Hot hatches

Hyundai i20 N has 201bhp and chassis upgrades to rival Ford Fiesta ST

Hardcore Golf GTI Clubsport will be track-focused with extra power and muscular styling

New Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI is available to order now, starting from £33,460

Powerful Skoda Octavia vRS gets sporty looks and plug-in hybrid option for the first time

New Fiesta ST Edition has adjustable suspension and is aimed at enthusiasts

Updated Hyundai i30 N hot hatch has been launched with new styling and lightweight wheels

New Ford Puma ST has 197bhp and sprints from 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds

Three variants now on sale but Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition has sold out

New VW Golf R estate spied in Golf Alltrack disguise

How does the new Mk8 Golf GTI compare with the previous model?

Audi S3 Sportback and Saloon get four-wheel-drive and a 4.8-second 0-62mph time

Facelifted Renault Megane brings new hybrid model, updated cabin tech and tweaked trim levels

The latest BMW 1 Series is noticeably different to its predecessor - we compare old and new

A Cupra-branded performance version of the SEAT el-Born is due next year

Our exclusive images preview how the next Civic Type R might look

How does the new VW Golf GTD compare to the best diesel hot hatchback on sale?

“Dear Carbuyer, I want a small hot hatch that won’t cost a fortune to insure. What are my options for £8,500?”

While hatchbacks might normally be used for trips to the shops, the hot hatch power war has resulted in the fastest models being quicker than most spo…