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    Hatchbacks Starting Under $30K

    Best Hatchbacks according to our experts

    01.
    Toyota Corolla
    From
    $25,992
    7.1/10
    From
    $25,992
    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 of small SUVs?
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    02.
    Kia Cerato
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    $19,886
    7.0/10
    From
    $19,886
    The Kia Cerato S is worth considering if you want a decent amount of space at a competitive price tag, the ownership options are great but is it a good alternative for your family? Or should you spend more to get a higher spec version of this hatch?
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    03.
    Mazda 3
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    $26,880
    8.5/10
    From
    $26,880
    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 include updated multimedia and functionality upgrades, but the real story is just how competitive ‑ as well as premium ‑ the higher‑end grades like the G25 Evolve SP feel. Premium sums it up nicely.
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    04.
    Volkswagen Golf
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    $34,750
    8.0/10
    From
    $34,750
    The Volkswagen Golf GTI is still one of the benchmark hatchbacks out there. But it's getting very pricey.
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    Ford Focus
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    7.4/10
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    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 full SUV. It probably shouldn't work, but Ford is good at this sort of thing.
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    Hatchbacks Under $30k

    Abarth 500
    Abarth 500
     Abarth 595
    Abarth 595
     Alfa Romeo Giulietta
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     Audi A1
    Audi A1
     Ford Fiesta
    Ford Fiesta
     Ford Focus
    Ford Focus
     Holden Astra
    Holden Astra
     Honda Civic
    Honda Civic
     Hyundai I30
    Hyundai I30
     Hyundai Veloster
    Hyundai Veloster
     Infiniti Q30
    Infiniti Q30
     Kia Cerato
    Kia Cerato
     MG 6 Plus
    MG 6 Plus
     Mazda 3
    Mazda 3
     Mini Cooper
    Mini Cooper
     Peugeot 208
    Peugeot 208
     Peugeot 308
    Peugeot 308
     Renault Clio
    Renault Clio
     Renault Megane
    Renault Megane
     Skoda Rapid
    Skoda Rapid
     Subaru Impreza
    Subaru Impreza
     Toyota Corolla
    Toyota Corolla
     Toyota Prius C
    Toyota Prius C
     Volkswagen Golf
    Volkswagen Golf
     Volkswagen Polo
    Volkswagen Polo
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