Hot hatches
New Ford Focus ST 2022 review
New Ford Focus ST 2022 review
The latest Ford Focus ST gets a tech boost and other tweaks to bring it up to date for 2022
Ford Fiesta ST review
Ford Fiesta ST review
Ford’s Fiesta ST is still a vibrant, exhilarating hot hatch to drive, although it's now a little expensive to buy
Ford Fiesta ST vs Volkswagen Polo GTI vs Hyundai i20 N: 2022 group test review
Ford Fiesta ST vs Volkswagen Polo GTI vs Hyundai i20 N: 2022 group test review
Does the revised Ford Fiesta ST have the beating of the Hyundai i20 N? Or is the VW Polo GTI finally worthy of its famous badge?
Cupra Leon 245 VZ1 review
Cupra Leon 245 VZ1 review
Few Cupra Leon buyers opt for this entry-level version of the car. Is it a hidden gem, or the derivative to avoid?
New Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch revealed with 295bhp
New Toyota GR Corolla hot hatch revealed with 295bhp
The first hot Toyota Corolla in around two decades has been revealed, but sadly it won't be coming to the UK
Used Audi A1 (Mk1, 2010-2018) review
Used Audi A1 (Mk1, 2010-2018) review
The Audi A1 has been a wildly successful premium supermini for over a decade, and continues to sell well in its latest generation. Here’s how to buy t…
Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2022
Abarth 595 and 695 updated for 2022
Hot hatch maker Abarth has revised its entire line-up
Audi RS 3 vs Mercedes-AMG A 45 S: 2022 twin test review
Audi RS 3 vs Mercedes-AMG A 45 S: 2022 twin test review
Two of the hottest hatches on sale do battle as we pitch the new Audi RS 3 against the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S
Cupra Leon TSI 300: long-term test
Cupra Leon TSI 300: long-term test
Final report: we’ve got mixed emotions as the Cupra Leon hot hatch leaves our fleet
Audi S3 Sportback: long-term test
Audi S3 Sportback: long-term test
Final report: our Audi S3 wasn't perfect, but it did show many strengths
Used Volkswagen Golf (Mk7, 2013-2019) review
Used Volkswagen Golf (Mk7, 2013-2019) review
An impressive all-rounder, the evergreen VW Golf is a family hatchback that blends upmarket premium appeal with everyday practicality and affordable r…
Ford Focus ST Edition vs Volkswagen Golf GTI: 2021 group test review
Ford Focus ST Edition vs Volkswagen Golf GTI: 2021 group test review
The Ford Focus ST and Volkswagen Golf GTI have been close rivals over multiple generations, can we separate the latest iterations?
New 2023 Acura Integra revealed with VTEC power and manual gearbox
New 2023 Acura Integra revealed with VTEC power and manual gearbox
Honda sister brand Acura has offered an early look at the new Integra, which features a six-speed manual gearbox and a “high-output” 1.5-litre VTEC en…
BMW M135i xDrive updated for 2022 with chassis tweaks
BMW M135i xDrive updated for 2022 with chassis tweaks
BMW says its revisions have made the M135i even sharper to drive – and there’s a new enhanced driving sound for the car’s stereo
History of the Volkswagen Golf GTI: all eight hot hatch generations driven 
History of the Volkswagen Golf GTI: all eight hot hatch generations driven
How has the Volkswagen Golf GTI evolved over 45 years? We test every generation of the legendary hot hatch to find out
Facelifted Ford Focus ST launched for 2021 with 276bhp
Facelifted Ford Focus ST launched for 2021 with 276bhp
Ford has made some styling tweaks and a few technological changes to the Focus ST, including a new 13.2-inch infotainment system
New Audi SQ2 2021 review
New Audi SQ2 2021 review
Audi’s updates have given the SQ2 a little more kerb appeal, but there’s no getting around the fact that there’s better value to be found in a traditi…
New Ford Focus ST Edition 2021 review
New Ford Focus ST Edition 2021 review
The Ford Focus ST Edition hot hatchback is a fine swansong for the outgoing Focus range
New Ford Focus ST Mountune m365 2021 review
New Ford Focus ST Mountune m365 2021 review
Has Mountune managed to extract just the right amount of performance from the Ford Focus ST with the new m365?
