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High-performance hot hatchbacks

2025 Toyota GR Corolla 1 4.9 2025 Toyota GR Corolla Toyota Hatchback Turbo 1.6L I3 300 hp $36,100 AWD 1 review The GR Corolla is a rally-homologation hot hatch with 300 hp from a turbo three-cylinder, mandatory manual transmission, GR-FOUR AWD with adjustable torque split, and triple exhausts. 2025 Toyota GR Yaris 2 4.8 New 2025 Toyota GR Yaris Toyota Hatchback 1.6L Turbo I-3 300 hp $36,000 AWD 1 review A homologation-special rally-bred hot hatch with 300 horsepower, AWD, and a manual transmission, born from Toyota's WRC program. 2025 Hyundai i30 N 3 4.7 2025 Hyundai i30 N Hyundai Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I4 276 hp $35,000 FWD 1 review The Hyundai i30 N is a fierce hot hatch competitor with 276 hp, an eLSD, N Grin Shift overboost, and track-focused chassis tuning that rivals the best European hot hatches. 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI 4 4.6 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI Volkswagen Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I4 241 hp $31,990 FWD 1 review The 2025 Volkswagen Golf GTI continues the hot hatch legacy that began in 1976. Its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine produces 241 horsepower and 273 lb-ft of torque, driving the front wheels through a standard 6-speed manual or optional 7-speed DSG dual-clutch automatic. The electronicall 2025 Volkswagen Golf R 5 4.6 New 2025 Volkswagen Golf R Volkswagen Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-4 315 hp $46,090 AWD 1 review The flagship performance Golf with 315 horsepower, torque-vectoring AWD, and drift mode, representing the pinnacle of the hot hatch genre. 2025 Acura Integra Type S 6 4.4 New 2025 Acura Integra Type S Acura Sedan 2.0L VTEC Turbo I-4 320 hp $42,895 SH-AWD 1 review The 2025 Acura Integra Type S is the most powerful Integra ever built, featuring a hand-assembled 2.0-liter VTEC Turbo inline-four producing 320 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque mated to a six-speed manual transmission. Its Super Handling All-Wheel Drive system with a torque-vectoring rear differe 2025 Cupra Leon VZ 7 4.4 New 2025 Cupra Leon VZ Cupra Hatchback 2.0L Turbo I-4 300 hp $48,000 AWD 1 review The Cupra Leon VZ is a 300-hp AWD hot hatch with DSG transmission and adaptive dampers, delivering genuine performance car dynamics in a practical hatchback body. 2024 Abarth 695 Competizione 8 4.3 New 2024 Abarth 695 Competizione Abarth Hatchback 1.4L Turbo I-4 180 hp $35,000 FWD 1 review The Abarth 695 Competizione is the ultimate expression of the small hot hatch formula, delivering motorsport-derived thrills in a compact, city-friendly package. 2025 Cupra Born VZ 9 4.0 New 2025 Cupra Born VZ Cupra Hatchback Electric Single Motor 326 hp $47,000 RWD 1 review The Born VZ is Cupra's electric hot hatch with 326 horsepower and rear-wheel drive for a dynamic and engaging driving experience. 2025 Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF 10 3.9 New 2025 Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF Lancia Hatchback 1.2L Turbo I-3 212 hp $58,000 FWD 1 review The 2025 Lancia Ypsilon Rally4 HF is a customer motorsport-ready rally car that marks Lancia's dramatic return to competitive rallying after decades of absence. Based on the road-going Ypsilon, it features a turbocharged 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine producing 212 horsepower and 230 lb-ft of torqu 2025 Abarth 500e 11 3.7 2025 Abarth 500e Abarth Hatchback Single Motor Electric 153 hp $38,500 FWD 1 review The 2025 Abarth 500e is the first electric Abarth, bringing the scorpion badge into the electric era. The single front motor produces 153 horsepower and 173 lb-ft of torque, launching the tiny hot hatch from 0-60 mph in 7.0 seconds. A 42-kWh battery provides approximately 149 miles of range. The Sou 2025 Alpine A290 GTS 12 3.6 New 2025 Alpine A290 GTS Alpine Hatchback Electric Single Motor 218 hp $40,000 FWD 1 review The Alpine A290 GTS is an electric hot hatch with 218 hp, Sabelt seats, Brembo brakes, and a Torsen LSD, bringing motorsport pedigree to the EV hot hatch segment. 2025 Alpine A290 GT 13 3.4 New 2025 Alpine A290 GT Alpine Hatchback Electric Single Motor 220 hp $38,000 FWD 1 review The A290 GT is an all-electric hot hatch from Alpine, delivering 220 horsepower in a compact and playful package. 2025 Lancia Ypsilon HF 14 3.4 New 2025 Lancia Ypsilon HF Lancia Hatchback Electric Single Motor 240 hp €40,000 FWD 1 review A performance-oriented electric hatchback channeling Lancia's rally heritage into a modern hot hatch format. 2025 Abarth 600e Scorpionissima 15 3.3 New 2025 Abarth 600e Scorpionissima Abarth SUV Electric Single Motor 240 hp $42,000 FWD 1 review The 2025 Abarth 600e Scorpionissima is the first all-electric Abarth SUV, injecting the Italian tuner's performance DNA into a zero-emission crossover package. Its electric motor produces 240 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque driving the front wheels, achieving 0-62 mph in 5.85 seconds with a limit