Best Hatchbacks

Hatchbacks and wagons boast many of the benefits of traditional cars with the practicality of a rear cargo area and liftgate. Some of the most popular hatchbacks are compact car offerings like the Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, and Mazda 3. Fuel-saving models like the Toyota Prius hybrid and Prius plug-in hybrid are well-known options, and electric cars like the Tesla Model S and BMW I4 provide alternate efficient options. Driving enthusiasts gravitate to so-called hot hatches like the Honda Civic Type R and Volkswagen GTI. And premium car shoppers looking for a bit more room also have luxury wagons to choose from such as the Mercedes-Benz E450 and Audi A6 Allroad, not to mention the Subaru Outback wagon, which some also refer to as an SUV alternative. See the best new hatchbacks and wagons with MotorTrend Ultimate Car Rankings and the Buyer’s Guide.