8 Of The Most Forgotten European Hot-Hatches

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[@PieterKuijk]

I had a fiat Uno turbo, the predecessor of the Punto. It was even lighter and had the same 1.4l engine. It was a blast to drive. Few remain today.

[@juststuff5216]

I remember hooning around in my friends Uno Turbo. But on a straight strip between Quintral Downs coming into St Columb Minor, we tried to overtake a normal Uno ... doing around 65-70 mph, but the Turbo had no midrange power, and we couldn't do it .... shocking. The car blew up the next day! www.google.com/maps/dir/Quintrell+Downs,+Newquay+TR8+4WE/St+Columb+Minor,+Newquay+TR7+3HT/@50.4096388,-5.0454696,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x486b120880c53103:0x25bf6c60c3a78f6c!2m2!1d-5.029306!2d50.401493!1m5!1m1!1s0x486b0e10313cf043:0x17164103b28e8b17!2m2!1d-5.045908!2d50.417808!3e0

[@r3h4n786]

That RSI gives me memories of Midtown madness lol, love it

[@k1er4n544]

Midtown madness 3 to be precise remember getting my new Xbox with that game bundled loved doing stunts in the rsi xD nostalgia

[@r3h4n786]

kieran544 yea i had it for PC lol enjoyed the Panoz GTR1 too although it wrecked easily 😂

[@AS-rd4xi]

The Talbot Sunbeam Lotus is surely missing in this vid

[@emmareporter4324]

61 K wait is the Vauxhall Lotus Carlton a liftback?

[@AS-rd4xi]

Emet Playz im not talking about the vaux but this: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysler_Sunbeam

[@tudorv7295]

The Clio Willams isn't forgotten

[@Kaisuke971]

Tudor Voicu Ikr just taking a quick glance at its prices should clear things up

[@BenjaminRodandwhoopi]

Kaisuke971 I just see a nice example for nearly £14 grand. Wow, I've seen Renault 5 gti for about the same in a show room.

[@TheXtremeSS]

The Clio (1.8) 16V would be better fit for a forgotten hot-hatch. Or the R5 GT Turbo.

[@theob5885]

Tudor Voicu as the 309

[@dildoshwaggins1017]

Renault , Fiat , Alfa all thus shit nobody want to have

[@derxKai]

Fiesta RS Turbo, XR2i, Polo G40, Golf Rallye, Corsa GSI, Kadett GSI, Pulsar GTI-R, Starlet GT Turbo, Colt GTI, AX GTI, 323 GT-R, Almera GTI, Civic Type R, Charade GTTI, Swift GTI, 323ti, I really miss those Days... =(

[@muhammadhazarul]

Kai Müller the era when we say fuck the fuel economy and more power and performance budget cars

[@budditbuddit1555]

Kai Müller ..Jesus did you forget anything ha .I had a advanced gt starlet and a pulsar gtir as well. Fuck my life I miss them

[@derxKai]

I´m still living to these Standards today lol =) I just love the feeling if you overtake a new Car with a 25yo underrated Box

[@Mastersoftheyoutubeverse]

Kai Müller dont miss those days... revive Them. Drive those cars. Drive em Hard. So as i do with my corsa gsi and did with my Kadett. The late 80s and early 90s were the glory days when the Engineers actually had more to say than the cost controllers

[@vomdeich1011]

Totally agree though the title was "European Hot Hatches". I like to proceed: Escort XR3i and RS2000, Astra GSI, R19 16v, 106 GTI, ZX volcane and 16v, Lupo GTI - And even it's just a few year out of production: Twinge RS - which is to me one of the last old school affordable hot hatches.

[@miguelfreitas1991]

Italians used to make such cool hot hatches ........love my HGT

[@WAZAM939]

That Bravo sounds just like my S60R. Can't beat the sound of an inline-5.

[@TheGreyTest]

WAZAM939 the smooth sweet song of a straight six.

[@T0m0zuki]

Inline-5 is just a poetry. Inline-6 is no match, at least to my ears.

[@Su_Tubbu]

The Rover 200 BRM was the first car I bought as new, lowered, engine tuned to 160 bhp. We were probably less than 5 to own one in Switzerland! Upholstery was gorgeous with it’s red leather. And Torsen LSD gives lots of grip!

