Hatchback Reviews

GWM Ora Standard Range 2023 review: snapshot

By David Morley · 13 Feb 2023

GWM's all-electric Ora comes in three forms, but the first two are really the same vehicle with the option of a larger battery.

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GWM Ora 2023 review

By David Morley · 09 Feb 2023

A small-car invasion from a new country is nothing new. The Japanese did it in the 1960s and '70s with the likes of Datsun, Toyota and Mitsubishi rewriting the book on what Aussies wanted in a small car.

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Mitsubishi eK X EV 2023 review

By Tony O'Kane · 16 Jan 2023

Could Mitsubishi's tiny EV work for Australia's urban motorists, or is it simply too small for the task?

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Cupra Born 2023 review: track test

By Byron Mathioudakis · 20 Dec 2022

The Cupra Born is the first affordable VW Group electric vehicle in Australia, giving the Spanish brand a big leg up, while providing strong competition against other EVs with value pricing and 500km-plus range availability. Uniquely, the Born is also billed as our first EV hot-hatch, with performance and handling to match. It might be the most compelling VW Group product in years.

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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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