Hot HatchesGAC's new $32,990 electric hatch comes with a free 22kW wall charger
The Aion UT Premium lands at $32,990 drive-away in Australia, and GAC is throwing in a 22kW wall charger to seal the deal before EOFY. 430 km of WLTP range, 87 kW DC fast charging, and a real second-look competitor for the Dolphin and the MG4.
Hot Hatches6:302026 Toyota Corolla Sedan Review, smart buy or just safe?
Toyota's small sedan still does the safest, most sensible job in its segment. Jenny argues that is exactly the problem.
Hot Hatches7:262025 Honda Civic e:HEV Review, the grown-up hatch is back
Hybrid only, two trims, a Civic that actually wants to be a Civic again. Jenny tests Honda's most refined small hatch in years.
Hot Hatches5:172024 Abarth 500e Review, the electric hot hatch with the price sting
The first all-electric Abarth, with a synthesised exhaust note and a very Italian price tag. Jenny tests whether it earns the scorpion badge.
Hot Hatches4:362024 Fiat 500e Review, the fully electric Italian micro
Italian charm, urban-only range, and a price tag with attitude. Simone tests the 500e to see if the styling carries the price.
Hot Hatches6:342023 Toyota Corolla GR Review, the turbocharged Corolla that earns the badge
Turbocharged three-cylinder, all-wheel drive, and a six-speed manual. Jenny tests Toyota's most committed hot hatch.
Hot Hatches5:142022 Toyota GR Yaris Rallye Review, the homologation-special hot hatch
1.6 L turbo three, AWD, manual gearbox, built for rally. Amelia tests the most committed Yaris ever made.
Hot Hatches10:042022 Volkswagen Polo GTI Review, the pocket hot hatch
Small body, big punch, properly grown-up cabin. Jenny tests the Polo GTI.
Hot Hatches7:202022 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Review, the four-door hot hatch
Elantra N in the US, i30 Sedan N in Australia. Jenny tests Hyundai's performance four-door.
Hot Hatches9:242022 Subaru BRZ S Review, the perfectly balanced sports coupe
Rear-drive, naturally aspirated, manual gearbox. Jenny tests the BRZ S to see if the second-generation still delivers.
Hyundai i30 N DCT - hot hatch with manners
The dual-clutch i30 N proves you don't have to choose between a track car and a daily. Sydney traffic and a Sunday morning b-road.
Hot Hatches4:422022 Hyundai i20 N Review, the pocket hot hatch
Manual only, three-cylinder turbo, properly fun. Jenny tests the smallest Hyundai N.
Hot HatchesKia Cerato Sport+ Hatch | What's New for 2022 | Australia
Kia's small hatch gets a refresh. Charli walks through what is new in the 2022 Cerato Sport+ and whether the updates justify the attention of buyers in a busy segment.
Hot Hatches9:082022 Kia Cerato GT Sedan Review, the affordable turbo sedan
Turbo, sport tune, sedan body. Jenny tests the Cerato GT in four-door form.
Hot Hatches10:282021 Hyundai i30 N DCT Review, the hot hatch with two pedals
First DCT version of the i30 N. Jenny tests the dual-clutch hot hatch revamp.
Hot Hatches10:362022 Genesis G70 Sport Review, the smallest luxury Genesis sedan
Compact luxury sedan from Genesis. V6 twin-turbo at the top of the range, properly luxurious cabin.
Hot Hatches8:202022 Hyundai Sonata N Line Review, the sleeper turbo sedan
Sole AU spec, 2.5 L turbo, 213 kW. Amelia tests Hyundai's overlooked performance sedan.
Hot Hatches9:512021 Hyundai i30 Sedan (Elantra) N Line review | Australia
The i30 Sedan N Line brings sporty looks and a firmer chassis tune without the full N price. Jenny reviews how well the Elantra package works in Australian conditions.
Hot Hatches10:05Hyundai i20 N review 2021 | Australia
The i20 N is Hyundai's hot hatch aimed at buyers who want performance without the Golf GTI price. Jenny reviews whether the small N delivers the goods.
Hot Hatches10:362021 Mazda 3 X20 Astina mild hybrid review | Australia
The Mazda 3 X20 Astina sits at the top of the range with Skyactiv-X mild hybrid technology. Jenny reviews whether the engineering story justifies the premium over the standard car.
Hot Hatches2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line First Look | Australia
The i30 Sedan gets sport styling without the hot hatch price. Jenny takes a first look at the N Line variant and its case for buyers who want sporty looks with a boot.
Hot Hatches8:152021 Hyundai i30 Hatch review | Australia
The i30 hatch is still one of Australia's most popular small cars. Simone reviews the 2021 PD4 update and checks whether Hyundai's bread-and-butter still earns its keep.
Hot Hatches8:082021 Hyundai i30 Sedan review | Australia
The car Australia knew as the Elantra is now the i30 Sedan. Amelia checks out the Elite trim and works out whether the rename comes with genuine improvement.
