Family hatchbacks
2024 Skoda Octavia facelift shown in new sketches
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
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
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 2024
Hatchbacks offer great practicality, low running costs and comfort – these are the best used hatchbacks currently on the UK market
6 Dec 2023
Volkswagen ID.3 review
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
New Volkswagen Golf Black Edition on sale from £31,985
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 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
New 2023 Mazda 3 goes on sale from £23,945
Mazda’s family hatchback receives subtle mid-life refresh
2 Aug 2023
Renault Megane E-Tech review
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
SEAT Leon review
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 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
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 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
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
Skoda Scala review
Skoda’s family hatch offers a class-leading combination of space, quality, comfort and value
17 May 2023
New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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 - 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 - 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 - 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 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
Skoda Octavia 1.5 TSI: long-term test review
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 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
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
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
Can the updated Hyundai i30 provide tough competition for the latest Volkswagen Golf?
16 Jan 2021