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![Hyundai's Volkswagen Golf GTI and Honda Civic Type R rivalling i30 N hatchback gets vital upgrades with Australian release locked in for August Hyundai's Volkswagen Golf GTI and Honda Civic Type R rivalling i30 N hatchback gets vital upgrades with Australian release locked in for August](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/2025-Hyundai-i30-N-Hatch-Blue-1001x565-%282%29.jpg)
Hyundai's Volkswagen Golf GTI and Honda Civic Type R rivalling i30 N hatchback gets vital upgrades with Australian release locked in for August
18 July 2024 by Dom Tripolone
The updated Hyundai i30 N hot hatch is locked in for Australia and is due...Read more
![Best electric cars arriving in 2024 Best electric cars arriving in 2024](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/listicle/hero_image/2024-Polestar-4-SUV-Coupe-Black-1001x565-%281%29.jpg)
Best electric cars arriving in 2024
16 July 2024 by Tung Nguyen
Love or hate them, electric cars are the future of personal transportation...Read more
!["People would gravitate to auto": Toyota GR Corolla to gain automatic transmission according to internal documents for the VW Golf R and Honda Civic Type R rival - report "People would gravitate to auto": Toyota GR Corolla to gain automatic transmission according to internal documents for the VW Golf R and Honda Civic Type R rival - report](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/2023-Toyota-GR-Corolla-Hatchback-Red-1001x565-%283%29.jpg)
"People would gravitate to auto": Toyota GR Corolla to gain automatic transmission according to internal documents for the VW Golf R and Honda Civic Type R rival - report
10 July 2024 by Chris Thompson
Toyota’s about to broaden the appeal of one of its most convincing...Read more
![Is it time-up for SUVs like the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi ASX? The return of the hatchback and sedan is the change experts didn't expect for decades and it's cars such as the Tesla Model 3, MG4 and BYD Seal driving it | Analysis Is it time-up for SUVs like the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi ASX? The return of the hatchback and sedan is the change experts didn't expect for decades and it's cars such as the Tesla Model 3, MG4 and BYD Seal driving it | Analysis](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/story/hero_image/MG4-vs-BYD-Dolphin-1001x565.jpg)
Is it time-up for SUVs like the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi ASX? The return of the hatchback and sedan is the change experts didn't expect for decades and it's cars such as the Tesla Model 3, MG4 and BYD Seal driving it | Analysis
5 July 2024 by Richard Berry
Something is happening to the car world and we're all witnessing it...Read more
![Best hatchback, sedans and people movers arriving in 2024 Best hatchback, sedans and people movers arriving in 2024](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/listicle/hero_image/Volkswagen-ID-BUZZ-Van-Green-1001x565-%281%29.jpg)
Best hatchback, sedans and people movers arriving in 2024
4 July 2024 by Tim Nicholson
It's telling that the number of launches for hatchbacks, sedans in...Read more
![The best electric hatchbacks in Australia The best electric hatchbacks in Australia](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/byd-dolphin-premium-my24-tw-1001x565-%281%29.jpg)
The best electric hatchbacks in Australia
31 May 2024 by Stephen Corby
Electric cars come in all shapes and sizes these days, but arguably the...Read more
![Iconic hot hatch now $8000 cheaper: 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI gains equipment and a lower price to fight off the Hyundai i30 N and Honda Civic Type R Iconic hot hatch now $8000 cheaper: 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI gains equipment and a lower price to fight off the Hyundai i30 N and Honda Civic Type R](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/2024-Volkswagen-Golf-GTI-Hatch-Blue-1001x565-%283%29.jpg)
Iconic hot hatch now $8000 cheaper: 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI gains equipment and a lower price to fight off the Hyundai i30 N and Honda Civic Type R
30 May 2024 by Dom Tripolone
Volkswagen has slashed the price of its fully loaded Golf GTI performance...Read more
![2025 Honda Civic facelift revealed: Preview of changes that could make it to Australia for Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 rival 2025 Honda Civic facelift revealed: Preview of changes that could make it to Australia for Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 rival](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/story/hero_image/2025-Honda-Civic-Sedan-Sport-Touring-Hybrid-Hatchback-Red-1001x565-%281%29.jpg)
2025 Honda Civic facelift revealed: Preview of changes that could make it to Australia for Toyota Corolla, Mazda 3 rival
23 May 2024 by Chris Thompson
American Honda Motor has revealed the facelifted version of its locally...Read more
![Mini's hottest model to debut at famous endurance race: 2025 Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works is coming in petrol and electric car forms with the Hyundai i20 N and VW Polo GTI in its sights Mini's hottest model to debut at famous endurance race: 2025 Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works is coming in petrol and electric car forms with the Hyundai i20 N and VW Polo GTI in its sights](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/story/hero_image/2025-mini-cooper-s-jcw-1001x565-4.jpg)
Mini's hottest model to debut at famous endurance race: 2025 Mini Cooper S John Cooper Works is coming in petrol and electric car forms with the Hyundai i20 N and VW Polo GTI in its sights
20 May 2024 by John Law
Mini has given a preview of its next-gen hi-po hot hatch, the John Cooper...Read more
