To make up for that radical change of agenda, the rest of the Civic Type R is
traditional hot hatch.
The three - door S3 appeals to
traditional hot hatch buyers, but drivers with families or lifestyle hobbies may prefer the five - door S3 Sportback while the S3 saloon fits the bill for company car drivers wanting to make a statement with their choice of wheels.
So, what about
traditional hot hatches — small, modestly powered front - wheel drives — can they still put a smile on your dial in this era of 350hp + hatchbacks?
Rivals include the Audi RS Q3 and Porsche Macan, plus
traditional hot hatches like the Ford Focus RS, Volkswagen Golf R and Honda Civic Type R.
Not exact matches
It might not be a
hot hatch in the
traditional sense, but the Nissan Juke Nismo shouldn't be dismissed so quickly
I like that the GLA45 is more like a
hot hatch, rather than a
traditional SUV.
If you can be judicious with the optioning, though, the 370Z — either in base or NISMO form — remains a compellingly
traditional sports car option among a sea of pony cars and
hot hatches.
Hot hatches may have their fans, however there are some enthusiasts who'd rather stick to the more
traditional body styles found in today's best sporty coupes.
The suspension never feels as stiff as you'd expect, which means body roll is more pronounced than a
traditional hot -
hatch, but managing the weight transfer from side - to - side in the corners adds to the involvement.
Often overlooked in favor of the more popular offerings from the German firms, the Peugeot 208 GTi is actually a
traditional hot -
hatch in Europe, having its roots in the 205 GTI of the 1980s.