Family hatchbacks

Skoda Scala 1.5 TSI: long-term test

Final report: we loved our Skoda Scala bargain hatch, but it wasn’t all plain sailing

Long-term tests

19 Mar 2020

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We hitch a ride in the all-new Citroen ami, a Renault Twizy rival designed to bring car sharing to the masses

Reviews

28 Feb 2020

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The Nissan Pulsar fills a hatchback niche that was left vacant when Nissan first introduced the Qasqhai crossover

In-depth reviews

2 Apr 2019

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A full used buyer’s guide on the Kia Cee’d covering the Cee’d Mk2 (2012-2018)

Used car tests

3 Jan 2019

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The Vauxhall Astra has been at the forefront of the performance hatch market so we look at its back catalogue

Features

11 Dec 2015

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We take a look at the Astra's seven design-leading generations with styling chief Mark Adams

Features

9 Dec 2015

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Volkswagen e-Golf is user-friendly, but harsh ride and caveats like a low range and high price count against it

In-depth reviews

7 Oct 2014

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The Lancer has finally got five-doors, but is it good enough to beat tough competition such as the Ford Focus and Honda Civic?

In-depth reviews

6 Jan 2009