[@antonioamendola4474]

Autobianchi Abarth 70 HP , Fiat Ritmo Abarth 130TC

[@LassiTuominen]

Antonio Amendola i own Ritmo abarth 130tc! such a fun car

[@OldSchoolGGLATA]

The Volvo 440 Turbo/480 Turbo. That's a car no one even knows that it exists, but its so much fun! Engine was engineered by Renault, Volvo and Porsche. Weights just a ton and has a inline 4 turbo engine, fwd.

[@siouex]

Saab 9-3 Viggen..perfect roomy cruiser and gets almost anyone of the line,useless in quick corners.. Great big hatch..loved it..

[@antep6157]

Polo G40?

[@szymon6207]

Darth Antimonus no

[@antep6157]

Szymon why

[@peterzingler6221]

Darth Antimonus oc If you say No you never driven one . Same Thing with Corsa a gsi pure madness

[@antep6157]

Peter Zingler you talking to me or the other guy?

[@bcepni00]

He was talking to the other guy

[@Rodeo-Bangers351]

Opel kadett GSI, my dad owned one for the road and raced in another. Made my first meters in a car in one too :)

[@Tomazack]

The Astra GSI as well. Awesome 2 liter engine.

[@danijellucic2086]

The onevery few knows about, Opel Kadett Superboss

[@Rodeo-Bangers351]

@@danijellucic2086 oh yeah, the one with sportier cams and exhaust manifold is'nt it

[@danijellucic2086]

@@Rodeo-Bangers351 yes, also record holder for 20 years almost, for having biggest amount of torque per liter for N/A untill Ferrari 458 Italia

[@benjaminpinelp.9458]

Back in the 90's 309 GTI16 and Clio Williams were rivals here in France ! All of these hot hatches are gold really ! Nice vid ! 👌

[@joshimitsu96]

1985/1986 Vauxhall nova sport. nuff said! Twin carbs are a great sound!

[@gregmahone1815]

Visioracer I enjoy your work sir keep doing what you doing sir it makes me happy as a car enthusiasts to see these hot hatches an they sound awesome and manual transmission only no automatic transmission either yup awesome sound

[@joshbacon8241]

4:28 - Do you remember when VisioRacer used to own one of these?

[@isundgrensakeri]

Josh Bacon the N/A 5 pot sure reminds of a Volvo 850

[@darth_autie_117]

TeamScania When I hear or see Five-pot I think of the Audi quattro

[@chaoszombie9995]

TeamScania 850 was Turboed

[@chaoszombie9995]

Josh Bacon man the good old days ;)

[@Titellian]

Chaos Zombie999 There are some good 850 N/A versions as well

[@sfbrown1981]

Really enjoy your videos, keep up all the hard work!

[@Sebaxtain]

I actually enjoy driving my mums 2004 peugeot station wagon. It's a 2.0 Turbo Diesel engine with 136hp but it makes 320nm at ~ 2000 rpm

[@jimdieseldawg3435]

Great vid as usual; thank you :-) I'll nominate a pair of Peugeot 306s: the GTI-6, and the Dturbo. Arguably the Dturbo was the car that proved diesel hot-hatches were viable - the 1.9 litre XUD turbo unit was superb and the 306 chassis had a very rare blend of excellent dynamics and comfortable ride. Also maybe the Focus ST170; and the Ford Racing Puma despite its very harsh ride.

[@HugoAmasing]

Literally anything French that isn't a 205 GTi or a modern Renault Sport is very underrated. Any sporty Peugeot has an amazing chassis (don't even need a sporty one tbh, 206 owners know how fun they are, same goes for 106s and even bigger and less sporty cars like the 607 and 407s have very good handling) Same goes for Renault Sport, the Mk2 Clio RS is now one of the best and also cheapest hot hatches you can find.

[@zoufmalade]

That the "french bmw" chassis wise. Had a couple Peugeot myself, sporty and non-sporty, and they were all great. Precise front end and oversteery at the limits make them a hell of a weapon on b-roads.

[@HugoAmasing]

zoufmalade yeah. We have a 307, 2.0 110hp diesel. It's just so good, like it's not a sportscar, but it's great.

[@benjidu78440]

I got a 206 RC and I love this car. Enough power, awesome châssis, and feel so safe. No understeer and even the oversteer feel controled. And that sound though !

