Hot hatchbacks

The Mk8 Golf GTI will see changes to its cabin tech and powertrain when it’s updated in early 2024

Nürburg-based Bulldog Racing celebrates its N24 success with a unique Mini John Cooper Works

The limited-run Polo GTI Edition 25 features a number of unique design touches inside and out, and it goes on sale later this week

After almost half a century as one of Britain's most popular cars, the final Ford Fiesta has rolled off the production line

The Golf R has gained 333 Limited Edition trim with boosted performance, but each example has already been accounted for

The third generation Mini is on the verge of being replaced, but UK customers can snap up one of 150 JCW 1to6 Editions before its demise

Abarth is opening a new, all-electric chapter with the Abarth 500e, which will arrive as a compact hot hatch to rival the Mini Cooper E

The all-new FL5-gen Civic Type R is here, and expectations are sky-high. Waiting for it are the rapid and capable Golf R and Audi RS3 and the brillian…

Not only is the FL5 Civic Type R the most engaging hot hatch on the market, it’s also now the fastest in its class around the Green Hell

The best hot hatches punch above their weight for sheer excitement and capability – here’s a list of the fastest we’ve ever tested

Best known for its world beating hot hatchbacks, we run down the history of Renault Sport and its finest creations

The ultimate Renault Sport Mégane RS is here. Unless you live in the UK that is

The Toyota GR Corolla is the most exciting car to bear the name since the AE86 Levin and Sprint Trueno, but like those icons it's not for European con…

Finalised UK specs including power, availability and price to be confirmed November 30

New range-topping Golf R 20 has key improvements from the chassis and powertrain

Today’s best hot hatches originate from the Far East, but 30 years ago Europe was the epicentre. So how does one of the icons from that era perform wi…

AMG’s hyper hatchback gains updated style and tech, but no power upgrades

It’s got them covered on paper, but has Mini’s latest Works GP got the moves to outperform Renault’s rival Mégane RS Trophy-R and VW’s benchmark Golf …

Audi Sport’s limited-run specials continue, this time based on the excellent RS3

New performance sub-brand kicks off with 222bhp Astra hybrid

The recently updated Focus ST has gained a new Track Pack option

A hot hatch icon with major league rally pedigree, the Renault 5 Turbo has stood the test of time

42 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring

The Cupra Leon's distinction from a lesser SEAT grows yet thinner with new entry-level models

Toyota’s factory-refurbishment and upgrade program has been extended to the GR Yaris