Top 10 Hatchbacks To Buy In The UAE

The UAE boasts one of the most expansive and inclusive car markets in the world. Generally, buyers in the UAE prefer SUVs and sedans, and the overall demand for premium cars is touching greater heights with every passing day. However, there is some demand for small hatchbacks as well.

Hatchbacks are lovely little cars that offer practicality, great driveability, and ease of use that other car segments can only dream of. Some hatchbacks only offer a no-nonsense, low-maintenance drive while others offer high performance combined with a practical nature. Thankfully, both types of hatchbacks are available in the UAE market for you to purchase.

Here is our list of the Top 10 Hatchbacks To Buy In The UAE:

10. Suzuki Alto

The Suzuki Alto is the smallest and least expensive hatchback on this list. It doesn’t really have a lot to boast about when it comes to the features on offer. You do get a basic music system with Bluetooth, a basic air-conditioning system, and fabric seats. However, you do get a robust drivetrain system.

The Suzuki Alto is powered by a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine paired with either a manual or an automatic gearbox. Lower variants are also available and these come with a puny 800cc, three-cylinder engine that produces just enough power to cross the 120km/h mark, therefore making it usable on UAE highways.

With prices starting at around AED 21,000, it is one of the least expensive cars on sale in the UAE market. Check out new Suzuki Alto cars for sale in the UAE.

9. Renault Clio

The Renault Clio isn’t the most popular hatchback in the UAE. However, it is one of the most versatile hatchbacks and is dearly loved, especially in European countries. It comes with a decent list of features that aren’t really over the top.

However, what sets it apart from every other hatchback on this list is that it was one of the only two production hatchbacks to be fitted with a V6 engine. Yes, you read it right. The Renault Clio V6 has become a hot favourite for enthusiasts as the 3.0-litre V6 with 255bhp is capable of propelling the little hatchback from 0-100km/h in under 5.5 seconds. That is supercar territory!

If that is a little too much for you, the standard four-cylinder variant is also available in the UAE. Though the numbers are few, you can find both new Renault Clio cars for sale in the UAE and used Renault Clio cars for sale in the UAE.

8. Suzuki Baleno

The Suzuki Baleno is a mid-level hatchback from Suzuki and it does come with a bootload of features that one would otherwise expect to find in cars that cost more than this and this includes a head-up display. It also offers premium design and styling.

The Suzuki Baleno is powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine that puts out 103.25bhp and 38Nm. While these figures aren’t stellar, they aren’t entry-level either. On the whole, the Suzuki Balneo is a no-frills hatchback, and there are several new Suzuki Baleno cars for sale in the UAE. If used cars are your thing, there are a few used Suzuki Baleno cars for sale in the UAE.

7. Mini Cooper

The Mini Cooper needs no introduction. With its roots in going all the way back to the first Mini in 1959, the Mini Cooper has played a significant role in the development of hatchbacks into what they are today. While it is a rarity to find vintage Minis in the UAE, it isn’t all too hard for one to get hold of a good modern Mini Cooper.

There are several variants of the Mini Cooper and as it turns out, the sporty Mini Cooper S is the most popular variant in the UAE. The Mini Cooper SE, which is the electric variant, isn’t all too popular. If you’re looking for a Mini Cooper, here are new Mini Cooper cars for sale in the UAE and used Mini Cooper cars for sale in the UAE.

6. VW ID.3

The only pure electric hatchback in this list is one that belongs to Volkswagen’s futuristic ID range of cars. The VW ID.3 certainly looks futuristic and comes with a bootload of features. This includes a digital dashboard, a large touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ambient lighting, etc.

The Volkswagen ID.3 is available in multiple variants with different battery sizes and performance levels starting from a basic 45kWh Pure Performance model that puts out 110kW, and going all the way to a 77kWh battery pack paired with a 150kW motor. The VW ID.3 is certainly one of the most engaging electric hatchbacks in the market.

If you are on the lookout for a Volkswagen ID.3, here are a few examples for sale in the UAE.

5. Kia Picanto

The Kia Picanto is one of the smallest hatchbacks available in the UAE. One can’t help but describe it as ‘Cute’. It does come with premium features and an extremely stylish interior. You get steering-mounted controls, a digital-analogue instrument cluster, Bluetooth connectivity, etc. It is also a very practical hatchback.

The Kia Picanto is powered by a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine that puts out 82.8bhp and is paired with a 4-speed automatic gearbox. Performance is excellent for the urban jungle and yet, peppy enough to keep it at speed on the highway.

There are several new Kia Picanto cars for sale in the UAE and if used cars are your thing, there are many used Kia Picanto cars for sale in the UAE.

4. Hyundai Grand i10

The Hyundai Grand i10 is not one of the most popular hatchbacks in the UAE, however, it places higher up in the list because of what it offers. Firstly, it offers practicality and dependability by the truckloads. It also comes with several basic features that will keep buyers of this segment happy.

The Hyundai Grand i10 is powered by a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine that puts out 82.8bhp and it can be paired with a 4-speed automatic. It has the same engine and gearbox as found in the Kia Picanto. If you’re on the lookout for a Hyundai Grand i10, there are several used Hyundai Grand i10 cars for sale in the UAE, and if a new car is what you are looking for, here are new Hyundai Grand i10 cars for sale in the UAE.

3. Suzuki Swift

If you are on the lookout for a fun-to-drive and sporty yet practical hatchback with close to zero maintenance and good looks all on a budget, the Suzuki Swift is the perfect car for you. It comes with a decent number of features including a touchscreen infotainment system, automatic air-conditioning, etc.

The standard variants of the Suzuki Swift are all powered by a 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine. This is the version that Suzuki officially sells in the UAE. However, there are several imported examples of the Suzuki Swift Sport with a coveted 1.6-litre engine under the bonnet.

If you’re looking at a new Suzuki Swift in the UAE, there are several examples on sale. However, if used cars are your thing, here are a few used Suzuki Swift cars for sale in the UAE.

2. VW Golf GTi

The Volkswagen Golf is a hatchback with a rich heritage. It started off as a replacement for the Volkswagen Beetle when it first debuted in 1974. Since then, the Golf has gone on to become an icon in its own right. Since the first generation, the Volkswagen Gold has always remained a fun-to-drive hatchback and the newer more modern Golf still continues with the same character.

In the UAE, you can find both the classic VW Golf as well as the modern VW Golf and it really is a matter of preference here. The modern 8th Gen VW Golf is powered by a 2.0-litre TSI engine that puts out around 245bhp. A higher state of tune is also available in the VW Golf R.

Here, you can find several used Volkswagen Golf cars for sale in the UAE and new Volkswagen Golf cars for sale in the UAE.

1. Mercedes-Benz A-Class

It certainly is the most premium hatchback on this list and the AMG variant of the A-Class hatchback is the most powerful hatchback in the world. If that wasn’t enough, it certainly is among the best-looking hatchbacks in the world. Quite obviously, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class deserves to take the top spot in our list of Top 10 Hatchbacks To Buy In The UAE.

The interiors certainly look impressive in typical Mercedes-Benz fashion and it does come with a bootload of features. While the standard A200 model is available in the UAE, it certainly isn’t the most popular. The A35 AMG and A45 S AMG are more popular because of the performance they offer. With its 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engine producing 421bhp and 500Nm, the A45 S AMG offers sportscar-rivaling performance.

If you’re on the lookout for this excellent hatchback, there are quite a few of them for sale in the UAE. check out the new Mercedes-Benz A-Class cars for sale in the UAE and the used Mercedes-Benz A-Class cars for sale in the UAE.