5-doors: New Hatchback Cars in the United States

Current & Future Models

• Audi A1 and A2 (Possible future subcompacts under consideration for U.S. sales)
• Audi A3 (Future of the hatchback model in the U.S. is in question with the development of a U.S. & China market-focused A3 sedan)
• BMW 1-Series Hatchback (New 5-door hatchback variant available in Europe, may make it to the U.S. as early as MY 2013 or it may skip a generation before arriving)
• Chevy Cruze Hatchback (So far not planned for the U.S. market, may change with the success of the Ford Focus hatchback)
• Chevrolet Sonic (Aveo replacement for MY 2012)
• Chevrolet Spark (Sub-Sonic hatch-only model to launch for MY 2013)
• Chevrolet Volt (Extended-range Electric Vehicle)
• Dodge Caliber (Long awaited Fiat-driven replacement model anticipated for 2013; Related CUV/SUVs: Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot)
• Ford Fiesta Hatchback
• Ford Focus Hatchback (EV expected to follow)
• Honda Fit (Refreshed for MY2012; Hybrid variant still eludes U.S. market)
• Honda Insight ("Affordable" hybrid refreshed for MY2012)
• Hyundai Accent (All new for MY 2012, marks the return of the 5-door hatchback to the U.S. market)
• Hyundai Elantra Touring (Marketed as wagon; old design dragging on for MY2012 despite all-new-for-MY2011 Elantra sedan and updated European model)
• Hyundai Veloster(All-new sporty 4-door hatchback-That's 3 doors plus a hatch)
• Kia Forte5 (5-door hatchback variant of recent yet aging Forte lineup)
• Kia Rio5 (All new for MY 2012)
• Lexus CT200h (5-door "premium compact" hybrid)
• Mazda MAZDA2
• Mazda MAZDA3, MAZDASPEED3 (Refreshed for MY 2012)
• Mercedes-Benz B- and A-Class (Next generation B-class compact appears U.S.-bound in hatchback guise following MY 2012 debut in Europe; No solid confirmation of subcompact A-class speculated for U.S. market)
• Mini 5-door (Possible future true 5-door hatchback with new-platform-based model rollouts starting MY 2013)
• Mitsubishi i (Modified-for-U.S. version of electric i-MiEV microcar new for MY2012)
• Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback/Evo/Ralliart (Continue 5-door variants)
• Nissan Leaf (Electric Vehicle)
• Nissan Versa (Hatchback model carries over despite totally redesigned sedan for MY 2012)
• Saab 9-3 (Despite optimism about a revived 5-door hatchback Saab 9-3, ongoing economic worries shed doubt on model's continued existence)
• Scion iQ (5-door/4-door hatchback version of the new-for-U.S. remains a possibility following 3-door U.S. launch for MY 2012)
• Scion xB, xD
• Smart ForTwo 4-door (Possible 5-door/4-door hatchback model remains a dim possibility Smart microcar line)
• Subaru Impreza Sport/Outback Sport/WRX (All-new model for MY 2012)
• Suzuki Swift (Next generation Swift hatchback may return to U.S. market in 2012-2013)
• Suzuki SX4 (Crossover and SportBack variants offered)
• Toyota Matrix (Corolla based hatchback/wagon derivative soldiers on...)
• Toyota Prius Hybrid (Popular model expected to add a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant and will joined by "Prius v" wagon for MY 2012; Toyota has also clarified that the plural of Prius is Prii)
• Toyota Yaris 5-door (New model expected for MY 2012)
• Volvo C30 5-door (Rumors have quieted following new ownership)
• VW Golf / Golf TDI / GTI("Hot hatch" Golf R variant expected for MY 2012; Seventh generation models in development for possible 2013 U.S. launch)
• VW Polo (Following previous confirmation, 2010 International Car of the Year remains under consideration for future U.S. availability)
• VW Up (Future microcar still under consideration for U.S. sales)