Hatchback

The first affordable electric SUV without a defining flaw, the Ioniq 5 has a comfortable ride and plenty of space, but some of its best features can be had only for thousands of dollars more.

The 2022 Volkswagen Golf R remains a worthy competitor against the likes of other high-performance compacts, but with a more comfortable ride and restrained styling.

The 2022 edition of the New York auto show is its first since 2019, and while it may not have returned to its previous scale, there were still plenty of new cars to check out.

The 2022 edition of the New York auto show is its first since 2019, and while it may not have returned to its previous scale, there were still plenty of new cars to check out.

The 2022 edition of the New York auto show is its first since 2019, and while it may not have returned to its previous scale, there were still plenty of new cars to check out.

Nissan has announced a slightly updated version of its venerable Leaf electric hatchback for the 2023 model year and the elimination of three of the five trim levels it offered for 2022.

The Kia Niro is getting what looks to be a full redesign for the 2023 model year, including updated exterior styling.

The 2023 GR Corolla is based on the Corolla hatchback, not the sedan, but it gets some extensive body changes that differentiate it.

Only Corollas built after November 2021 qualify for the Top Safety Pick Plus award, as that’s when Toyota upgraded its marginal-rated non-curve-adaptive system.

Sharing a lot with the recently redesigned Honda Civic, the new Integra muscles the ILX out of Acura’s lineup and takes its place as a more premium alternative to a Civic.

More than 128,000 Kia Souls are being recalled for an issue with frontal airbags potentially not deploying.

After narrowing the field to the most affordable models in several popular classes based on average prices listed on Cars.com, we choose our value favorites based on features, warranties and overall performance for the money.