6 of the Best Medium Hatchbacks to Buy in 2020

BMW launched the brand new 1 Series hatchback recently, Massive kidney-grilles The interior of the 1 Series has had every one of BMW's new toys thrown at it, but the most significant improvements are to passenger space. Rear passengers now have extra legroom & headroom too.  The driver and their front-seat passenger also both benefit from extra space. All this has been made possible by switching to front-wheel-drive. The brand new model is now available with a starting price of £24,430.

PCP offer on M Sport 5dr for £329 deposit & £329 x 48 months at 3.9% APR

There must be a reason why the Focus is the best selling medium hatchback in the country. Well, there is. In fact, there are a few reasons. Obviously, it’s a frighteningly economical, unassuming, and desirable hatchback, but there is more to it. The Focus is famously affordable on Ford's flexible finance plans. Right now you can land yourself in a brand new Focus for as little as £220 per month on a 0% APR PCP deal. That’s difficult to argue with. To get your hands on this deal you need to go for a drive in the Focus model that suits you. Prices start from £20,645.

PCP offer on ST-Line 1.0 125PS for £220 x 36 months with 0% APR

The new Mazda 3 has undergone some serious surgery. Lines have been smoothed, angles have been moulded and the roofline has been tweaked. It really is a great looking car that lines itself up against some significantly less quirky competition, but this isn’t just a gimmick. The Mazda 3 is a really well-balanced car that looks the part and feels it too. It’s also now available with the SkyActiv-X engines which, according to Mazda, provide the efficiency of the Mazda 2 while offering the performance of the MX-5. If you’re in the medium-hatchback market you have really got to give one of these a try before you make your decision. You won’t regret it.

The Mazda 3 is on sale now from £21,795 and comes with a 5 Star NCAP safety rating, alloy wheels, LED headlights and a load more...

It was a pretty controversial decision from MINI when they decided to turn the famous hatchback into a 5 door. People were worried it would lose its unique charm and playful characteristics. Luckily, neither of those things happened. The 5 door hatch is just as enjoyable as the regular 3 door model, only with a longer wheelbase, roomier rear seats and of course, it’s more functional. It really is a car that excels at everything you’d want from a traditional MINI, only with more functionality for family buyers. If you don’t believe me, get down to your local dealership and take the latest model for a spin. We’re confident you won’t regret it. The 5 door MINI is on sale now with prices starting from just £16,895.

PCP offer on Hatch One Classic for £215 x 48 months with 3.9% APR

PCP offer on Hatch Cooper Classic Sport for £275 x 48 months with 3.9% APR

The new Astra now boasts a fully refreshed exterior and hosting a huge range of brand new fuel-efficient powertrains. There are three-cylinder turbocharged petrol and diesel engines available, all with stop/start technology. Vauxhall hopes to set the standard in the market for fuel economy and low emissions, with these engines all emitting up to 21 per cent less CO2 than the outgoing models. Vauxhall has sold over 3 million Astras in the UK over the last 40 years, so hopefully the new model will be as successful.

There seems to be a Golf to suit everyone nowadays. There’s an estate for dog-owners and IKEA addicts, a hybrid for money-savers, an electric model for eco-warriors and an R for speed-seekers. The Golf truly is a car for all people, which asks the question, why don’t you have one? Volkswagen design their cars to fit seamlessly into the a person's lifestyle, why don’t you see if there’s one to slide into yours? There are 9 models available and a massive 22 engines to choose from.  Prices start from £20,945 and there are always competitive PCP deals available.