A hot hatch is a working class hero, I don't want a luxury german car, I don't care for lovely interiors. Give me FWD no driver aids manual handbrake. 1. Type R 2. Fiesta ST 3. Hyundai i20N I don't care about any of the others, except for the BMW, they ruined that!
@@idk4466 The "fake" hood scoop actually directs air to the exhaust manifold and wheel arches. Also every car has fake bumper vents, Honda simply made them big as a design feature that didn't look that good.
@@Thiterest1 The type r is a good car and it kinda looks like the wrx sti 2015 like the spoiler and rear bumper but the front doesnt even look somewhat the same but i feel like the type r is kinda overrated
I absolutely love my i30N performance. Went from a Leon cupra 280 to it. I 100% agree what you said about the i30N, just needs a little more power. I will be getting it remapped once this lockdown is over. Should bring it to just over 300bhp.
@@mk3tsi They're both brilliant cars. If you want fun with great handling, pick the i30n. If you want speed to keep up with type r, golf r and audi s3, pick the cupra. Fuel is better on the cupra even when pushing the car. I could get 45mpg on the cupra if I drove sensible, the i30n I can get about 35mpg if I drive sensible. If I had to pick between a new cupra or a new i30n... I would pick the i30n. Yes its down on power and speed but its just so much more fun to drive. The sound of the exhaust popping and banging always puts a smile on my face.
indeed. i don't care if it's vulgar, it looks cool. the real measuring stick for the looks of these cars should be how impressed kids are with their looks, and i think the civic takes it EASY.
Type R everyone's knows when honda release there H system which is 4x4 then the game is over best engine best 4x4 system plus Japanese engineering. When VTEC kicks in yooooooo I've got my H system laters 😬🤑😎👍👌
I have a 2018 FK8, what a great car. driving this car on a twisty road and it just keeps gripping, holding you the driver in your seat. What a gearbox, tight, mechanical a proper drivers car. To this day it puts a smile on my face.
@@SuperDigitalMe Yes they did, don't buy anything before 2018. I test drive these cars at the factory and the modern variant (with the buttplug gearshift) are way better than the initial models. Older cars would not go into reverse, and the factory simply wrote it off as new parts, but the newer cars slide into every gear really well.
Current GTI owner with a lease expiring in a few months. NOT a fan of FWD because of the wheel hop launching straight, in turns or in fast transitions. Living in the NE USA we get all seasons. One of my favorite rides was my 06 MAZDASPEED6. We don’t really have anything like that anymore. As highly touted as the Type R is I’m nervous about getting into another FWD vehicle. Wish we had Type R levels of performance in an affordable 4 door midsized sedan like Mazda and Subaru (Legacy Spec B) used to build. All of the really fun performance sedans are 55+K. Keep up the good vids Rory. We follow u on the gram too and miss u on Top Gear.
Well done! Just discovered your channel. Subscribed! As you went over your list I could feel the build up to the Honda Civic Type R and I was right! I too am a fan of the hot hatches ever since owning, and sadly having to let go of, a first gen Honda CRX back in high school. For us here in the US we don't have the Hyundai i30 but we do get the AMAZING Hyundai Veloster N. The short list for our second car was a Veloster N or a Type R. We had an opportunity to get one of the last, new Type R's in our region and got it and boy are we glad we did. This thing is OUTSTANDING and for those who quickly dismiss it because it is front wheel drive and not all wheel drive or rear wheel drive, just drive the thing. For those who don't like the looks, I can't help you there because my wife and I LOVE the way it looks and we don't buy cars to please other people anyways. After typing this I am going to go to my garage and look at it again and smile. Again, well done and keep up the great work!
Honda the Power of Dreams :) full agreed my Brother and I drives Honda over 20 Years they runs....runs....runs.... with absolut no Proplems - one of the most durable cars ever if you take care of it!!
