Top 10 most powerful hot hatchbacks
Some of the most potent cars that you can take to the supermarket.
It's really a lovely time to be alive – we're experiencing another golden age of hot hatchbacks. Competition in the compact performance arena is ferocious, with each manufacturer taking its turn in this game of real-life Top Trumps. But which hot hatch is the most powerful?
Gallery: Most Powerful Hot Hatch
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