Hot hatchbacks

Richard Meaden reflects on the golden age of Renault Sport hot hatches, and what the future might hold for Alpine EVs

Following the launch of the JCW Electric, Mini has revealed its updated petrol-powered John Cooper Works 

Mini’s new John Cooper Works E will join the electric hot hatch fold later this year, and this is our first look at the production model

In issue 326 of evo, we get to know the Mk8.5 Golf GTI on some of the best roads in the UK – these are our favourite shots

Late to the party and betraying its heritage, the GTi 180 marked the end of Peugeot’s hot hatch highs

An updated Toyota GR Corolla has been spied at the Nürburgring, leading to speculation about a European introduction for the model. We asked and the J…

In the latest issue of evo, we take the now-discontinued Hyundai i20 N for a farewell drive – these are our favourite shots

The hot hatch market has shrunk in recent years, but the models that remain are some of the best everyday performance cars you can buy

Volkswagen's first electric hot hatchback is finally ready to hit the road, but it doesn't come cheap

Abarth shuts up shop on the petrol-powered 595 hot hatch after a long and successful run

Audi has revealed its mid-life update for the ‘8Y’ RS3, enhancing its design, dynamics and interior tech

This mid-engined miniature hero was another rally-ready special lost with the cancellation of Group B

The Mk7 GTI Clubsport S is the understated ultimate Volkswagen Golf that excels on both the road and track

With the Mk9 Golf set to go all-electric, the new GTI Clubsport is one of the last petrol-engined GTIs

The Mk8.5 Golf R could be the final petrol-powered hyper hatch from Volkswagen

The R53-generation Mini Cooper S Works GP is a genuine road-going special – in miniature

The limited-run Ford Fiesta ST200 is one of our favourite superminis in its very best form

Alpine’s all-electric future starts here, with the A290 hot hatch. We test a prototype in the frozen north

The Civic Type R has so far seen off all challengers, but will it meet its match in the trackday-friendly Focus ST?

Who doesn’t love a fast Ford? Prepare for a nostalgia overload as we get a guided tour of Ford UK’s magnificent, newly rehomed Heritage Collection

The Mk8.5 Golf GTI gets more power, an interior refresh and a lower asking price – can it right the wrongs of its predecessor?

We’ve seen the concept, driven a prototype, and now Alpine has unveiled its A290 hot hatch in its final form