[@wvangus82]

The Rotorboi Remember the AMC Renaults? Back in '98 dad paid 75 bucks for my first car, a black 86 Renault Alliance 2 door 4 speed with the grille busted out and the hood latch broken lol. When u got up past 80mph the hood would come up about 3 inches and kinda float there since it opened backwards! lol We haven't seen Renaults around here since way back in the day.

[@TheMCPALLE]

I bought a cheap 106 Sport as my wintercar (they are like the cheapest cars here in Germany). I can confirm this. Alltough it only has 75Hp it is great fun to drive.

[@ottoman180]

Thanks Visio racer,I liked this video a lot. You’re doing a great job. Just one thing maybe,I personally like it when there is the 0-60 time in the info you give. 😉 keep up the good work!

[@Shaibuli]

Citroën ZX Vocane is one of my lesser-known hothatch favourites. About 150 bhp and 1150 kg, and the design has held time very well compared to the earlier boxier Citroën's from the 1980's. There was also a diesel version, which some consider one of the first diesel hothatches.

[@makaizo]

I had 309GTI long time ago. Never met any others on the road of Japan here but many 205s. I still love how i enjoyed behind the 309s wheel.

[@chriswilliams2305]

This was great!! That Beetle gti is a serious bit of kit!!!

[@aqprider]

Thank you bro for your videos!

[@EMCPetsku]

Beetle RSi was one of my childhood dream cars, thanks to Midtown Madness.

[@perrosdemaiz]

Nice video! In the USA we had the Nissan Sentra SER. There were two different versions. The early version was not particularly powerful, but it was light and agile. It may have had an LSD. Oh, it was a coupe, not a hatch. I like a locked boot though. I don’t see them for sale very often.

[@ronaldderooij1774]

Autobianchi A112 Abarth. Fiat Ritmo Abarth, Talbot Lotus, a few Opel GSI's. I like this series, go on like this VisioRacer!

[@rodrigomarcel6156]

I love this channel, but as a Brazilian I miss so much a video about our cars. We had very interesting and fun local cars, which were at most European-based, but with our BR-SPEC “seasoning”, like VW Gol GTi 2.0 8v, 16v and Turbo, Pointer GTi, Polo 2.0, Passat GTS Pointer; Fiat Tempra Turbo and Stile, Uno Turbo and 1.6R, Marea / Marea Weekend 2.0 Turbo and 2.4, Oggi CSS, Palio 1.8R, Strada Sporting 1.8 16v; Ford Escort XR3 2.0i, Ka XR 1.6; Chevrolet Kadett GSi, Vectra GSi, Monza S/R 2.0; Renault Sandero RS and maybe other ones I may have forgotten.

[@Complextro93kg]

Cool beetle :D Played Gran Turismo 3 with it when i was kid, i loved it :)

[@Skullbrothers]

I bet you just did this video cause of the hatch you bought :P I can say for sure that the Clio is one of the best hot hatches ever. Drove and was driven around a track and backroads on a 1.8 16V, a 172, a 182, a 197 and a 220 on the same day. They are amazing for such a small car.

[@FirstOnRaceDayCapri2904]

Fiesta RS 1800, Fiesta RS Turbo, Renault 11 Turbo, Peugeot 205 Rallye.

[@someonebald2022]

The Renault 5 GT Turbo II?

[@r3h4n786]

106 Rallye too

[@swansmeister]

stunning wheels on the beetle rsi, bbs rs2 wheels i had them also on my E39 m5 most beautifull rim ever made imo

[@Nlangkirby135]

If only the beetle hot hatch was sold in the United States... that would be my first hot hatch when I get my drivers license.

[@HugoAmasing]

hahahahaha you wished, they're limited editions. They're now expensive and rare as fuck. They currently go for like £50k

[@Nlangkirby135]

The Rotorboi £50,000?! Scratch that idea... unless I can find an used beetle and modify to make it a replica. Mwahahaha!

[@philtripe]

the only people that think VW's are reliable have only had VW...or possibly another German car

[@mariuszanfir2298]

stickloaf And the connection with the rest of the discussion was? Is anyone talking about VW reliability in this thread?

[@hank1556]

yup. add it to the list of bad ass cars we dont get 😐

[@oisinmooney]

A video on more motorbikes would be awesome. Enjoyed this one👍

[@JoshsCarCorner]

We had a hot Focus in the States in the early 2000s called the SVT. 2.0L I-4 with 170HP and a 6 speed manual. Hatchbacks aren't so popular here so it didn't sell well, but I do respect it.

