Family hatchbacks
Volkswagen ID.3 review - solid EV, but infotainment lets it down
Volkswagen ID.3 review - solid EV, but infotainment lets it down
"The Volkswagen ID.3 is a strong EV contender that’s good to drive, practical and has a decent range, it’s just a shame about its laggy infotainment"
Vauxhall Astra review - versatile hatchback gets hybrid tech
Vauxhall Astra review - versatile hatchback gets hybrid tech
“The latest Vauxhall Astra gets a striking look and the latest tech to better compete with rivals”
SEAT Leon hatchback review
SEAT Leon hatchback review
"New technology narrows the gap between the SEAT Leon and the latest VW Golf"
Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback review
Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback review
"Favouring precision over power, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a sophisticated hot hatch"
Vauxhall Astra Electric hatchback review
Vauxhall Astra Electric hatchback review
“The first-ever Vauxhall Astra Electric has arrived, and it’s pitched squarely at helping drivers of petrol and diesel models make a fuss-free switch”
Top 10 best family cars 2023
Top 10 best family cars 2023
The 10 best family cars you can buy all offer space, comfort and plenty of technology
Ford Focus review
Ford Focus review
“The Ford Focus is as great to drive as ever, plus it’s spacious, well-equipped and comfortable”
Peugeot E-308 hatchback review
Peugeot E-308 hatchback review
“If you don’t mind the van-like looks, the Peugeot E-308 is a great family car with loads of space inside”
Honda Civic hatchback review
Honda Civic hatchback review
"The Honda Civic e:HEV is a hybrid family car that’s good to drive, comfortable and well equipped"
MG4 hatchback review
MG4 hatchback review
"Proof you don’t have to pay over the odds for a great EV, the MG4 impresses with its generous equipment list and usable electric range"
Cupra Born hatchback review
Cupra Born hatchback review
"The Cupra Born is effectively a sportier, more distinctive version of the Volkswagen ID.3"
Peugeot E-308 arrives with 257-mile electric range
Peugeot E-308 arrives with 257-mile electric range
Peugeot has announced pricing and trim levels for its important electric E-308 family hatchback
Cupra Leon hatchback review
Cupra Leon hatchback review
"The Cupra Leon is a stylish, high-performance take on the standard hatch that's a desirable alternative to mainstream rivals"
Polestar 2 hatchback review
Polestar 2 hatchback review
"The Polestar 2 gets plenty of range and performance, and has one of the best infotainment systems in the business. It’s fun to drive, too, but a firm…
Volkswagen Golf hatchback review
Volkswagen Golf hatchback review
"The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf improves incrementally in most areas, but its new digital interior is far from perfect"
DS 4 hatchback review
DS 4 hatchback review
“The DS 4 is an upmarket hatchback to rival the Mercedes A-Class and is the brand’s most convincing model yet"
Citroen C4 hatchback review
Citroen C4 hatchback review
"The Citroen C4 is a comfortable family hatchback with modern, fashionable styling"
Skoda Scala hatchback review
Skoda Scala hatchback review
“The Skoda Scala is more practical and less expensive than the similarly sized Volkswagen Golf”
Mazda3 hatchback review
Mazda3 hatchback review
"The Mazda3 is good to drive, with a stylish, premium cabin. But it’s not the most practical"
Kia Ceed hatchback review
Kia Ceed hatchback review
"The Kia Ceed hatchback takes on the establishment and gets close to causing an upset, offering more space and fun than before"
Toyota Corolla hatchback review
Toyota Corolla hatchback review
“The Toyota Corolla hatchback is great for low running costs, comfort and reliability”
Peugeot 408 hatchback review
Peugeot 408 hatchback review
“The Peugeot 408 blurs the lines between SUVs, hatchbacks and even saloons, combining style with practicality in the process”
Nissan Leaf hatchback review
Nissan Leaf hatchback review
“The Nissan Leaf has been around for a while, but a spacious cabin, larger battery and affordable price help it keep pace with newer rivals”
New Vauxhall Astra Electric: price, trim levels and details
New Vauxhall Astra Electric: price, trim levels and details
Vauxhall has revealed that the Astra Electric hatchback will cost from £39,995 in GS trim
Hyundai i30 hatchback review
Hyundai i30 hatchback review
"The Hyundai i30 is comfortable enough for long motorway drives and loaded with safety kit, making it easy to overlook its weaker points"
BMW 1 Series hatchback review
BMW 1 Series hatchback review
"The BMW 1 Series offers comfort, luxury and driving enjoyment in a practical hatchback shape"
Citroen e-C4 hatchback review
Citroen e-C4 hatchback review
"The Citroen e-C4 hatchback is a stylish electric car that's safe, practical and comfortable"
Kia Soul EV hatchback
Kia Soul EV hatchback
"The Kia Soul EV is a distinctive zero-emissions car with impressive performance"
Audi A3 Sportback hatchback review
Audi A3 Sportback hatchback review
"The striking Audi A3 Sportback now has the technology it needs to compete with rivals"
Top 10 best hybrid family cars 2023
Top 10 best hybrid family cars 2023
Need a practical car with very low running costs? Read our guide to the best hybrid family cars
Mercedes A-Class hatchback review
Mercedes A-Class hatchback review
"Hi-tech, well built, stylish and as comfortable and luxurious as it should be: the Mercedes A-Class is a great premium hatchback"
Top 10 best hatchbacks 2023
Top 10 best hatchbacks 2023
Hatchback models are hugely popular thanks to the practicality of a large boot opening. Here we take a look at some of the best hatchback models of al…
Kia XCeed hatchback review
Kia XCeed hatchback review
"The Kia XCeed manages to look more stylish and ride more comfortably than the Ceed on which it’s based”
Electric Volkswagen ID. Golf set to receive next-generation battery tech
Electric Volkswagen ID. Golf set to receive next-generation battery tech
VW is seeking to keep the iconic Golf nameplate alive with an all-new electric hatchback to sit alongside the ID.3
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric review
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric review
“The first all-electric Megane is a trendy and tech-filled family car that offers an enjoyable driving experience and good range”