Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance 2025 review – an electric Golf GTI? 
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance 2025 review – an electric Golf GTI?
The GTX badge has been applied to the ID.3 in efforts to bring a sharper drive to Volkswagen’s smallest EV. We find out if it’s pulled it off
Honda Civic Type R (FL5) review – the undisputed king of hot hatches
Honda Civic Type R (FL5) review – the undisputed king of hot hatches
The FL5 is more exciting, tactile and rewarding than any other current hot hatchback, and one of the best everyday performance cars you can buy
'Renault Sport set the bar for 21st-century hot hatchbacks'
'Renault Sport set the bar for 21st-century hot hatchbacks'
Richard Meaden reflects on the golden age of Renault Sport hot hatches, and what the future might hold for Alpine EVs
Mini Cooper S (F56, 2014 - 2024) review – the last manual Mini
Mini Cooper S (F56, 2014 - 2024) review – the last manual Mini
The F56 Mini Cooper S marked the end of an era for the Mini hatch, being the last to offer a manual transmission
2025 Mini John Cooper Works gets design tweaks but no more power
2025 Mini John Cooper Works gets design tweaks but no more power
Following the launch of the JCW Electric, Mini has revealed its updated petrol-powered John Cooper Works
The new Mini John Cooper Works is the firm’s hottest electric hatch
The new Mini John Cooper Works is the firm’s hottest electric hatch
Mini’s new John Cooper Works E will join the electric hot hatch fold later this year, and this is our first look at the production model
Is the new Volkswagen Golf GTI a return to form? – car pictures of the week
Is the new Volkswagen Golf GTI a return to form? – car pictures of the week
In issue 326 of evo, we get to know the Mk8.5 Golf GTI on some of the best roads in the UK – these are our favourite shots
Peugeot 206 GTi 180 – the car world's greatest misses 
Peugeot 206 GTi 180 – the car world's greatest misses
Late to the party and betraying its heritage, the GTi 180 marked the end of Peugeot’s hot hatch highs
Mini Cooper S 2024 review – is the last petrol Cooper S one of the best? 
Mini Cooper S 2024 review – is the last petrol Cooper S one of the best?
The new Cooper S is one of the few hot superminis that remain on sale in 2024, and the final generation to use a combustion engine
Abarth 695 75 Anniversario edition 2024 review – a fitting send-off for Abarth’s hot supermini?
Abarth 695 75 Anniversario edition 2024 review – a fitting send-off for Abarth’s hot supermini?
Production of the Abarth 595 and 695 has come to a close; a drive in the 75 Anniversario edition reminds us what we’ll be missing
Audi S3 2024 review – the best S3 yet
Audi S3 2024 review – the best S3 yet
The S3 has been injected with a new level of dynamic ability as part of a mid-life update. Is it now a worthy Mercedes-AMG A35 rival?
The Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance electric hot hatch costs more than a Golf R
The Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance electric hot hatch costs more than a Golf R
Volkswagen's first electric hot hatchback is finally ready to hit the road, but it doesn't come cheap
The petrol-powered Abarth 500 has been discontinued after 16 years
The petrol-powered Abarth 500 has been discontinued after 16 years
Abarth shuts up shop on the petrol-powered 595 hot hatch after a long and successful run
The 2025 Audi RS3 gets a host of improvements – and smells nicer too
The 2025 Audi RS3 gets a host of improvements – and smells nicer too
Audi has revealed its mid-life update for the ‘8Y’ RS3, enhancing its design, dynamics and interior tech
Daihatsu Charade 926R – dead on arrival
Daihatsu Charade 926R – dead on arrival
This mid-engined miniature hero was another rally-ready special lost with the cancellation of Group B
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S (2016, Mk7): an ultra-exclusive hot hatch great
Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S (2016, Mk7): an ultra-exclusive hot hatch great
The Mk7 GTI Clubsport S is the understated ultimate Volkswagen Golf that excels on both the road and track
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport costs £8k less than Honda's Civic Type R
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport costs £8k less than Honda's Civic Type R
With the Mk9 Golf set to go all-electric, the new GTI Clubsport is one of the last petrol-engined GTIs
The new Volkswagen Golf R could be the last petrol version, and it costs £43,320
The new Volkswagen Golf R could be the last petrol version, and it costs £43,320
The Mk8.5 Golf R could be the final petrol-powered hyper hatch from Volkswagen
Mini Cooper S Works GP (R53, 2006): a limited-run hyper hatch for £15k
Mini Cooper S Works GP (R53, 2006): a limited-run hyper hatch for £15k
The R53-generation Mini Cooper S Works GP is a genuine road-going special – in miniature
Cupra Leon Estate VZ3 2024 review – Cupra’s rival to the Mercedes-AMG CLA35 Shooting Brake
Cupra Leon Estate VZ3 2024 review – Cupra’s rival to the Mercedes-AMG CLA35 Shooting Brake
The Cupra Leon has been updated to match its Golf GTI and Audi S3 cousins, bringing more power, a refreshed design and a welcome dynamic edge to the h…
Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017): a limited-run hot hatch great for under £10,000
Ford Fiesta ST200 (2016 - 2017): a limited-run hot hatch great for under £10,000
The limited-run Ford Fiesta ST200 is one of our favourite superminis in its very best form
Fast Ford heaven: a tour of the ultimate Ford garage
Fast Ford heaven: a tour of the ultimate Ford garage
Who doesn’t love a fast Ford? Prepare for a nostalgia overload as we get a guided tour of Ford UK’s magnificent, newly rehomed Heritage Collection
Mini Cooper SE 2024 review – a new era of hot Minis
Mini Cooper SE 2024 review – a new era of hot Minis
The Cooper SE is Mini’s first ground-up electric hot hatch – does Alpine’s A290 have a fight on its hands?
