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Reviews2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI review: Stylish refresh for the hot hatch icon
The Mk8.5 Volkswagen Golf GTI successfully evolves the storied model after a half-decade of existence.
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ReviewsMini Cooper JCW Favoured review: Where does it rank for hot hatch fans?
How does the range-topping Mini Cooper JCW fare in a changing landscape of hot hatches?
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ReviewsToyota GR Corolla: Where does it rank among remaining hot hatch options?
The Toyota GR Corolla now has an automatic transmission option. That adds to its appeal but how does it measure up against its rivals?
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ReviewsHyundai i20 N review: Sub-$40K hot hatch now almost exclusive to Australia
Australians love performance cars and we’re one of few markets to receive Hyundai’s smallest hot hatch. Is the updated model all you could ever want in a sporty, fast and fun car?
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ReviewsMazda3 G20 Pure hatchback: Mature drive and excellent cabin offset dated engine
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ReviewsToyota GR Yaris GT: Our verdict on the hot hatch’s fifth-year facelift
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ReviewsHyundai i30 N Line Premium: Your need-to-know about the updated mild-hybrid hatchback
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ReviewsHyundai Inster: First local drive of the sub-compact EV aimed at city dwellers
Hatchback News
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NewsKia K4 hatchback arrives in Australia as part of upgraded MY26 range
With the new hatchback bodystyle joining the range, the 2026 Kia K4 is now on sale with a new 2.0-litre petrol engine featuring in most variants.
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NewsBYD Atto 1 and Atto 2 pricing revealed: Australia has a new cheapest EV
There’s a new entrant to the light car class, with the BYD Atto 1 going on sale in December. It’s not only one of the cheapest new cars on the market, it’s also electric.
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NewsMG 3 recalled after driver’s seat twisted in crash testing
The MG 3 has been recalled after Euro NCAP crash testing highlighted a potential issue that could cause harm to the driver in a crash.
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NewsHyundai i20 N to end for Australia in current form… but a new generation awaits
The Hyundai i20 N small hot hatch will end production for Australia in March 2026, though a next-gen model is not far away.
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NewsNew MINI Paul Smith Edition revealed ahead of 2026 Australian launch
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News2025 Japan Mobility Show: Mazda hints at next Mazda 2 with reveal of Vision X-Compact hatch
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NewsKia previews EV4 GT: All-wheel-drive hot hatch targets the Golf R
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NewsBYD previews ‘cheapest EV’ ATTO 1 and compact ATTO 2 ahead of Australian arrival
