The 2010 Dodge Caliber tries to be the quintessential hot hatch, but underpowered engines, sloppy handing and subpar interior materials keep it from hitting the mark. Purchase it now at www.derrickdodge.com

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SegmentDynamic hot hatch designed to appeal to young enthusiasts - Personalization is built into the design - Roominess and upscale amenities not usually found in subcompacts - 1.4L I-4 Ecotec turbo delivers exceptional fuel economy with performance when needed Chevrolet announced the world debut of the Aveo RS show car at the 2010 North American International Auto Show. It features a European-inspired hot hatch look designed to appeal to young enthusiasts, and hints at the next-generation Aveo. Longer, wider and more spacious than the current production Aveo, the Aveo RS showcases the car's upscale-looking design cues both inside and out, and presents the many personalization options...

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My Honda Prelude 2.2 VTi at Knockhill race circuit.

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The 1991 Rover Dunlop 216 GTi Challenge at Thruxton. In midsummer 1990, Rover announced the release of a new 3 door hot hatch - this car was the Rover 216 GTi Twin Cam. Fitted with the 16DA9 Honda 1590cc twin cam unit used in the Honda Civic CRX mk2. Pushing out 130bhp with no catalytic emissions controls, this car was ripe for racing. In 1991 in conjunction with Dunlop, Rover's new one make premier racing series the Dunlop Rover 216 GTi challenge was born. This series characterized close racing with excitement and thrills and soon built up a big following with regular race goers, and road going variants owners. The race cars were specials. The shells were created without sunroofs and had...

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he new SEAT Leon Cupra R is preparing to roar into UK showrooms becoming, in the process, the most powerful production car yet offered by SEAT UK. With 265 PS available from its 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, the fire-breathing new Leon resurrects the iconic Cupra R badge last seen on the sleek Spaniard back in 2006. More than that, the car also becomes SEAT's quickest-accelerating model to date with a 0-62 mph time of just 6.2 seconds while the top speed, where legal, of 155 mph is also SEAT's highest ever 'flat out' figure. The new car's immense torque peak of 350 Nm at just 2500 rpm is a full 50 Nm more than the already muscular Leon Cupra, and puts SEAT's newcomer ahead of the...

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Drachten 30-07-2010 / Fiat ??? vs VW Golf M2U00147

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The fun-injected 2011 Mazda 2 takes a quick lap around Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway. The Mazda 2 may only have 102 horsepower, but a curb weight of only 2116 lbs makes this one nimble hot hatch. The Mazda 2 takes every corner with a smile on its face (literally), all the while looking cute as can be.

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Volkswagen Golf R Powered Up to 330HP by Sport Wheels HQ Song: J. Cole- Lights Please (Instrumental) Enjoy & Comment! The all-wheel drive Volkswagen Golf R is by no means a slow car, but the folks over at German tuning firm "Sport-Wheels" have decided to further enhance the performance credentials of Wolfsburg's hot hatch. The tuning shop brings output from the standard 270-horsepower and 350Nm of peak torque to 330HP and 450Nm. The power boost comes from a recalibrated ECU as well as a custom sport exhaust system for the car's 2.0-liter TSI engine. A sport suspension and lightweight 20-inch alloy wheels from OZ that are shod in 235/30 R20 tires are also part of the package. For those...

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Distinctively designed and well equipped, Renault's latest Mégane offers reasonable interior quality and class leading comfort. Hatchback versions are available in both five-door and sportier three-door Coupé form -- while there is also a Sport Tourer estate and a folding hardtop convertible. The high-performance Renaultsport Megane Coupé is an exciting option for anyone looking for a competitively priced hot hatch. But while the Megane five-door is called a hatchback, Renault labels the sportier looking three-door a coupé. The coupé has a lower roofline, different front-end styling and a firmer suspension set-up. Both models drive well. Diesel versions are cheap to run, and cabin...

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If there was a price for the hottest hothatch, it would go to this Ford Focus RS500. What an animal! Hi-res via www.abhd.nl

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Road Record's Graeme Lennox takes the latest hot hatch from Seat, the Leon Cupra R for a high-speed road test to see if it's as fast as it's manufacturers claim.

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Autocar Ford Focus RS500 VS. Renault Clio Cup HQ Song: Coldplay - My Place Instrumental Enjoy & Comment! Ford Focus RS or Renault Clio Cup - which is the ultimate hot hatch? To find out Autocar tested them back-to-back. The Focus RS500 is billed as the ultimate expression of a hot hatch. But has it gone too far? With 345 bhp and a price tag up with a BMW 335i or a base spec Porsche Cayman has this extremely talented but insane hatchback forgotten its roots? At £35750, up £7855 over the 'standard' RS, the RS500 has an extra 45bhp, a shade more torque, a matt black vinyl wrap and a few interior details. It also comes with the hugely evocative RS500 name, last used on the whale tailed...

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auta.moto24.tv [PL] Chociaż Seat Ibiza Cupra [180 KM] i Renault Clio RS [203KM] pod wieloma względami są podobne, filozofia budowania hot-hatchy przez Seata i Renault jest zupełnie różna. [ENG] Although, the Seat Ibiza Cupra [180 HP] and Renault Clio RS [203 HP], in many respects are similar, the philosophy of building a hot-hatch by Seat and Renault is quite different.

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Renault Twingo RS is a high-performance, affordable entry point into the Renault Sport range. It was unveiled in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, France, on January 31 by the drivers of the ING Renault F1 Team. Compact proportions and sharp styling echo the Renault Twingo Concept show car which was a star of the 2006 Paris Motor Show. The Renault Twingo's distinctive looks have been made more athletic thanks to wider front and rear wings, sculpted side skirts and an aerodynamic spoiler which all point to the car's sporting character. Inside, the cabin has been tailored for focused sports driving, with a number of specific details unique to this model: Renault Sport seats featuring enhanced...

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The most powerful Seat ever arrives in the UK in the shape of the ultra-hot hatch Seat Leon Cupra R. It boasts 265 PS power courtesy of a tuned 2.0-litre, 16V, four cylinder turbocharged petrol engine.

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