In the UK, quite a few manufacturers sell 'hot' versions of their compact hatchback cars with anything from 180 to 265bhp, and more performance orientated parts like the suspension, brakes etc. to make sure they corner well too. Costing from about £16,000 upwards. An example would be the VW Golf GTi. Other than that are there any others on sale in the US?
More examples from the UK would be: Mini Cooper S, Mazda 3 MPS, Honda Civic Type R, Ford Focus ST, Seat Leon Cupra, Audi S3, Vauxhall/Opel Corsa VXR, Vauxhall Astra VXR, Renault Megane R26.
I would imagine these would be quite good in the US as they're powerful but not ridiculously bad on mpg, which wouldn't matter as much anyway, yet they're still good for taking the kids to school and doing the shopping etc. but maybe most Americans would prefer something bigger and cheaper? (and more like driving a bus lol)
just noticed the typo in the title, should be golf not gold
In US we have Mini Cooper S, Mazda 3 MPS, Ford Focus, Volvo C30 T5, I know bmw has a hatch.
we have Civic Si hatch with same engine same hatch but ours only have 165hp. And not like type R engine from UK or japan.
now we have si coupe and sedan witch it has 200hp.
we also have RSX type S(integra)
The new 08 Impreza wrx, and sti is hatch now.
The new 09 wrx has 265hp witch its way better than previous 225hp wrx. But I did just go for the sti its better, but pricy.
I like everything about the gti but except the car is bit heavy for a hatch back I mean 1600kg that's a lot for a hot hatch. Other than that its all good.
U.S is great place for motor sport. And you don't have to pay Co2 tax. The only problem is we have limits on modifying our cars in some states