I do agree that Type R is the one to go with, outstanding looks and performance. Not a hater but people who dislike it's looks are surely Golf fans.(I do like the GTI and R's performance but the looks... not the craziest)
GREAT video. I miss the RS too, brother. Holding on to mine though. Always been interested in those top 3 too, I'd love to take a Type-R for a spin and very curious about the Veloster N
Still don't understand why they dropped the civic's seating capacity to 4. I've got 5 in my family. The normal Civic has 5. Why??? May as well buy a 2 seater in regards to practicality.
Sorry to hear about that. We have 3 people in our family hopefully one day will get to 4 but even if we go to 5 or more I am never getting rid of my Type R. This thing is a modern day collectible and already holds it value very well. Plus it was not easy to get in the first place. Why have a permanent cup holder in center of the back seat and not a fold down cup holder/arm rest that can be folded up for other person. The only thing that comes to mind is trying to cut down on weight capacity because one more person does add more weight and that might be to much for the wheel and suspension set up. The Type R tires are already like rubber bands stretched around a rim. Good luck man. I know if I had to let go of my Type R I would surely regret it because I don't know if I could get another car as special as this especially seeing how hot hatches are becoming more rare with the upcoming CO2 emissions.
The Fiesta needs to be £3-4k cheaper for the top spec one. Hot hatches are ridiculously overpriced now and it seems to be since the golden 300hp 'standard' arrived. Remember the days when and split new Type R was £16k and a Clio Cup was £13k! That was affordable.
@@JMB1891 maybe its down to all the tech in cars now but £35k is probably not affordable to most. I'd still take a Clio Cup over anything out today just for the raw fun.
Hmmm probably agree with the cars said although I wouldn’t pick the same order. If they all came in manual transmission then it’d be the m135i. Instead it’s out of the focus ST or methane RS. 308 GTI is cool choice.
@@dragospahontu no its just a overpriced car and not worth the money and fiesta st is by fsr the better car and much much cheaper but if you have money to waste good for you
Golf can't be on this list because it's a Golf! Produced by VW. It's not hot, it's just hatchback. Boring and dull as always. As every VW, as every Audi.
The haters simply can’t accept that the fk8 is an amazing car. I own one - dropped a PRL intake in it. Lots of bolt on’s are available too. Great car all round. If you hate the looks then that’s fine but at least judge the car in the flesh first.
Nice one Rory, good to see you after what seems like 'What happened to Rory?' So you are reviewing for Autotrader, that's better than what Top Gear attempts to be. Bitch over, I have just watched a couple of reviews and of course it's the AMG A45 that has caught my attention, but boy have cars got pricey since my 'N' reg Saab 900s! You are doing good work and I really like your delivery, keep going, all the best.
Yeah fair list bought the 3rd place getter the megane rs 300 trophy drove the gti st an Honda found the gti boring the st shit inside an not quick enough the Honda just to ugly my mates would bash me an sounds like Jane instead of Tarzan so bought the megane in a manual had it 6 weeks it's brilliant looks an sounds mega I think you were a little generous with 2nd for the st
the driving you would need to do to exploit the performance of the Renault and type R would mean you loose your licence, i agree with the view point but in the roads get me in an a35 any day, much more classy.
There is no best. This is subjective. But I will say the main downside of the Type R is its stupid looks. But, being a manchild I love the looks. So it's a no-brainer. Thrashing the Type R around the corners and up a mountain remind me why I love cars in general
@@ax6618 being honest mate, there very good to drive, the handling in the fiesta seems like it’s on rails on a tight b road, haven’t drove anything yet that’s made me feel the same and iv driven many cars because of the job of have
Der Type R ist ein Knueppel fuers Geld. Ich fahr den jetzt seit 20 Monaten. Sensationell im Spritverbrauch. Geil am Gas und famous in der Kurve. Fantastische Sitze, bisweilen nerviges Droehnen aus dem Auspuff. Musik gerade ausreichend. Das Auto liebt die Drehzahl, voll geil.
Great list Rory, and it's good to see the *spoiler alert* Type R at the top of the list as I had a feeling it wouldn't come out on top. Yes, it looks like a child designed the exterior, but that simply won't matter when you attack your nearest B road.
