As horsepower continues its steady march northwards, how will the latest crop of hot hatches measure up? And where will the madness end? This article was originally published in the December issue of Top Gear magazine Twingo RenaultSport Small on power, big on fun. More ain't always better Fiat 500 Abarth SS 1964 500 Abarth SS had 32bhp. New one has more Fiat Punto Abarth SS New SS gets MultiAir engine, but needs more oomph to take on the big boys Citroen DS3 R Debuts next year alongside WRC car. Meet your new whip, Mr Loeb Clio RenaultSport Not a turbo in sight, but still our favouritest hot hatch Peugeot 308 GT Most powerful 308. But not a real hot hatch. Imposter! Alfa Giulietta Cloverleaf Is hottest Alfa spicy enough to burn its rivals? Click here to find out Ford Focus ST Next year's ST loses five-cylinder engine, gains four-pot and 22bhp Megane RenaultSport For big hot hatches, 250bhp is the new 200. RS is on the money Vauxhall Astra VXR Ford Focus RS50
