Renault 5 GT Turbo (1985-1991) review – the ultimate foil for Peugeot's 205 GTI
Renault 5 GT Turbo (1985-1991) review – the ultimate foil for Peugeot's 205 GTI
They don’t make them like the Renault 5 GT Turbo anymore. Reacquaintance with the 850kg hot hatch is a pallet cleanser
Peugeot 205 GTi vs Renault 5 GT Turbo vs Citroen AX GT: It’s '80s French hot hatch heaven – car pictures of the week
Peugeot 205 GTi vs Renault 5 GT Turbo vs Citroen AX GT: It’s '80s French hot hatch heaven – car pictures of the week
In issue 343 of evo, we test iconic '80s hot hatches from Peugeot, Citroen and Renault – these are our favourite shots
Peugeot wants to build perfect GTi hot hatches, but with one major caveat
Peugeot wants to build perfect GTi hot hatches, but with one major caveat
Peugeot CEO Alain Favey outlines his intentions for the GTi brand. For him the cars have to be nothing short of perfect
VW Golf R v Cupra Leon 333 – the family feud with an unexpected winner
VW Golf R v Cupra Leon 333 – the family feud with an unexpected winner
Volkswagen's Golf R has been the pick of the Mk8 line-up, but could it's Cupra Leon cousin be the better four-wheel drive, 300+bhp hot hatch? We find …
Used Ford Focus RS (Mk1, 2002-2003) review – redemption for Ford's ultimate modern classic?
Used Ford Focus RS (Mk1, 2002-2003) review – redemption for Ford's ultimate modern classic?
It could be unruly but the hottest of the first-generation Focus models was a blisteringly quick and rewarding machine
Cupra Leon VZ review – is this now the best hot hatch you can buy?
Cupra Leon VZ review – is this now the best hot hatch you can buy?
The choice of full-sized front-drive hot hatches now doesn’t include the Civic Type R. Can the Cupra Leon VZ take the top spot?
Driving the Renault Sport Clio 172 – a hot hatch icon for £6k
Driving the Renault Sport Clio 172 – a hot hatch icon for £6k
In the pantheon of great Renault Sport hot hatches, the Phase 1 Clio 172 could just be the sweetest of them all
BMW M135 v Mercedes-AMG A35 – which is the best £50k hot hatch?
BMW M135 v Mercedes-AMG A35 – which is the best £50k hot hatch?
BMW’s M135 xDrive has found some much‑needed focus with its new M Dynamic Pack, but is it enough to give it the edge over Mercedes‑AMG’s A35?
Is Nissan saving the hot hatch with this new Aura Nismo RS hybrid?
Is Nissan saving the hot hatch with this new Aura Nismo RS hybrid?
Nissan has unveiled a widebody hot hatch concept called the Aura Nismo RS. A production version is being explored, but UK buyers are likely to miss ou…
Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR is the 911 GT3 RS of hot hatchbacks
Toyota GR Yaris Morizo RR is the 911 GT3 RS of hot hatchbacks
Limited run GR Yaris Morizo RR was inspired by its Nürburging 24 hour performance and championed by the company boss.
Skoda Fabia 130 review – 175bhp hot hatch to battle the Mini Cooper S
Skoda Fabia 130 review – 175bhp hot hatch to battle the Mini Cooper S
Skoda’s back in the hot hatch game, albeit not with a full vRS-badged return. Does the new Fabia 130 cut it?
Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8.5) review – a better hot hatch but not the best
Volkswagen Golf R (Mk8.5) review – a better hot hatch but not the best
VW were quick to rush the Mk8 Golf into its second phase, but even the Mk8.5 Golf R is underwhelming compared to its distant predecessors
Cupra Leon VZ TCR is a 321bhp VW Golf Edition 50 fighter, but it might not be as hardcore
Cupra Leon VZ TCR is a 321bhp VW Golf Edition 50 fighter, but it might not be as hardcore
The most hardcore Leon since the Sub8 of a decade ago comes with removable rear seats
BMW M135 xDrive review – all-wheel drive hot hatch eyes Audi S3
BMW M135 xDrive review – all-wheel drive hot hatch eyes Audi S3
The M135 has lost an ‘i’ and gained chassis revisions and a restyle. Is it enough to make it a benchmark hot hatch?