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI is cheaper and more powerful than the old one
The new Volkswagen Golf GTI is cheaper and more powerful than the old one
The Mk8.5 Golf GTI gets more power, an interior refresh and a lower asking price – can it right the wrongs of its predecessor?
New BMW 1-series arrives with hot M135 xDrive packing less power but a sharper drive
New BMW 1-series arrives with hot M135 xDrive packing less power but a sharper drive
BMW has given its hot hatch a makeover, with sharper dynamics - but less power - to take on Audi’s new S3.
MG4 XPower 2024 review – the price-to-performance king
MG4 XPower 2024 review – the price-to-performance king
MG’s sales-smash electric hatchback gains a 429bhp twin-motor version – but it’s not as much fun as it sounds
Toyota GR Yaris v Mercedes‑AMG A45 S v Hyundai i30 N v Honda Civic Type R
Toyota GR Yaris v Mercedes‑AMG A45 S v Hyundai i30 N v Honda Civic Type R
The rally-bred Toyota GR Yaris, bombastic Mercedes‑AMG A45 S, thrillsome Hyundai i30 N and dazzling Honda Civic Type R are each brilliant in their own…
BMW M135i (F40, 2019 - 2024) review – a match for the Volkswagen Golf R?
BMW M135i (F40, 2019 - 2024) review – a match for the Volkswagen Golf R?
BMW’s hot hatch is a good car, but no longer a unique one, and misses the mark for pure fun
Renault Sport Clio 172 Cup (2002 - 2003): a rally homologation special for under £10,000
Renault Sport Clio 172 Cup (2002 - 2003): a rally homologation special for under £10,000
A true race-bred special, the Clio 172 Cup is one of the lightest – and purest – Renault Sport models ever
Acura Integra Type S 2024 review – a Honda Civic Type R with added restraint
Acura Integra Type S 2024 review – a Honda Civic Type R with added restraint
It’s not officially coming to the UK, which is a great shame because this close relation to the Civic Type R is every bit as brilliant in its own way
Volkswagen Up GTI (2017-2023) review – a modern-day Mk1 Golf GTI?
Volkswagen Up GTI (2017-2023) review – a modern-day Mk1 Golf GTI?
The Up GTI was an instant hit when it arrived in 2017, packing a characterful three-pot engine in an affordable, Mk1 Golf GTI-sized package.
The Abt Audi RS3-S is a 478bhp five-cylinder BMW M2 rival
The Abt Audi RS3-S is a 478bhp five-cylinder BMW M2 rival
German firm Abt Sportsline has developed a new Audi RS3 tuning package to sit beneath its limited-run RS3-R upgrade
Hyundai i30 N (2018 - 2024) review
Hyundai i30 N (2018 - 2024) review
The i30 N sits at the top of a very talented field. With a truly engaging chassis and a punchy powertrain, it's a fantastic thing to drive
The new Audi S3 costs £46,925
The new Audi S3 costs £46,925
Audi’s S3 hot hatch has been given an update for 2024, gaining powertrain tweaks, a design update and the RS3’s torque-splitting rear axle
Hyundai i20 N (2021 - 2024) review – a cracking supermini hot hatch
Hyundai i20 N (2021 - 2024) review – a cracking supermini hot hatch
An inspiring hot hatch from Hyundai N. Agile, and with a limited slip differential that offers superb mid-corner traction, it's a formidable Fiesta ST…
Ford Focus RS Mk1 (2002 - 2003): a rally-inspired hot hatch icon
Ford Focus RS Mk1 (2002 - 2003): a rally-inspired hot hatch icon
It could be unruly but the hottest of the first-generation Focus models was a blisteringly quick and rewarding machine