Hot hatches
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
Cupra Leon hatchback review
Cupra Leon hatchback review
"The Cupra Leon is a stylish, high-performance take on the standard hatch that's a desirable alternative to mainstream 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”
BMW M135i hatchback review
BMW M135i hatchback review
“The latest BMW M135i is undoubtedly fast, and a recent update has added some of the old car’s character”
Audi S3 Sportback review
Audi S3 Sportback review
“The Audi S3 is a refined and quick hot hatchback with lots of tech”
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”
New Cupra Leon V1 manual starts from £29,515
New Cupra Leon V1 manual starts from £29,515
Cupra’s hatchback gets two new entry-level powertrains and one is available with a six-speed manual transmission
Hyundai i20 N hatchback review
Hyundai i20 N hatchback review
"The impressive Hyundai i20 N is the strongest rival to the Ford Fiesta ST"
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
Ford Fiesta ST vs Hyundai i20 N vs MINI Cooper S: which should you buy?
Ford Fiesta ST vs Hyundai i20 N vs MINI Cooper S: which should you buy?
Which of these three small hot hatchbacks is best for fun, practicality and driving every day?
New Hyundai i30 N Drive-N limited edition arrives with a price tag of £38,190
New Hyundai i30 N Drive-N limited edition arrives with a price tag of £38,190
This special version of Hyundai’s larger hot hatch gets bronze accents, with only 75 coming to the UK
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX set to join the range in 2023
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX set to join the range in 2023
The electric hot hatchback will get dual motors and is set to be introduced during the ID.3’s mid-life update next year.
Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally special edition storms in
Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally special edition storms in
Abarth reveals new rally-inspired version of 695 with a rugged look and performance upgrades
MINI John Cooper Works hatchback review
MINI John Cooper Works hatchback review
"The MINI John Cooper Works is quick enough to worry larger hot hatchbacks – just be mindful of the cost of options"
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