Family hatchbacks
New £17k Renault Twingo EV being developed with help from China![New Renault Twingo - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2eIm0US0--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1700065759/autoexpress/2023/11/Renault%20Twingo%20reveal%202023.jpg)
![New Renault Twingo - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--2eIm0US0--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1700065759/autoexpress/2023/11/Renault%20Twingo%20reveal%202023.jpg)
New £17k Renault Twingo EV being developed with help from China
Renault’s “silver bullet for sustainable mobility” is meant to arrive in just two years’ time
3 Jun 2024
2024 Skoda Octavia facelift shown in new sketches![Skoda Octavia facelift sketch - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mnJk2I_o--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707227374/autoexpress/2024/02/2024%20Skoda%20Octavia%20facelift%20sketches%20001_fs1mrk.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia facelift sketch - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--mnJk2I_o--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1707227374/autoexpress/2024/02/2024%20Skoda%20Octavia%20facelift%20sketches%20001_fs1mrk.jpg)
2024 Skoda Octavia facelift shown in new sketches
The evergreen Skoda Octavia’s subtle facelift will be revealed in full on Feb 14th
6 Feb 2024
Top 10 best cars for dog owners to buy 2024![Best cars for dog owners - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--y1BnmUER--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1693305215/autoexpress/2023/08/Best-cars-for-dog-owners_myggql.jpg)
![Best cars for dog owners - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--y1BnmUER--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1693305215/autoexpress/2023/08/Best-cars-for-dog-owners_myggql.jpg)
Top 10 best cars for dog owners to buy 2024
Our dogs deserve the best, so here are the cars that’ll keep their tails wagging.
1 Jan 2024
Best new cars 2023: our road test review of the year![Road tests of the year 2023 - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HPt55l7d--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1703083121/autoexpress/2023/12/Road%20tests%20of%20the%20year%202023%20-%20header.jpg)
![Road tests of the year 2023 - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HPt55l7d--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1703083121/autoexpress/2023/12/Road%20tests%20of%20the%20year%202023%20-%20header.jpg)
Best new cars 2023: our road test review of the year
The best and most significant cars that we tested in 2023…
29 Dec 2023
Best used hatchbacks 2024![Best used hatchbacks - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--v38ES4mv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1660729543/autoexpress/2022/08/Best%20used%20hatchbacks.jpg)
![Best used hatchbacks - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--v38ES4mv--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1660729543/autoexpress/2022/08/Best%20used%20hatchbacks.jpg)
Best used hatchbacks 2024
Hatchbacks offer great practicality, low running costs and comfort – these are the best used hatchbacks currently on the UK market
6 Dec 2023
New Volkswagen Golf Black Edition on sale from £31,985![Volkswagen Golf Black Edition - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YK5mQcAC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1694092976/autoexpress/2023/09/Volkswagen%20Golf%20Black%20Edition%202023.jpg)
![Volkswagen Golf Black Edition - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YK5mQcAC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1694092976/autoexpress/2023/09/Volkswagen%20Golf%20Black%20Edition%202023.jpg)
New Volkswagen Golf Black Edition on sale from £31,985
The VW Golf Black Edition comes with some bespoke design tweaks and the option of hybrid power
7 Sep 2023
Dacia Sandero Stepway review![Dacia Sandero Stepway](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YWphaWJl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1693313861/autoexpress/2023/08/Dacia%20Sandero%20Stepway-28.jpg)
![Dacia Sandero Stepway](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YWphaWJl--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1693313861/autoexpress/2023/08/Dacia%20Sandero%20Stepway-28.jpg)
Dacia Sandero Stepway review
The Dacia Sandero Stepway adds an essence of SUV style to the budget-friendly supermini
30 Aug 2023
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New 2023 Mazda 3 goes on sale from £23,945![Mazda 3 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZQ2Ccye3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1690997052/autoexpress/2023/08/Mazda3%20header_pqks5u.jpg)
![Mazda 3 header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--ZQ2Ccye3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1690997052/autoexpress/2023/08/Mazda3%20header_pqks5u.jpg)
New 2023 Mazda 3 goes on sale from £23,945
Mazda’s family hatchback receives subtle mid-life refresh
2 Aug 2023
SEAT Leon review![SEAT Leon e-Hybrid - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HZTgqKp6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1689672472/autoexpress/2023/07/SEAT%20Leon%20PHEV%20024_mbtddb.jpg)
![SEAT Leon e-Hybrid - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HZTgqKp6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1689672472/autoexpress/2023/07/SEAT%20Leon%20PHEV%20024_mbtddb.jpg)
