The Abarth 595 is startlingly quick and wonderfully stylish, but th...

The Audi RS3 isn’t the sharpest driving machine, but few hot hatche...

The Audi S1 is fast, grippy and smart inside. It could be a bit mor...

One of the most premium-feeling cars in its class, and quick, too.<...

Combining big-engined character and performance with lively handlin...

Without upping your budget considerably, yo...

The Ford Focus RS is incredibly capable and brilliant fun. You do h...

The Focus ST is still one of the most enjoyable all-rounders in the...

Awesome performance and precise handling, yet the Honda Civic Type...

The i30N is a well-equipped, great value hot hatch that will really...

The Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG is ferociously quick in a straight line a...

A competent hot hatch but one that’s outshone on the road by more t...

The Peugeot 308 GTi is fast and well equipped, but it isn't as invo...

The Renault Clio RS is a fast and grippy hot hatch, but it’s not as...

The Mégane RS isn’t the fastest hot hatch in the world, but it’s gr...

The Seat Leon Cupra 300 is a very rapid hot hatch, but it's not as...

The Skoda Octavia vRS is quick and spacious, although it can't comp...

The Suzuki Swift Sport is well equipped and fun to drive, but a hig...

The Vauxhall Corsa VXR looks the part, but to drive it’s so far beh...

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With superb performance and four-wheel drive, the VW Golf R is one...

A fine all-rounder, but rival hot hatches will put an even bigger s...

Cracking engine and decent handling make the Up GTI the best budget...