Family hatchbacks
Car Deal of the Day: the Kia EV4 is loaded with kit for just £274 per month
Car Deal of the Day: the Kia EV4 is loaded with kit for just £274 per month
Funky family hatchback looks like it’s from the year 3000 and offers great value. It’s our Deal of the Day for 19 September
Mazda 3 review
Mazda 3 review
The Mazda 3 looks fantastic, drives brilliantly and rides well, though some rivals are more practical all-rounders
Renault Megane E-Tech review
Renault Megane E-Tech review
The Renault Megane E-Tech blends a classic name with up-to-date tech, and the result is a convincing one
New Vauxhall Astra GSE Line is all show and not much go… yet
New Vauxhall Astra GSE Line is all show and not much go… yet
New GSE Line trim gives the Astra hot hatch looks, but top 280bhp version isn’t due until later in 2027
Long-term test: MG4 Urban Premium Long Range
Long-term test: MG4 Urban Premium Long Range
Final report: Despite a few downsides, hatchback EV is a family favourite
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Leon is crazily cheap at £180 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Leon is crazily cheap at £180 a month
The Cupra Leon mixes style and sporty appeal very well. It’s our Deal of the Day for 14 September.
New Vauxhall Astra: family hatch favourite and its switch to estate
New Vauxhall Astra: family hatch favourite and its switch to estate
The new Vauxhall Astra is set to arrive by 2030 and our exclusive image previews how it could look
Kia K4 review
Kia K4 review
Spacious compact hatchback relies on petrol power and a long kit list to draw in buyers
Best Motability cars 2026
Best Motability cars 2026
The Motability scheme is designed to get less able people moving, and we've picked out the very best cars on offer
Cheaper Vauxhall Astra with manual gearbox arrives, but is still close to £27k
Cheaper Vauxhall Astra with manual gearbox arrives, but is still close to £27k
The new cheaper Astra’s pricing isn’t as retro as its manual gearbox, it still starts at £26,649
Long-term test: DS No4 Hybrid Etoile Nappa
Long-term test: DS No4 Hybrid Etoile Nappa
Second report: Stylish hatchback put through its paces during Cornish trip
Peugeot 208: smarter by design
Peugeot 208: smarter by design
Distinctive looks, high-end interior tech, and a choice of petrol, hybrid, or all-electric power make Peugeot’s stylish supermini a compelling choice.
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Golf for £210 per month feels like a hole in one
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Golf for £210 per month feels like a hole in one
The Golf has long been an excellent choice, and this deal only underlines that. It’s our Deal of the Day for 8 September
Car Deal of the Day: BMW 1 Series provides plenty of poke for pennies
Car Deal of the Day: BMW 1 Series provides plenty of poke for pennies
The 1 Series is a smart and desirable hatch – especially in this 123 xDrive trim. It’s our Deal of the Day for 7 September
New Audi A2 e-tron: urban efficiency icon is reborn for the EV age
New Audi A2 e-tron: urban efficiency icon is reborn for the EV age
Audi has revealed the new A2 e-tron EV, which is set to offer incredible efficiency and a tempting £32k price tag
New Kia EV4 GT review: true hot hatch happens to be an EV
New Kia EV4 GT review: true hot hatch happens to be an EV
The new Kia EV4 GT plugs the performance EV gap between the smaller Alpine A290 and the hardcore Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far
Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far
These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far in 2026, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Cheapest cars to buy 2026
Cheapest cars to buy 2026
Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
Car Deal of the Day: Audi A3 Sportback for £227 per month is posh but not pricey
Car Deal of the Day: Audi A3 Sportback for £227 per month is posh but not pricey
It may be getting on a bit, but the Audi A3 is still a very desirable posh hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for 2 September
Best hatchbacks to buy 2026
Best hatchbacks to buy 2026
We’ve selected the top 10 best hatchbacks so you don’t have to
New special edition Toyota Corolla 60th Anniversary says celebrates the world's favourite car
New special edition Toyota Corolla 60th Anniversary says celebrates the world's favourite car
More than 57 million Corollas have been sold worldwide since its arrival in 1966, that calls for a special edition.
New Audi A3 to stick with petrol and target big quality boost
New Audi A3 to stick with petrol and target big quality boost
The popular hatchback is set to be reborn with a new look, higher quality and cutting- edge tech as Audi looks to lead the premium car class
Car Deal of the Day: Brand new VW ID.3 Neo can be yours for just £266 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Brand new VW ID.3 Neo can be yours for just £266 a month
VW has given its ID.3 a serious makeover – meet the ID.3 Neo. This great value EV is our Deal of the Day for 21 August
Cupra Leon review
Cupra Leon review
Cupra Leon is an eccentric and capable hatchback with impressive powertrains and plenty of appeal
Three-car garage: used Range Rover Evoque, BMW i3 and Citroen C4 Cactus for £30k
Three-car garage: used Range Rover Evoque, BMW i3 and Citroen C4 Cactus for £30k
Want to stand out on the road? Here are three usable options for those who value style
Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel
Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel
Final report: Shock as enthusiast falls for super-frugal hybrid hatchback
New Hyundai Ioniq 3 on sale now in the UK with prices under £22k
New Hyundai Ioniq 3 on sale now in the UK with prices under £22k
Up to 308 miles of range and the latest infotainment technology could make the Ioniq 3 a tough competitor
Toyota Prius review
Toyota Prius review
Toyota Prius is a stylish hybrid with sharper looks and a more enjoyable driving experience than ever
Skoda Scala review
Skoda Scala review
Skoda’s family hatch offers a class-leading combination of space, quality, comfort and value
New Vauxhall Astra PHEV 2026 facelift review: full EV is the better car
New Vauxhall Astra PHEV 2026 facelift review: full EV is the better car
The updated Vauxhall Astra has arrived in the UK, and we try it out in plug-in hybrid form
Volkswagen ID.3 Neo prices announced: full details on VW’s vital Golf-size EV facelift
Volkswagen ID.3 Neo prices announced: full details on VW’s vital Golf-size EV facelift
Available with three battery sizes, the ID.3 Neo starts from £31,580
Subaru Crosstrek review
Subaru Crosstrek review
This high-riding crossover is undermined by limited powertrain options and poor fuel costs
New Mitsubishi ASX VR-e has Italian style, Taiwanese roots and 400bhp
New Mitsubishi ASX VR-e has Italian style, Taiwanese roots and 400bhp
The recently revitalised Japanese brand has repurposed another familiar name
Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a superb supermini for £167 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a superb supermini for £167 a month
Chic French model is one of the most appealing superminis on the road. And at just under £170 a month, it’s out Deal of the Day for 8 August
New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo 2026 review: EV puts VW back where it belongs
New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo 2026 review: EV puts VW back where it belongs
Has VW’s all-electric hatchback finally grown up? We get behind the wheel to find out