Family hatchbacks

Skoda’s fourth-generation Superb will seek improvement to practicality and technology

The award winning BYD Dolphin looks decent value on £334 lease and great value with four years of free charging thrown in. 

Final report: MG has a long and rich heritage but how does its latest, all-electric model go down with enthusiasts of the brand’s older cars?

We’ve reviewed hundreds of models over the past 35 years, but these are the ones that our team believes really made a difference

The Ford Focus is still one of the best-driving hatchbacks on the market – and it looks even better value on a stonking lease deal, in well-specced Ac…

The new Peugeot E-308 carries over the strength of its combustion-engined sibling, but it looks expensive compared to its rivals

Get past the name and the GWM Ora Funky Cat can offer a great, affordable way into an EV – especially at less than £190 per month

Vauxhall’s entry-level Design trim is also available for the facelifted Corsa Electric

VW’s do-it-all family hatch is keenly priced on the leasing market right now, and our deal of the day for October 6

A full used buyer’s guide on the Toyota Corolla covering the Corolla Mk12 that has been on sale since 2019

Just 50 examples of the Ora Funky Cat First Edition+ will come to the UK, with a bigger battery and extra kit

Refreshed Scala offers lots of kit for not much money

The MG4 EV’s sharp styling, spacious interior and impressive efficiency mean it’s one of the best electric cars around

Peugeot’s stylish all-electric E-308 hatchback is priced from £255 more than the Vauxhall Astra Electric

Not a thrilling drive but otherwise the BYD Dolphin a thoroughly well resolved small electric car package that doesn’t feel cheap, but is

Volkswagen has no plans to axe the VW Golf name as its switch to electric power comes to fruition. If anything, it’s the future of the ID electric bra…

The Smart #1 marks the dawn of a new era for the former city car maker. Does it have the measure of the Renault Megane?

The VW Golf Black Edition comes with some bespoke design tweaks and the option of hybrid power

The new MG4 Extended Range has joined the brand's line-up with over 300 miles promised between charges

Is it second time lucky for the Volkswagen ID.3? We see if early updates can see off the MG4

The Dacia Sandero Stepway adds an essence of SUV style to the budget-friendly supermini

Final report: we’re going to miss our PHEV’s comfort and practicality

MG has officially announced figures for the MG4 Extended Range

With its striking good looks, the Peugeot 308 is a desirable five-door hatchback, but it sacrifices practicality and isn’t great to drive

We get behind the wheel of revised Volkswagen ID.3 EV, which has enhanced interior quality and upgraded tech

Final report: comfort-focused hatchback is perfect for our creative director and his family

Mazda’s family hatchback receives subtle mid-life refresh

Final report: a family holiday in Chester is child’s play for our Spanish EV

Delivering supreme comfort, good practicality and a premium feel, the DS 4 hatchback is an interesting alternative to class-leading rivals

The MG4 is the 2023 Auto Express Affordable Electric Car of the Year, with the BYD Atto 3 and Citroen e-C4/e-C4 X commended

The Honda Civic is the 2023 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Dacia Jogger Hybrid and Toyota Yaris commended

The Citroen C4 and e-C4 are the winners of our 2023 Auto Express Driver Power Award

Citroen’s quirky high-riding c-segment saloon is now available with ICE engines alongside existing electric powertrain

BYD’s upcoming hatchback is aimed at budget EV sector

VW’s Golf is the family car benchmark, while the Octavia wins the space race. Which is the best, though?

A first UK drive in the Vauxhall Astra GSe doesn’t change our perception of the car