«ST» stands for «Sport Technologies,» and in the present day, it's come to be associated with small, engaging,
sporty performance hatchbacks like the Ford Fiesta ST, Ford Focus ST, and... that's it.
Not exact matches
Featuring a sleek,
sporty hatchback design and track - ready
performance, it's also the first Honda - badged Type R to be available on U.S. soil.
Back to top 500 Abarth Fiat's
performance - oriented Abarth model comes in 500
hatchback and 500c soft - top form, and it competes with
sporty models like the Mini Cooper S. Its turbocharged 1.4 - liter four - cylinder engine makes 160 hp.
Back to top 500 Abarth Fiat's
performance - oriented Abarth model comes in 500
hatchback and 500c soft - top form, and it competes with
sporty hatches and convertibles like the Mini Cooper S. Its turbocharged 1.4 - liter four - cylinder engine makes 160 hp and 170 pounds - feet of torque.
Back to top 500 Abarth Fiat's
performance - oriented Abarth model comes in 500
hatchback and 500c soft - top form, and it competes with
sporty models like the Mini Cooper S. Its turbocharged 1.4 - liter four - cylinder engine makes 160 hp and 170 pounds - feet of torque.
The
hatchback is also sold as the Focus Electric, which is covered separately in the Cars.com Research section, and as the
sporty ST and
performance RS.
An updated version of the Accord Hybrid also arrives this year, while the Civic lineup expands to include a 5 - door
hatchback,
sporty Civic Si, and
performance - tuned Civic Type R variants.
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT is a nice
sporty hatchback that offers enough features and good
performance at a low price.
A
sporty S3 version is available, as well as a high -
performance RS3 and a hybrid - only
hatchback A3 Sportback e-tron.
More aggressive than ever thanks to the aero kit that Honda added to the already
sporty looking Civic
hatchback, the Type R is also a force to be reckoned with in terms of
performance.
Regardless of pricing, we believe that Hyundai has finally turned the Veloster into what it was always meant to be, a
sporty hot
hatchback that can back up its looks with insane
performance.
The C30 R - Design will come with a sport steering wheel and pedals, a high -
performance audio system, 17 - inch Serapis alloy wheels as a no - cost option, and other features befitting a
sporty hatchback.
You don't expect an entry - level
hatchback to deliver
sporty performance, but the 323 did.
With a bottom - line base price of less than $ 25,000, the GTI doesn't cost all that much more than economy - minded small
hatchbacks, yet it offers a
sportier, more exclusive look — as well as a good list of standard features and a more athletic driving feel.This model sets itself apart with affordable
performance, great steering and handling, Athletic, responsive driving feel, impressive fuel economy, straightforward, practical, and spacious interior layout, and excellent DSG transmission
This model sets itself apart with
Sporty styling, brisk
performance,
hatchback practicality, good fuel economy for a
performance car, available with either two or four doors * Money - Back Guarantee is valid for 5 days or 250 miles, whichever comes first.
The 3 Series model range includes a plug - in hybrid,
sporty wagon, versatile
hatchback and high -
performance M3 sedan.
The radical new Civic Type R, with its
sporty and sleek
hatchback design and track - ready
performance, will make its North American debut at the 2016 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, November 1 - 4, 2016, marking the arrival of the first - ever Honda - badged Type R in the U.S.
And now for the first time there are two RS versions in the Skoda Fabia range: both
hatchback and estate bodystyles continue the RS range's renowned combination of
sporty performance with exceptional fuel efficiency and environmental - friendliness.
Indeed, it's a confident
hatchback with
sporty dynamics yet doesn't forgo ride comfort in its pursuit of
performance either.
A 2 - door coupe and 5 - door
hatchback arrive during the 2016 model year, as well as
sporty Si and
performance - tuned Type R versions, the latter planned solely for the
hatchback body style.
Volkswagen, Subaru and all other
sporty compact
hatchback makers best be on notice as the Elantra GT is just be a
performance model — which Hyundai's new high -
performance N division already offers as the 271 - hp i30 N — away from being a true hot hatch.
Tata Motors has revealed a teaser image of the upcoming
performance version of the Tigor compact sedan, which will make its debut at the Auto Expo 2018, along with a
sportier version of the Tiago
hatchback.
There is also a
sporty ST model and a high -
performance RS — both of which are
hatchback only.
All told, while the new GTI should be a
sportier hatchback thanks to the new, adjustable suspension system, it's a bit disappointing that
performance figures are unchanged.