Hot hatchbacks

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

Finalised UK specs including power, availability and price to be confirmed November 30

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