Best Hybrid Hatches
1.Toyota Yaris
8.2
3 badges available
$24,800 - $33,260*MRLP
What we love
- -The engine's sound, performance and flexibility
- -Always feels exciting to drive...
- -...and on the right road it's amazing
What we don't
- -Cramped back seat and small boot
- -The interior looks $20K hatchback not $60K hot hatch
- -Tyre noise is a constant, but you just have to live with it
2.Honda Civic
8.0
3 badges available
$47,200 - $72,600*MRLP
What we love
- -Incredibly focused driving experience
- -Interior feels special
- -Useable every day
What we don't
- -Lack of a real spare tyre
- -Aural character could be enhanced
- -Big price jump from predecessor
3.MINI Hatch
7.4
4 badges available
$40,725 - $65,750*MRLP
What we love
- -Refreshed design feels new, but still Mini
- -Handling about as good as it gets for a city hatch
- -Compact outside, but roomy for two inside
What we don't
- -Engine and transmission can feel lethargic
- -Bouncy and fidgety ride
- -Still some gaps in the standard safety fit-out
4.Toyota Corolla
7.4
4 badges available
$29,270 - $64,190*MRLP
What we love
- -A reliably economical hybrid
- -Toyota's ownership costs are hard to beat
- -A sleek, enjoyable city driving experienceÂ
What we don't
- -It has a properly tiny boot and back seat
- -Visibility is limited and isn't helped by a basic reverse camera
- -Less performance than the full-petrol variant
5.CUPRA Leon
7.2
4 badges available
$45,190 - $61,690*MRLP
What we love
- -Sharp design, inside and out
- -Strong performance
- -All-wheel-drive grip
What we don't
- -Muted engine and exhaust sounds
- -Infotainment system not intuitive, lacks illuminated controls
- -Question mark over resale value as not everyone knows what a Cupra is
6.Fiat 500e
7.2
1 badge available
$52,500 - $52,500*MRLP
What we love
- -Its oh-so-cute styling inside and out
- -Good performance without being thrilling
- -Compact dimensions ideal for urban driving
What we don't
- -Expensive compared to others in the segment
- -More driving range would increase appeal
- -Four-star safety rating
7.Peugeot 308
7.2
2 badges available
$43,990 - $64,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Brisk performance from petrol and electric power
- -Stylish exterior design and classy interior
- -Fun to drive
What we don't
- -$16,000 premium over petrol version is steep
- -Unconventional driving position, tight rear legroom
- -Four-star safety rating is below average for the class
8.Nissan LEAF
7.0
1 badge available
$50,990 - $61,490*MRLP
What we love
- -Easy to hit the energy-efficiency claim
- -A natural commuter
- -e-Pedal mode maximises energy regen
What we don't
- -Interior is starting to date, multimedia screen particularly
- -Driving position lacks flexibility
- -Back seat passengers don't get air vents, footroom or an armrest
9.GWM Ora
6.9
4 badges available
$39,990 - $51,990*MRLP
What we love
- -Fantastic new-retro interior styling
- -Roomy passenger space in a compact footprint
- -Nicely set up driving dynamicsÂ
What we don't
- -Glitchy electrical and infotainment systems
- -Interior finishes less plush in person
- -Boot space and practicality below class average
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* ‘MRLP’ is the manufacturer’s recommended list price as provided by our data provider and is subject to change, so is provided to you for indicative purposes only. Please note that MRLP is inclusive of GST, but is exclusive of any options and does not include on-road costs such as registration, CTP, stamp duty and dealer delivery. Where an MRLP is stated as a price range, this reflects the lowest to highest MRLP provided for that model range across the available variants.
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