Hot hatchbacks

The facelifted Skoda Octavia vRS arrives hot on the heels of the Mk8.5 Golf GTI, equipped with the same upgraded 261bhp engine

The A45 S hot hatch has been given a visual overhaul with a new ‘Limited Edition’ model, adding bold design touches inside and out

After 16 years in production, Abarth’s Fiat 500-based hot hatch is still alive and kicking. This latest version pays tribute to the firm’s 75 annivers…

We rank every petrol hot hatch on sale in the latest issue of evo – here are some of our favourite shots

The Mini's final outing as a combustion-engined hatch is being led by a 201bhp, 150mph Cooper S

The Golf will go electric-only in its next generation, making the Mk8.5 R the last of the petrol-powered breed

To mark our 25th anniversary we name the 25 most significant driver's cars launched in the last 25 years. Richard Meaden presents the case for the Ren…

To mark our 25th anniversary we name the 25 most significant driver's cars launched in the last 25 years. Deputy Editor James Taylor presents the case…

Developed in collaboration with Sébastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanperä, these GR Yaris specials prove Toyota Gazoo Racing doesn’t do things by halves… 

Subaru’s Impreza 22B and Audi’s Sport Quattro are rally-inspired, four-wheel-drive legends. Could Toyota’s GR Yaris match them for charisma and abilit…

Mugen has set out to build the ultimate Honda Civic Type R – can it make our favourite hot hatch even better?

Hyundai’s technical advisor Albert Biermann tells us to temper our expectations for another combustion-powered N model in the UK

We pit the indomitable Toyota GR Yaris against the Audi S1 in the latest issue of evo. Here are some of our favourite snapshots

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