/hhg/ Hot Hatch General

A thread for our beloved econobox pocket rockets. Talk experiences, ask for advice and questions and generally shitpost about the Fiesta ST.

>'Back from Le Mans' edition
Of the two hot hatches on display out there - the Focus RS and the Civic Type-R - which do you prefer

>What is a "Hot Hatch"?
A Hot Hatch is a manufacturer produced, performance oriented variant of a standard hatchback, designed for improved handling, increased top speed, acceleration and generally enhance the driving experience.

>Are all Hot Hatches FWD?
No. Whilst most Hot Hatches are FWD, some are AWD or even RWD.

>Isn't FWD shit?
No. Just because you can't get the arse out by stamping on the accelerator doesn't mean you can't have fun.

>Aren't Hot Hatches just for Europoors?
No; with the launch of the Fiesta and Focus ST to joining the MS3 and Abarth in the US, it seems like the Hot Hatch is beginning to take off on the other side of the Atlantic, but Europoors definitely have more choice.

>Is the Fiesta ST actually good?
The Fiesta ST is one of the best small hot hatches on offer at the minute; so yeah they're pretty good.

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Anyone keeping up with WRC 2016?

I just can't watch rally. It's one car driving fast on a road, there's no element of competition. Must be mad fun to do though

How are the $5K hot hatch suggestions in the OP? I doubt a CRX is really feasible by this point.

>FF

More ST's please

Not really sure what the US market has to offer outside of Hondas. Neon SRT4, Focus SVT?

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Thinking of buying a FiST, but I don't really like any of the 5 colours they offer here on it. Wondering if I can get it in one of the standard Fiesta colours instead. Also I drove one expecting amazing things, but it wasn't everything Veeky Forums has hyped it up to be. Good fun, don't get me wrong but it was lacking a bit of that something my Clio had.

Our car roster for Le Mans; two FiSTs, a diesel Zetec and a Micra SR. Our RX8 didn't make it past Calais