Family hatchbacks
New BMW 1 Series: hybrid tech but no diesel for facelifted baby Beemer
New BMW 1 Series: hybrid tech but no diesel for facelifted baby Beemer
BMW 1 Series gets a thorough facelift, touching everything from exterior styling to engine upgrades
DS 4 review – French model takes on premium rivals
DS 4 review – French model takes on premium rivals
“The DS 4 is an upmarket hatchback to rival the Mercedes A-Class and is the brand’s most convincing model yet"
SEAT Leon gets a tech overhaul, plus new hybrid system with 60-mile electric range
SEAT Leon gets a tech overhaul, plus new hybrid system with 60-mile electric range
The SEAT Leon gets a handful of useful upgrades shared with the VW Golf
Audi A3 Sportback review – the original premium hatchback
Audi A3 Sportback review – the original premium hatchback
"The striking Audi A3 Sportback now has the technology it needs to compete with rivals"
2024 Audi A3 gets a sporty-looking facelift, prices start from £32k
2024 Audi A3 gets a sporty-looking facelift, prices start from £32k
The Audi A3 is lightly updated for this year, with minor visual tweaks and more interior equipment
New Volkswagen Golf – updated hatchback lands with £27,065 price tag
New Volkswagen Golf – updated hatchback lands with £27,065 price tag
Facelifted hatchback gets an extensive list of upgrades, just in time for its 50th birthday
New Hyundai i30 facelift freshens family hatch for 2024
New Hyundai i30 facelift freshens family hatch for 2024
Subtle styling tweaks for new Hyundai i30, along with a suite of new safety features
New Dacia C-Neo hatchback to expand brand’s range of family cars
New Dacia C-Neo hatchback to expand brand’s range of family cars
Dacia is set to introduce a new hatchback, aimed squarely at the Volkswagen Golf
Hot car deal: striking-looking Peugeot 308 hatchback for £186 a month
Hot car deal: striking-looking Peugeot 308 hatchback for £186 a month
Our hot car deal for February 19th is the smart and sophisticated Peugeot 308 for £186 a month
Hyundai i30 review – A worthy family hatchback
Hyundai i30 review – A worthy family hatchback
"The Hyundai i30 is comfortable enough for long motorway drives and loaded with safety kit, making it easy to overlook its weaker points"
Peugeot E-308 review - spacious electric hatchback
Peugeot E-308 review - spacious electric hatchback
“If you don’t mind the van-like looks, the Peugeot E-308 is a great family car with loads of space inside”
New Volkswagen Golf facelift brings minor tweaks and ChatGPT
New Volkswagen Golf facelift brings minor tweaks and ChatGPT
We take a look at the initial images of the facelifted Golf, biggest changes reserved for the interior
Top 10 best hybrid family cars 2025
Top 10 best hybrid family cars 2025
Need a practical car with very low running costs? Read our guide to the best hybrid family cars
Vauxhall Astra Electric review - household name with an EV twist
Vauxhall Astra Electric review - household name with an EV twist
“The first-ever Vauxhall Astra Electric has arrived, and it’s pitched squarely at helping drivers of petrol and diesel models make a fuss-free switch”
Peugeot E-308 arrives with 257-mile electric range
Peugeot E-308 arrives with 257-mile electric range
Peugeot has announced pricing and trim levels for its important electric E-308 family hatchback
Toyota Corolla hatchback review
Toyota Corolla hatchback review
“The Toyota Corolla hatchback is great for low running costs, comfort and reliability”
Nissan Leaf hatchback review
Nissan Leaf hatchback review
“The Nissan Leaf has been around for a while, but a spacious cabin, larger battery and affordable price help it keep pace with newer rivals”
New Vauxhall Astra Electric: price, trim levels and details
New Vauxhall Astra Electric: price, trim levels and details
Vauxhall has revealed that the Astra Electric hatchback will cost from £39,995 in GS trim
Citroen e-C4 hatchback review
Citroen e-C4 hatchback review
"The Citroen e-C4 hatchback is a stylish electric car that's safe, practical and comfortable"
Kia Soul EV hatchback
Kia Soul EV hatchback
"The Kia Soul EV is a distinctive zero-emissions car with impressive performance"
Kia XCeed hatchback review
Kia XCeed hatchback review
"The Kia XCeed manages to look more stylish and ride more comfortably than the Ceed on which it’s based”
2024 Skoda Octavia facelift sketches released
2024 Skoda Octavia facelift sketches released
The Skoda Octavia is getting a facelift for 2024, and the brand has just released teaser sketches
Electric Volkswagen ID. Golf set to receive next-generation battery tech
Electric Volkswagen ID. Golf set to receive next-generation battery tech
VW is seeking to keep the iconic Golf nameplate alive with an all-new electric hatchback to sit alongside the ID.3
MINI Clubman replacement to take on the Volkswagen Golf and ID.3
MINI Clubman replacement to take on the Volkswagen Golf and ID.3
MINI is working on a replacement to the ageing Clubman estate, set to share its underpinnings with the new Countryman
New Honda Civic Type R on sale now from £46,995
New Honda Civic Type R on sale now from £46,995
Honda’s sixth-generation hot hatch is now on sale and set to take on the Volkswagen Golf R
Facelifted Mercedes A-Class mild-hybrid starts from £31,880
Facelifted Mercedes A-Class mild-hybrid starts from £31,880
Mercedes has facelifted its entry-level family hatchback with a tweaked design and mild-hybrid powertrains
Vauxhall Astra vs Peugeot 308 vs Citroen C4: rivals comparison
Vauxhall Astra vs Peugeot 308 vs Citroen C4: rivals comparison
The Vauxhall Astra, Peugeot 308 and Citroen C4 are three family hatchbacks under the same parent-company – but how do their specs compare?
New Ford Focus vs VW Golf vs Vauxhall Astra
New Ford Focus vs VW Golf vs Vauxhall Astra
The Ford Focus has had a recent refresh, but how does it compare to the latest Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Astra?
Honda Civic Type R vs Ford Focus ST vs Volkswagen Golf R: which should you buy?
Honda Civic Type R vs Ford Focus ST vs Volkswagen Golf R: which should you buy?
We’ve picked three of the best hot hatches currently on the market to see which is worth your money
Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen ID.3: which should you buy?
Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen ID.3: which should you buy?
The Volkswagen ID.3 is similar in size to a VW Golf, but it uses electric power only. Find out which is best for you
New Honda Civic hybrid starts from £29,595
New Honda Civic hybrid starts from £29,595
The eleventh generation of Honda’s best-selling hatchback has grown in size and is only available with hybrid power
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric SUV starts from £35,995
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric SUV starts from £35,995
The new electric Renault Megane crossover comes in three trim levels and has a range of 280 miles
New Peugeot 308 gets £25,270 price tag
New Peugeot 308 gets £25,270 price tag
Two plug-in hybrid options and a hi-tech interior for the Peugeot 308 as the brand looks to take on prestige brands
Fiat Tipo hatchback review
Fiat Tipo hatchback review
“If you’re after a small family hatchback that’s strong on value, practicality and standard equipment, then the Fiat Tipo could well be for you”
New Peugeot 308 vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: which should you buy?
New Peugeot 308 vs Ford Focus vs Volkswagen Golf: which should you buy?
All three of these family hatchbacks are well-accomplished cars, but which one is the best fit for you?
New Cupra Born: line-up broadened with faster e-Boost versions
New Cupra Born: line-up broadened with faster e-Boost versions
The electric Cupra Born is now on sale; prices start at £34,715