Hatchback Reviews

Volkswagen Polo GTI 2019 review: weekend test
By Matt Campbell · 19 Oct 2018
My dogs don't like it when I drive enthusiastically. So I dropped them off at the kennels for the weekend when I got the 2019 VW Polo GTI. Sadly, though, I didn't get much of a chance to drive it hard
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Holden Commodore diesel 2018 review: snapshot
By Peter Anderson · 17 Sep 2018
Not long ago even Holden execs considered a diesel Commodore a heresy. Now, with the Opel-sourced import, all bets are off.
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Renault Megane RS 2019 review
By Malcolm Flynn · 14 Sep 2018
More power, more wheelarches, more steering, more doors and more transmissions. Does this mean more R.S.?
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Volkswagen Polo GTI 2018 review
By Laura Berry · 31 Aug 2018
The new Polo is the smallest Volkswagen you can currently buy, and the angriest is the Polo GTI. So, is it too small? Does it cost too much? And is it quick enough?
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BMW M140i 2018 review: snapshot
By Laura Berry · 29 Aug 2018
The M140i is the most expensive member of 1 Series hatch family at $59,990, but you’re definitely getting your money’s worth.
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BMW 118i 2018 review: snapshot
By Laura Berry · 29 Aug 2018
The 1 Series is BMW’s take on a small hatchback and the 118i is the entry point into the range, at $39,990.
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BMW 118d 2018 review: snapshot
By Laura Berry · 29 Aug 2018
The BMW 118d has the only diesel engine in the 1 Series hatchback range and its also one of the most affordable cars in the line-up with its list price $44,990.
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BMW 120i 2018 review: snapshot
By Laura Berry · 29 Aug 2018
The 120i sits in the middle of the 1 Series range of hatches with its list price of $46,990.
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BMW 125i 2018 review: snapshot
By Laura Berry · 29 Aug 2018
The BMW 125i sits high in the 1 Series line-up, above the 118i, 118d and 120i, but under the range-topping M140i, with a list price of $49,990.
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BMW 1 Series 2018 review
By Laura Berry · 28 Aug 2018
The BMW 1 Series is not only a real BMW, it could be a real reason not to get a Benz A-Class or an Audi A3 Sportback.
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