Family hatchbacks
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
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
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
Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Astra: 2022 group test review
Honda Civic vs Toyota Corolla vs Vauxhall Astra: 2022 group test review
With plenty of heritage behind it, can the new Honda Civic show these rivals how it’s done?
New MINI family hatchback to rival Volkswagen Golf
New MINI family hatchback to rival Volkswagen Golf
MINI is set to provide fresh competition in the family hatchback market, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
Renault Megane E-Tech vs Cupra Born: 2022 twin test review
Renault Megane E-Tech vs Cupra Born: 2022 twin test review
The Renault Megane goes electric – does it have an edge over the Cupra Born?
New Mercedes A-Class facelift: specs, pricing and powertrains
New Mercedes A-Class facelift: specs, pricing and powertrains
Mercedes’s premium hatchback has been given an mid-life update for 2022
New Toyota Corolla GR Sport 2022 review
New Toyota Corolla GR Sport 2022 review
The Toyota Corolla GR Sport's engaging chassis is crying out for more power
New Vauxhall Astra diesel 2022 review 
New Vauxhall Astra diesel 2022 review
We’ve been impressed with the new Vauxhall Astra hatch, but is it best with a diesel engine?
Used Hyundai i30 (Mk3, 2017-date) review
Used Hyundai i30 (Mk3, 2017-date) review
A full used buyer’s guide on the Hyundai i30 covering the i30 Mk3 that was released in 2017
Hyundai i30 review
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
New 2023 Toyota Corolla goes on sale from £29,610
New 2023 Toyota Corolla goes on sale from £29,610
Updated powertrains, trim levels and more technology in Toyota Corolla mid-life refresh
MG4 Trophy Long Range 2022 review
MG4 Trophy Long Range 2022 review
Our first drive of the new MG4 proves that the brand finally has what it needs to take on the big boys, thanks to decent driving manners and a good ra…
Vauxhall Astra vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review
Vauxhall Astra vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: 2022 group test review
Vauxhall’s all-new Astra locks horns with old rivals, the Ford Focus and Volkswagen Golf, in our hatchback shootout
Used SEAT Leon (Mk4, 2020-date) review
Used SEAT Leon (Mk4, 2020-date) review
A full used review on the SEAT Leon covering the Leon M4 that’s been on sale since 2020
New Honda Civic 2022 review 
New Honda Civic 2022 review
The all-new hybrid Honda Civic has finally arrived, but what’s it like? We hit UK roads to find out...
DS 4 vs Audi A3: 2022 twin test review
DS 4 vs Audi A3: 2022 twin test review
Audi’s A3 may be the benchmark in the premium hatchback class, but DS wants to challenge that status with its new 4
All-electric Mercedes A-Class replacement could still be on
All-electric Mercedes A-Class replacement could still be on
Mercedes plots A-Class-sized all-electric car on bespoke platform
New Vauxhall Astra 2022 review 
New Vauxhall Astra 2022 review
The new Vauxhall Astra has arrived in the UK to take on the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Tour: long-term test review
Volkswagen ID.3 Pro S Tour: long-term test review
Final report: We find out about EV servicing before ID.3 leaves our fleet