hot hatch

A hot hatch (shortened from hot hatchback) is a fast version of a hatchback car. The term originated in the mid-1980s; however, faster factory versions of hatchbacks have been produced since the 1970s. A front-mounted engine that uses petrol for fuel, together with front-wheel drive, is the most common powertrain layout, however all-wheel drive has become more commonly used since around 2010. Most hot hatches are of European or Asian origin.

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  1. J

    In praise of my XPower

    Not here much these days but would like to record the fact that my (racing?) green XPower continues to deliver. Nothing has ever gone wrong with it since I took delivery in Q3 2023. Still love the styling. The power doesn't get old. I use it as a local runabout, rarely going more than 40 miles...
  2. J

    Xpower as a hot hatch

    Don't know about you but I couldn't give a monkey's about where this particularly sterile debate ends up. It is or isn't a hot hatch depending on your chosen definition. That's all. And if the essence of a hot hatch is that it corners well at speed, fine but my question is then: how much time...
  3. JonnyG

    Xpower liked by Derek Reilly ?

    Another new review on Youtube. He also thinks its definitley a hot hatch !! I reckon he's been on here and had a look at the comments as a lot of them are talked about including the vibration at 70mph !! Seems a pretty fair review to me. A few quotes :- "........Cupra Born not a patch on...
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