Family hatchbacks
Car Deal of the Day: MG4 prices have plummeted again – it’s now just £163 a month
Car Deal of the Day: MG4 prices have plummeted again – it’s now just £163 a month
The MG4 is a real all-rounder in the family EV hatchback class, and it’s our Deal of the Day for December 17
Car Deal of the Day: ever-popular Vauxhall Corsa is a real steal at £143 a month
Car Deal of the Day: ever-popular Vauxhall Corsa is a real steal at £143 a month
The Vauxhall Corsa is a regular top-seller – and with deals like this it’s easy to see why. It’s our Deal of the Day for December 12.
Rejigged Hyundai i20 range opens at £20k with new styling and features
Rejigged Hyundai i20 range opens at £20k with new styling and features
Hyundai’s petrol-powered supermini is getting on a bit, so has been freshened up
China's MG4 with advanced solid-state batteries could be heading here
China's MG4 with advanced solid-state batteries could be heading here
MG’s new electric hatch undergoes safety testing in Europe
Cupra Born review
Cupra Born review
Cupra’s electric hatch stands out more than its VW cousins, and the most powerful model offers proper hot hatch performance
Kia EV4 review
Kia EV4 review
The Kia EV4 is a striking, spacious and supremely comfortable electric hatchback
New Volkswagen Polo hybrid to keep petrol power alive alongside ID. Polo EV
New Volkswagen Polo hybrid to keep petrol power alive alongside ID. Polo EV
Volkswagen prepares significant overhaul for the Polo in petrol and hybrid flavours
Vauxhall Astra gets sleek new look as part of 2026 facelift
Vauxhall Astra gets sleek new look as part of 2026 facelift
We’ll see the new Vauxhall Astra in public for the first time at Brussels Motor Show in January
Long-term test: Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Long-term test: Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI
Third fleetwatch: whether it’s Yorkshire’s difficult roads or long motorway commutes, Audi’s premium hatch has handled everything we’ve thrown at it
New Peugeot E-308 2025 facelift review: a welcome upgrade, but still lags behind rivals
New Peugeot E-308 2025 facelift review: a welcome upgrade, but still lags behind rivals
The Peugeot E-308 has been handed a facelift, which includes a boost in range, but its sub-standard charging is a let down
Mazda 3 review
Mazda 3 review
The Mazda 3 looks fantastic, drives brilliantly and rides well, but some rivals are more practical all-rounders
Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models
Best-selling cars 2025: the year's 10 most popular models
These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far in 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Cheap means cheerful with the Hyundai i10 for £146 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Cheap means cheerful with the Hyundai i10 for £146 a month
It’s one of the cheapest cars available on the leasing market, but there’s more to the Hyundai i10 than just appealing prices. It’s our Deal of the D…
Which cars qualify for the Electric Car Grant? Full ECG car list with our best (and worst) picks
Which cars qualify for the Electric Car Grant? Full ECG car list with our best (and worst) picks
More than 40 electric cars are now eligible for a Government-funded discount. Which should you go for from the ever-growing list?
DS 3 and DS No.4 Performance Line trim added for a touch of Formula E-inspired sportiness
DS 3 and DS No.4 Performance Line trim added for a touch of Formula E-inspired sportiness
This is what happens when you combine luxury French electric cars with motorsport
Car Deal of the Day: We don’t think the Cupra Leon has ever looked so affordable
Car Deal of the Day: We don’t think the Cupra Leon has ever looked so affordable
The Cupra Leon offers an upmarket design and sporty character. It’s also stunningly cheap right now, and is our Deal of the Day for December 1.
Volkswagen ID.3 review
Volkswagen ID.3 review
The Volkswagen ID.3 is a good electric hatchback overall, but a few niggles hold it back
SEAT Leon review
SEAT Leon review
Long-running hatchback is a decent all-rounder with value pricing on its side
Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: Fuel-sipping MG3 Hybrid+ at just £173 a month
Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: Fuel-sipping MG3 Hybrid+ at just £173 a month
The MG3 offers space and the potential for seriously low running costs. It’s our Deal of the Day for November 27.
Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R
Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R
Second report: track day gives us a chance to test hot hatch’s high-performance credentials
New Peugeot 308 Hybrid 2026 review: latest facelift sharpens the French hatchbacks appeal
New Peugeot 308 Hybrid 2026 review: latest facelift sharpens the French hatchbacks appeal
New looks and bigger batteries for the updated Peugeot 308 range, but the regular Hybrid is the one to go for.
Hyundai i30 review
Hyundai i30 review
The Hyundai i30 is a well-built and refined family car, but it fails to excite in a class with plenty of dynamic and stylish rivals
New Cupra Leon VZ review: Spanish brand’s most fun hot hatch yet
New Cupra Leon VZ review: Spanish brand’s most fun hot hatch yet
The new Cupra Leon VZ produces 320bhp with plenty of grip and agility
Audi A3 review
Audi A3 review
The Audi A3 is a tempting premium hatchback choice with a great range of engines and an improved interior
Best used hatchbacks to buy 2025
Best used hatchbacks to buy 2025
Hatchbacks offer great practicality, low running costs and comfort – these are the best used hatchbacks on the market
The Ford Focus is dead: production of family hatch legend ends after 27 years
The Ford Focus is dead: production of family hatch legend ends after 27 years
Ford’s family hatchback favourite is being axed as the brand focuses its efforts on EVs
What is Aion? Complete brand, model and tech guide for UK car buyers
What is Aion? Complete brand, model and tech guide for UK car buyers
Think 17 Chinese car brands in the UK is plenty? GAC doesn’t, so here’s its Aion brand
New track-ready Cupra Leon VZ TCR hot hatch has 321bhp and no back seats, if you like
New track-ready Cupra Leon VZ TCR hot hatch has 321bhp and no back seats, if you like
The limited-edition hot hatch has been inspired by Cupra’s championship-winning Leon touring car racer
Skoda Octavia review 
Skoda Octavia review
Considering its budget roots, the Skoda Octavia feels surprisingly upmarket, yet it’s still practical and spacious
New Peugeot 208: stunning Polygon concept hints at future supermini’s radical design and interior
New Peugeot 208: stunning Polygon concept hints at future supermini’s radical design and interior
The Peugeot Polygon concept hints at how the next Peugeot 208 supermini could look
New Peugeot 308 hits the UK: facelifted EV and hybrid options start under £30k
New Peugeot 308 hits the UK: facelifted EV and hybrid options start under £30k
The 308 SW estate car is also available to order now, and like the hatchback it’s cheaper than before
Vauxhall Astra review
Vauxhall Astra review
Stylish looks, impressive technology and a wide variety of engines make the Vauxhall Astra a convincingly good family hatchback
Toyota Corolla review
Toyota Corolla review
The Toyota Corolla offers impressive efficiency, peerless reliability and an enjoyable drive, but admittedly isn’t the most practical hatchback
Honda Civic vs SEAT Leon: which family hatchback is the perfect SUV antidote?
Honda Civic vs SEAT Leon: which family hatchback is the perfect SUV antidote?
Refreshed Honda Civic takes on SEAT’s revitalised Leon as they strive to prove there’s plenty of life in the family hatchback yet. But which is the ch…
Honda Civic review
Honda Civic review
Tweaks for the latest Honda Civic hatchback make for an even stronger package