ADVERTISEMENT Menu HOT HATCH FUTURE TECH There’s now a hydrogen powered Toyota GR Yaris hot hatch 03 DEC 2021 REVIEW Hyper-hatch showdown: Audi RS3 Sportback vs Mercedes-AMG A45S 30 NOV 2021 ADVERTISEMENT - PAGE CONTINUES BELOW 8 10 CAR REVIEW Audi RS3 review: UK-spec megahatch tested 26 NOV 2021 REPORT 2 LONG-TERM REVIEW Delving into the Hyundai i20N's multitudinous modes 23 NOV 2021 HOT HATCH The new RS3 is much quicker than Audi claims 22 NOV 2021 HOT HATCH The mature new Volkswagen Polo GTI has matured in price, too 18 NOV 2021 RETRO From the archives: Fiat 500 Abarth Esseesse vs Renault Twingo Renaultsport 10 NOV 2021 REPORT 1 LONG-TERM REVIEW Say hello to our new Hyundai i20N 08 NOV 2021 REPORT 9 LONG-TERM REVIEW Is the GTI Clubsport the perfect hot hatch for an aged millennial? 02 NOV 2021 ADVERTISEMENT - PAGE CONTINUES BELOW OPINION Opinion: I’m crowdfunding a subtle, discreet Audi RS3. Who’s in? 29 OCT 2021 7 10 CAR REVIEW Renault Megane RS review: still a hot hatch icon? 28 OCT 2021 22 HOT HATCH 22 of the fastest accelerating hot hatches you can buy today HOT HATCH BMW has made the all-wheel-drive M135i louder and pointier 20 OCT 2021 HOT HATCH The Ford Focus ST no longer has a diesel option 14 OCT 2021 REPORT 5 LONG-TERM REVIEW The BMW 128ti makes a great second impression. Phew 05 OCT 2021 HOT HATCH Here's your first look at the new Honda Civic Type R 04 OCT 2021 ADVERTISEMENT - PAGE CONTINUES BELOW FIRST DRIVE Retro review: the hardcore Renault Megane R26.R REPORT 4 LONG-TERM REVIEW BMW 128ti: does a hot hatch need lairy red decals? 21 SEP 2021 FIRST DRIVE Retro review: Citroen DS3 Racing 8 10 CAR REVIEW Hyundai i30N review: still a Golf GTI beater? 13 SEP 2021 9 10 FIRST DRIVE Honda Civic Type R Sport Line review: the wingless, ‘subtle’ super-hatch 07 SEP 2021 LOAD MORE SUBSCRIBE TO THE TOP GEAR NEWSLETTER Get all the latest news, reviews and exclusives, direct to your inbox. 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