Hot hatchbacks

Hyundai's limited edition i30 N Drive-N will cost £38,190, with 75 units coming to the UK

Next limited-run Abarth 695 special edition to channel iconic 131 Rally

Volkswagen tuner VRS’s 480bhp and 550bhp Golf R conversions have AMG in their sights

Starting from just under £5000, a Renault Sport Clio is an extremely tempting used buy. We explain what to look for

The cream has risen to the top in our three heats, but what's the best hot hatchback on sale right now?

Round 3 of our search to find the best hot hatch on sale sees the middleweights get in the ring. Which will go on to the finale: Leon, Mégane, i30 N, …

(Long read): Welcome to the first of three contests to find the greatest hot hatch on sale right now. Round 1 sees the new Mk8 Golf R take on the bril…

Honda’s EU-spec Civic to feature a single hybrid powertrain, until the Type R finally arrives

The conservatively-styled Cupra Leon ia set gain some visual volume in new VZ Cup form

Toyota’s Gazoo Racing hasn’t held back its ultimate GRMN Yaris model, but it’s limited to 500 units

The combustion-powered Toyota GR Yaris has been fitted with a hydrogen fuel system in this latest concept car

The updated 2022 Polo GTI has been priced nearly £1500 above an i20 N, and even more than a Fiesta ST

We experience the 2022 Audi RS3’s newfound dynamic focus

Ford’s given the entire Fiesta range a makeover, including its ST hot hatchback

Following in the footsteps of the excellent Fiesta ST Edition, Ford’s applied the same idea to the larger Focus ST

Swindon’s closure has meant the Honda Civic Type R has become hot property with pre-reg cars hitting £10k over asking

N division's second model set to shake up the junior hot hatch establishment

Hyundai’s updated i30 N has been given a price hike, priced on-par with Golf GTI and Focus ST

SEAT’s supermini picks up new tech and a fresh interior, but still no Cupra…

Three all-wheel drive, turbocharged four-cylinder performance machines, three different body styles

Cupra unveils a new Formentor flagship with a familiar five-cylinder and a halo status

Abarth’s aging 595 gets a nip and tuck for 2021, no sign of a hot 500e in the wings

One of our favourite tuners is getting its hands on one of our favourite new cars

France’s new car tax laws have essentially made the hot hatch non-viable due to huge tax hikes

The new Volkswagen Golf 8 R has new-found focus on dynamics and driver involvement, and order books are open now 

VW Golf 8 GTI Clubsport ready to rival high-power front-drive hot hatches such as the Civic Type R and Renault Mégane RS