Hatchbacks are popular for being stylish and sleek. Some of them are economical while some hatchbacks are pricier than others depending on a range of features. What primarily garners hatchback cars popularity is their compact size, making them easier to reverse and park, among other reasons.
In this blog, we take you through the popular used hatchbacks in the UAE.
Most Popular Used Hatchback Makes and Models in the UAE
The UAE car market offers a number of used hatchback cars from various auto brands. In the following paragraphs, we address used hatchback car makes, their models and trims popular in the UAE.
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris is the most popular used hatchback car model in the UAE. Toyota Yaris is available in both sedan and hatchback body styles. Used Toyota Yaris hatchbacks are popular due to a number of factors including drive practicality, stylish cabin, and muscular exterior, infotainment, tech, and safety features among others.
Air Conditioning, manually adjustable steering column, 60/40 folding rear seats are some of the features that make the car’s interior comfortable. As for the exterior, features adding more style to the car’s outside include power-adjustable side mirrors, and daytime running lights.
As for the trim, SE is the most popular trim level of Yaris in the UAE. The latest Toyota Yaris SE trim level comes with a 1.5-Litre 4-cylinder engine mated with 7-speed automatic transmission.
If you are willing to buy the hatchback for yourself, check out these used Toyota Yaris for sale in the UAE.
Nissan Tiida
Another popularly used hatchback in the UAE is the Nissan Tiida. The hatchback produced by the Japanese manufacturer is preferred by a good number of car buyers owing to a combination of useful features.
Some of them include dual front airbags, brake assist function, central locking system, stylish and comfortable interior and an elegant exterior. The Nissan Tiida hatchback in the UAE is offered in two engine options: 1.6-Litre HR16DE and 1.8-Litre 4-cylinder engine.
The most popular trim level of this hatchback for used car buyers is Tiida S. Standard features on the latest 1.8S trim level include tilt steering column, electric power steering, 60/40 split-folding rear seats, keyless entry, AC with microfilter, 15-inch steel wheels, trip computer and a CD/MP3 stereo with AUX input.
If you are willing to drive around in this stylish hatchback, browse through this list of used Nissan Tiida for sale in the UAE.
Mini Cooper
The Mini Cooper hatchback is available in both 2 door and 4 door configurations – both are popular in the UAE among used hatchback buyers.
The car is equipped with innovative features. The exterior consists of trademark elliptical headlights, dynamic silhouettes, a bold bumper and a sleeker design. As for the interior, colour customisation option is available along with ambient lighting for the cabin.
The car is available with two engine options: 1.5TC I3 FWD and 2.0TC I4 FWD engine.
Cooper S is the most popular trim level for Mini Cooper hatchbacks in the UAE. Safety and technical features making Cooper S popular among used-car buyers include anti-theft alarm, tyre pressure monitor display, traction control, brake assist, airbags, EBD and dynamic stability control, to name a few.
Browse these used Mini Cooper for sale in the UAE and experience all the mentioned features yourself.
Volkswagen Golf
Volkswagen Golf is a five-seater hatchback powered by a 1.4-Litre Turbocharged 4-cylinder FWD engine mated with an automatic seven-speed transmission. The hatchback has an appealing exterior and sophisticated interior.
The VW Golf GTI is a popular trim level powered by a 2.0-Litre Turbocharged 4-cylinder engine. The GTI has reasonable space in the boot, elegant interior finishing and a stylish exterior. Moreover, the GTI offers five drive modes: eco, comfort, sport, normal and custom – letting drivers select one according to their need.
If you are interested in buying the hatchback, go through this list of used Volkswagen Golf for sale in the UAE.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The A-class is a line of dynamic hatchbacks by Mercedes Benz. With a revolutionary interior design, the Mercedes-Benz A-Class has redefined luxury and modern features in the compact class. The stylish and futuristic-looking hatchback by Benz offers two engine options in the UAE: a 1.3-Litre 4-cylinder engine and a 1.9-Litre 4-cylinder engine mated with a seven-speed transmission.
The A250 is the most popular A-Class trim among Benz hatchback enthusiasts. It’s powered by a 1.9-Litre 4-cylinder engine. The exterior is elegant, the interior is as comfortable and classy as one expects in a Mercedes-Benz.
Notable safety features include airbags, lane departure warning and ABS with EBD and brake assist among others. Here is a list of used Mercedes-Benz- A-Class for sale in the UAE.
Ford Focus
With unique features, sporty design, decent performance and a premium interior, Ford Focus is also among the popular second-hand hatchbacks in the UAE. The car is available with a range of petrol engine options including 1.6-Litre Ti-VCT I-4 Engine, 2.0-Litre GDI I-4 Engine and 2.0-Litre EcoBoost I-4 Engine.
