Family hatchbacks
Peugeot E-308 arrives with 257-mile electric range![Peugeot E-308](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--I05RXfmx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1695217868/carbuyer/2023/09/Peugeot%20E-308%20Carbuyer%202023-5.jpg)
![Peugeot E-308](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--I05RXfmx--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1695217868/carbuyer/2023/09/Peugeot%20E-308%20Carbuyer%202023-5.jpg)
Peugeot E-308 arrives with 257-mile electric range
Peugeot has announced pricing and trim levels for its important electric E-308 family hatchback
New Vauxhall Astra Electric: price, trim levels and details![2023 Vauxhall Astra Electric - header](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--Qy2jUrDF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1669740740/carbuyer/2022/11/Vauxhall-Astra-Electric-%26-Astra-Sports-Tourer-Electric-23h01-29-Nov-2022-%281%29_wo2vng.jpg)
![2023 Vauxhall Astra Electric - header](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--Qy2jUrDF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1669740740/carbuyer/2022/11/Vauxhall-Astra-Electric-%26-Astra-Sports-Tourer-Electric-23h01-29-Nov-2022-%281%29_wo2vng.jpg)
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
2024 Skoda Octavia facelift sketches released![Skoda Octavia facelift teaser sketch](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--furAmn30--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707221979/carbuyer/2024/02/Skoda%20Octavia%20facelift%20teaser%20sketches%20-3.jpg)
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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![Volkswagen ID. Golf - front](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--gZZ-cbbN--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1675440417/carbuyer/2023/02/VW_Golf-IX_frontquarter_lnhsku.jpg)
![Volkswagen ID. Golf - front](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--gZZ-cbbN--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1675440417/carbuyer/2023/02/VW_Golf-IX_frontquarter_lnhsku.jpg)
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 family hatchback - front](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--sCLBlDF0--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1670952043/carbuyer/2022/12/MINI_5-door-hatch_frontquarter_2_txxlgr.jpg)
![MINI family hatchback - front](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--sCLBlDF0--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1670952043/carbuyer/2022/12/MINI_5-door-hatch_frontquarter_2_txxlgr.jpg)
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![2023 Civic Type R front driver side](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--7MPi0lCa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658389434/autoexpress/2022/07/Honda%20Civic%20Type%20R%202022%20-19.jpg)
![2023 Civic Type R front driver side](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--7MPi0lCa--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1658389434/autoexpress/2022/07/Honda%20Civic%20Type%20R%202022%20-19.jpg)
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![2023 Mercedes A-Class - front](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--1iWWkV_K--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664973917/carbuyer/2022/10/22c0350_002_0_y5qnu4.jpg)
![2023 Mercedes A-Class - front](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--1iWWkV_K--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664973917/carbuyer/2022/10/22c0350_002_0_y5qnu4.jpg)
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](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--8duNTvVb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1662116729/carbuyer/2022/09/Vauxhall%20Astra%20vs%20Peugeot%20308%20vs%20Citroen%20C4.jpg)
![Vauxhall Astra vs Peugeot 308 vs Citroen C4](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--8duNTvVb--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1662116729/carbuyer/2022/09/Vauxhall%20Astra%20vs%20Peugeot%20308%20vs%20Citroen%20C4.jpg)
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![Focus vs Golf vs Astra hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--XeR_fn4P--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1661520200/carbuyer/2022/08/Ford%20Focus%20vs%20Volkswagen%20Golf%20vs%20Vauxhall%20Astra%20specs%20comparison.jpg)
![Focus vs Golf vs Astra hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--XeR_fn4P--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1661520200/carbuyer/2022/08/Ford%20Focus%20vs%20Volkswagen%20Golf%20vs%20Vauxhall%20Astra%20specs%20comparison.jpg)
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 header](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--3Ovp5HCy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1660828776/carbuyer/2022/08/Honda%20Civic%20Type%20R%20v%20Ford%20Focus%20ST%20v%20VW%20Golf%20R.jpg)
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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 header](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--jxjTtK_m--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1657715587/carbuyer/2022/07/VW-Golf-vs-VW-ID.3-header-CB_xfuev9.jpg)