35k with tax, but mad to buy from a main dealer without doing your homework. You can get much cheaper by shopping around online, especially price comparison sites like drive the deal or buy a car. Nearly new, pre registered, etc. the deals on the i30 fastback N, i30N hatchback and fiesta ST alone are insane. Especially either Hyundai as the only optional extra is which colour of paint you want.
Why isn’t the Audi S3 or RS3 featured? Should do another vid in July when the new Golf R is released. Should do 25-30k best hatches, an 40-50k super hatches, the A45S is a monster! I’m sure you could throw a few more cars in. Plus you could throw the new GTI an Cupra in the mix. P.S would u call a 4 door Clubman JCW a hatch?
Hyundai used to be such a "Pick 'em up cheap and run the wheels off" secret. Love those cars, not so secret any more but still don't hold value like H or T.
I have just ordered my new car. I was torn and spent at least a month agonising. I used to own an integra type R DC2... and then a honda S2000 and so it was really (really) difficult to look past the Civic Type R. But in the end, yesterday I ordered an AMG A35. Hope I don't regret it.
Recently bought the Type R and I cannot fault it in any ways. The car is insane. Videos etc doesn't do justice. As a mad driver, I left behind Golf R. Its all about your skills and timing. Love the car and great value for money. Everybody looks and compliments
Honda are the kings of fwd performance. Just took them a few years to remember. Ek9, Dc2, Dc5, Ep3, CL7, Fd2 - all outstanding cars and not just ‘for front wheel drive’. Plus, all aforementioned cars will probably give a bigger thrill than the majority of this list.
Coming from a mk3.5 Focus ST, I gotta say the mk4 is a whole different animal. It’s more expensive but a significantly better car as a result. 8th doesn’t accurately reflect how good that car is when considering what’s higher up!
Yes!!!! Great list. I drive a Fiesta ST which isn2nd on the list. With the performance pack going fast around corners is amazing, the car eats the road and is so much fun to drive, although I was it was faster. The interior quality of the A35/A45s has got me considering and am dreaming of an upgrade.
A bit more dated, but does anyone have any real life feedback (good or bad) about the Vauxhall Astra (H) VXR, preferably Nurburgring edition? I'm hoping to finally scratch the itch as a relatively cheap hot hatch for the occasion.
The minute I saw honda where releasing a type R GT & saw the pics of it I instantly wanted one. Then I saw it in real life & was instantly put off. It ugly looking. Subaru used to be the really fast but ugly car Type R GT takes that crown
Renault Megane number one, sounds the part, goes like ya stole it and looks great compared to the type r.......and no i don't own one I'm riding 3 door m140i 😎
A hot hatch shouldn't be something with tonnes of power,it should be light, simple and a revvy engine. Which is why I'd get a few cars for 35k,older hot hatches.
LOVING my Megane Trophy and have been for almost a year now. Lot fewer on the roads than the I30Ns and Type Rs of the world so a little bit of Exclusive Variety :D
AutoTrader yep, but, apart from drift mode, this is supposed to be a front wheel heavy awd (if that). And spec’ed out it’s almost at Porsche 718 level and certainly M2 level in price. But in the about 30-35k range? Why not a civic or Megan RS or Focus ST as RWD? (@manufacturers: a housewife will not buy these models anyways ;) )
The Mini is 35 grand. I had to say that sitting down. Thirty five thousand pounds for a Mini before you get going on the configurator. It looks even worse when you write it out in full like that. I'm too old for this.
Totally agree, as I love my mk3 Megane RS, which at it's time was the fwd hothatch benchmark, I can't shake the feel the new Meg4 RS isn't as innovative, no way near as reliable. I'd absolutly get the Civic over the new Meg4RS.
Do you agree with Rory's list? Let us know! ⬇️
NO
Absolutely 👍
Except BMW m135i
A hot hatch is a working class hero, I don't want a luxury german car, I don't care for lovely interiors. Give me FWD no driver aids manual handbrake. 1. Type R 2. Fiesta ST 3. Hyundai i20N I don't care about any of the others, except for the BMW, they ruined that!
