Family hatchbacks

Volkswagen ID.3 review
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Volkswagen ID.3 review

The Volkswagen ID.3 is an accomplished all-electric family hatchback, but its on-board tech remains a source of contention
30 Nov 2023
MG4 EV review
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MG4 EV review

The MG4 EV’s sharp styling, spacious interior and impressive efficiency mean it’s one of the best electric cars around
27 Sep 2023
New Volkswagen Golf Black Edition on sale from £31,985
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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
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Dacia Sandero Stepway review

The Dacia Sandero Stepway adds an essence of SUV style to the budget-friendly supermini
30 Aug 2023
Top 10 best cars for dog owners to buy 2023
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Top 10 best cars for dog owners to buy 2023

Our dogs deserve the best, so here are the cars that’ll keep their tails wagging.
29 Aug 2023
Top 10 best hatchbacks to buy 2023
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Top 10 best hatchbacks to buy 2023

We’ve selected our top ten best family hatchbacks so you don’t have to.
24 Aug 2023
New 2023 Mazda 3 goes on sale from £23,945
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New 2023 Mazda 3 goes on sale from £23,945

Mazda’s family hatchback receives subtle mid-life refresh
2 Aug 2023

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Renault Megane E-Tech review
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Renault Megane E-Tech review

The all-electric Renault Megane E-Tech is an impressive family hatchback; practical, good to drive and offering the latest on board technology
26 Jul 2023
Cheapest cars to run 2023
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Cheapest cars to run 2023

When it comes to total cost of ownership, cut-price entry-level models aren’t always the best. So what are the cheapest cars to run in the UK today?
20 Jul 2023
SEAT Leon review
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SEAT Leon review

The SEAT Leon offers the tech and driving experience of the VW Golf, but for a lower price
18 Jul 2023
Top 10 best family cars to buy 2023
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Top 10 best family cars to buy 2023

What are the best family cars on sale? Whether you're after an SUV or an affordable hatchback, our top 10 list reveals all...
10 Jul 2023
Mercedes A-Class review
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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
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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
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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
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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
Skoda Scala review
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Skoda Scala review

Skoda’s family hatch offers a class-leading combination of space, quality, comfort and value
17 May 2023
Best new cars coming in 2023
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Best new cars coming in 2023

There are some big new models from the likes of Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes, MG and more on the way in 2023
27 Apr 2023
New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115
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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
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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
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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
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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
Audi A3 review
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Audi A3 review

Subtle exterior design and a tech-laden interior help the Audi A3 maintain its position as a premium family hatchback
18 Jan 2023
Best new cars 2022: our road test reviews of the year
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 used hatchbacks 2022
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Best used hatchbacks 2022

We provide a round up of the best used hatchbacks - cars that are great for practicality, running costs and comfort
17 Aug 2022
Best new cars coming in 2022 - Kia to Nissan
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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
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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
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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
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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 review
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Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test review

Second report: Skoda Octavia is now a permanent fixture for our man
28 Jun 2021