Coverage tagged Hot hatches.
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Honda has unveiled the production-ready Civic Type R at Geneva, confirming a 310PS turbocharged engine and a raft of chassis upgrades for its most aggressive hot hatch yet.
Ford has unveiled the 2016 Focus RS at the Geneva Motor Show, confirming a 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine, all-wheel drive and a host of new performance features.
Leaked images ahead of the 2015 Geneva Motor Show show the 2016 Honda Civic Type R’s aggressive bodywork, large rear wing and distinctive Type R details.
German tuner B&B Automobiletechnik has launched a three-stage performance package for the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG, boosting output to as much as 450hp and 680Nm.
Ford has confirmed the new Focus RS will not be offered in estate or saloon forms, with the high-performance model to remain hatchback-only for its launch in 2015.
Ford is considering a Fiesta RS to join its expanding performance line-up, with a power output rumoured to approach 250bhp and chassis upgrades over the ST.
The Giulietta Quadrifoglio Verde, Alfa Romeo's flagship hot hatch, reaches Australian showrooms with a 177kW turbo engine and a choice of manual or dual-clutch automatic.
Spy photographs reveal the updated A-Class hatch with revised bumpers, lights and possible interior tweaks, as Mercedes prepares for a public unveiling later in 2015.
A heavily camouflaged prototype of the Honda Civic Type R has been seen testing in the United States, suggesting North American development of the hot hatch is under way.
MINI unveiled the new John Cooper Works hot hatch at the 2015 Detroit Motor Show, featuring a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine and aggressive styling updates.
A new rendering offers an early glimpse at the 2016 Ford Focus RS, hinting at aggressive styling and likely technical upgrades before the model’s official debut.
Abarth’s 695 Biposto, unveiled at Geneva 2014, has seen demand far exceed supply, as buyers rush for the brand’s fastest street-legal model to date.
The facelifted 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI gets a 192hp 1.8-litre engine, new chassis tech and updated styling, with orders opening in Europe from February.
Ford’s Fiesta ST, updated after its 2012 debut, combines a lively 1.6-litre EcoBoost engine with sharp handling and everyday practicality at a competitive price.
The five-door Mini Cooper S aims to broaden the hatchback’s appeal, offering more space and usability while maintaining the brand’s familiar driving focus.
A new rendering imagines how a 2016 Mazda2 MPS could look, hinting at Mazda’s potential entry into the B-segment hot hatch market against rivals like the Fiesta ST.
Honda's 2015 Civic Si Coupe and Sedan reach US dealers with a starting price of $23,680, offering buyers a choice of body styles and equipment options.
Volkswagen has set the starting price for the updated 2015 Polo GTI at €22,275 in its home market, with orders open and deliveries due in 2015.
Renault has confirmed the Sandero RS will be sold under its own badge in markets outside Europe, with no plans for a Dacia-badged version for the continent.
Volkswagen has revealed the updated Polo GTI, which gains a new 1.8-litre turbo engine, refreshed styling and a manual gearbox option for 2015.
Peugeot has revealed the 308 GT in both hatchback and SW estate forms, offering buyers a choice of petrol and diesel engines and a sharper chassis tune.
Reports suggest the 2017 Ford Focus RS will adopt all-wheel drive and the 2.3-litre EcoBoost engine, marking a departure from the front-driven setup of previous generations.
Independent renderings preview the Monte Carlo edition of the new-generation Skoda Fabia, hinting at a sportier look for the supermini as the RS variant is dropped.
Skoda has confirmed it will not offer a performance RS version of the new-generation Fabia, instead focusing on standard and Monte Carlo variants for the upcoming launch.