Yis
I need this video, but for second hand cars under 10k
Would be an hour long video so many options out there
2014/2015 fiesta st for that price if you want a hot hatch
I'm looking at mk 5 Vauxhall Astra VXR's, especially the Nurburgring editions. Worth considering with decent examples around £7k I think?
I think that would be a great idea
Mk7 golf gti
For the money the i30N and Fiesta ST really make a good name for themselves... tempting!
Yeah agreed... Though I have the i30 N so may be biased 🙂
Yeah Iam currently thinking about buying a used Fiesta ST for 16k€
Just me that thinks around £35000 for a hot hatch is insane??
yep, too much
Too much
Way too much imo. The sweet spot has always been between £20-25k, over £30k and I think it’s just simply too expensive.
For a HONDA?!?
You can get some reasonable pcp deals though
Really been eyeballing the Type R recently
ARD3N VXR great drivers car but don’t expect to be beating golf r, RS3s, m140is etc in real world driving
Shahid Hussain I own one and do everyday on my commute to work :)
ARD3N VXR don’t wait. I own one and this is a great car
@@SH7SH7SH7 Type Rs are no joke especially top end kid
Shahid Hussain off the line maybe, but down a dry back road or track you’ll be gone...
I am glad that the Type-R was number one on the list. That's the car I would take from this list myself.
Does the Type-R have a fake hood scoop and it produces more drag because the holes on the front bumper bottom are covered
@@idk4466 hood scoop is functional and this car has one of the lowest drag coefficients available
@@idk4466 The "fake" hood scoop actually directs air to the exhaust manifold and wheel arches. Also every car has fake bumper vents, Honda simply made them big as a design feature that didn't look that good.
@@Thiterest1 The type r is a good car and it kinda looks like the wrx sti 2015 like the spoiler and rear bumper but the front doesnt even look somewhat the same but i feel like the type r is kinda overrated
I was expecting the Cupra Leon to be on this, bcz that’s a sick car
Same reason the Golf R & Focus RS isn't on there. Old one isn't on sale any more, new one isn't out yet.
I absolutely love my i30N performance. Went from a Leon cupra 280 to it. I 100% agree what you said about the i30N, just needs a little more power. I will be getting it remapped once this lockdown is over. Should bring it to just over 300bhp.
Hows Leon compared to i30N?
@@mk3tsi They're both brilliant cars. If you want fun with great handling, pick the i30n. If you want speed to keep up with type r, golf r and audi s3, pick the cupra. Fuel is better on the cupra even when pushing the car. I could get 45mpg on the cupra if I drove sensible, the i30n I can get about 35mpg if I drive sensible. If I had to pick between a new cupra or a new i30n... I would pick the i30n. Yes its down on power and speed but its just so much more fun to drive. The sound of the exhaust popping and banging always puts a smile on my face.
@@JustBlinkMe1 thanks for your reply
The Type R does have some real menace about it!!
indeed. i don't care if it's vulgar, it looks cool.
the real measuring stick for the looks of these cars should be how impressed kids are with their looks, and i think the civic takes it EASY.
Type R. As a FK8 owner, this makes me proud. The best. Period.
but ugly :)
Manny Singh ugly yes, but the most sorted chassis on a car sub 40k period
Ethan Waterfield wonder what has a better chassis, type r or fiesta ST PE. Both amazing cars for their segment..
@@mannysingh6618 Very very ugly. MK8 GTI and GOLF R are coming. The hot hatch's are scared!
The looks are preference. I think the type r looks good and in person they look better. And all the wing and aero it's functional so I don't mind
Type R everyone's knows when honda release there H system which is 4x4 then the game is over best engine best 4x4 system plus Japanese engineering. When VTEC kicks in yooooooo I've got my H system laters 😬🤑😎👍👌
Mini clubman!?.. jeez.. and no Seat Cupra!? Smh
Hyundai but no Cupra - ridiculous
Seen any bad reviews of the Mini?
Don’t snub the mini, really is a brilliant car. It’s that good, I bought one.
@@jajkc nice jon they are awesome! I have owned plenty welcome to the mini club
@@jajkc I like the mini, but wouldn't want to own one. Heard they can be unreliable. I think they're cool though
I’m always gonna support dis Donnny , straight talking, clear and digestible review 👊🏾
Fell asleep when the 1 Series came on, woke up for the Type R 🏁
Love the type R!
