The updated Volkswagen Golf, with its new 1.0-litre engine, takes on the Ford Focus and Seat Leon in an attempt to reclaim its title as the best hatchback in the world.
Back from its hiatus, the Nissan Pulsar looks to gain some ground in the hatchback segment, going up against the Ford Focus and the Peugeot 308.
Opel has reinvented the Astra and we find out if its segment-leading features and cabin space are enough to outdo the longtime crowd-pleasing Ford Focus.
Despite the downsized engine, the new Ford Focus Hatchback 1.0 is surprisingly fun, with its sharp handling and perky EcoBoost engine.
The latest Ford Focus ST is faster, more powerful and greener than the car it replaces, making it one impressive machine in the hot hatch crusade.
The Focus along with most of its stablemates at Ford have been known for their excellent ride and handling ever since the first Focus. Having gained some girth in its latest incarnation, does it still offer the same driving pleasure as its predecessor?