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    Hatchbacks starting under $30k

    Hatchbacks starting under $30k

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    Best Hatchbacks according to our experts

    01.
    Toyota Corolla

    Toyota Corolla

    3.5
    From

    $29,270

    The world's most popular nameplate is still Australia's most popular small passenger car. The current-generation Toyota Corolla hatchback is getting on now, but is it still a solid offering in a sea...

    02.
    Kia Cerato

    Kia Cerato

    3.5
    From

    $27,060

    Kia might not have a hardcore small hot hatch or sedan in its line-up, but the Cerato GT is at least a warmed-up offering.

    03.
    Mazda 3

    Mazda 3

    4.5

    Now half a decade old, the current Mazda 3 range has not only aged well, but has undergone a consistent stream of improvements to help keep the Japanese small car stalwart fresh. Key changes for 2024...

    04.
    Volkswagen Golf

    Volkswagen Golf

    4

    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...

    05.
    Ford Focus

    Ford Focus

    3.5

    Ford's Focus redefined how good a hatchback could be over 20 years ago. It's still doing it, too. The Focus Active is an attempt to cash in on the ongoing sales dominance of SUVs without having to go...

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