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Hot hatchbacks

Abt RS3 Power R – supercar-baiting 493bhp hot hatch
Abt RS3 Power R - Front
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Abt RS3 Power R – supercar-baiting 493bhp hot hatch

Extra power extracted from the RS3’s 2.5-litre five-cylinder engine reduces 0-62mph time to 3.7sec
19 Jan 2018
Ford Fiesta ST review
Ford Fiesta ST five-door - Front
Ford Fiesta ST hatchback

Ford Fiesta ST review

The ST was evo’s favourite junior hot hatch, hopefully the new one will be just as fun.
17 Jan 2018
New facelifted Mini for 2018
Mini Cooper facelift - front quarter
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New facelifted Mini for 2018

New LED headlights, Union Jack rear lights and an optional dual-clutch transmission constitute the Mini Cooper’s mid-life refresh
15 Jan 2018
Ford Focus RS Race Red Edition revealed
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Ford Focus RS Race Red Edition revealed

A new version of the Focus RS gets unique red paint, black wheels and an LSD, but no extra power
20 Dec 2017
2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI
2018 VW Polo GTI – Front
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2018 Volkswagen Polo GTI

Larger body, 2.0-litre turbo engine and plenty of new tech debuts on the new 2017 Volkswagen Polo GTI
13 Nov 2017
Ford Focus ST review
Reviews

Ford Focus ST review

Quick, affordable and fun, but not perfect
9 Nov 2017
Ford's Go Faster
Ford Go Faster
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Ford's Go Faster

Part hooning around in fast Fords and part immersive theatre, Go Faster is a fun and surreal experience
24 Oct 2017
Volkswagen Golf GTD review
2017 Volkswagen Golf GTD - Front
In-depth reviews

Volkswagen Golf GTD review

Frugal and refined but at the cost of excitement
4 Oct 2017
Toyota GR – new Gazoo Racing sub-brand launched in Japan
Toyota Vitz GR - front quarter
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Toyota GR – new Gazoo Racing sub-brand launched in Japan

Toyota is building on the upcoming Yaris GRMN with GR and GR Sport models in Japan. They could come to the UK
19 Sep 2017
Skoda Kodiaq vRS coming next year
Skoda Kodiaq
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Skoda Kodiaq vRS coming next year

Rumours continue to fly around the upcoming Kodiaq vRS, Skoda’s niche-busting sports family SUV
31 Aug 2017
BMW 1-series review
BMW 1-series hatch -
Reviews

BMW 1-series review

A wonderfully rear-drive premium compact hatchback
14 Aug 2017
BMW 1-series review
BMW 1-series hatch -
BMW 1 Series hatchback

BMW 1-series review

A wonderfully rear-drive premium compact hatchback
14 Aug 2017
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Renault Sport Clio offers Black Edition option pack
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Renault Sport Clio offers Black Edition option pack

New colourway alters the RS Clio's looks for a small fee
11 Aug 2017
Honda Civic Type R review
Civic Type R FK2
Reviews

Honda Civic Type R review

Honda's new super-hatch outguns rivals on paper, but edgy +R damping means UK drivers can't exploit its most extreme settings
7 Aug 2017
Toyota Yaris GRMN will make UK debut at Carfest North
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Toyota Yaris GRMN will make UK debut at Carfest North

200+bhp hot hatchback will be limited to 100 examples in the UK - potential buyers can catch first glimpse at Carfest North
25 Jul 2017
Hyundai i30 N revealed
Hyundai i30 N  - front 3.4 driving
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Hyundai i30 N revealed

Hyundai brings the fight right to the VW Golf GTI with its first, and very serious, hot hatch
14 Jul 2017
Kia Proceed GT review - prices, specs and 0-60 times
Reviews

Kia Proceed GT review - prices, specs and 0-60 times

A talented all-rounder, but one lacking the final few degrees of performance and ability to put it among the greats
13 Jun 2017
Kia Proceed GT review - prices, specs and 0-60 times
Kia Proceed hatchback

Kia Proceed GT review - prices, specs and 0-60 times

A talented all-rounder, but one lacking the final few degrees of performance and ability to put it among the greats
13 Jun 2017
New Honda Civic Type R track drive review
Honda Civic Type R  - Geneva front
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New Honda Civic Type R track drive review

We’ve been for a short drive in the new Honda Civic Type R hot hatch. Here’s everything you need to know
8 Jun 2017
Volkswagen Golf (Mk4) R32 - history, prices and specs
Volkswagen Golf R32 front cornering
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Volkswagen Golf (Mk4) R32 - history, prices and specs

The big-engine, small-hatchback formula is as appealing today as it was back in 2002
5 Jun 2017
Suzuki Swift joins Geneva supermini fray
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Suzuki Swift joins Geneva supermini fray

New Swift hits the Geneva motor show, with a Swift Sport model expected in 2018
7 Mar 2017
Volkswagen Golf R review
Volkswagen Golf R hatchback

Volkswagen Golf R review

The best iteration of the Golf yet?
16 Feb 2017
2017 Volkswagen Golf revealed
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2017 Volkswagen Golf revealed

Updated Golf is cheaper despite significant technical changes for 2017
1 Feb 2017
2017 Skoda Octavia vRS order books open
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2017 Skoda Octavia vRS order books open

New styling and a small power hike for Skoda's range-topping Octavia, due in 2017. Updated with more images.
25 Jan 2017
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GTI’s all-electric future
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GTI’s all-electric future

VW’s all-electric ID range likely to grow to include performance cars
24 Jan 2017
Volkswagen Golf R Estate review
Reviews

Volkswagen Golf R Estate review

Just the right blend of fun and functionality
20 Jan 2017
Vauxhall Corsa VXR review
Reviews

Vauxhall Corsa VXR review

The Corsa VXR is faster and more composed than its predecessor, but its rivals are a tough bunch to beat
16 Jan 2017
Honda Civic Type-R Black Edition
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Honda Civic Type-R Black Edition

As production of one of our favourite hot hatches ends Honda releases a final edition
10 Jan 2017
Volkswagen Golf R-Line packages announced
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Volkswagen Golf R-Line packages announced

Volkswagen has announced the availability of R-line trims for the facelifted seventh-generation Golf
5 Jan 2017
Mercedes-A45 AMG replacement set to breach 400bhp
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Mercedes-A45 AMG replacement set to breach 400bhp

German firm's next hot hatchback will take power outputs to new levels for the class
3 Jan 2017
Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track
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Four generations of Renault Sport Cup racers on track

Racing four generations of Renault Sport hot hatches
24 Dec 2016
Volkswagen, Oettinger launch Performance Golf styling kits
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Volkswagen, Oettinger launch Performance Golf styling kits

Prices start at £3995 for more aggressive styling and a fruity exhaust note from GTI, GTD and R models
14 Dec 2016
evo Car of the year 2016 - watch the video here
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evo Car of the year 2016 - watch the video here

Watch our full evo Car of the year 2016 video here - and we run down each of eCoty 2016's contenders
13 Dec 2016
Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars
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Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars

36 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring
12 Dec 2016
Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars
Features

Renault 5 Turbo group test - Five Stars

36 years after its unveiling, we've gathered together 3 Renault 5 Turbos to see how the legend is faring
12 Dec 2016
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 - Hot hatch inches ever closer to Golf R
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SEAT Leon Cupra 300 - Hot hatch inches ever closer to Golf R

SEAT's most powerful road car ever also gets all-wheel-drive in ST estate form
6 Dec 2016
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