Hot Hatches10:352021 Ford Fiesta ST review | Australia
The Fiesta ST was one of the last non-SUV Fords you could buy in Australia. Amelia finds out if the pocket hot hatch is still making a case for itself as Ford's lineup shrinks.
Hot Hatches6:572021 Subaru Impreza Sedan review | Australia
Say Impreza to most people and they think WRX. The standard sedan is a calmer proposition. Simone checks out the S trim and asks whether the regular Impreza can stand on its own.
Hot Hatches8:352020 Ford Focus Wagon review | Australia
The Focus Wagon is rare in Australia. Jenny reviews the 2020 ST-Line estate to see whether a practical wagon body can make the case against the crossover tide.
Hot Hatches2019 Ford Mustang GT review | Australia
The Mustang GT is still the V8 one. Jenny takes the 2019 facelift through its paces and finds out if the five-litre is still worth the price of admission in Australia.
Hot Hatches2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Premium review | Australia
The 2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Premium is a quirky and likeable hot hatch with a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine, a distinctive three-door layout and a generous list of features for the money.
Hot Hatches8:202019 Kia Picanto GT review | Australia
The Kia Picanto GT brings a sporty trim to Australia's most entry-level segment. Jenny finds out if the city car's GT badge comes with any meaningful performance credentials.
Hot Hatches2020 Kia Cerato GT review | Australia
The 2020 Kia Cerato GT adds a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine and sportier styling to the Cerato hatch lineup, making it the most performance-oriented variant in the range.
Hot Hatches8:14Kia Rio GT Line Review | Australia
The Kia Rio GT-Line has the sporty cosmetics without a corresponding performance overhaul. Jenny drives what Australia's affordable hatch segment looks like in its smartest dress.
Hot Hatches2019 Mazda6 Wagon Touring review | Australia
Jenny reviews the 2019 Mazda6 Wagon in the Touring trim. Minor updates include G-Vectoring Plus, tyre pressure monitoring, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and an improved FM antenna.
Hot Hatches2019 Kia Cerato Hatch review | Australia
The 2019 Kia Cerato Sport+ hatch gets a 2.0-litre and a six-speed auto. Amelia looks at whether the second-best spec is actually the smarter buy.
Hot Hatches2019 Mazda3 G20 Evolve review | Australia
The 2019 Mazda3 G20 Evolve marks a significant generational leap for Mazda's small car, bringing a mature interior design, refined ride and a cleaner exterior that sets it apart from rivals in the segment.
Hot Hatches4:462019 Mazda 3 Hatch: Top 5 New Features
The fourth-generation Mazda 3 hatch arrived with a long list of changes. Amelia covers the five features that matter most and explains why this car was being taken seriously.
Hot Hatches10:262019 Toyota Corolla review - Australia
The all-new 2019 Toyota Corolla arrives on the TNGA platform as a proper redesign. CarTell reviews both the ZR Hybrid and the SX petrol across a week of Australian driving.
Hot HatchesHyundai i30 Fastback N review | Australia
The i30 N gets a sleeker body. Amelia reviews the Fastback version to find out whether the four-door coupe shape changes the hot hatch case at all.
Hot Hatches7:072019 Mazda MX-5 GT RF Review
Mazda's MX-5 gets the metal hardtop treatment. Amelia takes the RF GT for a second look: same lightweight fun, sharper silhouette, and one lingering question about whether the soft top got it right first.
Hot Hatches2019 Kia Cerato Sport Plus review | Australia
The 2019 Kia Cerato Sport Plus sedan offers a well-equipped and reliable small car package at a price point just over 20,000 dollars, with a proven naturally aspirated engine and a strong standard feature list.
Hot Hatches2018 Holden Commodore Calais V review | Australia
Jenny reviews the all-new Holden Commodore Calais V, now based on the Opel Insignia and built in Germany. The V6 variant produces 235 kW and 381 Nm, but the absence of a V8, rear-wheel drive and sedan body raises questions about the Commodore name.
Hot Hatches2018 Kia Stinger 330S review | Australia
Jenny reviews the 2018 Kia Stinger in the mid-spec 330S trim. The 3.3-litre V6 twin-turbo produces 272 kW and 510 Nm, and covers 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds with launch control.
Hot Hatches7:092018 Mazda3 SP25 GT Hatch Review
Mazda's small hatch in GT form tries to be more than just a practical city car. Jenny reviews the SP25 GT to find where the Mazda3 sits in a segment it has been competing in for decades.
Hot Hatches7:192018 Hyundai i30 N Review
Hyundai's first proper hot hatch arrives in Australia. Amelia reviews the i30 N to find out if the Korean newcomer can genuinely compete with established performance heroes.
Hot Hatches2018 Mazda MX-5 RF review | Australia
Amelia reviews the 2018 Mazda MX-5 RF, the retractable fastback version of the world's best-sold roadster. It uses a 2-litre naturally aspirated engine with 118 kW and 200 Nm of torque.
Hot Hatches6:042018 Subaru WRX STI Review
The WRX STI has always been for the faithful. Simone reviews the 2018 Spec.r to find out if the minor updates keep the rally-bred icon relevant in a changed market.