90s hot hatch list🤷♂️
I have a 2018 FK8, what a great car. driving this car on a twisty road and it just keeps gripping, holding you the driver in your seat. What a gearbox, tight, mechanical a proper drivers car. To this day it puts a smile on my face.
Did they solve the gear grind?
@@SuperDigitalMe Have not experienced this myself
@@SuperDigitalMe Yes they did, don't buy anything before 2018. I test drive these cars at the factory and the modern variant (with the buttplug gearshift) are way better than the initial models. Older cars would not go into reverse, and the factory simply wrote it off as new parts, but the newer cars slide into every gear really well.
Current GTI owner with a lease expiring in a few months. NOT a fan of FWD because of the wheel hop launching straight, in turns or in fast transitions. Living in the NE USA we get all seasons. One of my favorite rides was my 06 MAZDASPEED6. We don’t really have anything like that anymore. As highly touted as the Type R is I’m nervous about getting into another FWD vehicle. Wish we had Type R levels of performance in an affordable 4 door midsized sedan like Mazda and Subaru (Legacy Spec B) used to build. All of the really fun performance sedans are 55+K. Keep up the good vids Rory. We follow u on the gram too and miss u on Top Gear.
Well done! Just discovered your channel. Subscribed! As you went over your list I could feel the build up to the Honda Civic Type R and I was right! I too am a fan of the hot hatches ever since owning, and sadly having to let go of, a first gen Honda CRX back in high school. For us here in the US we don't have the Hyundai i30 but we do get the AMAZING Hyundai Veloster N. The short list for our second car was a Veloster N or a Type R. We had an opportunity to get one of the last, new Type R's in our region and got it and boy are we glad we did. This thing is OUTSTANDING and for those who quickly dismiss it because it is front wheel drive and not all wheel drive or rear wheel drive, just drive the thing. For those who don't like the looks, I can't help you there because my wife and I LOVE the way it looks and we don't buy cars to please other people anyways. After typing this I am going to go to my garage and look at it again and smile. Again, well done and keep up the great work!
I think the Veloster N is the i30N, just under another name to prevent brand confusion.
Honda the Power of Dreams :) full agreed my Brother and I drives Honda over 20 Years they runs....runs....runs.... with absolut no Proplems - one of the most durable cars ever if you take care of it!!
You forgot to mention that the i30n will have DCT option starting from 2021 model year, 0-62 will probably drop at least 0.3-0.4sec.
Hot hatches aren't meant to be autos, the pleasure of driving them is from feeling connected to the car.
SD
What it shows is how much car prices have risen in price over the last 5 years. My old ST cost £17,000 new Vs £23,000! That's huge
Always had hot hatches I miss them badly now I have a dad mobil.
Lol....😂
@Andrew good luck and welcome to domestic life.
Golf R estate next car ;)
Went from a fiesta ST to an Audi Q5 I no your pain
@@bradleymatthews4329 Q5 is still a very good car. I ended up up with an Ateca Fr.
Let's face it, if Focus RS was allowed on the list, it would be #1
defenetly
I do agree that Type R is the one to go with, outstanding looks and performance. Not a hater but people who dislike it's looks are surely Golf fans.(I do like the GTI and R's performance but the looks... not the craziest)
Agreed. Golf fans or just people who won’t give the FK8 a chance because ‘it’s a Honda’. Real shame. I own an FK8 and it’s brilliant.
Really good verdict on the FK8.
GREAT video. I miss the RS too, brother. Holding on to mine though.
Always been interested in those top 3 too, I'd love to take a Type-R for a spin and very curious about the Veloster N
I've owned both cars, the RS is more fun and engaging the Type r is sooooo easy to drive fast as fuck. That's in the dry weather.
Still don't understand why they dropped the civic's seating capacity to 4. I've got 5 in my family. The normal Civic has 5. Why??? May as well buy a 2 seater in regards to practicality.
