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Hatch Reviews

Toyota Prius 5-door hatch (2003)

Poster child of greenies and Hollywood startlets, the Toyota Prius features an economical petrol engine and an electric motor. The electric motor captures otherwise lost energy and allows the petrol motor to shut down at lights and at low speeds. Toyota claims a combined economy figure of 4.4L/100km.

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Toyota Prius i-Tech 5-door hatch (2003)

Save the planet and enjoy its fruits too. Spend some extra dosh on the Prius and you'll get a full complement of airbags, stability control, Bluetooth hands-free, upgraded stereo system with MP3 connectivity, keyless start, a reversing camera and a DVD-based GPS system.

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Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI (Golf V, 2007)

The GT Sport TSI shape-shifts easily between a relaxed cruiser and inconspicuous hot-hatch, and the 1.4-litre Twincharger engine is an engineering marvel. But the GTI is just five grand more. Decisions, decisions.

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Panasonic SDR-SW20

The cool factor of waterproof gadgets is high, even when there's a subsequent trade-off in performance. Anyone going any deeper than snorkel depth will need to look elsewhere, but at least the price reflects the compromises made for that cheerily tough exterior.

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Asus Eee Box

We've got mixed feelings about the Eee Box, and nettops in general. You might as well buy a netbook and gain the bonus of portability.

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Hatch News

Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback: possibly fast, still very homely

With Subaru launching a sedan version of its Impreza, it's not surprising that Mitsubishi now has a hatchback version of the Lancer.

Next year's VW Golf GTI

The new Golf has a tough road to tread: restore its reputation for quality interiors, while also cutting production costs. Good thing the new GTI looks mean then.

Roll up: Sony Ericsson's Cyber-shot circus

In an effort to educate consumers about the magic of its Cyber-shot camera range, the Sony Ericsson team has constructed a mobile photo gallery to exhibit photos taken on Cyber-shot camera phones.

Subaru's Stella electric car concept

Subaru has announced a follow-up to its "so cute you want to pinch its cheeks" R1e electric mini-car, a concept built on the boxy Stella city car.

Mazda's three 6s

Some say that it's easier to make a hit than to follow one up. Mazda's giving it a red hot go with the second-generation 6.

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Mini's four-wheel drive crosses over

The magic number for Mini's Crossover Concept is four. When it hits production it'll be Mini's fourth body variant following the Cooper, the convertible, and the Clubman.
VW Golf GT Sport TDI in photos

Although the quality of the materials in VW's fifth-generation Golf has dipped a little, there's still an abundance of nifty features. We take an in-depth look at the Golf GT Sport TDI.
Photos: Volkswagen Golf GT Sport TSI

We like VW's Golf GT Sport TSI a lot. We pick at its nits and study its bits, including its Twincharger engine.
Meet MiTo, Alfa Romeo's Mini

Small is cool again, witness the sales of the Mini and Fiat 500. Last month, Alfa Romeo took the wraps off its curiously named entrant in this field, the Mi.To.
Vauxhall Insignia in photos

The Opel/Vauxhall Insignia replaces the unloved Vectra in Europe. Not only does the new name mean an attractive new style, but some interesting tech too.