The Efini MS-6 was the Japanese name for the 5-door hatchback variant of the 1991 Mazda 626.

In 1977, a hatchback variant was introduced, known as the Chrysler Sunbeam.

Both were available as a sedan and in a hatchback variant.

Proton has also announced that a five-door hatchback variant of the Prevé is scheduled for a 2013 launch.

The "Meteor" name was dropped from the sedan and wagon body styles, meaning they were now badged as "Laser", like the hatchback variants.

It was initially available in a 4-door saloon guise, but was later complemented by a 5-door hatchback variant in 1987.

Later in October 1987, a hatchback variant called the Proton Saga Aeroback was launched.

Euro NCAP test results for a 5-door hatchback variant on a 2005 registration:

Sedan and coupé body styles were offered as before, with - due to demand - a five-door hatchback variant added.

The Austin Maestro emerged as the five-door hatchback variant.