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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
New Honda Civic hybrid starts from £29,595![2022 Honda Civic in blue](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--4ZrjPDru--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1647937178/carbuyer/2022/03/Honda%20Civic%202022%20European%20reveal%20embargoed-3.jpg)
![2022 Honda Civic in blue](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--4ZrjPDru--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1647937178/carbuyer/2022/03/Honda%20Civic%202022%20European%20reveal%20embargoed-3.jpg)
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![2022 Renault Megane E-TECH Electric](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--zjIpLwML--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1630921595/carbuyer/2021/09/Renault%20Megane%20E-TECH%20Electric.jpg)
![2022 Renault Megane E-TECH Electric](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--zjIpLwML--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1630921595/carbuyer/2021/09/Renault%20Megane%20E-TECH%20Electric.jpg)
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![2021 Peugeot 308 - front 3/4 dynamic](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--JTL0X2Al--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1615998279/carbuyer/2021/03/Peugeot%20308%20reveal%20hatchback%202021.jpg)
![2021 Peugeot 308 - front 3/4 dynamic](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--JTL0X2Al--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1615998279/carbuyer/2021/03/Peugeot%20308%20reveal%20hatchback%202021.jpg)
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
New Peugeot 308 vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: which should you buy?![Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf vs Peugeot 308 header](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--OG7JurXj--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1649875444/carbuyer/2022/04/Ford-Focus-vs-Volkswagen-Golf-vs-Peugeot-308-header_kf9qcz.jpg)
![Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf vs Peugeot 308 header](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--OG7JurXj--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1649875444/carbuyer/2022/04/Ford-Focus-vs-Volkswagen-Golf-vs-Peugeot-308-header_kf9qcz.jpg)
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![2022 Cupra Born - front 3/4](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--ibF47BRw--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1621937461/carbuyer/2021/05/2022%20Cupra%20Born.jpg)
![2022 Cupra Born - front 3/4](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--ibF47BRw--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1621937461/carbuyer/2021/05/2022%20Cupra%20Born.jpg)
New Cupra Born: line-up broadened with faster e-Boost versions
The electric Cupra Born is now on sale; prices start at £34,715
MINI launches new special-edition trim levels for entire range![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--U6zxLfqX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1644318049/autoexpress/2022/02/MINI%20special%20editions.jpg)
![Hero](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--U6zxLfqX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1644318049/autoexpress/2022/02/MINI%20special%20editions.jpg)
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
Citroen e-C4 gains cheaper trim levels for 2022![Citroen e-C4 front](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--UOO65oUy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1641907603/carbuyer/2022/01/Citroen%20e-C4%20front%202022:71.jpg)
![Citroen e-C4 front](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--UOO65oUy--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1641907603/carbuyer/2022/01/Citroen%20e-C4%20front%202022:71.jpg)
Citroen e-C4 gains cheaper trim levels for 2022
New ‘Sense’ trim level replaces ‘Sense Plus’ and is nearly £5,000 cheaper
Renault Megane: old vs new![Renault Megane: old vs new](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--WxyrC3UR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1637921360/carbuyer/2021/11/Renault%20Megane:%20old%20vs%20new.jpg)
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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](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--U6PZOOKE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1637317192/carbuyer/2021/11/Peugeot%20308%20old%20vs%20new%20comparison%20-15.jpg)
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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![2021 Vauxhall Astra - front 3/4 driving](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--relfVO25--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1626126576/carbuyer/2021/07/Vauxhall%20Astra%20Mk%208%20-%2012.jpg)
![2021 Vauxhall Astra - front 3/4 driving](https://mediacloud.carbuyer.co.uk/image/private/s--relfVO25--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1626126576/carbuyer/2021/07/Vauxhall%20Astra%20Mk%208%20-%2012.jpg)
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