SEAT Leon review
The SEAT Leon offers the tech and driving experience of the VW Golf, but for a lower price
18 Jul 2023
Mercedes A-Class review![Mercedes A-Class - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--81xxsIjC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1687771293/autoexpress/2023/06/Mercedes%20A%20200%20facelift%20009_u4nckf.jpg)
![Mercedes A-Class - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--81xxsIjC--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1687771293/autoexpress/2023/06/Mercedes%20A%20200%20facelift%20009_u4nckf.jpg)
Mercedes A-Class review
The Mercedes A-Class is a premium hatch that is full of quality, with great on-board technology and a range of frugal engines
26 Jun 2023
New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review![Vauxhall Astra GSe - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--kMsBN4B7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1686935409/autoexpress/2023/06/New%20Vauxhall%20Astra%20GSe%202023%20UK%20review-9.jpg)
![Vauxhall Astra GSe - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--kMsBN4B7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1686935409/autoexpress/2023/06/New%20Vauxhall%20Astra%20GSe%202023%20UK%20review-9.jpg)
New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review
A first UK drive in the Vauxhall Astra GSe doesn’t change our perception of the car
16 Jun 2023
Ford Focus review![Ford Focus - front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5cgOrt-A--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685715902/autoexpress/2023/06/Ford%20Focus%20EcoBoost%20ST-Line%20016_hoquzj.jpg)
![Ford Focus - front cornering](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5cgOrt-A--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1685715902/autoexpress/2023/06/Ford%20Focus%20EcoBoost%20ST-Line%20016_hoquzj.jpg)
Ford Focus review
The Ford Focus is a great-handling family hatchback that matches its rivals on interior quality and cabin space
2 Jun 2023
New 2023 Vauxhall Astra Electric to start from £39,995![Vauxhall Astra Electric estate and hatch](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OkAyuYTk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1669728041/autoexpress/2022/11/New%20Vauxhall%20Astra%20Electric%20-15.jpg)
![Vauxhall Astra Electric estate and hatch](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--OkAyuYTk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1669728041/autoexpress/2022/11/New%20Vauxhall%20Astra%20Electric%20-15.jpg)
New 2023 Vauxhall Astra Electric to start from £39,995
All-electric version of Vauxhall’s family hatchback offers a range of up to 258 miles
2 Jun 2023
New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115![Volkswagen ID.3 2023 facelift - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--EMp36v01--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1677583105/autoexpress/2023/02/Volkswagen%20ID.3%20facelift%202023%20-10.jpg)
![Volkswagen ID.3 2023 facelift - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--EMp36v01--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1677583105/autoexpress/2023/02/Volkswagen%20ID.3%20facelift%202023%20-10.jpg)
New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115
Volkswagen’s all-electric alternative to the Golf has been given a refresh
26 Apr 2023
BMW 1 Series review![BMW M135i xDrive - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Jvne5JyX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1680277060/autoexpress/2023/03/BMW%201%20Series%20M135i%20021_fa7yzk.jpg)
![BMW M135i xDrive - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Jvne5JyX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1680277060/autoexpress/2023/03/BMW%201%20Series%20M135i%20021_fa7yzk.jpg)
BMW 1 Series review
The BMW 1 Series is an outstanding premium hatchback, offering an enticing combination of performance, efficiency and driver thrills
3 Apr 2023
Plush new DS 4 and DS 7 Esprit de Voyage special editions revealed![DS 4 and DS 7 Esprit de Voyage](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--gQ8k8Adg--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1678356304/autoexpress/2023/03/DS%204%20and%20DS%207%20Esprit%20de%20Voyage%20special%20edition.jpg)
![DS 4 and DS 7 Esprit de Voyage](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--gQ8k8Adg--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1678356304/autoexpress/2023/03/DS%204%20and%20DS%207%20Esprit%20de%20Voyage%20special%20edition.jpg)
Plush new DS 4 and DS 7 Esprit de Voyage special editions revealed
Special edition DS Automobiles SUV and crossover to feature bespoke high-end finishes and unique styling treatments
9 Mar 2023
2023 Renault Megane E-Tech Iconic lands as range-topping version![Renault Megane E-Tech Iconic - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--4FtyY0xw--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1675270554/autoexpress/2023/02/Renault%20Megane%20E-Tech%20Iconic.jpg)
![Renault Megane E-Tech Iconic - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--4FtyY0xw--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1675270554/autoexpress/2023/02/Renault%20Megane%20E-Tech%20Iconic.jpg)
2023 Renault Megane E-Tech Iconic lands as range-topping version
