7 Most Outstanding And Super Hot Small Hatchbacks On The Market Today

The term hatchback has been used since the 1970s to market cars that have a door across the entire rear section which allows easier loading and unloading. Many hatchback vehicles have also been used as high-performance rally and drag cars. These cars are useful for their practicality as well as versatility as most, if not all, have fold-down rear seats that allow more cargo. Having a large rear window also allows the driver better visibility, which can lead to safer driving. Numerous automobile manufacturers have begun to reduce the size in order to satisfy the demand for fuel economy as well as the demand for smaller vehicles that still allow storage space. Check out 7 of the hottest hatchbacks on the market today.

Suzuki Swift Sport

The Suzuki Swift Sport represents great value for money and a simple “back-to-basics” approach that made hatchbacks popular in the first place. Not the most powerful or trendy looking by any means, the Suzuki Swift Sport makes use of its lightweight 2,300-pound frame in order to deliver an exhilarating driving experience nonetheless. The 1.6-litre naturally-aspirated engine performs best at higher revs, encouraging the driver to test the limits of this hot hatchback and its handling capabilities. Retailing at around $18,000 USD, the Swift Sport delivers an “old-school” driving experience, reminiscent of the original hatchback vehicles of the 1970s and 1980s. This vehicle has been praised for the interior as well as fuel economy, making it an accessible daily driver for a lot of motorists in the hatchback market.

Volkswagen Polo GTI

The Volkswagen Polo GTI is equipped with a 2-litre turbocharged engine that produces 192 horsepower and a top speed of 146 miles per hour. Weighing in at around 2,800 pounds, the Polo GTI is a little bigger than the average hatchback. This vehicle has been praised for the build quality, as Volkswagen always is, handling, and safety features. The Polo GTI hatch is a great car for city driving and getting a decent bang for your buck in terms of fuel economy. Hot hatchback rivals for the Volkswagen Polo GTI include the Peugeot 208, the Ford Fiesta ST, and the Mini John Cooper Works. The Polo GTI is one of the fastest hatchbacks on the market and can be owned for approximately $25,000 USD.

Renault Sport Clio 220 Trophy

This hot hatch comes from the factory with 220 horsepower from the 1.6-litre turbocharged engine, producing 0-60 miles per hour time of 6.6 seconds. This unique looking hatchback supplies the driver with great fuel economy as well as a reasonably sized cabin and trunk area. The 18-inch wheels and lowered suspension give the Renault a better ride compared to other models from the same manufacturer and the car is also rated as a 5-star vehicle in the safety department. The Clio 220 is praised for its power and track-like handling which has lead to quarter mile times of 14.7 seconds, reasonably quick for a standard production vehicle. A Sport Clio can be purchased new for a shade under $30,000 USD.

Mini John Cooper Works

The Mini John Cooper Works, or JCW for short, produces 231 horsepower from a 2-litre turbocharged engine that comes complete with front-mounted intercooler. The engine is capable of a 6.1-second 0-60 mile per hour time and this car also represents the fastest production Mini ever built. The 2,760 pound Mini sits on 18-inch wheels and comes with racing style bumpers that certainly give it a more aggressive stance on the road compared to other Mini vehicles. Relatively economical at 23 miles per gallon (city driving), the JCW Mini is a fun daily driver that also provides sufficient storage or passenger space. Upgraded suspension and braking systems give the John Cooper Works edition superior handling and performance over standard models and this vehicle can be owned for approximately $32,000 USD.

Audi S1

This vehicle utilizes the same 2 liters, turbocharged engine as the Golf GTI and the S1 Quattro model produces 231 horsepower. The four wheel drive configuration of the Audi S1 is able to get the power of the engine to the wheels quickly, resulting in the 0-60 miles per hour time of 5.8 seconds. The Audi S1 has been called and exhilarating and exciting driving experience by many automotive reviewers. It is available in 5-door as well as 3-door versions as well as various colors. Audi is well known for creating great cabins within their vehicles and the S1 is certainly no exception with the finish giving the impression of a luxury vehicle. It will cost around $33,000 USD to own one of the best performance hatchbacks on the market today.

Peugeot 208 GTI

This rally-styled hatchback from Peugeot comes with a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine that produces 208 horsepower and is used well within the 2,500-pound frame on top of 18-inch wheels. This Peugeot is capable of 0-60 miles per hour in 6.2 seconds with a maximum speed of 143 miles per hour and is only available with a 6-speed manual transmission. At 52 miles per gallon, the 208 GTI is also a very practical car for daily use with a decent sized trunk for cargo. It will cost around $26,000 USD for the 2017 GTI model of the Peugeot 208, putting it in the mid-range for new vehicles. This hatchback is also considered a competitor to the next one in the slideshow.

This hot hatchback contains a 1.6 liter, turbocharged Ford EcoBoost engine that has been praised for its responsiveness as well as reliability. The engine that comes standard with the 2017 model produces close to 200 horsepower, so it is easy to see why this car has been commended. The power from the EcoBoost engine is converted into a 0-60 mile per hour time of 6.9 seconds which is not too shabby for a vehicle considered a practical everyday driver. The Fiesta ST also comes standard with a lowered suspension and bigger wheels which help to improve handling as well as Recaro seats and a body kit which gives the vehicle more style points over the standard edition. The Ford Fiesta ST can be owned for just under $30,000 USD and is surely the definition of a hot hatchback.