Sentences with phrase «true hot hatch»

Tuning firm BBR can offer 243bhp upgrades to Mazda diesel models, taking the 3 2.2 diesel into true hot hatch territory.

While on paper it might not appear much of a match for true hot hatches, as a package, the less powerful Swift Sport offers unique thrills of its own.

It's far more fun with the manual transmission and brings the Corolla Hatchback closer to true hot hatch territory, but the CVT is a good one.

The chassis does respond to lifts off the throttle mid-corner, making the S1 adjustable and entertaining in the manner of a true hot hatch.

I'm particularly excited to showcase the GT Sport, a true hot hatch.»

Let's hope the same people use their skill to set up the new Focus ST to reflect a true hot hatch.

Who knows, maybe one day Kia will follow the lead of Hyundai's new N performance division and make a true hot hatch like the high - performance Hyundai Veloster N. No word on a US launch yet, but Kia says the Rio GT Line will be available in Europe this spring.

Sadly, the lack of performance upgrades means the Kia Rio GT Line isn't a true hot hatch.

This car is a true hot hatch.

Volkswagen did get the Polo GT with seven speed dual clutch automatic transmission and Fiat launched the true hot hatch Abarth Punto.

It's faster, more fun to drive, and really it's just more of a true hot hatch than the Beetle.

It's had mixed reviews as it's neither a true hot hatch, nor an exceptionally fuel efficient hybrid, and one could say it almost looks more sporty than it is, not that it's utterly lacking.

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.

The old Veloster was always a bit of show and no go - the looks were controversial, but interesting, yet it didn't drive like a true hot hatch.

Those looking for a true hot hatch will think it hasn't gone far enough, but there are plenty of other choices for those people.

In a press release, Hyundai's U.S. product head Scott Margason described the Elantra GT Sport as «a true hot hatch,» but we won't be certain about that until we drive one.

A true hot hatch is a heck of a lot of fun to drive, but it can also be a lot of work.