The main benefit of the Iconic is the standard-fit heat pump to improve efficiency
1 Feb 2023
Best new cars 2022: our road test reviews of the year![Road tests of the year - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7EseFjWG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1671201740/autoexpress/2022/12/Best%20road%20tests%2022.jpg)
![Road tests of the year - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--7EseFjWG--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1671201740/autoexpress/2022/12/Best%20road%20tests%2022.jpg)
Best new cars 2022: our road test reviews of the year
We look back at the stand-out cars from the past 12 months
24 Dec 2022
MG4 crowned 2023 DrivingElectric Car of the Year![DrivingElectric Car of the Year 2023 - MG4](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5OtHniIB--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1670343284/drivingelectric/2022-12/MG4%20EV%20-%20Car%20of%20The%20Year%202023%20V2_i7xcsa.jpg)
![DrivingElectric Car of the Year 2023 - MG4](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--5OtHniIB--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1670343284/drivingelectric/2022-12/MG4%20EV%20-%20Car%20of%20The%20Year%202023%20V2_i7xcsa.jpg)
MG4 crowned 2023 DrivingElectric Car of the Year
MG’s budget-focussed family hatchback wins big in our sister title’s celebration of the best electric and hybrid cars
7 Dec 2022
Renault Megane E-Tech vs Cupra Born: 2022 twin test review![Renault Megane E-Tech and Cupra Born - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XBuorURE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1667229627/autoexpress/2022/10/Megane%20e-Tech%20vs%20Cupra.jpg)
![Renault Megane E-Tech and Cupra Born - front tracking](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--XBuorURE--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1667229627/autoexpress/2022/10/Megane%20e-Tech%20vs%20Cupra.jpg)
Renault Megane E-Tech vs Cupra Born: 2022 twin test review
The Renault Megane goes electric – does it have an edge over the Cupra Born?
5 Nov 2022
New Mercedes A-Class facelift: specs, pricing and powertrains![Mercedes A-Class - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--svnUokYt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664966882/autoexpress/2022/10/Mercedes%20A-Class%202022-4.jpg)
![Mercedes A-Class - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--svnUokYt--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1664966882/autoexpress/2022/10/Mercedes%20A-Class%202022-4.jpg)
New Mercedes A-Class facelift: specs, pricing and powertrains
Mercedes’s premium hatchback has been given an mid-life update for 2022
27 Oct 2022
Hyundai i30 review![New Hyundai i30 - front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PhBMOWF7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244044/autoexpress/2017/02/a4466cd5114.jpg)
![New Hyundai i30 - front action](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--PhBMOWF7--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562244044/autoexpress/2017/02/a4466cd5114.jpg)
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
21 Sep 2022
New Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport unveiled ![New Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--jz7UsA4g--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1661870320/autoexpress/2022/08/2022%20Toyota%20Yaris%20Cross%20GR%20Sport-3.jpg)
![New Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--jz7UsA4g--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1661870320/autoexpress/2022/08/2022%20Toyota%20Yaris%20Cross%20GR%20Sport-3.jpg)
New Toyota Yaris Cross GR Sport unveiled
Sales of new GR Sport variant of the Toyota Yaris Cross will commence in September
30 Aug 2022
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Kia to Nissan![Best new cars coming in 2022 - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--V0RN45nX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1659021286/autoexpress/2022/07/Best%20new%20cars%202022%20-%20July%20update%20header.jpg)
![Best new cars coming in 2022 - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--V0RN45nX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1659021286/autoexpress/2022/07/Best%20new%20cars%202022%20-%20July%20update%20header.jpg)
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Kia to Nissan
From electric crossovers to hatchbacks, these are the new models set for debut in 2022
28 Jul 2022
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Ora to Volvo![Best new cars coming in 2022 - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--V0RN45nX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1659021286/autoexpress/2022/07/Best%20new%20cars%202022%20-%20July%20update%20header.jpg)
![Best new cars coming in 2022 - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--V0RN45nX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1659021286/autoexpress/2022/07/Best%20new%20cars%202022%20-%20July%20update%20header.jpg)
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Ora to Volvo
From electric crossovers to hatchbacks, these are the new models set for debut in 2022
28 Jul 2022
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Dacia to Jeep![Best new cars coming in 2022 - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--V0RN45nX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1659021286/autoexpress/2022/07/Best%20new%20cars%202022%20-%20July%20update%20header.jpg)