Dude 5 in a civic. That's a tight squeeze
It's not a tight squeeze my fk8 is massive. It's 4 seats 'cos Type r' which is crazy...
@@slcarsuk they fit in the Focus RS easily.
Type R version's backseat is different hence 4 seats. My 08' FN2 has 4 seats. My last car,the Civic FK2 1.8 06' (5 door) had 5 seats.
Sorry to hear about that. We have 3 people in our family hopefully one day will get to 4 but even if we go to 5 or more I am never getting rid of my Type R. This thing is a modern day collectible and already holds it value very well. Plus it was not easy to get in the first place. Why have a permanent cup holder in center of the back seat and not a fold down cup holder/arm rest that can be folded up for other person. The only thing that comes to mind is trying to cut down on weight capacity because one more person does add more weight and that might be to much for the wheel and suspension set up. The Type R tires are already like rubber bands stretched around a rim. Good luck man. I know if I had to let go of my Type R I would surely regret it because I don't know if I could get another car as special as this especially seeing how hot hatches are becoming more rare with the upcoming CO2 emissions.
The Fiesta needs to be £3-4k cheaper for the top spec one. Hot hatches are ridiculously overpriced now and it seems to be since the golden 300hp 'standard' arrived. Remember the days when and split new Type R was £16k and a Clio Cup was £13k! That was affordable.
Gee Tee totally agree. Car prices in general have increased but the smallish hot hatch market now is very expensive.
@@JMB1891 maybe its down to all the tech in cars now but £35k is probably not affordable to most. I'd still take a Clio Cup over anything out today just for the raw fun.
How the hell is the mini practical it brakes after a few miles 😂 😂 😂 total junk
Yup, Honda Civic Type R!
Hmmm probably agree with the cars said although I wouldn’t pick the same order. If they all came in manual transmission then it’d be the m135i. Instead it’s out of the focus ST or methane RS.
308 GTI is cool choice.
Fiesta ST all the way. Can source one for much less than stated. Honda too ugly :)
It’ll be interesting to see where the Yaris GR joins on this list
Love that thing
Yaris gr4 way over priced
@@williamdeasy7507 But it is by far the most interesting *hot hatchback*
@@dragospahontu no its just a overpriced car and not worth the money and fiesta st is by fsr the better car and much much cheaper but if you have money to waste good for you
william deasy you cannot really compare an ST Fiesta and the Yaris GR!
Plz do a vid on the top ten best SUVs
What do you think about peugeot 308 gti?
Golf can't be on this list because it's a Golf! Produced by VW. It's not hot, it's just hatchback. Boring and dull as always. As every VW, as every Audi.
The haters simply can’t accept that the fk8 is an amazing car. I own one - dropped a PRL intake in it. Lots of bolt on’s are available too. Great car all round. If you hate the looks then that’s fine but at least judge the car in the flesh first.
Nice one Rory, good to see you after what seems like 'What happened to Rory?' So you are reviewing for Autotrader, that's better than what Top Gear attempts to be. Bitch over, I have just watched a couple of reviews and of course it's the AMG A45 that has caught my attention, but boy have cars got pricey since my 'N' reg Saab 900s! You are doing good work and I really like your delivery, keep going, all the best.
Yeah fair list bought the 3rd place getter the megane rs 300 trophy drove the gti st an Honda found the gti boring the st shit inside an not quick enough the Honda just to ugly my mates would bash me an sounds like Jane instead of Tarzan so bought the megane in a manual had it 6 weeks it's brilliant looks an sounds mega I think you were a little generous with 2nd for the st
the driving you would need to do to exploit the performance of the Renault and type R would mean you loose your licence, i agree with the view point but in the roads get me in an a35 any day, much more classy.
Would be great to see a list of the best hot hatches money can buy,i'm hoping the A45s Plus that iv'e just ordered would be right up there.
"A little bit more power". How often do you actually get to you use all that power anyway? Even on track
For the cost of the insanely expensive A35 you can buy both the i30N an the Fiesta ST. Endless fun.
If you think the Civic looks questionable but the A-class doesn't, you're biased.
