Hot hatches
Top 10 best hot hatchbacks 2021
Top 10 best hot hatchbacks 2021
The best hot hatchbacks offer sports car thrills and performance with everyday usability and practicality for a reasonable price.
All-new 395bhp Audi RS 3 muscles in with starting price of £50,900
All-new 395bhp Audi RS 3 muscles in with starting price of £50,900
The 2021 Audi RS 3 hot hatchback gets aggressive styling and upgraded technology to take on the Mercedes-AMG A45 S
Hyundai i20 N hatchback review
Hyundai i20 N hatchback review
"The impressive Hyundai i20 N is a genuine rival to the Ford Fiesta ST"
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
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"
New limited-edition Abarth 695 Esseesse unveiled
New limited-edition Abarth 695 Esseesse unveiled
Range-topping version of Abarth’s 695 becomes fastest version available
Hot new Volkswagen Polo GTI unveiled
Hot new Volkswagen Polo GTI unveiled
The updated VW Polo GTI hot hatch gets a 204bhp engine, updated chassis and new technology
Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback review
Volkswagen Golf GTI hatchback review
"Favouring precision over power, the Volkswagen Golf GTI is a sophisticated hot hatch"
The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks
The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks
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…
Honda Civic Type R review
Honda Civic Type R review
"The nimble, responsive Honda Civic Type R delivers thrills without sacrificing comfort or practicality"
Hot Hyundai i20 N on sale now for £24,995
Hot Hyundai i20 N on sale now for £24,995
Hyundai's latest hot supermini looks to rival the acclaimed Ford Fiesta ST
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"
New Cupra Born: sporty electric hatchback arrives with 335-mile range
New Cupra Born: sporty electric hatchback arrives with 335-mile range
The electric Cupra Born goes on sale next year with a choice of three powertrains
Hyundai considers new electric Ioniq 5 N performance car
Hyundai considers new electric Ioniq 5 N performance car
Hyundai’s N range could be expanded with a hot version of the Ioniq 5 crossover
2021 Cupra Leon hot hatchback: new 242bhp engine revealed
2021 Cupra Leon hot hatchback: new 242bhp engine revealed
New Cupra Leon gets familiar 2.0-litre engine from the VW Golf GTI; prices start from £31,460
New Volkswagen Golf GTD Mk8 vs Ford Focus ST diesel: rivals comparison
New Volkswagen Golf GTD Mk8 vs Ford Focus ST diesel: rivals comparison
How does the new VW Golf GTD compare to Ford’s diesel-powered ST?
Facelifted 2021 Hyundai i30 N hot hatch starts from £33,745
Facelifted 2021 Hyundai i30 N hot hatch starts from £33,745
Updated Hyundai i30 N range gets styling refresh and a new automatic gearbox
2021 MINI John Cooper Works gets a facelift
2021 MINI John Cooper Works gets a facelift
The MINI John Cooper Works has been given a makeover that includes styling tweaks and extra tech
Skoda Octavia vRS hatchback review
Skoda Octavia vRS hatchback review
"The Skoda Octavia vRS isn’t the most exciting hot hatchback in the class but it’s arguably the most usable"
Volkswagen Golf GTD hatchback review
Volkswagen Golf GTD hatchback review
The Volkswagen Golf GTD is a superb all-rounder but the perks of owning a diesel are fading fast
Volkswagen Golf GTI: old vs new
Volkswagen Golf GTI: old vs new
How does the new Mk8 Golf GTI compare with the previous model?
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 edition launched
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 edition launched
Limited-edition Golf GTI Clubsport 45 expected to cost around £40,000 and will be on sale shortly
Next Vauxhall Corsa VXR goes electric
Next Vauxhall Corsa VXR goes electric
Corsa hot hatch is returning in 2022 as an electric rival to the Ford Fiesta ST
Ford Focus ST hatchback
Ford Focus ST hatchback
"The Ford Focus ST is one of the most exciting hot hatchbacks on sale but is no longer a cheap option when compared with its rivals"
2021 Skoda Octavia vRS: 197bhp diesel engine detailed
2021 Skoda Octavia vRS: 197bhp diesel engine detailed
Powerful Skoda Octavia vRS gets sporty looks and a vRS iv plug-in hybrid option for the first time
New 296bhp Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport now on sale
New 296bhp Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport now on sale
Hardcore Golf GTI Clubsport is track-focused and has extra power
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf R starts from £39,270
New 2020 Volkswagen Golf R starts from £39,270
New 316bhp Volkswagen Golf R hot hatch is on sale now
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI: prices, specs, and release date
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI: prices, specs, and release date
New Mk8 Volkswagen Golf GTI is available to order now, starting from £33,460
Limited-run Ford Fiesta ST Edition sprints in
Limited-run Ford Fiesta ST Edition sprints in
New Fiesta ST Edition has adjustable suspension and is aimed at enthusiasts
2020 Ford Puma ST performance SUV breaks cover
2020 Ford Puma ST performance SUV breaks cover
New Ford Puma ST has 197bhp and sprints from 0-62mph in 6.7 seconds
2020 Honda Civic Type R range starts from £32,820
2020 Honda Civic Type R range starts from £32,820
Three variants now on sale but Honda Civic Type R Limited Edition has sold out
New 2020 Audi S3 range launched with 306bhp
New 2020 Audi S3 range launched with 306bhp
Audi S3 Sportback and Saloon get four-wheel-drive and a 4.8-second 0-62mph time
BMW 1 Series: old vs new
BMW 1 Series: old vs new
The latest BMW 1 Series is noticeably different to its predecessor - we compare old and new
2022 Honda Civic Type R to get even more power
2022 Honda Civic Type R to get even more power
Our exclusive images preview how the next Civic Type R might look
Top 3 used small hot hatches for £8,500
Top 3 used small hot hatches for £8,500
“Dear Carbuyer, I want a small hot hatch that won’t cost a fortune to insure. What are my options for £8,500?”