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DS 3 and DS No.4 Performance Line trim added for a touch of Formula E-inspired sportiness
DS 3 and No.4 Performance line

DS 3 and DS No.4 Performance Line trim added for a touch of Formula E-inspired sportiness

This is what happens when you combine luxury French electric cars with motorsport
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2 Dec 2025
Car Deal of the Day: We don’t think the Cupra Leon has ever looked so affordable
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Car Deal of the Day: We don’t think the Cupra Leon has ever looked so affordable

The Cupra Leon offers an upmarket design and sporty character. It’s also stunningly cheap right now, and is our Deal of the Day for December 1.
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1 Dec 2025
Volkswagen ID.3 review
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Volkswagen ID.3 review

The Volkswagen ID.3 is a good electric hatchback overall, but a few niggles hold it back
In-depth reviews
1 Dec 2025
SEAT Leon review
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SEAT Leon review

Long-running hatchback is a decent all-rounder with value pricing on its side
In-depth reviews
28 Nov 2025
New Peugeot 308 Hybrid 2026 review: latest facelift sharpens the French hatchbacks appeal
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New Peugeot 308 Hybrid 2026 review: latest facelift sharpens the French hatchbacks appeal

New looks and bigger batteries for the updated Peugeot 308 range, but the regular Hybrid is the one to go for.
Road tests
26 Nov 2025
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
In-depth reviews
25 Nov 2025
New Cupra Leon VZ review: Spanish brand’s most fun hot hatch yet
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New Cupra Leon VZ review: Spanish brand’s most fun hot hatch yet

The new Cupra Leon VZ produces 320bhp with plenty of grip and agility
Road tests
25 Nov 2025
Audi A3 review
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Audi A3 review

The Audi A3 is a tempting premium hatchback choice with a great range of engines and an improved interior
In-depth reviews
25 Nov 2025
Best used hatchbacks to buy 2026
Best used hatchbacks 2025

Best used hatchbacks to buy 2026

Hatchbacks offer great practicality, low running costs and comfort – these are the best used hatchbacks on the market
Best cars & vans
19 Nov 2025
The Ford Focus is dead: production of family hatch legend ends after 27 years
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The Ford Focus is dead: production of family hatch legend ends after 27 years

Ford’s family hatchback favourite is being axed as the brand focuses its efforts on EVs
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17 Nov 2025
What is Aion? Complete brand, model and tech guide for UK car buyers
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What is Aion? Complete brand, model and tech guide for UK car buyers

Think 17 Chinese car brands in the UK is plenty? GAC doesn’t, so here’s its Aion brand
Features
16 Nov 2025
New track-ready Cupra Leon VZ TCR hot hatch has 321bhp and no back seats, if you like
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New track-ready Cupra Leon VZ TCR hot hatch has 321bhp and no back seats, if you like

The limited-edition hot hatch has been inspired by Cupra’s championship-winning Leon touring car racer
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13 Nov 2025
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Skoda Octavia review
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Skoda Octavia review

Considering its budget roots, the Skoda Octavia feels surprisingly upmarket, yet it’s still practical and spacious
In-depth reviews
12 Nov 2025
New Peugeot Polygon concept hints at brand’s future radical design and interior
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New Peugeot Polygon concept hints at brand’s future radical design and interior

The Peugeot Polygon concept hints at how the next Peugeot 208 supermini could look
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12 Nov 2025
New Peugeot 308 hits the UK: facelifted EV and hybrid options start under £30k
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New Peugeot 308 hits the UK: facelifted EV and hybrid options start under £30k

The 308 SW estate car is also available to order now, and like the hatchback it’s cheaper than before
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11 Nov 2025
Vauxhall Astra review
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Vauxhall Astra review

Stylish looks, impressive technology and a wide variety of engines make the Vauxhall Astra a convincingly good family hatchback
In-depth reviews
11 Nov 2025
Toyota Corolla review
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Toyota Corolla review

The Toyota Corolla offers impressive efficiency, peerless reliability and an enjoyable drive, but admittedly isn’t the most practical hatchback
In-depth reviews
10 Nov 2025
Honda Civic vs SEAT Leon: which family hatchback is the perfect SUV antidote?
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Honda Civic vs SEAT Leon: which family hatchback is the perfect SUV antidote?

