Hot hatches

It’s the end of an era for the Ford Focus ST, with iconic performance model following the Fiesta ST into history

Honda’s Civic Type R takes its final bow with the Ultimate Edition. Will it go out on a high against its Audi RS 3 rival?

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N sets a new standard for fast EVs, and is our Deal of the Day for September 22

While drivers continue to wait for the Toyota GR Corolla to hit UK roads, Toyota has introduced upgrades to the hot hatch in Japan

A full used buyer’s guide on the Cupra Leon that has been on sale in the UK since 2020

The Hyundai Ioniq 3 is set to arrive in the UK in 2026, and now the brand has hinted at hot 'N' version will follow

VW’s much maligned GTX models are set to be retired, with the firm confident its EVs can now carry the hallowed GTI badge

Leapmotor is set to enter the electric hot-hatch game, with the recently-unveiled B05 being the first car to get the souped-up treatment

Volkswagen is bringing its electric Alpine rival to the Munich Motor Show

This fantastic trio of small cars is available through Auto Express, and combined cost less than the price of an electric DS 3

It feels like VW has been teasing an ultra-high performance variant of its Golf R for years, but it might be too late for a 400bhp monster

Audi’s saying goodbye to its high-performance five-cylinder engine with a very limited-run special

Is a pure-electric hot hatch really the future? Well, the Alpine A290 and MINI JCW prove that the road ahead looks very bright indeed

Priced from £48,360, the new ID.3 GTX Fire+Ice is a tribute to the Mk2 VW Golf Fire and Ice special edition from 1990

The MG4 is an excellent electric hatch, and the XPower offers extra excitement. It’s our Deal of the Day for July 25

Inside look at Toyota GR, the “Meisters of the Nurburgring”

The strong appetite for Renault’s limited-run super hatch could even pave the way for further special edition models

Renault’s quest for performance car pedigree will take the hardcore 5 Turbo 3E to the ‘Ring for a fast lap very soon

The Ultimate Edition is the final Civic Type R - we have a go to see if it’s a worthy send-off

After some of the best naturally-aspirated performance engines in history, Honda’s Type R division could be looking to go electric

The Golf GTI has been a classic from day one – and it’s our Deal of the Day for 8 July.

The Alpine A290 Rallye takes one of our favourite electric hot hatches and turns it into a rally-ready monster

The Honda Civic Type R is the 2025 Auto Express Hot Hatch of the Year, with the Alpine A290 and Audi RS 3 commended

Electric hot hatches are front and centre in Volkswagen’s electric future

A full used buyer’s guide on the Abarth 500 that was on sale in the UK between 2009 and 2024

Our Car Hunter has a budget of £13,000 for a small and fun warm hatchback

Not many hot hatchbacks are as complete as BMW’s recently updated M135. It’s our Deal of the Day for 19 June.

We reveal our favourites, from hot hatches to coupés and track legends

Hot Peugeot E-208 gets racier styling, 276bhp and does 0-62mph in just 5.7 seconds

Our Car hunter has £23,000 to find a hot hatch that’s practical, quick and well-equipped

A brand-new Mercedes C-Class will set you back a minimum of £46,175, or you could have this three-car garage for less…