If you want to buy a hot hatch, then you have some tough decisions to make. Here is a list of the most potent hot hatchbacks that are either currently on offer or heading to South Africa this year. Which one of these potent machines are on your hit list?
Combining good looks, sizzling performance and high levels of handling ability, hot hatchbacks are hugely popular in South Africa. Join us as we list some of the most potent hot hatch products that are bound to get your adrenaline pumping and put a smile on your dial. Pick your poison!
Audi RS3 Sportback
Price: R903 500 (May 2018)
Engine: 5-cylinder, 2.5-litre turbopetrol
Power: 294 kW @ 5 850 - 7 000 rpm
Torque: 480 Nm @ 1 700 - 5 850 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed dual clutch automatic
0-100 kph: 4.1 secs
Top Speed: 250 kph
Fuel consumption: 8.3 L/100km
Watch the Audi RS3 Sportback take on the BMW M2 in a drag race battle below!
BMW M140i
Price: R687 940 (May 2018)
Engine: 6-cylinder, 3.0-litre turbopetrol
Power: 250 kW @ 5 500 rpm
Torque: 500 Nm @ 1 520 - 4 500 rpm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
0-100 kph: 4.6 secs
Top Speed: 250 kph
Fuel consumption: 7.1 L/100km
Watch our video review of the BMW M140i below!
Ford Focus RS
Price: R712 900 (May 2018)
Engine: 4-cylinder, 2.3-litre turbopetrol
Power: 257 kW @ 6 000 rpm
Torque: 440 Nm @ 1 600 - 5 000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
0-100 kph: 4.1 secs
Top speed: 250 kph
Fuel consumption: 7.7 L/100km
Watch the Ford Focus RS tear up the streets of CPT in the dead of night
Buy a Ford Focus RS on Cars.co.za
New Honda Civic Type R
Price: R635 500 (May 2018)
Engine: 4-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbopetrol
Power: 228 kW @ 6 500 rpm
Torque: 400 Nm @ 2 500 - 4 500 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual
0-100 kph: 5.7 secs
Top Speed: 270 kph
Fuel consumption: 7.5 L/100km
Watch our video review of the new Honda Civic Type R below!
Buy a Honda Civic Type R on Cars.co.za
Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG 4Matic
Price: R812 259 (May 2018)
Engine: 4-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbopetrol
Power: 280 kW @ 6 000 rpm
Torque: 475 Nm @ 2 250 - 5 000 rpm
Transmission: 7-speed dual clutch automatic
0-100 kph: 4.2 secs
Top speed: 250 kph
Fuel consumption: 7.3 L/100km
Watch the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG take on the Audi RS3 in the video below!
Buy a Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG on Cars.co.za
New Renault Megane RS
Price: TBC, arrives mid-2018
Engine: 4-cylinder, 1.8-litre turbopetrol
Power: 205 kW @ 6 000 rpm
Torque: 390 Nm @ 2 400 - 4 800 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed EDC or 6-speed manual
0-100 kph: 5.8 secs
Top speed: 250 kph
Fuel consumption: 6.9 L/100km
Watch the new Renault Megane RS in action in the video below!
Buy a Renault Megane RS on Cars.co.za
Renault Clio RS 18 F1 (Just arrived in SA!)
Price: R449 900 (May 2018)
Engine: 1.6-litre turbopetrol
Power: 162 kW
Torque: 280 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed dual-clutch transmission
0-100 kph: 6.6 secs
Top speed: 235 kph
Fuel consumption: 5.7 L/100 km
Buy a used Renault Clio RS on Cars.co.za
Volkswagen Golf R
Price: R664 400 (May 2018)
Engine: 4-cylinder, 2.0-litre turbopetrol
Power: 213 kW @ 5 400 - 6 500 rpm
Torque: 380 Nm @ 1 850 - 5 300 rpm
0-100 kph: 4.6 secs
Top speed: 250 kph
Transmission: 7-speed DSG
Fuel consumption: 7.0 L/100km
Watch the VW Golf R go head-to-head against the VW GTI!
Buy a Volkswagen Golf R on Cars.co.za
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