Hot hatches

Honda’s sixth-generation hot hatch is now on sale and set to take on the Volkswagen Golf R

Cupra’s hatchback gets two new entry-level powertrains and one is available with a six-speed manual transmission

We’ve picked three of the best hot hatches currently on the market to see which is worth your money

Which of these three small hot hatchbacks is best for fun, practicality and driving every day?

This special version of Hyundai’s larger hot hatch gets bronze accents, with only 75 coming to the UK

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 reveals new rally-inspired version of 695 with a rugged look and performance upgrades

The electric Cupra Born is now on sale; prices start at £34,715

New range-topping sporty Corolla has finally been revealed, but it’s not coming to the UK

An automatic gearbox-equipped GR Yaris has competed in a Japanese rally challenge, and the transmission could be made available on the road car

Abarth version of Fiat 500 is now available in two power outputs and with a tweaked specification list

These hot hatches are very well-matched on paper, but should you pick the Volkswagen, Audi or BMW?

The Resolute, Untold and Untamed trims bring a host of contrasting styling accents to the MINI lineup

Dear Carbuyer, I want to swap my supermini for a similarly sized hot hatch. What can I get for £10,000?

The latest version of VW’s sporty supermini is now on sale in the UK, packing plenty of power and tech

The 2021 Audi RS 3 hot hatchback gets aggressive styling and upgraded technology to take on the Mercedes-AMG A45 S

Renault Megane range gets the latest interior tech, tweaked trim levels and E-Tech plug-in hybrid powertrain

Range-topping version of Abarth’s 695 becomes fastest version available

Hyundai's latest hot supermini looks to rival the acclaimed Ford Fiesta ST

New Cupra Leon gets familiar 2.0-litre engine from the VW Golf GTI; prices start from £31,460

How does the new VW Golf GTD compare to Ford’s diesel-powered ST?

Updated Hyundai i30 N range gets styling refresh and a new automatic gearbox

The MINI John Cooper Works has been given a makeover that includes styling tweaks and extra tech

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

Limited-edition Golf GTI Clubsport 45 expected to cost around £40,000 and will be on sale shortly

Corsa hot hatch is returning in 2022 as an electric rival to the Ford Fiesta ST

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