Family hatchbacks

The Mk8 Golf offers cleaner engines, an updated interior and the latest on-board tech, but it can’t quite reach the top of the class.

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We round up the best used hatchbacks for 2021 - cars that are great for practicality, running costs and comfort

What are the best family cars on sale? Whether you're after an SUV or an affordable hatchback, out top 10 list reveals all...

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

New Honda Civic hatchback builds on almost 50 years of the nameplate with e:HEV electrified drivetrain

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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

The SEAT Leon range has been bolstered for 2021 with the addition of new petrol and diesel engine choices

The Ford Focus is a great-handling family hatchback that matches is rivals on interior quality and cabin space.

Is the Audi A3 40 TFSI e plug-in hybrid the best variant of the premium hatch?

The latest Skoda Octavia cranks up the quality, but it’s just as practical and family-friendly as ever.

We try the Skoda Scala DSG to see if a new automatic gearbox can improve the Czech family hatch

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Can the updated Hyundai i30 provide tough competition for the latest Volkswagen Golf?

The revised Renault Megane hatch tries to catch up with its rivals

Trio of hot Skoda Octavia vRS models offer choice of petrol, plug-in hybrid or diesel power for UK buyers

Final report: the Mazda 3 may not have been perfect, but we’ll miss our good-looking family hatch

The SEAT Leon offers the tech and driving experience of the VW Golf, but for a lower price

A full used buyer’s guide on the Fiat Tipo covering the Tipo Mk2 (2016-date)

The all-new Citroen C4 rivals the VW Golf and Ford Focus, but how does it compare?

The fourth-generation Dacia Sandero gets starting price of just £8,995 and new Renault Clio platform

The fleet-focussed Skoda Scala SE Technology gets a couple of new powertrain options, which have slashed its starting price to £18,625

Subtle exterior changes and a tech-laden interior help the Audi A3 maintain its position as a premium family hatchback.

Is the new 242bhp plug-in hybrid Volkswagen Golf GTE the pick of the range? We find out...

The Peugeot 308 hatchback has been updated for 2020 with fresh interior technology and new customisation options

The updated Fiat Tipo hatchback will hit the UK market later this month sporting a few cosmetic tweaks and a new SUV-inspired Cross trim-level

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe offers a break from the norm, with its distinctive, sporty style and four-door practicality.

The new SEAT Leon e-Hybrid brings plug-in power to the hatchback's range for the first time

A full used buyer’s guide on the Peugeot 308 covering the 308 Mk2 (2014-date)

The new Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line looks great, but what's it like from behind the wheel? We find out...

Two new trim-levels have been launched for the Mercedes A-Class hatchback, both of which come with a more generous level of standard equipment

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