10 Upcoming Hot Hatches Fast Enough to Compete with Entry-level Sports Cars

The variety of modern hot hatchbacks might be shrinking, but at least those models that still exist are getting hotter with each year. Today we will revisit this topic once again to cover all of the newly-announced models of 2021. These pocket rockets are setting new benchmarks for the segment and get more and more loaded with groundbreaking technologies.
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#1 2021 VW Golf R & GTI Clubsport

2021 VW Golf R & GTI Clubsport are the top of the line performance models of the 8th generation Golf range, that boast over 300 horses of power output.

#2 2021 Hyundai i30 N

The ranks of so called N-thusiasts are about to grow, since this time the Hyundai i-30N offers an automatic transmission, revised design and lighter weight.

#3 2021 Mazda3 2.5 Turbo

Despite getting a comprehensive overhaul with more attractive styling and even optional AWD in 2019, Mazda 3 has not managed to attract plenty of new customers and generate substantial revenue for the brand in the US. Likely for this reason, the Japanese manufacturer is trying to boost the appeal of the hatchback by making it hotter and sportier with a new 250-hp Mazda 3 Turbo 2.5.

#4 2021 BMW 128ti

2021 BMW 128ti is the second-quickest model in the BMW 1 Series range, that is offered exclusively in a FWD configuration and is 176 pounds lighter than the flagship M135 car. The hot hatch boasts a specially tuned M-Sport suspension, Torsen limited slip differential, and a 2L Twin Power Turbo 4-cylinder with 265 hps.

#5 2021 Cupra Leon

Still closely related to its Seat sibling, the new generation, performance-enhanced Leon proudly wears Cupra badging, gets the brand’s unmistakable styling, and offers several high-power engines to choose from.

#6 2021 Toyota GR Yaris

Rejoice those drivers who missed an opportunity to snatch a supercharged GRMN limited edition version of the Yaris. A slightly less potent, but just as exciting Gazoo Racing version of the car will be going on sale across European, Japanese and Australasian markets.

#7 2021 Hyundai Veloster N

Three door hot hatchbacks might be a dying breed, but Hyundai prefers to keep its performance lineup fully stocked, so the i20N and i30N models are accompanied by a fully charged Veloster N coupe.

#8 2021 MINI John Cooper Works GP

Externally this Mini Cooper might preserve the resemblance with its round-eyed siblings, but in reality the MINI John Cooper Works GP is assuming a pure racing nature and gravitates towards BMW M performance models.

#9 2021 Audi S3 Sportback

The introduction of the new A3 Sportback to the market marked an inevitable arrival of its hotter version Audi S3 Sportback. The newcomer is a predecessor to the RS3 top model, but it is already a beyond capable machine.

#10 2021 Hyundai i20 N

The regular third-gen i20 has been a delightful surprise in the shrinking niche of small hatchbacks, offering a plenty of tech for a reasonable price, though lacking a bit of power. For this reason, Hyundai adds the high-performance i20 N model inspired by company’s winning i20 Coupe WRC rally car.

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