Best Electric Hatches

1.Audi RS7

8.7

Audi RS7

$239,200 - $239,200*MRLP

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      2.Mercedes-Benz A-Class

      8.6

      Mercedes-Benz A-Class
      3 badges available

      $66,900 - $106,900*MRLP

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          3.Audi RS3

          8.5

          Audi RS3

          $91,400 - $93,900*MRLP

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          What we love

          • -Sharp new styling oozes aggression
          • -Smarter rear axle transforms in-corner performance
          • -Heightened performance and more commuter comfort
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          What we don't

          • -Small boot and back seat
          • -Sedan is much dearer than Sportback
          • -With great power comes... Great thirst

          4.BMW 1 Series

          8.5

          BMW 1 Series
          3 badges available

          $54,800 - $76,600*MRLP

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          What we love

          • -Single-rate suspension done right
          • -Premium, well-kitted interior at an agreeable price point
          • -A front-wheel-drive car that doesn't succumb to torque steer
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          What we don't

          • -Not quite as engaging as cheaper alternatives
          • -Silly seat design lacks shoulder support
          • -Australian cars get detuned

          5.Audi S3

          8.4

          Audi S3

          $71,800 - $73,900*MRLP

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          What we love

          • -It's fast in a straight line
          • -It's fast around corners
          • -At the same time, it's very comfortable and refined
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          What we don't

          • -It could use a little more aural theatre
          • -Pricing has gone up since the last generation
          • -Out-powered by the Golf R

          6.Audi S7

          8.4

          Audi S7

          $171,500 - $171,500*MRLP

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          What we love

          • -Excellent drivetrain
          • -Stunning design
          • -Fantastic cabin execution
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          What we don't

          • -V6 lacks the mongrel of old V8
          • -Thirsty on fuel
          • -Three-year warranty is below par

          7.Audi A5

          8.2

          Audi A5
          2 badges available

          $78,500 - $99,600*MRLP

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          What we love

          • -Willing drivetrain combination
          • -Brimming with standard kit
          • -Practicality of the liftback
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          What we don't

          • -Fussy ride on 20-inch alloys with thin rubber
          • -Lacklustre warranty
          • -No shortcut buttons for infotainment

          8.Audi A7

          8.2

          Audi A7
          2 badges available

          $125,700 - $143,400*MRLP

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              9.BMW 4 Series

              8.2

              BMW 4 Series
              3 badges available

              $81,100 - $148,400*MRLP

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              What we love

              • -Great traction and grip provided by all-wheel drive system
              • -Engagingly direct and responsive dynamic traits
              • -Sporting driving position, overall cabin ambiance
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              What we don't

              • -Firm ride and excessive tyre roar on coarser road surfaces
              • -Rear seat compromised by sloping roof and transmission tunnel
              • -Pricey next to other new 4 Series Gran Coupe models

              10.Audi RS5

              8.1

              Audi RS5

              $160,600 - $160,600*MRLP

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              What we love

              • -Brutish powertrain
              • -Optional adaptive dampers are fantastic
              • -New infotainment system is connected and clever
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              What we don't

              • -Second row is a challenge with younger kids
              • -General ingress and egress woes
              • -Thirsty

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