10 New Hatchback Cars Trying to Compete with Small SUV Practicality in 2021

It is true that hatchbacks are slowly dwindling in numbers giving way to supposedly more practical crossovers and family SUV. However, I would still argue that it is the most convenient and agile car body style for smaller families who live in overcrowded cities and have to fight for a parking spot every single day. For those of you, who are on the lookout for the newest 5-door models, we will be exploring the 2021 lineup throwing in the mix both humble minis and sporty pocket rockets.

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#1 2021 VW Golf GTI: volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/the-new-golf-gti-gtd-and-gte-5811

Revised inside and out, the 2021 VW Golf GTI sits on the MQB platform and boasts a fresh exterior look. The hot hatch sits 0.6 inch closer to the ground and comes powered by the 2-liter turbo, that has been upgraded to net 245 horses and 273 lb-ft.

#2 2021 Audi A3 Sportback: audi-mediacenter.com/en/presskits/audi-a3-sportback-12618

Originally A3 was the model to jump start the luxury compact car segment in 1996 and now it enters the fourth generation receiving an entirely reworked exterior design and the latest interior tech already offered by the larger siblings.

#3 2021 Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition: automobiles.honda.com/future-cars/civic-type-r-limited-edition

The newest generation Civic Type R premiered in 2017, receiving a redesigned look, a stiffer suspension, and lighter brake rotors for the 2020 model year. In 2021, the car is being further refined by the addition of the new track-focused Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition with just 1000 units to be sold worldwide.

#4 2021 Hyundai i20: hyundai.news/uk/press-kits/0/i20/

2021 Hyundai i20 enters its third-generation as the brand’s first production car to adopt the ‘Sensuous Sportiness’ design language, that focuses on creating the perfect balance between the car’s exterior, proportions, and tech.

#5 2021 Toyota GR Yaris: global.toyota/en/newsroom/toyota/30976389.html

Ever since the release of the bonkers supercharged and extremely overpriced GRMN Yaris back in 2017, the world wanted to get their hands on a mass-produced version of the pocket rocket. Luckily the new generation of this subcompact hatch is indeed getting the high-performance treatment from Gazoo Racing and is labeled Toyota GR Yaris.

#6 2021 MINI SIDEWALK EDITION: miniusanews.com/newsrelease.do?id=1178&mid=1

For the 2021 model year, Mini announced the return of its limited Sidewalk Edition package. In Europe, the trim will be available on three convertible models, including the base Mini One, while in the US, only the Cooper S Convertible will be sold.

#7 2021 Fiat 500-e: media.fcaemea.com/uk-en/fiat/press/the-new-fiat-500-all-new-all-electric-all-cinquecento

2021 Fiat 500-e sits on the specially-developed electric platform, powered by a single 118-hp electric motor and 42kWh battery, good for 200 miles in the WLTP cycle. For now, it is only available in the convertible body style, with a soft top roof and level 2 driving autonomy.

#8 2021 VW Golf: vw.com/models/golf/ / volkswagen-newsroom.com/en/golf-gte-3514

2021 VW Golf marks the beginning of the model’s 8th generation, offering a total of 11 powertrains, including 2 PHEVs and 2 diesels.

#9 Honda Jazz/Fit: hondanews.eu/gb/en/cars/media/pressreleases/194431/all-new-jazz-leads-electrification-charge-for-honda

The European B-segment is extremely crowded, but the Jazz hatch also known as Fit elsewhere holds a firm position at the top of the sales charts. The new version borrows styling cues from the all-electric Honda e and now looks kinda funky rather than sporty.

#10 2021 Volkswagen I.D. 3

2021 Volkswagen I.D. 3 is expected to become the first people’s electric vehicle by VW, that after incentives, will end up costing just slightly more than the new generation of the internal combustion Golf.

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