Remember when hot hatches were affordable? 35k for a hot hatch is fucking stupid.
You neglected to mention that the Mini is just a BMW M135i xDrive with a Mini body on it.
There is no best. This is subjective. But I will say the main downside of the Type R is its stupid looks. But, being a manchild I love the looks. So it's a no-brainer. Thrashing the Type R around the corners and up a mountain remind me why I love cars in general
All the ‘looks’ are functional. Nothing wrong with it being different.
Sorry, what Fiesta is 26k!? Even a full spec ST 3 isnt that much?
I have a hyundai i30 fastback N and it's such a great car.
Believe me it’s the fastest at top speed
I agree, Civic type R has good aftermarket performance parts if you like that, for me is good
Great list. My car at number 5 (a Hyundai of all cars!!). All great cars including the ones not listed.
The type -r will take the ugly award for the next 100 years I suspect.
Where is the focus st,?, which can do 172 mph
Didn't you watch it? he explains in the video why the Golf Gti, Golf R and Focus RS are not on the list...
Did we watch same video? 8th place Focus ST....
£35k for a hot hatch WTF. Hot hatches were supposed to be affordable.
The problem with the Type R is it looks like is was designed by a 6 year old.
As far as quarantine content goes this is amazing!!!
Are you having a laugh..Focus ST last??!! You did another review saying it was best car to drive. Absolutely ridiculous mate
@@ax6618 being honest mate, there very good to drive, the handling in the fiesta seems like it’s on rails on a tight b road, haven’t drove anything yet that’s made me feel the same and iv driven many cars because of the job of have
I really wanted the type r just wish they would add that 5th seat belt
Der Type R ist ein Knueppel fuers Geld. Ich fahr den jetzt seit 20 Monaten. Sensationell im Spritverbrauch. Geil am Gas und famous in der Kurve. Fantastische Sitze, bisweilen nerviges Droehnen aus dem Auspuff. Musik gerade ausreichend. Das Auto liebt die Drehzahl, voll geil.
Used to hate the Type Rs looks but now love it
Wher is audi s3 ?????
Not quite on sale?
Yes
Have a TYPE R, drives like a dream, no torque steering, excellent daily driver. At it’s Price it offers so much more than other brands.
St best
It’s so sad the focus RS is no longer being made. Damn you crossover market 😢
They were a limited run it has nothing to do with the “crossover market” however they have announced they are unlikely to make a MK4 Focus RS.
It's to do with emissions not the cross over market
George Humphry No it’s to do with the cost of something that would be able to achieve under the emission threshold!
@@georgehumphry9857 it's more to do with the fact Ford are skint
don't shift the blame. damn ford. it's their fault.
well, also emissions regulations. but work around it ffs. others did
CTR is a great car, but fugly as hell!
Great list Rory, and it's good to see the *spoiler alert* Type R at the top of the list as I had a feeling it wouldn't come out on top. Yes, it looks like a child designed the exterior, but that simply won't matter when you attack your nearest B road.
@@bg6654 Have you actually driven one?
He forgot the best one. The Peugeot 208 GTI is the best car in this category and it's far cheaper.
You can't buy them new anymore, Peugeot ended them last year due to emissions.
Are these 35 k inc tax? Or are we talking 40 ish with it
35k with tax, but mad to buy from a main dealer without doing your homework. You can get much cheaper by shopping around online, especially price comparison sites like drive the deal or buy a car. Nearly new, pre registered, etc. the deals on the i30 fastback N, i30N hatchback and fiesta ST alone are insane. Especially either Hyundai as the only optional extra is which colour of paint you want.
Rory, bang on with top spot ☝️
Why isn’t the Audi S3 or RS3 featured? Should do another vid in July when the new Golf R is released. Should do 25-30k best hatches, an 40-50k super hatches, the A45S is a monster! I’m sure you could throw a few more cars in. Plus you could throw the new GTI an Cupra in the mix. P.S would u call a 4 door Clubman JCW a hatch?
Love you on top gear class only get better 🙂🙂🙂
As a Type R owner, the I30N was a serious contender when I was shopping.
