Top Gear’s Hot Hatch Power League
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 RenaultSportSmall on power, big on fun. More ain't always better
Fiat Punto Abarth SSNew SS gets MultiAir engine, but needs more oomph to take on the big boys
Citroen DS3 RDebuts next year alongside WRC car. Meet your new whip, Mr Loeb
Clio RenaultSportNot a turbo in sight, but still our favouritest hot hatch
Peugeot 308 GTMost powerful 308. But not a real hot hatch. Imposter!
Alfa Giulietta CloverleafIs hottest Alfa spicy enough to burn its rivals? Click here to find out
Twingo RenaultSportSmall on power, big on fun. More ain't always better
Fiat Punto Abarth SSNew SS gets MultiAir engine, but needs more oomph to take on the big boys
Citroen DS3 RDebuts next year alongside WRC car. Meet your new whip, Mr Loeb
Clio RenaultSportNot a turbo in sight, but still our favouritest hot hatch
Peugeot 308 GTMost powerful 308. But not a real hot hatch. Imposter!
Alfa Giulietta CloverleafIs hottest Alfa spicy enough to burn its rivals? Click here to find out