Family hatchbacks

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’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

These were the country’s official favourite cars in 2023

Prices start from £22,095 for Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra rival, with the sporty-looking Monte Carlo trim topping the range

The Volkswagen Golf Mk8.5 gets a new look, plus updated engines and tech

The Subaru Crosstrek comes with four-wheel drive and a boxer engine from £34,290

Revised versions of the Vauxhall Corsa and Hyundai i20 do battle to find the best new supermini

ChatGPT and an interior rethink set to make the Golf 8.5 better than ever

Practicality, fun and zero-emissions makes this stupendous MG4 EV offer our Deal of the Day for 5 January

Compact hatches have been a staple of both brands’ line-ups for decades

The eye-catching Driver Power winner provides excellent comfort and decent levels of kit - making it our Deal of the Day for Thursday 7 December

Skoda’s fourth-generation Superb will seek improvement to practicality and technology

The award winning BYD Dolphin looks decent value on £334 lease and great value with four years of free charging thrown in. 

Final report: MG has a long and rich heritage but how does its latest, all-electric model go down with enthusiasts of the brand’s older cars?

We’ve reviewed hundreds of models over the past 35 years, but these are the ones that our team believes really made a difference

The Ford Focus is still one of the best-driving hatchbacks on the market – and it looks even better value on a stonking lease deal, in well-specced Ac…

Get past the name and the GWM Ora Funky Cat can offer a great, affordable way into an EV – especially at less than £190 per month