[@markojanjic7341]

Maybe you could make a part two and include the Fiat Tipo Sedicivalvole? No one seems to remember this car even though it was faster than the Golf mk2 GTI which was its rival at the time.

[@zoufmalade]

Maybe faster than the normal 8v GTi but with 200kg more it was certainly not faster than the GTi mk2 16v nor the g60

[@markojanjic7341]

The g80 was obviously faster but the Tipo Sedicivalvole competed with the GTI mk2 16v and as far as I know it the Tipo had a better drag co-efficiency and therefore a bigger top speed. I don't know about the 0-60 time(The Golf might have beaten it there) but I also remember articles in magazines about the two and the Tipo beat the Golf in handling too since it was better in the corners.

[@zoufmalade]

Marko Janjic Well it was nothing exceptional, i mean you had a 0-60 time of about 8 to 9 seconds, and a weight figure around 1100kg. Although it was stable on long curves, it didn't do really great on twisty roads. That maybe the reason why i've never seen one on a rally stage (amateur or pro), whereas i've seen one or two gti mk2's. Heck, I've even seen a Uno turbo ie that as a chassis as precise as a shed

[@genterasaki86]

Except for the 309 and the beetle every single one of these cars is very popular here in italy...

[@alper694]

GDrift is there an Italian car selling website? (Preferably a popular one)

[@genterasaki86]

Alper Öz autoscout24.it or subito.it

[@matirs342]

Came to see the 145 Qv haha. Not disappointed. Have one, amazing car.

[@ovinomc9236]

Is IT reliable?

[@matirs342]

@@ovinomc9236 Yes, if it's a well kept and correctly maintained unit, it has no problems. Only problems I had so far were due to old hoses. Something common for old cars.

[@ovinomc9236]

@@matirs342 nice thanks, i am actually just deciding between the 145 qv And Celica 7g

[@matirs342]

@@ovinomc9236 Cool. Two very different cars. The Celica definitely is more modern than the 145 tho.

[@ovinomc9236]

@@matirs342 i was sure i am going to get a Celica but then i found the alfa And something just clicked. I dont know i love the recaro Seats the side profile, And i think the interior looks great.

[@oleo007]

Five tech fiat,its a eargasm,pretty nice sound. No opel cars on this list? Astra G OPC ...

[@anxelous]

Citroën Visa GTi

AnxelViz Oh yes! And the BX GTi as well.

[@hivzijabuzaljko964]

Little screamer

[@knispel1066]

Good vid man :) It's not an old hot-hatch but I think it's a very interesting car: mitsubishi colt CZT or Ralliart. With 150hp or here in Switzerland with 180 or 197hp too. It have an interesting 1.5l turbo acting like an old engine with the turbo boost kicked in a knock. It take the toyota yaris TS turbo in the same spirit.

[@STiX_87]

Hey VisioRacer, another nice Vid...! Puntos Were smoking their Tires all over Europe. Instead, I have never heard of Tipo Turbo. You should have mentioned the Y10 Turbo, the Renault 5 Alpine/Alpine turbo. You have never mentioned Volvo 480, in any of your videos...!

[@GRFX19]

And what about the rarest Golf GTi mk1 16s Oettinger, miss mine 😖

[@maxpierrepont6018]

I was hoping the mini would be on here, I own the normal Cooper S convertible instead of the JCW so I get 168 bhp from the same engine but it is a dream to drive and the noise it makes is just fantastic

[@fatrambo73]

i had the 309 gti with a 4 branch manifold straight through exhaust into a cherry bomb silencer, it was loud and fast but best of all it handled very well it stuck to the ground like shit to a blanket . was so much fun, I remember feeling real sad that I sold it . i smoked so many cars in it and it surprised many and made a few embarrassed red faces. A friend had the 405 Mi16 engine in his and it went like a scalded cat. late at night my mate could hear mine from near a mile away, ahh those where the days, I'm a grumpy old man now too old for fast driving.

[@fatrambo73]

i also had a 1986 mitsubishi colt turbo , another rare and real fun car to drive I only ever seen another 1 when I had it,mine was black the other I seen was white. i liked to embarrass the ford escort RSturbo guys,no one ever realised its capabilities ,it was always underestimated

[@Punisher9419]

I gotta say the MG ZR should be on here. It's like the Rover 200 but with 158HP and you can tune that engine to 200HP with not much work.

