and it handles and drives a bit like a golf cart - not overly fast and not as fun as you might think. However, the Nissan Leaf e+ does offer a driving range that makes it a little more competitive with what's on the EV market but is it enough to make this hatch suitable for everyday family life?

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Volkswagen Golf GTI 2023 review

By Matt Campbell · 02 Nov 2022

The Volkswagen Golf GTI is still one of the benchmark hatchbacks out there. But it's getting very pricey.

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Cupra Leon VZ 2023 review: snapshot

By Matt Campbell · 27 Oct 2022

The Cupra Leon VZ is the second model up the hatchback range, and it has plenty going for it.

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Citroen C3 2023 review

By James Cleary · 10 Oct 2022

It may be a tiny blip on the Australian new car sales radar, but Citroen has a dedicated following here. Could the C3 be just what you're looking for in a city-sized hatch that doesn't follow the path of least resistance?

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Kia Cerato 2023 review: S Hatch Safety Pack

By Helen Frost · 29 Sep 2022

The Kia Cerato S is worth considering if you want a decent amount of space at a competitive price tag, the ownership options are great but is it a good alternative for your family? Or should you spend more to get a higher spec version of this hatch?

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BMW 118i 2023 review

By Tim Nicholson · 27 Sep 2022

There will always be a question mark over the value - or lack of - of an entry-level small hatchback from a premium brand, compared with a more affordable mainstream option. But does the BMW 118i have the goods to bust that perception?

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