It’s not too often I speak highly of Kia, but their recent shift in product improvements (across the board) has impressed me so greatly that I felt compelled to comend them, particularly on the 2012 Kia Rio 5 hatchback.
2012 Kia Rio 5
2012 Kia Rio 5
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We just love hatchbacks.
Ford Fiesta Sport Special Edition : 2012
Ford is doing a great job lately and is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year with the Fiesta Sport Special Edition variant, which is not coming to the US. More on Cartype.
2012 Ford Fiesta Sport Special Edition
BMW 1 Series : 2012
The second generation of the new BMW 1 Series is still the only rear-wheel-drive model in its class. Model versions include the 116i, 118i, 116d, 118d, and the 120d. This is not my favorite Bimmer, but it’s better than the coupe. The Four-cylinder in-line diesel has 184 hp, and you can read more on Cartype.
2012 BMW 1 Series
2012 BMW 1 Series
Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 : 2012
The 2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35 is Volkswagen’s way to celebrate the Golf GTI’s 35th anniversary: its coherent design approach combines classic GTI elements with features specially created for the Edition 35, which is not currently planned to come to the US. More details at Cartype.
2012 Volkswagen Golf GTI Edition 35
Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class : 2011
The World premiere of the Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class was at the 2011 New York Auto Show. This very impressive little hatchback includes front-wheel drive, a new turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline engine developing 210 hp, a dual clutch transmission and a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive Brake Assist. More on Cartype.
2011 Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class.
2011 Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class.
Subaru XV : 2011
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. unveiled the Subaru XV concept at the 2011 Auto Shanghai. They are calling it a “crossover” but we think that due to the smaller size, it feels more like a large hatchback. The glass roof is very nice, as is the interior. Read more on this vehicle at Cartype.
2011 Subaru XV.
Seat IBe : 2010
Seat is a huge brand from Spain and part of the Volkswagen Group but not very known in the US. It presented the IBE Concept at the 2010 Paris Motor Show and is a stunning of what a great looking, electric hatchback can look like. I hope they build it. They need to. For the brand and for the future. It proves that cars like this don’t have to be as ugly as the Nissan Leaf. To read more, visit Cartype.
2010 Seat IBe
2010 Seat IBe
MG Zero : 2010
I can’t think of a brand that has been thru so many ups and downs as MG. This new Zero concept doesn’t have much “MG-ness” to it. It looks like a Volkswagen. Read more on Cartype.
2010 MG Zero
Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback : 2012
The new Chevrolet Sonic made its debut at the North American International Auto Show in both sedan and hatchback version. Guess which one we like better. To see the whole post, visit Cartype.
2012 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback.
Mini Paceman : 2011
If the Mini Cooper is too big for you, and the Mini Countryman feels monstrous, check out the Mini Paceman concept, which is suspected to be the next Mini Coupe. See more on Cartype.
2011 Mini Paceman concept.
Volkswagen Golf R : 2012
For those who find the Volkswagen GTi not satisfying enough, in 2012 Volkswagen offers the Golf R, the most powerful Volkswagen sports performance vehicle ever built. Read more on Cartype.
2012 Volkswagen Golf R.
Opel GTC Paris : 2010
The Opel GTC Paris will be shown for the first time at the Mondial de l’Automobile 2010 in Paris on October 2–17. This is easily one of the most elegant vehicles presented to the public in recent memory and certainly one of the most beautiful hatchbacks, with more info to be found on Cartype.
2010 Opel GTC Paris hatchback.
2010 Opel GTC Paris hatchback.
Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback : 2011
I continue to be mystified why there is a belief that Americans won’t buy hatchbacks. Maybe it’s true, but everyone I ask seems to like them as much as I do. That said, the Chevrolet Cruze hatchback will not be offered in the U.S. market. More info at Cartype.
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback.
2011 Chevrolet Cruze Hatchback.
Abarth Punto Evo : 2010
The 2010 Abarth Punto Evo hatchback is just simple fantastic. Fitted with the new 165 HP MultiAir 1.4 Turbo petrol engine, and it’s aggressive looks, it is just too bad that it is not coming to the USA. Read the rest of this story on Cartype.
2010 Abarth Punto Evo
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