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There are a few hot hatch staples that really put a smile on our face– the RenaultSports, the VXRs, the vRS and the STs of the world. We like them all, for what they (in the main) represent. That is normally good value and performance that offers real smiles-per-mile that only a supercar or motorbike […]
Is the new Ford Fiesta ST the best small hot hatch that money can buy? There’s an argument that the smaller hot hatches are purer and more like the everyman fast cars of old – so that’s akin to saying that they are perhaps the best out there… irregardless of their smaller dimensions. The previous […]
You may have seen the new Hyundai i30 N hot hatch on Top Gear recently. Boasting over 270 horsepower and a 0-62 time of around six seconds, this car is certainly no slouch. However, the hot hatch segment is the only market that is a) seemingly still doing quite well and b) hasn’t been overtaken […]
The 2018 SEAT Leon Cupra R may have only just landed in the UK, but all 24 models have already been sold out! This sports performance model was limited to a run of only 799 worldwide and features a host of upgrades and premium finish. UK editions of the car have 310PS power, a six […]
Supercar… sports car… family car… many of the old definitions of how or where a car should fit into comfortable categories are eroding. This is especially apparent when most manufacturers are turning to the SUV body style for every segment. Thankfully, the Honda Civic Type R (FK8 2017) bursts out of this mould and retains […]
Hyundai may not be known for their hot hatchbacks – but that might be about to change with the introduction of the i30 N. Boasting either just under 250 or just over 270 horsepowers, this thing is guaranteed to be quick off the mark. That being said, can it live up to the rather special […]
The new Megane Renault Sport is set for release this year. In a first for hot hatches, it will have a four wheel steering setup (Renault names this the 4CONTROL system). The 4CONTROL steering allows for quicker turn in, smoother corning and greater precision. It works by means of an electromagnetic actuator mounted on the rear axle. […]
You want a German marque that is rear wheel drive, from a manufacturer that has huge experience in performance cars. This might well fit exactly the bill you’re looking for. The BMW M140i is a very potent hot hatch, with well over 300 horsepowers and three or five door variants. It’s also a sleek looking […]
The Honda Civic Type R is a very well known hot hatchback. The frantic VTEC engine really does love to be revved, whilst the suspension is set up to offer great grip and turn in. The 2017 car is the most extreme Honda to be developed yet. It is also arguably one of the most practical […]
It isn’t every day that something as futuristic in design as the 2017 Honda Civic Type R comes along. Just look at the that front end! It very much reminds us of… well… maybe a Transformer or something? A real slice of where automotive design is heading in the next few years or so. We […]