A type of car based on an existing hatchback model, with bigger tyres and wheels to improve road holding and to give a more aggressive look, along with a more powerful engine to give increased performance. Some may also have revised suspension to give better handling and a firmer ride. Most hot hatches feature sporty interior trims, along with racing-style steering wheels and bucket seats.
The design most often considered to have started the hot hatch genre is the 1977 Volkswagen Golf GTI; many other popular models have followed, including the Ford Escort XR3i, Vauxhall Astra GTE and Peugeot 206.
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