Hatchback & Wagon Reviews

2025 BMW M5 Touring Review: Space for Kids, Speed for Dad

BMW's 717 horsepower wagon proves that SUVs aren’t the answer to everything. 
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Independent, unbiased 5-door hatchback and wagon reviews by our experienced road test editors.

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2012 Scion tC Release Series 7.0 Review

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
Thinking about buying a used 2012 Scion tC Release Series 7.0? Our full review of the 180-hp coupe with TRD bodykit, 18" wheels, and gloss black. And yes, lots of yellow.
Compact Sedans

First Drive: 2020 Kia Forte5 Hatchback Review | Forget the Crossovers

Amee Reehal Amee Reehal -
Hatchbacks offer that low-slung, sporty look & handling you don't get with CUVs. The new 2020 Kia Forte5 entry-level EX is stylish, roomy & affordable.
VW Golf

2015 VW Golf 1.8TSI Review

Kelly Taylor Kelly Taylor -
So much fun, so little fuel.

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2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Sport Touring (Manual) Review

Compact Sedans William Clavey -
The Honda Civic is a stalwart compact car, but fresh competition has forced it to step up its game.

2023 Toyota GR Corolla Core Review

Compact Sedans Justin Pritchard -
Toyota's new 300 p hatch comes in 3 flavours, but it's the entry-level Core model that's the most attainable - and this is a very good thing.

2021 Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon Review

Full-Size Sedans Russell Purcell -
A high-performance, 4-door family commuter built for everyday driving.

Top 2020 Hatchbacks for Comfort and Convenience

Sedan & Hatchbacks Travis Persaud -
One thing the pandemic has exposed is our need to be close to one another. Small 5-door cars do it best. Here are some 2020 hatchbacks to get you started.

Closer look at Toyota’s range-topping Prius 5-door with AWD

Chris Chase -
Shopping for a Toyota Prius? Here's a closer look at the range-topping XLE with AWD (AWD-e Technology in Canada). Prius XLE price, competitors, MPG & more.

2020 Volvo V60 Cross Country T5 AWD Review

Mid-Size Sedans Graham Heeps -
The Volvo V60 Cross Country does a great job of reminding us why station wagons were once so popular (and can do pretty much everything that an SUV can).

First Drive: 2020 Kia Forte5 Hatchback Review | Forget the Crossovers

Compact Sedans Amee Reehal -
Hatchbacks offer that low-slung, sporty look & handling you don't get with CUVs. The new 2020 Kia Forte5 entry-level EX is stylish, roomy & affordable.

2018 Honda Fit Sport Review: Where’s the Performance Upgrade?

Subcompact Sedans Chris Chase -
With no performance bump, the 2018 Honda Fit Sport adds black wheels, a chrome tailpipe, a subtle body kit & a black/orange interior, all slapped with a 'sport' badge.

2018 Hyundai Ioniq Electric Plus PHEV Review: A Hybrid for Hatchback Fans

Electric & Hybrid Chris Chase -
A new Hyundai hybrid hits the scene. We review the 2018 Ioniq Electric Plus - a middle ground between the EV and the standard hybrid car.

First Drive: 2018 Buick Regal GS Review

Mid-Size Sedans Amee Reehal -
The stylish, V6-powered Regal GS makes a strong case for buying a US sportback sedan.
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