Family hatchbacks
SEAT Leon review
SEAT Leon review
The SEAT Leon offers the tech and driving experience of the VW Golf, but for a lower price
Cupra Born V3: long-term test
Cupra Born V3: long-term test
Final report: a family holiday in Chester is child’s play for our Spanish EV
DS 4 review
DS 4 review
Delivering supreme comfort, good practicality and a premium feel, the DS 4 hatchback is an interesting alternative to class-leading rivals
Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2023: MG4
Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2023: MG4
The MG4 is the 2023 Auto Express Affordable Electric Car of the Year, with the BYD Atto 3 and Citroen e-C4/e-C4 X commended
Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2023: Honda Civic
Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2023: Honda Civic
The Honda Civic is the 2023 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Dacia Jogger Hybrid and Toyota Yaris commended
Driver Power Award 2023: Citroen C4/e-C4
Driver Power Award 2023: Citroen C4/e-C4
The Citroen C4 and e-C4 are the winners of our 2023 Auto Express Driver Power Award
Mercedes A-Class review
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
Citroen C4 X now available with petrol and diesel powertrains
Citroen C4 X now available with petrol and diesel powertrains
Citroen’s quirky high-riding c-segment saloon is now available with ICE engines alongside existing electric powertrain
New BYD Dolphin electric hatch starts from £25,490
New BYD Dolphin electric hatch starts from £25,490
BYD’s upcoming hatchback is aimed at budget EV sector
Volkswagen Golf vs Skoda Octavia: 2023 twin test review
Volkswagen Golf vs Skoda Octavia: 2023 twin test review
VW’s Golf is the family car benchmark, while the Octavia wins the space race. Which is the best, though?
New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review
New Vauxhall Astra GSe 2023 UK review
A first UK drive in the Vauxhall Astra GSe doesn’t change our perception of the car
New 2023 BMW 1 Series facelift caught testing on the Nurburgring
New 2023 BMW 1 Series facelift caught testing on the Nurburgring
BMW’s premium hatchback will get a complete redesign and new technology
New Citroen e-Series spec added to e-C4, e-C4 X and C5 Aircross ranges
New Citroen e-Series spec added to e-C4, e-C4 X and C5 Aircross ranges
Citroen’s new e-Series trim level features exterior tweaks and uprated equipment levels
Used Volkswagen ID.3 (Mk1, 2020-date) review
Used Volkswagen ID.3 (Mk1, 2020-date) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the all-electric Volkswagen ID.3 that’s been on sale since 2020
Ford Focus review
Ford Focus review
The Ford Focus is a great-handling family hatchback that matches its rivals on interior quality and cabin space
New 2023 Vauxhall Astra Electric to start from £39,995
New 2023 Vauxhall Astra Electric to start from £39,995
All-electric version of Vauxhall’s family hatchback offers a range of up to 258 miles
Volkswagen ID.3 58kWh review
Volkswagen ID.3 58kWh review
Volkswagen has refreshed the ID.3 to keep up with the ever-increasing competition, but some original bugbears remain
Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test
Peugeot 308 SW Hybrid: long-term test
Final report: one issue can’t take the shine off the Peugeot 308 SW as an impressive family car
New Citroen e-C4 and e-C4 X updated with more range
New Citroen e-C4 and e-C4 X updated with more range
Citroen will also finally bring the C4 X to the UK
Honda Civic Sport: long-term test review
Honda Civic Sport: long-term test review
Final report: our Civic has impressed, but we wonder about its position in the market
New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115
New 2023 Volkswagen ID.3 facelift on sale from £37,115
Volkswagen’s all-electric alternative to the Golf has been given a refresh
Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic vs Kia Ceed: 2023 group test review
Toyota Corolla vs Honda Civic vs Kia Ceed: 2023 group test review
The updated Toyota Corolla takes on the Honda Civic and Kia Ceed in a three-way hatchback clash
New 2023 Skoda Octavia facelift: specs, prices and release date
New 2023 Skoda Octavia facelift: specs, prices and release date
Skoda is testing out its updated Octavia in hatchback and estate guises
New Mercedes A-Class 2023 review
New Mercedes A-Class 2023 review
The Mercedes A-Class premium hatch has been given a final round of updates before it bows out for good
New Cupra Born V1 2023 review
New Cupra Born V1 2023 review
The V1 is the cheapest version of the Cupra Born, but it certainly doesn't scrimp on quality
Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test
Vauxhall Astra 1.2 Turbo: long-term test
Final report: a temperamental alarm doesn't dampen our impression of the new Vauxhall Astra hatch
New range-topping Kia Ceed and ProCeed GT-Line S models launched
New range-topping Kia Ceed and ProCeed GT-Line S models launched
Due to popular demand, Kia has re-introduced the GT-Line S trim level for its Ceed and ProCeed, which offers a smattering of extra kit and a dual-clut…
New Toyota Corolla 2023 review
New Toyota Corolla 2023 review
Powertrain and tech modifications keep the Toyota Corolla hatch competitive
Used Mazda 3 (Mk4, 2019-date) review
Used Mazda 3 (Mk4, 2019-date) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Mazda 3 covering the fourth-generation model that has been on sale since 2019
Cupra Leon vs BMW 118i vs Mazda 3: 2023 group test review
Cupra Leon vs BMW 118i vs Mazda 3: 2023 group test review
They’re not hot hatches, but these three models from Cupra, BMW and Mazda still have sporty pretensions
2023 Renault Megane E-Tech Iconic lands as range-topping version
2023 Renault Megane E-Tech Iconic lands as range-topping version
The main benefit of the Iconic is the standard-fit heat pump to improve efficiency
New 2023 Audi A3 spotted in sporty S3 guise
New 2023 Audi A3 spotted in sporty S3 guise
The Audi S3 hot hatch will receive a mid-life facelift later this year
Ora Funky Cat vs MG4: 2023 twin test review
Ora Funky Cat vs MG4: 2023 twin test review
The GWM Ora Funky Cat blends electric drive and stand-out style in a value package. Can it beat the MG4?
New Peugeot 308 diesel 2023 review
New Peugeot 308 diesel 2023 review
Peugeot is still catering for diesel buyers with the new 308 1.5 BlueHDi family hatch
MG4 crowned 2023 DrivingElectric Car of the Year
MG4 crowned 2023 DrivingElectric Car of the Year
MG’s budget-focussed family hatchback wins big in our sister title’s celebration of the best electric and hybrid cars