Coverage tagged Hot hatches.
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Volkswagen’s Design Vision GTI concept made its North American debut at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show, bringing a 496bhp V6 and radical styling to the hot hatch segment.
Alfa Romeo brings the MiTo Quadrifoglio Verde to British showrooms, combining 170hp MultiAir power and Brembo brakes in a hot hatch celebrating 90 years of the cloverleaf badge.
Peugeot is developing a 208 R hot hatch, set to offer greater performance than the 208 GTI and target a 2015 launch.
ATC Design has released digital renderings of the anticipated 2015 Honda Civic Type R, offering a glimpse at the hot hatch’s potential styling and performance ambitions.
Peugeot revealed the 308 R Concept at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, showcasing a 270hp 1.6-litre engine and aggressive styling aimed at the hot hatch segment.
A camouflaged prototype of the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG Black Series has been spotted undergoing testing, hinting at a hotter version of the already potent hot hatch with output rumoured above 400hp.
SEAT will present the Leon Cup Racer at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed, marking the UK debut of its 330hp touring car developed for customer racing.
A new Volkswagen Golf 7 GTI was damaged in a collision during its South African launch event, with all occupants escaping injury thanks to the car’s safety systems.
Nissan revives the Pulsar SSS for Australian buyers, offering a 140kW turbocharged engine, manual and CVT gearboxes, and a starting price of $29,240 AUD.
The Megane GT Line adopts the Renaultsport Megane’s chassis and pairs it with a 1.6 dCi diesel, offering a mix of dynamic handling and strong fuel economy.
The new Volkswagen Golf Mk7 GTI arrives in the UK from £25,895, offering two power outputs and a choice of three- or five-door body styles.
MINI spotlights the performance-focused Countryman John Cooper Works with a new video, highlighting its 218hp engine, distinctive styling and options for buyers.
Volkswagen introduced the seventh-generation Golf and Golf GTI to the US at the 2013 New York Auto Show, outlining new petrol and diesel engines ahead of their early 2014 showroom arrival.
The production version of the latest Golf GTI debuts at the Geneva Motor Show, offering up to 230 PS and improved fuel economy over its predecessor.
Renault has introduced the Clio GT at the Geneva Motor Show, slotting the 120hp turbocharged hatchback between the standard Clio and the full-fat RS.
Kia has revealed its first hot hatch twins, the Cee’d GT and Pro Cee’d GT, featuring a 204hp turbo engine and distinctive styling, with both set for a Geneva Motor Show premiere.
Volkswagen has unveiled the production Golf Mk7 GTI ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut, offering buyers a choice of two power outputs and a host of chassis upgrades.
Limited-run orange-themed WRX and WRX STI special editions arrive in the US for 2013, featuring exclusive styling, heated seats and pricing from $29,565.
MINI has confirmed US pricing for its Paceman range, with the base model starting at $23,900 and the John Cooper Works variant topping the line-up.
Belgian customers can now configure the 2014 Renault Clio RS online, with prices starting at €24,950 and a range of customisation options including paint, wheels and interior trim.
A leaked image has surfaced online suggesting Dodge is preparing a high-performance SRT4 variant of the Dart for the 2014 model year, following the debut of the Dart GT.
Leaked images of the 2014 Skoda Octavia RS show both the saloon and Combi ahead of the official debut, confirming key design and technical details.
Peugeot has confirmed the 208 GTI will go on sale across Europe in 2013 with a starting price of €25,690 and a 197hp turbocharged engine.
The CS 330, developed by Ford Racing and Cosworth for the 2012 SEMA Show, extracts 330hp from the Focus ST’s 2.0-litre engine and features extensive chassis upgrades.