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It beats much of the opposition on steering, body control and – importantly – insurance costs. It looks great too.
Its the only place in the market you can find a car that has excellent handling and power as well as easy ability to load up the family and their accoutrements for a quick weekend away, or a full holiday – and all for a fairly affordable fee.
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Pots of premium as well as performance in this 306bhp petrol version of the everyday A3 family hatchback.
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On paper, its fractionally slower than the Golf R or Focus RS but this turbocharged 2.0-litre Honda never feels short on cross-country pace – and is marginally cheaper.
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Another pricey option, but the Mercedes-AMG A45 repays you with scorching pace from its bombastic 375bhp engine and quick-action automatic gearbox, and with its well-controlled cornering skills.
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Its no economy option though. Cars that are more accessible and arguably more fun to drive include the BMW M140i (which doesnt make it into our list) and Ford Focus RS.
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But there are some that out-perform others. The best hot hatches are taut but also comfortable enough to absorb the worst lumps and bumps. Theyre quick on the road, but not too quick at swigging fuel.
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Its no shrinking violet with all that mad-looking bodywork all over the place, but the Civic Type Rs add-ons are all functional and designed to prevent this rapid machine from taking off at the speeds its capable of.
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Its relatively costly, but over time you dont lose out as the quality is high and the depreciation low. Quick, accomplished and well facelifted last year with upgraded infotainment.
Its big inside too, with a particularly large boot. You dont have to compromise to enjoy the Type R experience.
A really entertaining steer with decent practicality and a superb cabin.
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The second hot Golf on our list is quicker and generally better than the GTI, thanks to its extra performance 0 to 62mph in just 5.3 seconds and all-wheel drive.
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The Ford Focus RS is a five-star car irrespective of its status as a hot hatch. Its 345bhp output puts it right up there with the best on power, while its four-wheel drive allows full use of that power: the 0-62mph is under five seconds.
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