Audi S3 review – the RS3’s deputy is now a worthy hot hatch
Audi S3 review – the RS3’s deputy is now a worthy hot hatch
A few choice upgrades have bestowed the latest Audi S3 with something it’s not really had in its 26 years – actual driver appeal
Used Ford Focus ST (Mk4, 2019-2025) review – Ford has killed its last remaining hot hatch
Used Ford Focus ST (Mk4, 2019-2025) review – Ford has killed its last remaining hot hatch
The Mk4 Focus ST went out as an imperfect hot hatchback, but one with appeal and impressive capability if you don’t mind some rough edges
Cupra Leon estate VZ3 review – more power and personality than VW's Golf R
Cupra Leon estate VZ3 review – more power and personality than VW's Golf R
The Cupra Leon estate is the slept-on AWD cousin to the Golf R and S3, utilising the much-lauded torque-splitter differential
ZeroNine Ford Focus ST review – Ferrari 599 pulling power in a hatchback
ZeroNine Ford Focus ST review – Ferrari 599 pulling power in a hatchback
Leicestershire tuning firm ZeroNine has given the last-of-the-line Focus ST a new lease of life with a series of performance upgrades – and Ferrari 59…
Audi S1 quattro (2014 - 2018) review – the miniature VW Golf R
Audi S1 quattro (2014 - 2018) review – the miniature VW Golf R
Audi’s S1 was the product of an era of hunger for hot hatches and a fine addition to the roster it was too
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014 - 2020) review: the original hyper hatch for under £10k
Used Volkswagen Golf R (Mk7, 2014 - 2020) review: the original hyper hatch for under £10k
We were always huge fans of the Mk7 VW Golf R. That its successor has never quite lived up to its high standards has only underlined how good it was
Four fun used hot hatches that should hold their value
Four fun used hot hatches that should hold their value
Fast fun cars that won’t break the bank, to buy or when it comes time to sell
Used Ford Focus ST Edition (Mk4, 2021 - 2025) review – a Honda Civic Type R rival for £20k
Used Ford Focus ST Edition (Mk4, 2021 - 2025) review – a Honda Civic Type R rival for £20k
The Ford Focus ST Edition turns an already-capable hot hatch package to 11, and now you can find used examples for much less than they were when new
Skoda Fabia 130 is a confusing special edition with 175bhp
Skoda Fabia 130 is a confusing special edition with 175bhp
A vRS in all but name, this is the fastest series-produced Fabia ever made
The Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance coming to the UK after all
The Toyota GR Yaris Aero Performance coming to the UK after all
The GR Yaris Aero Performance will be coming to the UK it turns out, but it’ll cost you a pretty penny
Used Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017) – a hot hatch great for under £9000
Used Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017) – a hot hatch great for under £9000
The limited-run Ford Fiesta ST200 is one of our favourite superminis in its very best form. It's also now an affordable used hero
Mercedes-AMG A35 review – the VW Golf R rival is still worth a second look
Mercedes-AMG A35 review – the VW Golf R rival is still worth a second look
The Mercedes A-class was thought to soon be discontinued. On the contrary, even the hot A35 soldiers on. It’s still a good hot hatch
Toyota GR Corolla is now even more capable, and UK-bound?
Toyota GR Corolla is now even more capable, and UK-bound?
Toyota’s given its GR Corolla hot hatch an overhaul for the right-hand drive Japanese market, but these tweaks might be more relevant to British enthu…
Toyota GR Corolla – specs and availability
Toyota GR Corolla – specs and availability
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…
Mini Cooper and Cooper S (2001 - 2006) review – the 'new' Mini is now a classic
Mini Cooper and Cooper S (2001 - 2006) review – the 'new' Mini is now a classic
The ‘new’ Mini was perhaps motoring’s most anticipated sequel. BMW didn’t get it wrong – quite the opposite, as it transpired
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5, 2004 - 2009) review – one of the best VWs of the last 30 years
Used Volkswagen Golf GTI (Mk5, 2004 - 2009) review – one of the best VWs of the last 30 years
Volkswagen's quintessential hot hatch saw a stunning return to form in Mk5 guise. It’s aged like a fine wine and is an appreciating modern classic tod…
Hotter Volkswagen Golf R testing at the Nürburgring – more power and focus on the way
Hotter Volkswagen Golf R testing at the Nürburgring – more power and focus on the way
Vents in the bonnet and a gaping hole for a modified radiator suggest this will be a more extreme, more powerful Golf R
The new Audi RS3 GT will be a track-focused farewell to the five-cylinder engine
The new Audi RS3 GT will be a track-focused farewell to the five-cylinder engine
Audi’s five-cylinder engine isn’t long for this world, and a new hardcore RS3 is in the works to send it off in style
Renault Clio 16V (Mk1, 1991 - 1995) review, history and specs – an unsung hot hatch hero 
Renault Clio 16V (Mk1, 1991 - 1995) review, history and specs – an unsung hot hatch hero
The Clio Williams is seen as the quintessential hot Renault from the 90s, but the earlier 16V was a cracking car in its own right. Here’s what it’s li…
Audi S3 for £5415 off – save 10 per cent on Audi’s popular performance hatch
Audi S3 for £5415 off – save 10 per cent on Audi’s popular performance hatch
The Audi S3 has served diligently as a fast, appealing, strong-selling hot hatch. It’s now better than ever and available with discounts.
Audi RS3 for £9435 off – save 13 per cent on Ingolstadt’s last hyper hatch
Audi RS3 for £9435 off – save 13 per cent on Ingolstadt’s last hyper hatch
The last five-cylinder performance car Audi will ever make won’t be around for ever and there are deals to be enjoyed, albeit with a catch
New Vauxhall Mokka GSE revealed - the first proper performance Vauxhall since VXR’s death?
New Vauxhall Mokka GSE revealed - the first proper performance Vauxhall since VXR’s death?
Vauxhall’s taking a leaf (and a few components) out of Peugeot’s book (parts bin) to create a hot 276bhp crossover with a limited-slip diff, upgraded …