There is no doubt that hatchbacks are next-level fun especially when they are fused with enormous power. These beasts can shake our socks off with their insane performance and driving thrill. Thanks to their neatly-designed body style and low center of gravity, these hatchbacks are a lot more fun than you think. With their powerful engine, sporty chassis, compact design, and true-to-life performance, front-wheel drive steering, these cars are a delight to drive. While many people would argue that the AWD system helps in more flexibility, agility, and grip to your car, the fun of driving the 2-wheel steering is on another level. And if you love these FWD hot hatches, this is just the right article for you so buckle up. Each car in the list is just amazing and stunning, you can say all are one of the best. Here are the top 8 best FWD hatchbacks you can buy and keep the thrill alive.
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8. Hyundai Veloster N
What better way to start the top FWD hatchbacks list if not with the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N. The Hyundai Veloster N is one of the sportiest hot hatches in the industry you can buy right now. Its bold and aggressive fascia just screams out power. The Veloster N packs the best of N-line performance and power dynamics with the agility of a proper sports hatch. The Veloster N-line features an angry front fascia with a rear wing to make it meaner. The power comes from a powerful 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 275 hp and 278 lb-ft of torque.
7. Mini Cooper JCW GP
The Mini Cooper JCW GP is the best and the most hardcore Mini ever. With its demeanor ad aggressive looks, this Mini looks more sporty than any hatch from the brand. The power comes from a 228-hp turbocharged four-engine that makes it fly away from 0-60 mph in just under 4.7 seconds. The Mini Cooper JCW GP is outrageous on roads, I mean what can you expect from a top spec hatchback.
6. Hyundai Elantra N
The 2022 Hyundai Elantra N with all its glory is a hatch which blends the best of luxury and Hyundai’s N-line performance. The cons of having a sporty compact sedan hatchback are that you have to compromise on super-comfy interior and cargo space. If you can live up to that, the performance you get out of this beast is incredible and outrageous. The Elantra N produces over 300 horsepower with its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine.
5. BMW M128ti
The BMW 128ti packs in the company’s best performance and driving athletics in a body of a small hatchback. It features a beautiful and stunning-looking design with a modern and feature-rich interior. Under the hood, the M128ti packs a powerful turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that makes 262 hp of power. The BMWs best engineering helped this hatchback to perform like its elder cousins that are filled with limitless performance. The BMW M128ti can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 5.7 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 155 mph.
4. Renault Megane RS
The Renault Megane RS with its stylish looks and track-focused approach offers more than just some tweaked suspension and sporty extravaganza. The Megane RS sports a fancy appeal with its French flair and carries a powerful turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that pumps out 227 hp. With a lightweight body and compact design, the Renault Megan RS can make you lose your senses.
3. Ford Focus ST
While many argue that the Ford Fiesta ST or the Ford Focus RS would make a better fit into the list. Not gonna lie but, the hot hatches are powerful with their supreme performance and outrageous road presence. These cars are quite old. The Ford Focus ST is better, meaner, more modern-looking, and carries an improved powerful engine. The Focus ST packs more aggressive looks with its 2.3-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that shells out 280 hp that can blow your mind.
2. Volkswagen Golf GTI
The Volkswagen Golf GTI is the best front-wheel drive hot hatch you can buy right now. The VW Golf has been the golden standard for the hot hatches in the market. It packs a cool modern-day design with tweaks with an awesome-looking interior. It features a 2.0-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine that makes 240 hp that offers a mind-blowing performance. The Volkswagen Golf GTI can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 6.3 seconds and can achieve a top speed of 155 mph.
1. Honda Civic Type R
Now that the 2023 Honda Civic Type R has been officially launched, I don’t think that there is any FWD hot hatch that can challenge it. The 10th-gen Civic Type-R appears demeanor and more aggressive with its modern and updated design. The company has fixed the things that lacked in the previous generation model and made it more appealing and cool-looking. The Civic Type-R is more refined than ever before with its turbocharged four-cylinder that shells out 306 hp. THere is no question why the Current-gen Honda Civic Type-R should not make in to our top FWD hatchbacks list.