Autocar: Deciding the world's greatest hot hatchback

[Zafiro]

A revolution occurred 40 years ago and no one noticed. Although the phrase would not be used for at least another decade, the 1974 Simca 1100Ti was the world’s first hot hatch.

And we won’t let it delay us further, not least because it was never sold in the UK. Instead, our focus is on the cars that have helped define the concept of hot hatch over the past four decades, our hope that they’ll shed light on to the evolution of the genre and suggest not only which cars, but also which kind might suit you best.

We could have papered this tale with Peugeots and Renaults but that would have told a different kind of story. So the cars over the next five pages represent their eras as much as themselves. Also, for variety, we chose a different marque for each decade.

Full story: http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/a...worlds-greatest-hot-hatchback-picture-special

 

[Deckhook]

^That wee Fiesta is amazing, mate got one a fortnight or so ago and finally he brought it round to have a go in. If the insurance wasn't sky high this would be the son's new motor for sure.

TOTAL HOOT to drive.

 

[Zafiro]

^That wee Fiesta is amazing, mate got one a fortnight or so ago and finally he brought it round to have a go in. If the insurance wasn't sky high this would be the son's new motor for sure.

TOTAL HOOT to drive.

Don't know about UK but in Sweden you pay half the insurance costs for three years when you buy a brand new car. After three years you pay full insurance cost. But nonetheless after three years my ST still going to have lower insurance cost compare to my babybimmer. In Sweden the insurance costs for bmw is ridiculous high.

Btw what color did your friend get?

 

[Deckhook]

Here the ST is group 30 compared to a Seat Leon FR 150TDI at 22 and when you're only 19yrs old an extra 8 groups makes a world of difference.