![Best new cars coming in 2022 - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--V0RN45nX--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1659021286/autoexpress/2022/07/Best%20new%20cars%202022%20-%20July%20update%20header.jpg)
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Dacia to Jeep
From electric crossovers to hatchbacks, these are the new models set for debut in 2022
28 Jul 2022
Safest cars for sale in the UK![Safest cars - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zX80PnMR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1641985567/autoexpress/2022/01/Safest%20cars%20-%20header.jpg)
![Safest cars - header image](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--zX80PnMR--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1641985567/autoexpress/2022/01/Safest%20cars%20-%20header.jpg)
Safest cars for sale in the UK
We look at the cars Euro NCAP has named as the safest cars on sale
13 Jan 2022
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test![Skoda Octavia Long termer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--CaXALJHF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1624868769/autoexpress/2021/06/Skoda%20Octavia%201.5%20TSI%20long%20termer%20-5.jpg)
![Skoda Octavia Long termer](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--CaXALJHF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1624868769/autoexpress/2021/06/Skoda%20Octavia%201.5%20TSI%20long%20termer%20-5.jpg)
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test
Second report: Skoda Octavia is now a permanent fixture for our man
28 Jun 2021
SEAT Leon hatchback and estate get new engine options for 2021![SEAT Leon - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---OXEH2xk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1580836363/autoexpress/2020/01/01_42.jpg)
![SEAT Leon - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---OXEH2xk--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1580836363/autoexpress/2020/01/01_42.jpg)
SEAT Leon hatchback and estate get new engine options for 2021
The SEAT Leon range has been bolstered for 2021 with the addition of new petrol and diesel engine choices
6 Apr 2021
New Audi A3 40 TFSI e 2021 review![Audi A3 40 TFSI e PHEV - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HhO52e2S--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1613036814/autoexpress/2021/02/Audi%20A3%2040%20TFSI%20e%20PHEV-3.jpg)
![Audi A3 40 TFSI e PHEV - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--HhO52e2S--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1613036814/autoexpress/2021/02/Audi%20A3%2040%20TFSI%20e%20PHEV-3.jpg)
New Audi A3 40 TFSI e 2021 review
Is the Audi A3 40 TFSI e plug-in hybrid the best variant of the premium hatch?
11 Feb 2021
New Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG 2021 review![Skoda Scala - tracking front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--6LGZ5LvF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1612176820/autoexpress/2021/02/Skoda%20Scala%20DSG-3.jpg)
![Skoda Scala - tracking front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--6LGZ5LvF--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1612176820/autoexpress/2021/02/Skoda%20Scala%20DSG-3.jpg)
New Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI DSG 2021 review
We try the Skoda Scala DSG to see if a new automatic gearbox can improve the Czech family hatch
1 Feb 2021
Hyundai i30 vs Volkswagen Golf![Hyundai i30 vs Volkswagen Golf - main](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--U0dmi4xI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1610701690/autoexpress/2021/01/Hyundai%20i30%20vs%20VW%20Golf%202021-17.jpg)
![Hyundai i30 vs Volkswagen Golf - main](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--U0dmi4xI--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1610701690/autoexpress/2021/01/Hyundai%20i30%20vs%20VW%20Golf%202021-17.jpg)
Hyundai i30 vs Volkswagen Golf
Can the updated Hyundai i30 provide tough competition for the latest Volkswagen Golf?
16 Jan 2021
New Renault Megane 2021 review![Renault Megane facelift - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--BR8pxS5t--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1610096089/autoexpress/2021/01/Renault%20Megane%20facelift%202021%20UK-4.jpg)
![Renault Megane facelift - front](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--BR8pxS5t--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1610096089/autoexpress/2021/01/Renault%20Megane%20facelift%202021%20UK-4.jpg)
New Renault Megane 2021 review
The revised Renault Megane hatch tries to catch up with its rivals
8 Jan 2021
New Skoda Octavia vRS line-up completed with arrival of new diesel variant![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9OOXkQO4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1603381685/autoexpress/2020/10/Skoda%20Octavia%20vRS%20iV%20UK.jpg)
![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9OOXkQO4--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1603381685/autoexpress/2020/10/Skoda%20Octavia%20vRS%20iV%20UK.jpg)
New Skoda Octavia vRS line-up completed with arrival of new diesel variant
Trio of hot Skoda Octavia vRS models offer choice of petrol, plug-in hybrid or diesel power for UK buyers
6 Jan 2021