Coverage tagged Hot hatches.
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Suzuki will bring the Swift Sport Concept to Australian audiences at the 2012 Sydney Motor Show, marking its first appearance in the country after its Tokyo unveiling.
Kia presented the new-generation Pro Cee’d at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, revealing a sportier three-door hatchback to join its European line-up.
The seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf GTI made its public debut in Paris, offering buyers two power outputs and updated performance ahead of its 2013 launch.
With 170hp from its 1.4 TSI engine and a DSG box, the Skoda Fabia RS delivered punchy performance and a reputation for unpredictable handling at the edge.
Ford’s 250 PS Focus ST hot hatch arrives in Malaysia in five-door form, priced at RM208,888 on the road with insurance.
Honda has introduced a Civic WTCC Edition for Swiss buyers, drawing on its touring car racing heritage and featuring a 2.2-litre diesel engine, unique livery and OZ Racing wheels.
A pre-production Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG has been filmed lapping the Nürburgring as AMG engineers fine-tune the first compact hot hatch from Affalterbach.
Citroën will unveil the DS3 Convertible at the 2012 Paris Motor Show, featuring a roll-back fabric roof and targeting sales in 2013.
Honda is preparing a new Civic Type R, with a concept expected at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and production to follow within a year.
BMW has launched the 2013 1 Series three-door hatchback, introducing the 114i as a new entry point and expanding the range with updated engines and a range-topping M135i.
Volkswagen’s seventh-generation Golf GTI has been caught on video undergoing high-speed testing at the Nürburgring ahead of its expected debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.
Ford is expected to launch a new Focus RS with a 2.3-litre turbocharged engine producing 330bhp, aiming to outgun rivals like the Golf GTI and Astra OPC.
Ford is reportedly shifting its high-performance focus from the next-generation Focus RS to a Fiesta RS, with internal sources suggesting the larger model is now on hold.
Ford begins the worldwide rollout of the 2013 Focus ST, offering both hatchback and estate versions in 40 countries, with deliveries to start in September.
German tuner Boba Motoring has transformed a Volkswagen Golf Mk2 with a 1.8T engine and 920hp, delivering performance that eclipses many modern supercars.
German tuner Tuningwerk has transformed the BMW 1 Series into a 521hp track-focused machine, using carbon fibre components and uprated brakes to support its 3.0-litre turbocharged engine.
Ford has unveiled the production version of the 2013 Fiesta ST at the Geneva Motor Show, confirming full technical details and a European launch for its new hot hatch.
Hyundai will unveil the Veloster Turbo to European audiences at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, bringing its 204 hp coupé to the region for the first time.
Ford is preparing a new Focus RS for 2015, expected to feature a five-door body, front-wheel drive and a turbocharged 2.3-litre engine with 320 HP.
Hyundai will bring its 1.6-litre turbocharged Veloster to UK showrooms in the second half of 2012, following its global debut at the Detroit Motor Show.
Ford will present the 2012 Focus ST at the Los Angeles Auto Show, bringing its 247hp hot hatch to the US market after its Frankfurt premiere.
Abarth's 2012 Punto SuperSport, revealed for the Frankfurt Motor Show, delivers 180hp from its 1.4-litre turbo engine and features distinctive matte black styling.
German tuner Novitec has launched a suite of aerodynamic and power enhancements for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, targeting both petrol and diesel variants.
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May head to Italy to compare hot hatches, while the new McLaren MP4-12C gets a full road test.