Hot hatchbacks

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

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