Motoring by Dom Tripolone Premium Content Subscriber only SUVs have replaced hatchbacks as the default purchase for Aussie car shoppers, but that doesn't mean they're better value for money. Savvy buyers willing to swim against the tide and buy a hatch will be rewarded with a superior driving experience and more goodies for their spend. Skoda's all-new Scala is a great example. It's keenly priced, well equipped and fun to drive. We've put it to the test against the perennially popular Mazda3 and Hyundai i30 The Skoda Scala goes up against two of the best selling hatches in Australia. Picture: Thomas Wielecki.