If you’re looking for plenty of space in a small, well-designed package, you’re looking for a hatchback. Quickly fitting into almost any lifestyle, they are conveniently sized, easy to handle, and offer roomy cabins and trunks to make road trips and weekly grocery shopping a breeze. These are some of the models on the market that make it to the top of our list. Check them out!
2020 Mazda3
The fourth generation, Mazda 3 is available as either a sedan or hatchback. In its latest avatar, it has received a more upscale interior redesign and a more comprehensive lineup of features. This gives it a more premium feel than other compact cars. Its sporty good looks, 20 cubic feet of cargo room, and option to have an all-wheel-drive make it a great option.
2020 Subaru Impreza
This one stands out in its class thanks to its suite of tech and all-wheel-drive status. Besides with more headroom than its closest competitors, 55.3 cubic feet of cargo space, and a CVT transmission on all models above the standard variant, you get a comfortable ride that has excellent safety ratings.
2021 Hyundai Veloster
If you fell in love with the unorthodox three-door layout with one longer door on the driver’s side and two smaller doors on the other side, you’ll be happy to see it in the new model too. With the cargo area going from 20 cubic feet to 45 when the rear seats are folded down, you get looks and practical design in one vehicle.
2020 Volkswagen Golf
Popular with many Americans for good reason, the 2020 Volkswagen Golf starts at the base TSI and goes to the sporty GTI. You can get your hands on the mega-hot turbocharged AWD Golf R too. High-quality interiors, impressive performance with the GTI and Golf R, and plenty of room make this a worthy contender to put on your list.
2021 Toyota Corolla
Practical, stylish, and fun to drive; it isn’t surprising that the Corolla is making a big comeback this year. With just enough power to make it feel sporty and a smooth-shifting manual transmission, you’ll get a little of everything with this 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine hatchback.