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Hatchbacks starting under $40k

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Best Hatchbacks according to our experts

01.

Toyota Corolla

4
From

$29,270

Flying under the radar relative to its ever-popular hatch sibling, the Toyota Corolla sedan offers some interesting advantages. And in entry-level Ascent Sport Hybrid guise, the practicality/...

02.

Volkswagen Golf

4
From

$39,190

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

03.

Mazda 3

4.5
From

$31,190

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

The Skoda Octavia Wagon has had a minor facelift with its design and technology. Is the mini-makeover enough to keep it relevant in a world dominated by SUVs?

05.

Hyundai Ioniq

4
From

$37,510

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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