Coverage tagged Hot hatches.
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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.
German tuner MTM has unveiled a performance and styling package for the third-generation Skoda Octavia RS, lifting output from 220hp to 304hp and adding distinctive exterior touches.
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.
Dacia is preparing a Sandero RS hot hatch aimed at Brazil and Russia, with Renaultsport confirming the project will sit below the Clio RS in its line-up.
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.
Fiat has launched the 2015 Abarth 595 in Australia, offering the Turismo and Competizione variants with prices starting at $33,500 for the hatchback.
Ford has launched the 2015 Focus ST at Goodwood, introducing a diesel engine for the first time alongside the updated petrol model and revised chassis.
Volkswagen has released a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the creation and virtual performance of the GTI Roadster Vision Gran Turismo, built exclusively for Gran Turismo 6.
Ford’s next-generation Focus RS has been spotted testing on the Autobahn, revealing key details ahead of its expected 2016 launch.
German tuner Pogea Racing has launched two ECU tuning stages for the Fiat 500 Abarth, lifting output to as much as 168hp and adding lightweight options.
Honda has released a teaser video for the 2015 Civic Type R, hinting at its turbocharged engine and Nürburgring ambitions ahead of its expected Paris Motor Show debut.
Spy images reveal the upcoming Seat Leon ST Cupra estate ahead of its official debut, showing Cupra styling cues and hinting at a launch in 2015.
Honda’s next-generation Civic Type R has been spotted without camouflage during testing at the Nürburgring, revealing its production-ready styling and confirming key details of the hot hatch.
Hyundai’s updated Veloster Turbo, caught on public roads in Germany, reveals new exterior details ahead of its official unveiling expected later in 2014.
Dodge will add an all-wheel-drive SRT version to the Dart range, confirming plans for a performance-focused model as SRT is absorbed into the Dodge brand.