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

    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...
  2. 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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