Top 5 Family hatches

Family hatches are among the most popular models on the road, blending driving thrills with practicality and low running costs. Today’s best models may share visual similarities, but the appeal of each is very different

  • Volkswagen Golf

    The Volkswagen Golf, Europe's best selling car enters its seventh generation

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    1

  • Ford Focus

    Can the Ford Focus, a perennial class leader, still hold sway in its third iteration?

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    2

  • Audi A3

    The Audi A3 is now in its third-generation and the premium hatchback ups the ante on quality once more

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    3

  • Hyundai i30

    Can the second-generation Hyundai i30 challenge for class honours?

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    4

  • Mazda 3

    The Mazda 3 hatchback is superbly refined and a more competitive package now previous faults are fixed

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    5

All Family hatches

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    Do Mercedes and BMW need to be worried by the third-generation Lexus IS luxury saloon?

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    We test Kia's latest MPV contender, equipped with a petrol engine and in entry-level trim

  • Ford Fiesta ST

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    22 May 2013

    The popular hatchback gets the hot ‘ST’ treatment

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    Hybrid version of third-gen Lexus IS has predictable strengths, but it’s too devoted to calmness and efficiency to really enjoy driving

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