Family hatchbacks
The best family cars 2024
The best family cars 2024
The 10 best family cars you can buy all offer space, comfort and plenty of technology
DS 4 gets new hybrid tech, still just as stylish
DS 4 gets new hybrid tech, still just as stylish
New hybrid model adds a fourth engine to the DS 4 range, alongside petrol, plug-in hybrid and diesel power
Mercedes A-Class review – a comfort-focused premium hatchback
Mercedes A-Class review – a comfort-focused premium hatchback
"Hi-tech, well built, stylish and as comfortable and luxurious as it should be: the Mercedes A-Class is a great premium hatchback"
The 10 best hatchbacks to buy in 2024
The 10 best hatchbacks to buy in 2024
Hatchbacks are the ideal car for many drivers, with plentiful interior and boot space packaged in a small footprint – these are the best
Polestar 2 review – Tesla Model 3's fiercest rival?
Polestar 2 review – Tesla Model 3's fiercest rival?
"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…
Top 10 used hatchbacks – the best second-hand buys in 2024
Top 10 used hatchbacks – the best second-hand buys in 2024
Cars like these are easy to park, spacious, well-equipped and cheap to run. We pick out the best used hatchbacks
Cupra Leon review – a sporty hatchback that’s also a great all-rounder
Cupra Leon review – a sporty hatchback that’s also a great all-rounder
"The Cupra Leon is a stylish, high-performance take on the standard hatch that's a desirable alternative to mainstream rivals"
Skoda Octavia review – the most practical family hatchback
Skoda Octavia review – the most practical family hatchback
"The Skoda Octavia hatchback is more spacious, efficient and handsome than ever"
New MINI Cooper 5-Door: city car gains a pair of doors for £900
New MINI Cooper 5-Door: city car gains a pair of doors for £900
The new MINI Cooper has grown in length and gets an extra pair of doors for more interior space and improved practicality
Vauxhall Astra review - striking hatchback with updated tech
Vauxhall Astra review - striking hatchback with updated tech
“The latest Vauxhall Astra gets a striking look and the latest tech to better compete with rivals”
Hot car deal: sporty Cupra Leon hatchback for just £195 per month
Hot car deal: sporty Cupra Leon hatchback for just £195 per month
After a desirable hatchback that’s not a VW Golf? Our hot car deal for June 5th could provide the answer; the stylish Cupra Leon for just £195 per mon…
New BMW 1 Series: hybrid tech but no diesel for facelifted baby Beemer
New BMW 1 Series: hybrid tech but no diesel for facelifted baby Beemer
BMW 1 Series gets a thorough facelift, touching everything from exterior styling to engine upgrades
DS 4 review – French model takes on premium rivals
DS 4 review – French model takes on premium rivals
“The DS 4 is an upmarket hatchback to rival the Mercedes A-Class and is the brand’s most convincing model yet"
Cupra Born review – a good-value and fun electric hatchback
Cupra Born review – a good-value and fun electric hatchback
"The Cupra Born is effectively a sportier, more distinctive version of the Volkswagen ID.3"
SEAT Leon review – a good-to-drive family hatchback
SEAT Leon review – a good-to-drive family hatchback
"New technology narrows the gap between the SEAT Leon and the latest VW Golf"
SEAT Leon gets a tech overhaul, plus new hybrid system with 60-mile electric range
SEAT Leon gets a tech overhaul, plus new hybrid system with 60-mile electric range
The SEAT Leon gets a handful of useful upgrades shared with the VW Golf
Renault Megane E-Tech review - a sporty, yet comfortable EV
Renault Megane E-Tech review - a sporty, yet comfortable EV
“The first all-electric Megane is a trendy and tech-filled family car that offers an enjoyable driving experience and good range”
Audi A3 Sportback review – the original premium hatchback
Audi A3 Sportback review – the original premium hatchback
"The striking Audi A3 Sportback now has the technology it needs to compete with rivals"
2024 Audi A3 gets a sporty-looking facelift, prices start from £32k
2024 Audi A3 gets a sporty-looking facelift, prices start from £32k
The Audi A3 is lightly updated for this year, with minor visual tweaks and more interior equipment
Peugeot 408 review – sleek lines and practicality combined
Peugeot 408 review – sleek lines and practicality combined
“The Peugeot 408 blurs the lines between SUVs, hatchbacks and even saloons, combining style with practicality in the process”
Peugeot 308 review – premium family hatchback
Peugeot 308 review – premium family hatchback
"The Peugeot 308 is a comfortable, stylish family hatchback with a great interior but it’s not the most practical”
New Volkswagen Golf – updated hatchback lands with £27,065 price tag
New Volkswagen Golf – updated hatchback lands with £27,065 price tag
Facelifted hatchback gets an extensive list of upgrades, just in time for its 50th birthday
New Hyundai i30 facelift freshens family hatch for 2024
New Hyundai i30 facelift freshens family hatch for 2024
Subtle styling tweaks for new Hyundai i30, along with a suite of new safety features
Volkswagen Golf review – almost perfect, but less intuitive
Volkswagen Golf review – almost perfect, but less intuitive
"The eighth-generation Volkswagen Golf improves incrementally in most areas, but its new digital interior is far from perfect"
New Dacia C-Neo hatchback to expand brand’s range of family cars
New Dacia C-Neo hatchback to expand brand’s range of family cars
Dacia is set to introduce a new hatchback, aimed squarely at the Volkswagen Golf
Hot car deal: striking-looking Peugeot 308 hatchback for £186 a month
Hot car deal: striking-looking Peugeot 308 hatchback for £186 a month
Our hot car deal for February 19th is the smart and sophisticated Peugeot 308 for £186 a month
Hyundai i30 review – A worthy family hatchback
Hyundai i30 review – A worthy family hatchback
"The Hyundai i30 is comfortable enough for long motorway drives and loaded with safety kit, making it easy to overlook its weaker points"
Skoda Scala review – a practical hatchback at a supermini price
Skoda Scala review – a practical hatchback at a supermini price
“The Skoda Scala is more practical and less expensive than the similarly sized Volkswagen Golf”
Citroen C4 review – a quirky, comfortable family hatchback
Citroen C4 review – a quirky, comfortable family hatchback
"The Citroen C4 is a comfortable family hatchback with modern, fashionable styling"
Peugeot E-308 review - spacious electric hatchback
Peugeot E-308 review - spacious electric hatchback
“If you don’t mind the van-like looks, the Peugeot E-308 is a great family car with loads of space inside”
New Volkswagen Golf facelift brings minor tweaks and ChatGPT
New Volkswagen Golf facelift brings minor tweaks and ChatGPT
We take a look at the initial images of the facelifted Golf, biggest changes reserved for the interior
Top 10 best hybrid family cars 2024
Top 10 best hybrid family cars 2024
Need a practical car with very low running costs? Read our guide to the best hybrid family cars
Vauxhall Astra Electric review - household name with an EV twist
Vauxhall Astra Electric review - household name with an EV twist
“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”
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"
Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback review
Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback review
"Favouring precision over power, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a sophisticated hot hatch"