![Hot hatches are still popular! More stock of MY24 Hyundai i30 N hatch on the way as demand remains high for VW Golf GTI and Honda Civic Type R rival Hot hatches are still popular! More stock of MY24 Hyundai i30 N hatch on the way as demand remains high for VW Golf GTI and Honda Civic Type R rival](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/story/hero_image/hyundai-i30-n-auto-my22-tw-1200x800-%2816%29.jpg)
Hot hatches are still popular! More stock of MY24 Hyundai i30 N hatch on the way as demand remains high for VW Golf GTI and Honda Civic Type R rival
2 May 2024 by John Law
Hyundai is committed to the hot hatch with plentiful stock of its i30 N...Read more
![BYD's building a hot hatch? BYD Ocean M hot hatch concept previews a new hatchback electric car coming to take on MG4 - report BYD's building a hot hatch? BYD Ocean M hot hatch concept previews a new hatchback electric car coming to take on MG4 - report](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/story/hero_image/2024-BYD-Ocean-M-Hot-Hatch-Orange-AutoHome-1001x565-%281%29.jpg)
BYD's building a hot hatch? BYD Ocean M hot hatch concept previews a new hatchback electric car coming to take on MG4 - report
26 April 2024 by Chris Thompson
Another small electric car could be on the way from BYD if a concept on...Read more
![Cheaper European model has arrived: 2024 Cupra Leon Tribe Edition is the brand's most affordable answer to the Volkswagen Golf and Hyundai i30 Cheaper European model has arrived: 2024 Cupra Leon Tribe Edition is the brand's most affordable answer to the Volkswagen Golf and Hyundai i30](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/story/hero_image/2024-Cupra-Leon-Tribe-Edition-Hatchback-1001x565-%281%29.jpg)
Cheaper European model has arrived: 2024 Cupra Leon Tribe Edition is the brand's most affordable answer to the Volkswagen Golf and Hyundai i30
23 April 2024 by Dom Tripolone
Emerging car brand Cupra has added a new value focused model to its...Read more
![Is it time to slow down? Why modern performance cars - like the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Porsche 911 GT3 RS - are becoming too fast for our own good | Opinion Is it time to slow down? Why modern performance cars - like the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Porsche 911 GT3 RS - are becoming too fast for our own good | Opinion](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/story/hero_image/Ioniq-5-N-SMSP-1001x565.jpg)
Is it time to slow down? Why modern performance cars - like the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and Porsche 911 GT3 RS - are becoming too fast for our own good | Opinion
30 March 2024 by Stephen Ottley
I love fast cars. I’ve been a fan of anything quick since I was a...Read more
![Holden Commodore, Mitsubishi Lancer, Honda CR-X and other cars that deserve a new beginning | Opinion Holden Commodore, Mitsubishi Lancer, Honda CR-X and other cars that deserve a new beginning | Opinion](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/2015_holden_commodore_ssv.jpg)
Holden Commodore, Mitsubishi Lancer, Honda CR-X and other cars that deserve a new beginning | Opinion
29 March 2024 by Stephen Ottley
Easter is a time of rebirth and new beginnings, and naturally that turns...Read more
![2025 Mini Cooper hatch Australian pricing and specifications confirmed for petrol and electric car versions of British icon 2025 Mini Cooper hatch Australian pricing and specifications confirmed for petrol and electric car versions of British icon](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/2025-Mini-Cooper-hatch-yellow-press-image-1001x565p-%281%29.jpg)
2025 Mini Cooper hatch Australian pricing and specifications confirmed for petrol and electric car versions of British icon
28 March 2024 by Chris Thompson
Mini Australia has detailed the next-gen version of its iconic hatchback,...Read more
![What's going on with BYD's hot hatch? 2024 Dolphin Sport axed as brand makes way for higher-volume models later this year What's going on with BYD's hot hatch? 2024 Dolphin Sport axed as brand makes way for higher-volume models later this year](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/story/hero_image/2024-BYD-Dolphin-Sport-Proto-Hatch-Grey-1001x565-%281%29.jpg)
What's going on with BYD's hot hatch? 2024 Dolphin Sport axed as brand makes way for higher-volume models later this year
15 March 2024 by Tom White
BYD doesn't see a Dolphin hatchback as necessary for its growth...Read more
![Abarth 500e 2024 review Abarth 500e 2024 review](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/segment_review/hero_image/2024-Abarth-500e-Hot-Hatch-Thumbnail-Clean-Andrew-Chesterton-1001x565-%281%29.jpg)
Abarth 500e 2024 review
15 March 2024 by Andrew Chesterton
The Abarth 500e is the brand's first all-electric hot hatch, and a...Read more
![Will the next-generation Hyundai i30 N hot hatch be an affordable electric car? Toyota GR Corolla rival set to become a Cupra Born, MG4 rival! Will the next-generation Hyundai i30 N hot hatch be an affordable electric car? Toyota GR Corolla rival set to become a Cupra Born, MG4 rival!](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/story/hero_image/2021-i30-N-1001x565-2.jpg)
Will the next-generation Hyundai i30 N hot hatch be an affordable electric car? Toyota GR Corolla rival set to become a Cupra Born, MG4 rival!
9 March 2024 by Stephen Ottley
The architect behind Hyundai’s high-performance N division has one...Read more
![Hyundai i30 N 2024 review: Sedan Hyundai i30 N 2024 review: Sedan](http://carsguide-res.cloudinary.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy,q_auto,t_cg_thumbnail/v1/editorial/segment_review/hero_image/2024-Hyundai-i30-N-Sedan-Thumbnail-Clean-Byron-Mathioudakis-1001x565-%281%29.jpg)
Hyundai i30 N 2024 review: Sedan
1 March 2024 by Byron Mathioudakis
For sheer, track-tuned hot-hatch excitement in a sedan suit, nothing...Read more