Family hatchbacks

Citroen’s family crossover is about to get a makeover inspired by the new C3 supermini

Final report: we bid farewell to our plug-in hybrid hatch with a long round trip to Leeds

The fresh DS 4 Pallas and Étoile trim levels bring new exterior and interior styling with pricing from £32,450

The revised Skoda Scala takes on Citroen’s C4 in the battle to be the best-value family hatchback

Final report: Andy is no longer an EV learner as he says goodbye to VW

The updated Audi S3 hot hatchback and saloon benefit from new chassis hardware and more power

Thanks to a new entry-level engine, the updated A3 Sportback now starts from £28,920, while A3 Saloon is priced from £29,485

Final report: we say farewell to our trusty photographer’s assistant

Skoda’s award-winning best-seller is given fresh technology and a more powerful vRS model

There are caveats around maximum charging speeds of electric cars but the quickest charging models will generally help you spend less time hanging abo…

Vauxhall is offering a Corsa or Mokka EV for less than the equivalent petrol car on identical terms

Also part of the mid-life refresh are a revised infotainment system and new plug-in hybrid with 62-mile EV range

It’s lift off for Vauxhall’s Astra Electric as it looks to be a family-hatch hit. We test it against a Cupra Born

The fourth-generation of Citroen’s budget-friendly supermini will also be offered as an EV called the e-C3

Ford is making big claims about its latest fast family car, which adds exclusive equipment but no more power

The eighth-generation Golf has been given a mid-life refresh - just in time for the model’s 50th birthday

Peugeot’s new Hybrid 136 powertrain offers EV driving capabilities in town and improved fuel economy over existing pure-petrol 308 and 408 models

Don't be fooled! Volkswagen has revealed the VW ID.3 Harlequin Edition for April 1

The new i30 features more safety tech and sharper styling, plus an even sportier look available with N Line trim

After a quiet few years, the German giant is gearing up for its biggest product onslaught to date

Families don’t come cheap, but these used family cars do

Audi will persevere with its plan for an entry-level electric car to replace the existing Audi A3 at a time when rivals will be exiting that market

Audi’s updated premium hatchback gets a minor nip and tuck, with new, selectable lighting patterns

The Citroen C4 hatchback and C4 X high-riding saloon are now available with a 48V hybrid, while the electric e-C4 and e-C4 X receive a larger 54kWh ba…

As big names vacate the traditional C-segment, Dacia sees an opportunity for its new petrol family car

48V hybrid technology offers improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions compared to pure-petrol Astras, with prices starting from £30,025

Super-sleek hatchback offers 53-mile of electric range, with order books due to open in March

The Dacia C-Neo is set to trump many hatchback rivals when it comes to space, and our exclusive images preview how it could look

Skoda’s everyday performance hero is more powerful than ever, but now only comes in the one powertrain option

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