Family hatchbacks
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"
Citroen C4 review – a quirky, comfortable family hatchback
Citroen C4 review – a quirky, comfortable family hatchback
"The Citroen C4 is a comfortable family hatchback with modern, fashionable styling"
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 2024
Top 10 best hybrid family cars 2024
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”
Ford Focus review
Ford Focus review
“The Ford Focus is as great to drive as ever, plus it’s spacious, well-equipped and comfortable”
MG4 hatchback review
MG4 hatchback review
"Proof you don’t have to pay over the odds for a great EV, the MG4 impresses with its generous equipment list and usable electric range"
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
Mazda3 hatchback review
Mazda3 hatchback review
"The Mazda3 is good to drive, with a stylish, premium cabin. But it’s not the most practical"
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”
MINI 5-door hatchback review
MINI 5-door hatchback review
"The MINI hatchback is also available with five doors, making it much more practical for families, while still being fun to drive"
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
Skoda Octavia vRS hatchback review
Skoda Octavia vRS hatchback review
"The Skoda Octavia vRS is one of the most practical and usable hot hatchbacks around"
MINI launches new special-edition trim levels for entire range
MINI launches new special-edition trim levels for entire range
The Resolute, Untold and Untamed trims bring a host of contrasting styling accents to the MINI lineup
Honda Civic hatchback review (2015-2022)
Honda Civic hatchback review (2015-2022)
“The latest Honda Civic is a real departure, with unique styling in the family hatchback class and lots of desirable talents”
Citroen e-C4 gains cheaper trim levels for 2022
Citroen e-C4 gains cheaper trim levels for 2022
New ‘Sense’ trim level replaces ‘Sense Plus’ and is nearly £5,000 cheaper