Refreshed Honda Civic takes on SEAT’s revitalised Leon as they strive to prove there’s plenty of life in the family hatchback yet. But which is the ch…
Car group tests
8 Nov 2025
Honda Civic review
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Honda Civic review

Tweaks for the latest Honda Civic hatchback make for an even stronger package
In-depth reviews
7 Nov 2025
Renault Megane hybrid planned to boost choice amid EV uncertainty
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Renault Megane hybrid planned to boost choice amid EV uncertainty

The slow-selling electric hatchback is set for a new platform with more powertrain options in 2028
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7 Nov 2025
New Audi A3 e-tron confirmed: low-cost EV to get retro A2 looks
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New Audi A3 e-tron confirmed: low-cost EV to get retro A2 looks

The design of Audi’s latest EV appears to have been inspired by the unconventional Audi A2 hatchback
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4 Nov 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Scala Monte Carlo offers hot looks for a cool £211 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Skoda Scala Monte Carlo offers hot looks for a cool £211 a month

It may be a little overlooked, but there’s plenty to like about Skoda Scala. It’s our Deal of the Day for October 27.
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27 Oct 2025
Used Car Hunter: small economical hatchbacks for £8,000
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Used Car Hunter: small economical hatchbacks for £8,000

Our Car Hunter has £8,000 for a small diesel hatch with low running costs, but which one?
Features
22 Oct 2025
DS No4 review
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DS No4 review

Delivering supreme comfort, premium feel and a wide choice of engines, the DS No4 hatchback is an interesting alternative to class-leading rivals
In-depth reviews
20 Oct 2025
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Three-car garage: used VW Golf, Porsche 911 and Jeep Wrangler for £142,000
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Three-car garage: used VW Golf, Porsche 911 and Jeep Wrangler for £142,000

For the price of a new Land Rover Defender Octa, you could have a great family car, an accomplished sports car and tough off-roader
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20 Oct 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 with 350-mile range unbelievable value at £212 a month
Volkswagen ID.3 - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen ID.3 with 350-mile range unbelievable value at £212 a month

The ID.3 is an excellent all-round electric hatchback. It’s our Deal of the Day for October 20.
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20 Oct 2025
Toyota Prius review
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Toyota Prius review

The latest Toyota Prius boasts sharper looks and a more enjoyable driving experience than ever before
In-depth reviews
16 Oct 2025
Citroen C3 vs Hyundai i20: a stylish supermini showdown
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Citroen C3 vs Hyundai i20: a stylish supermini showdown

Superminis with auto boxes are more accomplished than ever, but which is the better self-shifter – Citroen’s C3 or Hyundai’s i20?
Car group tests
11 Oct 2025
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
In-depth reviews
10 Oct 2025
Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?
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Best and worst car brands for depreciation: Which car manufacturer holds value best?

What brands hold onto their value the best, and which are the worst? With data from experts CDL, we reveal all.
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7 Oct 2025
Skoda Fabia 130 is a 174bhp hot hatch for under £30k
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Skoda Fabia 130 is a 174bhp hot hatch for under £30k

Along with more power the hot Fabia gets revised suspension and steering
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7 Oct 2025
Farewell Ford Focus ST: production of iconic hot hatch ends
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Farewell Ford Focus ST: production of iconic hot hatch ends

It’s the end of an era for the Ford Focus ST, with iconic performance model following the Fiesta ST into history
News
30 Sep 2025
Honda Civic Type R vs Audi RS 3: the ultimate hot hatch face-off
Honda Civic Type R vs Audi RS 3 - front end

Honda Civic Type R vs Audi RS 3: the ultimate hot hatch face-off

Honda’s Civic Type R takes its final bow with the Ultimate Edition. Will it go out on a high against its Audi RS 3 rival?
Car group tests
27 Sep 2025
Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a very stylish way to spend £165 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Peugeot 208 GT is a very stylish way to spend £165 a month

While it may be getting on a bit, the 208 is still a stylish supermini. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 26
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26 Sep 2025
Car Deal of the Day: it’s party time with the stylish SEAT Ibiza, from just £183 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: it’s party time with the stylish SEAT Ibiza, from just £183 a month

Searching for a small car that feels anything but? Look no further than the SEAT Ibiza. It’s our Deal of the Day for September 21.
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21 Sep 2025
BMW 1 Series review
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BMW 1 Series review

The BMW 1 Series is a well-built family hatchback that handles nicely, but practicality isn’t the best
In-depth reviews
19 Sep 2025
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