The most popular trim for pre-owned Ford Focus ST. The Ford Focus ST is available only with a manual gearbox. The car powered by a 2.0-Litre 4-cylinder engine has a seating capacity of five people. In addition to stylish exterior and spacious interior, the car has notable safety features including ABS, hill assist, airbags, EBD, brake assist, immobiliser and parking sensors among others.
Here is a list of second-hand Ford Focus for sale in the UAE.
Hyundai Veloster
Another popular preowned hatchback in the UAE is the Hyundai Veloster. This is a four-seater powered by a 1.6-Litre 4-cylinder engine mated with 6-speed automatic transmission. As for the trim level, GLS is popular. Features that make the hatchback coupe prevalent include a cohesive look, sporty exterior and quality interior.
If you are willing to buy the hatchback, take a look at these used Hyundai Veloster for sale in the UAE.
BMW 1-Series
With a sporty exterior, agile performance and innovative technologies, the BMW 1-Series is a common choice among hatchback car buyers in the UAE. Moreover, the 120i trim level is popular among people looking for a used 1-Series. The 120i has a seating capacity of four people, it is powered by a 1.6-Litre 4-cylinder engine, and it has a 6-speed automatic transmission gearbox.
Here is a list of used BMW 1-Series for sale in the UAE.
Suzuki Swift
The Suzuki Swift car model has a refreshing design, with a sporty appeal and a driver-focused cabin. The car is powered by a 1.2-Litre 4-cylinder engine coupled with a 6-speed CVT gearbox.
The most popular trim for the Suzuki Swift hatchback in the UAE is the GL. A host of safety features including airbags, anti-theft alarm, EBD, infotainment features, and the overall exterior and interior of the GL is what makes it popular among Suzuki Swift hatchback enthusiasts.
Browse through this list of used Suzuki Swift for sale in the UAE.
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta hatchback has leather-trimmed seats enhancing the interior, along with ample boot space in addition to an attractive exterior.
Moreover, the compact hatchback also has a host of infotainment and safety features.
The Fiesta hatchback has three trim levels: Ambiente, Trend and Titanium powered by 1.25-Litre, 1.4-Litre and 1.6-Litre engines respectively. For people looking to buy a used Fiesta in the UAE, the most popular Fiesta hatchback trim is Ambiente.
If you are willing to buy the hatchback for yourself, browse through this list of used Ford Fiesta for sale in the UAE.
Average Price (AED) Of Popular Used Hatchbacks
Now we will take a look at the average prices of popular used hatchback cars in 2021. These average prices are for the model years (2015 till 2019).
Toyota Yaris is the most popular hatchback in the UAE. The average price for a used 2015 Toyota Yaris model was AED 24,300 and the average price for a used 2019 model was AED 39,300 in 2021. Fuel economy, agility, user-friendly features and a sleek interior are what garners the hatchback a good reputation among used car buyers.
Then, the average price for a used Nissan Tiida 2015 hatchback model was AED 21,800 and the average price of a used 2016 model was AED 25,000. The Tiida can seat four passengers and it has reasonable boot space, making the hatch incredibly comfortable and spacious.
Next in line is Mini cooper. A used 2015 Mini Cooper hatchback had an average price of AED 47,200 and the average price for a used 2018 model was AED 81,000 in 2021. This is a versatile subcompact hatchback car that has a well-built cabin inside and a sleek body outside.
Volkswagen Golf, another popular hatchback car in the UAE had an average price of AED 41,800 for a used 2015 model and an average price of AED 91,900 for a used 2019 model in 2021.
Moving on, the average price for a used Mercedes-Benz A-Class 2015 model was AED 66,600 and the average price for a used 2019 model was AED 133,600 in 2021 – making it the most expensive hatchback on the list. The advanced safety and technology features in the A-Class justify its higher price range in the used car market segment.
As for Ford Focus, the average price for a used 2015 model in 2021 was AED 29,900 and that of a used 2018 model was AED 59,800.
Then, the average price for a used 2015 Hyundai Veloster model was AED 30,600 and the average price for the 2019 model was AED 50,800 in 2021.
Moving on, the average price of a used 2015 BMW 1-Series hatchback model was AED 38,800 in 2021 and the average price for a used 2019 model was AED 84,000 in 2021.
The Suzuki Swift is another noteworthy hatchback in the UAE. The average price of a used 2015 Swift model was AED 21,400 and the average price for a used 2019 model was AED 40,000 in 2021.
Lastly, the average price for a used 2015 Ford Fiesta model was AED 18,100 and the average price for its used 2017 model was AED 21,500.
That is all about popular used hatchback cars in the UAE. We also detailed each model and trim for a wider understanding of which hatchback is mostly preferred by used hatchback car seekers and buyers.
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Disclaimer: The above report is based on data from listings advertised on dubizzle and is not representative of actual car transactions in the UAE. The average prices (AED) are for pre-owned models manufactured from 2015 to 2019.
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