Hot Hatches4:552018 Suzuki Swift Sport Review
Suzuki resets the Swift Sport for a new generation. Jenny reviews the all-new 2018 model to find out if the affordable hot hatch badge still holds up when the segment has become genuinely competitive.
Hot Hatches2018 Toyota Camry Ascent review | Australia
The 2018 Toyota Camry is an all-new model, now imported from Japan after Australian manufacturing ceased. Jenny reviews the entry Ascent trim with a 2.5-litre petrol producing 131 kW and 221 Nm.
Hot Hatches5:202018 Holden Astra Sedan Review
Holden's small sedan rounds out the Astra range. Amelia tests the Astra Sedan, the booted small car for buyers who still want a proper boot.
Hot Hatches2:142018 Hyundai i30 N Quick Review
Hyundai's first proper hot hatch, and the one that put the N badge on the map. Simone finds out whether a brand built on sensible runabouts can do genuine fun.
Hot HatchesSuzuki Swift GLX Turbo review | Australia
The all-new Suzuki Swift arrives in its top GLX Turbo guise. It is a proper small hatch with a small turbo engine and a price that makes the competition look over-engineered.
Hot Hatches5:002017 Kia Rio Review SLi
Kia's light hatch grows up. Charli takes the top spec Rio through the city to see whether small still means cheap and cheerful, or something more.
Hot Hatches2017 Hyundai i30 SR Turbo review | Australia
Jenny reviews the 2017 Hyundai i30 SR Turbo, the sportier variant of the all-new i30. It uses a 1.6-litre turbo petrol producing 150 kW and 265 Nm, available with a six-speed manual or seven-speed dual-clutch.
Hot Hatches6:012017 Subaru BRZ Review
A lightweight rear drive coupe that puts feel ahead of figures. Simone finds out why the BRZ keeps winning hearts on a tight budget.
Hot Hatches5:072017 Hyundai i30 Review
The hatch that anchors Hyundai's range and a perennial top seller. Amelia tests the everyday i30 to see why so many Australians just buy one.
Hot Hatches5:242017 Holden Astra Review
Holden's European hatch, back to take on the establishment. Simone drives the Astra to see whether the Lion badge still knows how to do small cars.
Hot Hatches2017 Kia Rio SLi review | Australia
The 2017 Kia Rio SLi receives a significant number of updates for the year, though Kia stops short of calling it an all-new model. A 1.4-litre petrol with a four-speed automatic is paired with a top-spec feature list.
Hot Hatches5:122017 Toyota 86 GTS Review
Toyota's lightweight coupe built for grins, not for spec sheet bragging. Jenny drives the 86 GTS and remembers why simple can be brilliant.
Hot Hatches2017 Kia Cerato Review | CarTell.tv
The Kia Cerato is the compact car that refuses to be boring. The 2017 model review covers what Kia's entry into the small car segment looks like when you actually drive it.
Hot Hatches2017 Hyundai Elantra SR Turbo review | Australia
Hyundai introduces a sportier Elantra for 2017 with the SR Turbo. It shares its 1.6-litre turbo petrol with the i30 SR, producing 150 kW and 265 Nm, and looks distinct from the standard Elantra.
Hot Hatches2016 Hyundai Elantra review | Australia
Amelia reviews the 2016 Hyundai Elantra, a cost-effective sedan alternative to the i30 hatch. It comes with a single 2-litre petrol producing 112 kW and 192 Nm, and introduces Apple CarPlay to the range.
Hot Hatches2015, 2016 Suzuki Swift Video Review | Australia
The Suzuki Swift has been Australia's affordable small car benchmark for years. The 2015 model review covers what you get for the money and whether the formula still works.
Hot Hatches2016 Toyota Camry Atara SL review | Australia
The 2016 Toyota Camry Atara SL is an Australian-made mid-size sedan with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder producing 135 kW and 235 Nm. It competes with the Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata on comfort and reliability.
Hot Hatches2014 Mazda 3 SP25 Sedan review | Australia
The 2014 Mazda 3 SP25 Sedan steps up from the standard 2-litre with a 2.5-litre SKYACTIV engine producing 138 kW and 250 Nm. It also includes the i-stop idle-off system for improved efficiency.
Hot Hatches2014 Toyota Corolla ZR Sedan review | Australia
The 2014 Toyota Corolla ZR Sedan is the top of the Corolla sedan range, paired with a seven-speed CVT. It brings a 1.8-litre engine with 103 kW and 173 Nm into a well-contested small car segment.
Hot Hatches2014 Holden Volt review | Australia
The 2014 Holden Volt is a petrol-electric vehicle shared with the Chevrolet Volt. It combines an electric motor with a petrol engine as a range extender, giving drivers extended range without the anxiety of a pure EV.
Hot Hatches2013 Kia Cerato review | Australia
The 2013 Kia Cerato arrives in Australia with a 2-litre engine, 129 kW of power and 209 Nm of torque. It targets the competitive small car segment and aims to stand out on value and equipment.