New 395bhp Audi RS 3 hot hatchback priced from £50,900
New 395bhp Audi RS 3 hot hatchback priced from £50,900
The latest Audi RS 3 giant-slaying hyper hatch can sprint from 0–62mph in 3.8 seconds and has claimed the Nurburgring lap record for compact cars
New Hyundai i30 N Performance DCT 2021 review
New Hyundai i30 N Performance DCT 2021 review
Can the addition of an automatic gearbox turn the Hyundai i30 N DCT into a hot hatch champion?
New MINI JCW Anniversary Edition celebrates 60 years of Cooper
New MINI JCW Anniversary Edition celebrates 60 years of Cooper
The new MINI JCW Anniversary Edition packs 227bhp, but just 60 are coming to the UK
New 286bhp Hyundai Kona N on sale now priced from £35,395
New 286bhp Hyundai Kona N on sale now priced from £35,395
The Korean brand’s first performance SUV has arrived with up to 286bhp, launch control and a 0–62mph time of 5.5 seconds
New Abarth F595 celebrates marque’s single-seater links
New Abarth F595 celebrates marque’s single-seater links
The Abarth F595 is the latest limited run version of the hot hatch, and it comes with unique design elements and a new exhaust system
Hyundai i20 N vs Hyundai i30 N: Track Battle
Hyundai i20 N vs Hyundai i30 N: Track Battle
Hyundai hot hatches go head-to-head! Have the i20 N and i30 N got the talent to hit the high notes on track?
New Hyundai i20 N 2021 review
New Hyundai i20 N 2021 review
We get behind the wheel of the new 201bhp Hyundai i20 N hot hatch
New limited-edition Abarth 695 Esseesse hot hatchback launched
New limited-edition Abarth 695 Esseesse hot hatchback launched
The new flagship Abarth 695 Esseesse boasts a 178bhp engine and a lightweight aluminium bonnet
New 2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI facelift unveiled with 204bhp
New 2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI facelift unveiled with 204bhp
The new Volkswagen Polo GTI hot hatch packs more power than key class rivals, including the Ford Fiesta ST and Hyundai i20 N
New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 2021 review
New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 2021 review
The new special edition Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 is one of the best cars ever to wear the GTI badge
Hot new Hyundai i20 N on sale in the UK now from £24,995
Hot new Hyundai i20 N on sale in the UK now from £24,995
Hyundai’s new hot supermini hits the market with an all-inclusive approach to equipment
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport vs Cupra Leon 300
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport vs Cupra Leon 300
The capable Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport goes up against its new Cupra Leon 300 sibling in this hot hatch battle
New Honda Civic Type R Sport Line 2021 review
New Honda Civic Type R Sport Line 2021 review
The new Honda Civic Type R Sport Line turns down the styling, but does it still deliver the thrills?
Sporty new Hyundai i20 N Line on sale now from £22,395
Sporty new Hyundai i20 N Line on sale now from £22,395
The new Hyundai i20 N Line trim acts as a stop-gap between the standard supermini and the i20 N hot hatchback, with a sporty makeover inside and out
New Volkswagen Golf GTI manual 2021 review
New Volkswagen Golf GTI manual 2021 review
The manual hot hatch is the entry point into the Volkswagen Golf GTI range
New Cupra Leon 2021 review
New Cupra Leon 2021 review
The new Cupra Leon shares much with the VW Golf GTI Clubsport, but is more focused and cheaper
Icon Review: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 (1976 - 1983) 
Icon Review: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 (1976 - 1983)
In the first instalment of our Icon Review series, we drive the hot hatch that started it all - the Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTI