Not a big fan of hatchbacks because their shapes just looks odd to me but if that's all they're making...Are hatchbacks really that popular in the U.S?
They never used to be... not since the oh so popular station wagons back in the 70s and such...
But now a days more and more hatches are being offered and selling in good numbers. The focus hatch makes up close to half the total sales of the focus compared to the sedan. The fit sells in good numbers too. When they came out with the new WRX sedan everyone had a hissy fit because they stopped offering a hatch... They're not everyone's cup of tea, but alot of people value them for not only their sporty character but their usable cargo area and versatility.
I never used to like hatches either... always thought they looked too boxy and not sporty at all... then somewhere along the way i started liking the look of the Golf and old EP3 hatch Si. Then having learned about the European hot hatch market just made them even more attractive.
I almost got a CRZ before i got my civic because i really really would love to have a sporty looking 3 door hatch. Maybe the next gen CRZ will be priced right and i can get one then...
Honestly, i know just as many people that don't like the look of coupes as i do people who don't like hatches. They say coupes look slab sided and boring because of their lack of back doors and that to me is insane, but everyone has their personal taste in style.