Family hatchbacks
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
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"
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”
2024 Skoda Octavia facelift sketches released
2024 Skoda Octavia facelift sketches released
The Skoda Octavia is getting a facelift for 2024, and the brand has just released teaser sketches
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
MINI Clubman replacement to take on the Volkswagen Golf and ID.3
MINI Clubman replacement to take on the Volkswagen Golf and ID.3
MINI is working on a replacement to the ageing Clubman estate, set to share its underpinnings with the new Countryman
New Honda Civic Type R on sale now from £46,995
New Honda Civic Type R on sale now from £46,995
Honda’s sixth-generation hot hatch is now on sale and set to take on the Volkswagen Golf R
Facelifted Mercedes A-Class mild-hybrid starts from £31,880
Facelifted Mercedes A-Class mild-hybrid starts from £31,880
Mercedes has facelifted its entry-level family hatchback with a tweaked design and mild-hybrid powertrains
Vauxhall Astra vs Peugeot 308 vs Citroen C4: rivals comparison
Vauxhall Astra vs Peugeot 308 vs Citroen C4: rivals comparison
The Vauxhall Astra, Peugeot 308 and Citroen C4 are three family hatchbacks under the same parent-company – but how do their specs compare?
New Ford Focus vs VW Golf vs Vauxhall Astra
New Ford Focus vs VW Golf vs Vauxhall Astra
The Ford Focus has had a recent refresh, but how does it compare to the latest Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Astra?
Honda Civic Type R vs Ford Focus ST vs Volkswagen Golf R: which should you buy?
Honda Civic Type R vs Ford Focus ST vs Volkswagen Golf R: which should you buy?
We’ve picked three of the best hot hatches currently on the market to see which is worth your money
Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen ID.3: which should you buy?
Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen ID.3: which should you buy?
The Volkswagen ID.3 is similar in size to a VW Golf, but it uses electric power only. Find out which is best for you
Top 10 best used hatchbacks
Top 10 best used hatchbacks
Cars like these are easy to park, spacious, well-equipped and cheap to run. We pick out the best used hatchbacks
New Honda Civic hybrid starts from £29,595
New Honda Civic hybrid starts from £29,595
The eleventh generation of Honda’s best-selling hatchback has grown in size and is only available with hybrid power
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric SUV starts from £35,995
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric SUV starts from £35,995
The new electric Renault Megane crossover comes in three trim levels and has a range of 280 miles
New Peugeot 308 gets £25,270 price tag
New Peugeot 308 gets £25,270 price tag
Two plug-in hybrid options and a hi-tech interior for the Peugeot 308 as the brand looks to take on prestige brands
Fiat Tipo hatchback review
Fiat Tipo hatchback review
“If you’re after a small family hatchback that’s strong on value, practicality and standard equipment, then the Fiat Tipo could well be for you”
MINI 5-door hatchback review
MINI 5-door hatchback review
"The MINI hatchback is also available with five doors, making it much more practical for families, while still being fun to drive"
New Peugeot 308 vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: which should you buy?
New Peugeot 308 vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: which should you buy?
All three of these family hatchbacks are well-accomplished cars, but which one is the best fit for you?
New Cupra Born: line-up broadened with faster e-Boost versions
New Cupra Born: line-up broadened with faster e-Boost versions
The electric Cupra Born is now on sale; prices start at £34,715
Skoda Octavia vRS hatchback review
Skoda Octavia vRS hatchback review
"The Skoda Octavia vRS is one of the most practical and usable hot hatchbacks around"
MINI launches new special-edition trim levels for entire range
MINI launches new special-edition trim levels for entire range
The Resolute, Untold and Untamed trims bring a host of contrasting styling accents to the MINI lineup
Honda Civic hatchback review (2015-2022)
Honda Civic hatchback review (2015-2022)
“The latest Honda Civic is a real departure, with unique styling in the family hatchback class and lots of desirable talents”
Citroen e-C4 gains cheaper trim levels for 2022
Citroen e-C4 gains cheaper trim levels for 2022
New ‘Sense’ trim level replaces ‘Sense Plus’ and is nearly £5,000 cheaper
Renault Megane hatchback review (2016-2022)
Renault Megane hatchback review (2016-2022)
"Smart looks, an impressive infotainment system and plug-in hybrid power aren’t enough to make the Renault Megane stand out from rivals"
Renault Megane: old vs new
Renault Megane: old vs new
It’s all change for the Renault Megane, as the petrol-powered hatchback turns into an electric SUV
Peugeot 308: old vs new
Peugeot 308: old vs new
The new 2022 Peugeot 308 hatchback is now on sale but should you buy a used 308 instead?
All-new 2022 Vauxhall Astra on sale now with a price of £23,275
All-new 2022 Vauxhall Astra on sale now with a price of £23,275
New Vauxhall Astra arrives with brand’s ‘Vizor’ face, new technology PHEV powertrains and a fully-electric model
Hyundai i30 N hatchback review
Hyundai i30 N hatchback review
“The Hyundai i30 N is a truly special addition to the hot-hatchback class”
New 2021 Kia Ceed prices revealed
New 2021 Kia Ceed prices revealed
Prices and specs released for the newly updated Kia Ceed; we review the prototype
Updated Ford Focus gets SYNC 4 infotainment system 
Updated Ford Focus gets SYNC 4 infotainment system
The new Ford Focus gets a minor redesign, along with upgraded safety technology and the brand’s latest infotainment system
Renault Megane E-Tech plug-in hybrid on sale now
Renault Megane E-Tech plug-in hybrid on sale now
Priced from £29,495, the new Renault Megane PHEV claims fuel economy of 235.4mpg
Updated Renault Megane is plug-in hybrid only
Updated Renault Megane is plug-in hybrid only
Renault Megane range gets the latest interior tech, tweaked trim levels and E-Tech plug-in hybrid powertrain