Hot hatches
New Cupra Leon gets a shark-inspired redesign and more power for 2024
New Cupra Leon gets a shark-inspired redesign and more power for 2024
2024 brings a facelift to the Cupra Leon, with new style, new tech and new engines
Bargain Volkswagen Golf R: Hot hatch lease deal
Bargain Volkswagen Golf R: Hot hatch lease deal
Our hot car deal for 26 April is a performance hero; the Volkswagen Golf R for £354 a month
New Audi S3 revealed: £47k hot hatch brings greater focus on handling
New Audi S3 revealed: £47k hot hatch brings greater focus on handling
New facelift for the Audi S3 packs more power and a raft of chassis upgrades, with some models topping £50k
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: the electric hot hatch era takes off
New Volkswagen ID.3 GTX: the electric hot hatch era takes off
The new Volkswagen ID.3 GTX adds some hot hatchback spice to the family EV
2024 Audi S3 promises to be sportier than ever with 328bhp – prototype review
2024 Audi S3 promises to be sportier than ever with 328bhp – prototype review
Audi’s hot hatchback will receive a facelift this year along with multiple performance upgrades – we drive the prototype
New Volkswagen Golf GTI is here with 20 extra horsepower
New Volkswagen Golf GTI is here with 20 extra horsepower
The grandfather of hot hatchbacks is revised for the Mk8.5 generation, with visual tweaks and more power
New Volkswagen Golf GTI: hot hatch icon gets a refresh
New Volkswagen Golf GTI: hot hatch icon gets a refresh
Iconic performance car will receive tweaks for its mid-life facelift, including visual changes and a potential bump in power
The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024
The UK's top 10 fastest hot hatchbacks 2024
While hatchbacks might normally be used for trips to the shops, the hot hatch power war has resulted in the fastest models being quicker than most spo…
Top 10 best hot hatchbacks 2024
Top 10 best hot hatchbacks 2024
A hot hatch should combine driving thrills with everyday usability at a reasonable price – we round up the best
Smaller and cheaper electric Hyundai N car on the way
Smaller and cheaper electric Hyundai N car on the way
The new Hyundai Ioniq 5 N could be joined by a smaller electric performance car, according to a senior figure at the company
UK Hyundai Ioniq 5 N pricing announced, starting from £65k
UK Hyundai Ioniq 5 N pricing announced, starting from £65k
The Ioniq 5 N gets 641bhp in a bid to be the ultimate enthusiast’s EV, and we’ve had a chance to drive the latest prototype
New Skoda vRS hot hatch could be a cut-price VW ID.2 GTI
New Skoda vRS hot hatch could be a cut-price VW ID.2 GTI
Volkswagen ID.2-based supermini could spawn a hot vRS version, if Skoda can make a credible case
Updated Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatch inbound for next year
Updated Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatch inbound for next year
Volkswagen’s Golf Mk8.5 is set to come back fighting, armed with a slew of updates to take on rivals
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
New Cupra Leon V1 manual starts from £29,515
New Cupra Leon V1 manual starts from £29,515
Cupra’s hatchback gets two new entry-level powertrains and one is available with a six-speed manual transmission
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
Ford Fiesta ST vs Hyundai i20 N vs MINI Cooper S: which should you buy?
Ford Fiesta ST vs Hyundai i20 N vs MINI Cooper S: which should you buy?
Which of these three small hot hatchbacks is best for fun, practicality and driving every day?
New Hyundai i30 N Drive-N limited edition arrives with a price tag of £38,190
New Hyundai i30 N Drive-N limited edition arrives with a price tag of £38,190
This special version of Hyundai’s larger hot hatch gets bronze accents, with only 75 coming to the UK
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX set to join the range in 2023
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX set to join the range in 2023
The electric hot hatchback will get dual motors and is set to be introduced during the ID.3’s mid-life update next year.
Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally special edition storms in
Abarth 695 Tributo 131 Rally special edition storms in
Abarth reveals new rally-inspired version of 695 with a rugged look and performance upgrades