Hatchback

The 2024 Impreza leans into its sporty past while at the same time admitting something car enthusiasts have been screaming for years: Hatchbacks are fun.

Unveiled at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show, the 2023 Toyota Prius and Prius Prime go from merely fuel-efficient choices to actually fun compact cars.

The 2024 Impreza drops the sedan body style entirely, leaving only a five-door hatchback, while trading the fifth-gen’s Premium and Limited trims for the return of the higher-performance RS.

The 2023 Honda Civic Type R capitalizes on the benefits of the mainstream Civic’s new-for-2022 platform and retains all of what made the previous-generation Type R great.

A common belief is that larger, higher-riding vehicles are better equipped to protect occupants in a crash, but the latest series of crash tests from IIHS challenge that viewpoint.

The redesigned 2023 Civic Type R gets an upgraded engine, a quicker 0-60 mph sprint and improved tech.

The 2023 Corolla sedan, hybrid and hatchback all get refreshed exterior styling, updated interior tech and improved safety features, while the Corolla hybrid also adds available all-wheel drive.

The 2022 BMW i4 compact electric car is fast, powerful and boasts an impressive all-electric range — if you equip it right.

The redesigned Niro family gains cargo room, new tech, expressive styling and improved efficiency across the model lineup, making all three versions attractive choices.

The new Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Turbo S goes a long way toward putting some EV-naysayer arguments on the trailer.