Hot hatches
Brand new Cupra Leon is cheaper than before
Brand new Cupra Leon is cheaper than before
Pricing for the facelifted 2024 Cupra Leon has just been revealed, and it’s now more affordable
Feistier Cupra Born VZ gets 322bhp and sports suspension – yours for £45k
Feistier Cupra Born VZ gets 322bhp and sports suspension – yours for £45k
Spain’s hottest electric hatchback is on sale now – meet the £45k Cupra Born VZ
New electric MINI John Cooper Works E shakes down before Goodwood debut
New electric MINI John Cooper Works E shakes down before Goodwood debut
MINI gives its electric hatchback the full JCW makeover – here’s its first teaser
New Volkswagen Golf R revealed: 329bhp hot hatch is now as quick as an Audi R8
New Volkswagen Golf R revealed: 329bhp hot hatch is now as quick as an Audi R8
Volkswagen’s performance flagship, the Golf R, gets more power, new tech and a fresh look for 2024
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"
New Alpine A290: fast, stylish and very blue electric hot hatchback revealed
New Alpine A290: fast, stylish and very blue electric hot hatchback revealed
The electric hot hatch era heats up with the arrival of the new Alpine A290 that offers more performance than the Renault 5 it’s based on
New Volkswagen Golf R: 329bhp super-hatch details and prototype drive
New Volkswagen Golf R: 329bhp super-hatch details and prototype drive
The hottest Golf gets even faster this year – and we’ve driven the prototype
Hot car deal: Fun-focused BMW 128ti hot hatch for £309 a month
Hot car deal: Fun-focused BMW 128ti hot hatch for £309 a month
The most driver-focused model in BMW’s 1 Series lineup can be yours for just £309 a month
New MINI John Cooper Works first look! Petrol and electric hot hatch coming this year
New MINI John Cooper Works first look! Petrol and electric hot hatch coming this year
First glimpse of the MINI John Cooper Works reveals a suitably sporty-looking hot hatch
BMW M135i review – a fast and practical hot hatch, but lacks character
BMW M135i review – a fast and practical hot hatch, but lacks character
“The latest BMW M135i is undoubtedly fast, and a recent update has added some of the old car’s character”
Bargain Volkswagen Golf R: Hot hatch lease deal
Bargain Volkswagen Golf R: Hot hatch lease deal
Our hot car deal for 26 April is a performance hero; the Volkswagen Golf R for £354 a month
Audi S3 Sportback review – now it’s fun as well as fast
Audi S3 Sportback review – now it’s fun as well as fast
“The Audi S3 is still a subtle hot hatch, but its driver will now have a much broader smile”
New Audi S3 revealed: £47k hot hatch brings greater focus on handling
New Audi S3 revealed: £47k hot hatch brings greater focus on handling
New facelift for the Audi S3 packs more power and a raft of chassis upgrades, with some models topping £50k
Ford Focus ST review – a great handling hatch, made hotter
Ford Focus ST review – a great handling hatch, made hotter
"The Ford Focus ST is one of the most exciting hot hatchbacks on sale, but it's no longer a cheap option next to its rivals"
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review - sensationally quick and engaging
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N review - sensationally quick and engaging
“The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sets the benchmark for fast EVs, but all its tech doesn’t come cheap”
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: the electric hot hatch era takes off
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: the electric hot hatch era takes off
The new Volkswagen ID.3 GTX adds some hot hatchback spice to the family EV
2024 Audi S3 promises to be sportier than ever with 328bhp – prototype review
2024 Audi S3 promises to be sportier than ever with 328bhp – prototype review
Audi’s hot hatchback will receive a facelift this year along with multiple performance upgrades – we drive the prototype
New Volkswagen Golf GTI is here with 20 extra horsepower
New Volkswagen Golf GTI is here with 20 extra horsepower
The grandfather of hot hatchbacks is revised for the Mk8.5 generation, with visual tweaks and more power
New Volkswagen Golf GTI: hot hatch icon gets a refresh
New Volkswagen Golf GTI: hot hatch icon gets a refresh
Iconic performance car will receive tweaks for its mid-life facelift, including visual changes and a potential bump in power
Volkswagen Golf R review – the ultimate Golf
Volkswagen Golf R review – the ultimate Golf
“The Volkswagen Golf R is one of the hottest Golfs ever, and handles very well”
The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024
The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024
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…
Top 10 best hot hatchbacks 2024
Top 10 best hot hatchbacks 2024
A hot hatch should combine driving thrills with everyday usability at a reasonable price – we round up the best
Smaller and cheaper electric Hyundai N car on the way
Smaller and cheaper electric Hyundai N car on the way
The new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N could be joined by a smaller electric performance car, according to a senior figure at the company
Honda Civic Type R review - the ultimate hot hatch?
Honda Civic Type R review - the ultimate hot hatch?
“The latest Honda Civic Type R could go down in history as one of the hot hatch greats, but its high price tag could prove a step too far for some ent…
UK Hyundai Ioniq 5 N pricing announced, starting from £65k
UK Hyundai Ioniq 5 N pricing announced, starting from £65k
The Ioniq 5 N gets 641bhp in a bid to be the ultimate enthusiast’s EV, and we’ve had a chance to drive the latest prototype
New Skoda vRS hot hatch could be a cut-price VW ID.2 GTI
New Skoda vRS hot hatch could be a cut-price VW ID.2 GTI
Volkswagen ID.2-based supermini could spawn a hot vRS version, if Skoda can make a credible case
Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback review
Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback review
"Favouring precision over power, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a sophisticated hot hatch"
Updated Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatch inbound for next year
Updated Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatch inbound for next year
Volkswagen’s Golf Mk8.5 is set to come back fighting, armed with a slew of updates to take on rivals
Ford Puma ST SUV review
Ford Puma ST SUV review
"The Ford Puma ST is great to drive, has a brilliant engine and offers all the practicality of an SUV with hot hatch thrills"
Mercedes-AMG A 45 hatchback
Mercedes-AMG A 45 hatchback
"Incredible power sets the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S apart but its price tag is almost as breathtaking"
Volkswagen Polo GTI hatchback review
Volkswagen Polo GTI hatchback review
“What it lacks in excitement, the Volkswagen Polo GTI makes up for with fantastic all-round appeal and a classy interior”
Ford Focus ST Estate review
Ford Focus ST Estate review
"The Ford Focus ST Estate is just as good to drive as the hatchback but has a much bigger boot"
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
Abarth 595 hatchback review
Abarth 595 hatchback review
"The Abarth 595 is a sporty hatchback based on the Fiat 500 that is characterful and fun to drive"
Audi RS 3 review
Audi RS 3 review
“The Audi RS 3 is fearsomely quick but can be just as easy to drive as the regular A3”