Hyundai used to be such a "Pick 'em up cheap and run the wheels off" secret. Love those cars, not so secret any more but still don't hold value like H or T.
I agree with you
Mini jcw (3 door fwd) maybe better than fiesta st
Yaris 2020 grmn
$35 including tax in the UK?!
Pound not dollers. So about $43k
The brand new toyota gr yaris is a current god of hot hatches
I have just ordered my new car. I was torn and spent at least a month agonising. I used to own an integra type R DC2... and then a honda S2000 and so it was really (really) difficult to look past the Civic Type R. But in the end, yesterday I ordered an AMG A35. Hope I don't regret it.
Recently bought the Type R and I cannot fault it in any ways. The car is insane. Videos etc doesn't do justice. As a mad driver, I left behind Golf R. Its all about your skills and timing. Love the car and great value for money. Everybody looks and compliments
Honda are the kings of fwd performance. Just took them a few years to remember. Ek9, Dc2, Dc5, Ep3, CL7, Fd2 - all outstanding cars and not just ‘for front wheel drive’. Plus, all aforementioned cars will probably give a bigger thrill than the majority of this list.
Best value... Best fun. Fiesta St.
Coming from a mk3.5 Focus ST, I gotta say the mk4 is a whole different animal. It’s more expensive but a significantly better car as a result. 8th doesn’t accurately reflect how good that car is when considering what’s higher up!
Yes!!!! Great list. I drive a Fiesta ST which isn2nd on the list. With the performance pack going fast around corners is amazing, the car eats the road and is so much fun to drive, although I was it was faster. The interior quality of the A35/A45s has got me considering and am dreaming of an upgrade.
A bit more dated, but does anyone have any real life feedback (good or bad) about the Vauxhall Astra (H) VXR, preferably Nurburgring edition?
I'm hoping to finally scratch the itch as a relatively cheap hot hatch for the occasion.
The minute I saw honda where releasing a type R GT & saw the pics of it I instantly wanted one. Then I saw it in real life & was instantly put off. It ugly looking. Subaru used to be the really fast but ugly car Type R GT takes that crown
the bmw m135i start's at 52.000€ on spain lol
You should move to the uk! We have such cheap cars🇬🇧
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Renault Megane number one, sounds the part, goes like ya stole it and looks great compared to the type r.......and no i don't own one I'm riding 3 door m140i 😎
A hot hatch shouldn't be something with tonnes of power,it should be light, simple and a revvy engine. Which is why I'd get a few cars for 35k,older hot hatches.
LOVING my Megane Trophy and have been for almost a year now. Lot fewer on the roads than the I30Ns and Type Rs of the world so a little bit of Exclusive Variety :D
Where would you place the GR Yaris now?
5.7s for the Megan and 5.8 for the Civic? Every drag race I have seen the Civics 0-100 was always quicker than the Megan
So Tesla Model 3 it is😉👍👍👍
Are you dense
The type r is best looking and has the higher top speed than any other hot hatch
Best looking, don't think so
Chris Gove well looks the sportiest out of all of them
Looks are subjective but the Type R is up there for being the most fun
ARD3N VXR looks are the sportiest and crazy looking for a hot hatch and that’s what I meant when I say looks the best
Why can’t they give us a proper RWD hot hatch, anymore? (Or at least one with adjustable awd)
A45
AutoTrader yep, but, apart from drift mode, this is supposed to be a front wheel heavy awd (if that). And spec’ed out it’s almost at Porsche 718 level and certainly M2 level in price.
But in the about 30-35k range? Why not a civic or Megan RS or Focus ST as RWD?
(@manufacturers: a housewife will not buy these models anyways ;) )
Totally disagree with everything you said mate
The Mini is 35 grand. I had to say that sitting down. Thirty five thousand pounds for a Mini before you get going on the configurator. It looks even worse when you write it out in full like that. I'm too old for this.
Totally agree, as I love my mk3 Megane RS, which at it's time was the fwd hothatch benchmark, I can't shake the feel the new Meg4 RS isn't as innovative, no way near as reliable. I'd absolutly get the Civic over the new Meg4RS.