9 ICE Hatchbacks Australian Dealers Are Quietly Killing

9 petrol and diesel hatchbacks Australian dealers are quietly walking away from — and 5 of them are already dead. From the Hyundai i30 Hatch — Australia's second-best-selling small car, axed while it was still winning — to the Toyota Yaris collapsing 75% in a single year after a $9,500 price hike, to the Suzuki Swift bleeding 4 out of every 10 buyers after a one-star safety rating. These are not failures of engineering. They are failures of economics. In this video, we count down the 9 ICE hatchbacks Australian dealers are either clearing out, refusing to stock, or have already buried — using VFACTS sales data, manufacturer announcements, and independent industry research. No paid promotion. No dealership spin. Just the numbers. Whether you own one of these cars, are trying to buy one, or just want to understand why the Australian small car market has collapsed by 72% in 15 years — this is the video to watch. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 — Hook 4:24 — #9 Mazda 3 6:47 — #8 Toyota Yaris 8:53 — #7 Suzuki Swift 11:05 — #6 Volkswagen Polo GTI 12:47 — #5 Mitsubishi Mirage 14:57 — #4 Honda Jazz 17:03 — #3 Kia Rio 19:10 — #2 Ford Fiesta 21:08 — #1 Hyundai i30 Hatch 24:56 — What This Tells You 📌 Sources: VFACTS 2025, CarExpert, Drive.com.au, Chasing Cars, CarsGuide, WhichCar, GoAuto 🚗 Aussie Car Expert covers Australian cars, Australian money, and Australian decisions — the stories and facts no dealership wants you to know. Subscribe for weekly deep dives into the Australian car market.