Abarth 595
2016 - present
The Abarth 595 is startlingly quick and wonderfully stylish, b...
Audi RS3
2021 - present
Staggering performance and grip, and the five-cylinder engine...
Audi S3
2020 - present
Impressive point-to-point pace, but the very best rivals are e...
BMW M135i
2019 - present
Combines a classy interior with plenty of pace, but...
Cupra Leon
2020 - present
Some rivals are more fun, but the estate version is particular...
Ford Fiesta ST
2021 - present
The most fun you can have in a hot hat...
Ford Focus ST
(2021 - 2022)
A well-priced, well-equipped hot hatch that combines...
Honda Civic Type R
2017 - present
Awesome performance and brilliant handling. One of the world's...
Hyundai i20N
2021 - present
Perky performance and nicely balanced handling
Hyundai i30N
A well-equipped, great value hot hatch that will really put a...
Mercedes A35 AMG
Fast and grippy, if not the most rewarding drive.
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Mercedes AMG A45
2019 - present
A brilliant hot hatch that's staggeringly quick, capable and f...
Peugeot 308 GTi
The Peugeot 308 GTi is fast and well equipped, but it isn't as...
Renault Megane RS
2020 - present
The Mégane RS isn’t the fastest hot hatch in the world, but it...
Skoda Octavia vRS
2020 - present
The Skoda Octavia vRS is quick and spacious, but it can't comp...
Suzuki Swift Sport
2020 - present
Well equipped and fun to drive, but a high list price and unde...
Toyota GR Yaris
2020 - present
One of the most characterful and entertaining hot hatches of t...
Vauxhall Corsa VXR
The Vauxhall Corsa VXR looks the part, but to drive it’s so fa...
Volkswagen Golf GTD
2020 - present
The VW Golf GTD blends hot hatch-style performance with angeli...
Volkswagen Golf GTI
2020 - present
Blends everyday usability with strong performance, but th...
Volkswagen Golf R
2020 - present
Fast and more fun than its direct rivals, but doesn'...
Volkswagen Polo GTI
2021 - present
A fine all-rounder, but rival hot hatches will put an even big...
Volkswagen Up GTI
2018 - present
The Up GTI is the best budget hot hatch you can buy
