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Hatchbacks starting under $40k

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Best Hatchbacks according to our experts

01.

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.

Volkswagen Golf

4
From

$38,690

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...

03.

Mazda 3

4.5
From

$31,310

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.

Skoda Octavia

4
From

$39,590

Skoda has a big new-model year ahead of it and this Skoda Octavia RS is one of the first arrivals. It combines medium sedan/wagon dynamics with sporty performance, brilliant practicality and top-...

05.

Hyundai Ioniq

4
From

$24,998

Hyundai's Ioniq range is nothing if not a flex in the face of Toyota. Sure, Toyota has a dominating position in the Australian market, with its well-received range of hybrid models, but what happens...

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