Hot hatchbacks

German tuner pushes super-hatch into BMW M4 territory

Skoda references its rallying success with latest special edition, but performance fans may be left wanting

Is four-wheel drive a barrier to hot hatch heaven on the track? evo finds out in our latest video

Racer previews a closer relationship between production cars and their on-track counterparts

Can Clio reclaim its crown? Updated with pricing and performance

Skoda celebrates rally success with Combi concept at Wörthersee

SEAT updates its popular supermini, Cupra model on the horizon

Nissan's Focus and Golf rival finally gains some pep with a new turbocharged 1.6-litre engine

Civic Tourer unceremoniously dumped in favour of Honda's latest hot hatchback

The beginnings of hot hatch fun

We whittle down our favourite new hot hatchbacks to just five examples

Not-for-Europe range-topper joins the Veloster range

Sport Pack as standard for the quickest version of rear-drive city car

‘Ring-kitted Cupra undercuts Megane Trophy-R by over £5000

Peugeot's sub-GTi hatchback makes its debut in the UK in March

evo spoke to the new Mini JCW's project director to see what separates the hottest Mini from its lesser brethren

Full pricing and specification details for Vauxhall’s Abarth 500 rival

The reborn fast 500 is reliable, holds its value well and is a hoot to drive. Here’s what you need to know

Nissan's new and improved Juke Nismo RS hits UK showrooms, priced at £21,995

The mk2 Focus RS has a fanatical following – not least among tuners, who squeeze as much as 400bhp from its turbo engine.

Audi's new five-cylinder hot hatchback takes the fight to Mercedes' 355bhp A45 AMG

Audi's smallest model and the sporty S1 and S1 Sportback receive subtle updates

Litchfield tuned Subaru Impreza STI is the hottest Scooby yet