Hatchback Reviews

Skoda’s kept all of what we loved about the old Superb (size, space, value) and added updated interior tech and a genuinely stylish body. Verging on genius

A first-time entrant from Seat that feels like they’ve been practicing for years.

The Karoq might have lost its predecessor’s personality, but on every other front it’s a better car than the one it replaces

Land Rover plays with a winning formula just enough. The Evoque remains a stylish, accomplished choice

Well done Audi, this one's a proper little stonker: fast, small, fun, a 4wd hot hatch done properly.

Colourful character in a muted part of the market

The Evoque is pretty much all we hoped it’d be, a crossover to fall for.

Lots of crossover showroom appeal, and lives up to it out on the road.

Bigger and better than ever, the Superb offers a whole lot of car for the cash.

A very rational car in standard form, which will make your life easy, but not exciting. The i30 N hot hatch manages to make it easy AND exciting. It's ace

Softer and a little disappointing: the new RS isn’t what it was. Still fun, but we hoped for more…

Better than the car it replaces, but not interesting, exciting or memorable.

MPV sales are down, but the stylish Scenic has every chance of reversing the trend.

Cheery and characterful, the new Clio is a genuinely appealing supermini.

New Insignia ticks every cost-effective box, and is much more refined than before. Still tricky to be enthusiastic about, though

Go ahead if you like the look of it. If you don't, endless rivals are about as good.

Facelifted Sportage gains mild hybrid diesel tech, but it’s not enough to radically alter the class landscape

Not the best car in this uninspiring, fleet-orientated end of the segment but a very worthy effort.

Neither revolutionary in style nor the most exciting to drive, but a very mature car

Buy it for the looks and lifestyle, then put up with the flaws. Likeable, but irrational

Jeep’s tough-look new Renegade brings much-needed brand kudos.