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The Volkswagen Golf is often thought of as the default family car, but there are plenty of other models to consider in this class

Fluid handling and even more flowing styling are the selling points of the Mazda 3 in this affordable deal

We’ve selected our top 10 best family hatchbacks so you don’t have to

Mazda says the new 2.5-litre e-Skyactiv G petrol delivers better real-world performance, while improving noise, vibration and harshness

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A full used buyer’s guide on the Mazda 3 covering the fourth-generation model that has been on sale since 2019

They’re not hot hatches, but these three models from Cupra, BMW and Mazda still have sporty pretensions

Are you after a spacious and economical new car? Here’s a definitive list of the new family cars that deliver the best MPG.

The best Mazda leasing deals available right now

A full used review on the Mazda 3 covering the Mazda 3 Mk3 that was on sale from 2014 to 2019

Hotter 250bhp turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine lands in Mazda 3 family hatch, but European sales won’t happen

The MINI Clubman offers more space than a hatch, but does it work as a compact family car? We pitched it against the Mazda 3 to find out

The Mazda 3 SkyActiv-X will go on sale in the UK this October, priced from £23,555

The new Mazda 3 aims to muscle in on the UK’s best-selling family hatchbacks, the VW Golf and Ford Focus. We put it to the test

Mazda re-releases the Sport Black special edition version of its 3 family hatchback

Mazda's clever Skyactiv-X tech promises to squeeze more efficiency from the internal combustion engine

A full used buyer’s guide on the Mazda 3 covering the Mazda 3 Mk2 (2008-2013)

Has a facelift enhanced the appeal of the Mazda 3 family hatch? We find out as we test it against the Renault Megane

The new Honda Civic Sport belies its entry-level status, but is it a better buy than its Mazda 3 rival?

Mazda reveals its updated Mazda 3 range will go on sale next month priced from £17,595

Limited-run, petrol-only Mazda 3 Sport Black available to order on April 1st from £20,995

As diesel and petrol prices level out, which fuel is the best? We pitch the new 1.5-litre diesel Mazda 3 against VW’s petrol Golf

Is the BMW 116d ED the best compact hatch for business and family buyers? We find out as it takes on VW and Mazda