Family hatchbacks
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Leon is a sporty VW Golf rival for less than £200 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Cupra Leon is a sporty VW Golf rival for less than £200 per month
The Cupra Leon offers exceptional value as a sporty take on the traditional family hatch. It’s our Deal of the Day for 30 May.
New MINI One: Brand’s cheapest Cooper is joined by Paul Smith Editions
New MINI One: Brand’s cheapest Cooper is joined by Paul Smith Editions
Entry-level One now kicks off the MINI range from under £25,000
Alfa Romeo Giulietta return is on the cards with petrol and electric power
Alfa Romeo Giulietta return is on the cards with petrol and electric power
‘Multi-energy’ STLA One platform will be used for Alfa’s family hatch
Car Deal of the Day: Game set and Match! VW Golf for a cool £214 a month
Car Deal of the Day: Game set and Match! VW Golf for a cool £214 a month
The VW Golf has long been a sensible choice, and it’s even more so now as our Deal of the Day for 21 May.
Curvy new Audi A2 e-tron will have VW ID.3 DNA
Curvy new Audi A2 e-tron will have VW ID.3 DNA
Audi’s new entry-level EV is due to be revealed this autumn, although the exact date has yet to be announced
SEAT’s stuck in Cupra’s shadow but long-term plans are on track
SEAT’s stuck in Cupra’s shadow but long-term plans are on track
Lack of new product doesn’t mean there’s no future for the Spanish car maker, CEO tells Auto Express
MG4 Urban review
MG4 Urban review
The MG4 Urban offers great value for money and impressive efficiency in a package that’s easy to get along with
MINI Cooper set for ‘larger’ mid-life facelift as small car competition hots up
MINI Cooper set for ‘larger’ mid-life facelift as small car competition hots up
The MINI range will be updated in 2027, with big changes and an even longer options list
Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel
Long-term test: Toyota Prius Excel
Second report: Our PHEV’s safety tech is nagging a little too often – it’s time to reach for the ‘off’ switch
Volkswagen ID.3 review
Volkswagen ID.3 review
The Volkswagen ID.3 is a good electric hatchback overall, but a few niggles hold it back
Car Deal of the Day: Pick up a Peugeot 308 for less than a 208
Car Deal of the Day: Pick up a Peugeot 308 for less than a 208
The Peugeot 308 has style by the bucketload and is our Deal of the Day for 12 May
Long-term test: MG4 Urban Premium Long Range
Long-term test: MG4 Urban Premium Long Range
First report: our man reckons he’s quids in thanks to the low running costs of his new car
Cupra Leon review
Cupra Leon review
More eccentric than some rivals, Cupra’s updated Leon is a solid package with some impressive powertrains
Kia XCeed revamped again despite unclear future
Kia XCeed revamped again despite unclear future
The XCeed now looks like part of Kia’s modern family of cars
Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far
Best-selling cars 2026: the year's 10 most popular models so far
These are officially Britain’s biggest-selling new cars so far in 2026, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Polo is a sophisticated supermini at £170 per month
Car Deal of the Day: Volkswagen Polo is a sophisticated supermini at £170 per month
The Volkswagen Polo has long been a sophisticated choice in the supermini class. It’s our Deal of the Day for 27 April.
Audi A1 gets the axe along with its Q2 SUV sibling
Audi A1 gets the axe along with its Q2 SUV sibling
The popular A1 and Q2 will not be replaced when production ends but small Audi EVs will follow
Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc are finally getting full-hybrid tech
Volkswagen Golf and T-Roc are finally getting full-hybrid tech
Fuel-sipping tech to finally debut in VW pair, with 1.5 petrol and two electric motors at its heart
GWM Ora 03 axed: lack of customer curiosity killed the Funky Cat
GWM Ora 03 axed: lack of customer curiosity killed the Funky Cat
Retro-styled electric supermini was on sale in the UK for four years, but has now been canned
Cupra Born review
Cupra Born review
Cupra’s electric hatchback impresses with its space, comfort and style, but it’s also fun – and the most powerful model offers proper hot-hatch perfor…
Cheapest cars to buy 2026
Cheapest cars to buy 2026
Searching for a brand-new bargain? These are the cheapest cars in the UK right now
New Hyundai Ioniq 3 breaks cover with stunning sci-fi looks
New Hyundai Ioniq 3 breaks cover with stunning sci-fi looks
Despite sharing the same underpinnings as the Kia EV2, the Hyundai Ioniq 3 looks radically different
Citroen C4 review
Citroen C4 review
The comfortable Citroen C4 undercuts many of its established family car rivals, making it hard to overlook
New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo: EV hatch gets massive update, Golf-a-like look and lots of buttons!
New Volkswagen ID.3 Neo: EV hatch gets massive update, Golf-a-like look and lots of buttons!
The new Volkswagen ID.3 Neo EV banishes the quirkiness of its predecessor with a less cartoonish look and smarter tech
Used Honda Civic (Mk10, 2017-2022) review and buyer's guide
Used Honda Civic (Mk10, 2017-2022) review and buyer's guide
A full used buyer's guide on the Honda Civic, covering the Civic Mk10 that was on sale between 2017 and 2022
Used Peugeot 308 (Mk2, 2013-2021) review and buyer's guide
Used Peugeot 308 (Mk2, 2013-2021) review and buyer's guide
A full used buyer’s guide on the Peugeot 308 covering the 308 Mk2 (2014-2021)
New Renault Megane E-Tech spied with major design and battery updates
New Renault Megane E-Tech spied with major design and battery updates
Renault’s heavily-updated Megane E-Tech is coming for the new VW ID.3 Neo and Nissan Leaf
Used Cupra Born (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer's guide: the EV the VW ID.3 wishes it was
Used Cupra Born (Mk1, 2021-date) buyer's guide: the EV the VW ID.3 wishes it was
A full used buyer's guide on the Cupra Born that's been on sale in the UK since 2021
Car Deal of the day: BMW 1 Series offers premium hatch style for £216 per month
Car Deal of the day: BMW 1 Series offers premium hatch style for £216 per month
The BMW 1 Series is one of the best-driving family cars out there. It’s our Deal of the Day for 28 March
Car Deal of the Day: beat the fuel crisis with an efficient MG3 for £145 a month
Car Deal of the Day: beat the fuel crisis with an efficient MG3 for £145 a month
Small, easy to drive and frugal, there’s much to like about the MG3. It’s our Deal of the Day for 26 March.
Future of Leapmotor: Chinese brand to unleash B10 and B03X SUVs, plus B05 hatch
Future of Leapmotor: Chinese brand to unleash B10 and B03X SUVs, plus B05 hatch
The Stellantis joint-venture start-up wants a million sales this year, with Europe delivering 10 per cent of the volume
Honda Civic review
Honda Civic review
Tweaks for the latest Honda Civic hatchback make for an even stronger package
Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R
Long-term test: Volkswagen Golf R
Final report: As flagship Golf leaves our fleet, we decide: is it the ultimate version of Mk8.5?
New Vauxhall Astra 2026 facelift review: updates fail to help it stand out
New Vauxhall Astra 2026 facelift review: updates fail to help it stand out
The Vauxhall Astra has been updated for 2026 and it looks good on paper, but the reality is slightly different
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
Best plug-in hybrids to buy 2026
The plug-in hybrid market has grown exponentially in recent years. Here are our electrified favourites