[@vanstreun]

Yes the 160 version.

[@Dave-ks9ig]

Mg is a British car i think Not european

[@alexstromberg7696]

@@Dave-ks9ig England is in Europe you moron

[@viga44]

I had one brm but he died a lot... 😢

[@seanhall4520]

What about the Talbot Sunbeam Lotus...I had one OMG, what a beast back in 1982....2.2ltr 16v lotus engine 150 HP , Rear wheel drive , 5 spead ZF gearbox, twin Dellorto carburetors, Quafe LSD...wish i still had it!!Happy days Great channel by the way..

[@tibar9020]

Hey Renault twingo RS. I'm owning one of this. It's a more modern Renault hot hatch : It's not incredibly powerful but it's so much fun to drive and the good thing is it was sold just 15000€. Very nice for low budget petrolheads

[@TheBobes]

Clio 172 and 182 are also great cars. Suzuki Swift Sport when it comes to the new cars is great for it's price.

[@mike3963]

The beetle sounded like a Dodge Viper and a Nissan GT-R had a baby

[@Scrmnd]

Best Hothatch imo ist still the crx ee8 with the b16a1 got one last year and can't wait to get it out of its winter mode and back on the road. its still a bit cold in switzerland :P

That Rover sounds amazing!!!

[@janjoshika]

I used to own a mk1 Scirocco GTI, now that's a rare car.

[@drew-xn8bs]

Citroen cx 2400 gti Nice video!

[@csbr75]

In Brazil we have the Fiat Marea, a sedan version of the Bravo. The Marea is no longer produced, but it is quite an infamous car here: powerful 5 cilinder engine with a turbocharged option - this one is known for it's "explosive" potential due to lack of user knowledge back in the production day combined to Fiat tech

[@toyotakp-36channel72]

Toyota starlet KP60,61,62,small,beatifully box shaped,good for both drifting and racing,and let's don't forget the KP30,36,it was just great,with only 650kgs and a mighty engine,only 993cc,but very good thow,telling it as an experience,you got to drive them

[@Crazy_Borg]

Mini JCW is quite annoying, sadly. Backfire is programmed in the ECU unit and not "natural". You will always get the same 3 backfires when you let off the gas. Every. Single. Time. But Kudos to the Williams Clio. Although I would still prefer the Renault Sport Clio V6 . BTW: Wasn't the Fiat Bravo HGT Engine the same one as in the Fiat Coupé?

[@jagh1410]

Yep same 5banger as in Coupe, also hes mistaken Punto HGT engine origin, it was put in Uno Turbo, never heard about Tipo Turbo tho.

[@CrArC]

Interesting... Are the JCW and non-JCW models different? I don't know about the former but the latter seems to do whatever the hell it pleases (sometimes not even a pop, sometimes one or two of varying intensity, sometimes a blast of them). In all cases due to the thimble-sized exhaust they're not particularly loud anyway, most of the time. -_-

[@chrisg4rr377]

Not on the r53, only the later model r56 ones. The 53 was supercharged and the 56 was a turbo

[@jaredleroy9876]

The Mini r53 Cooper S, JCW and JCW GP are not programmed to backfire. we've owned multiple of all of these cars and it was only in the R56 and other models with the turbo engine that have the popping ECU.

[@carsnopinion697]

There wasn't any "Tipo turbo" but the faster model was "Tipo Sedicivalvole"

[@lilsalai548]

Worth mentioning is the Toyota Starlet (ep82) GT Turbo with 133bhp (using jdm fuel)/ later version Glanza V (ep91). Came with low/high boost switch, 0-60mph 8.1secs, intercooled and would beat most european/us hot hatches/sports cars. Fast little pocket rocket.

[@dubhoven1]

OK so it's not exactly a production model, but for my money the ultimate forgotten hot hatch is one I used to own... A 1989 civic base model (no power anything) with a ZC motor & tranny swap with a tune and magnaflow exhaust. Sounds mean for a 4 banger, and will pull a 5.0 Mustang out of the hole! Mine made in the neighborhood of 175hp (without the Turbo) and weighed about 1700 lbs soaking wet. It surprised more than a handful of hatches out there 😊

[@cebastienlarochelle8182]

Mazda precidia with the tiny v6s they sounds awsome!

[@ArcanumMortis98]

The best hot hatch of this Video is the Beetle RSi, the spound is so amazing. But of all time I like the Polo R WRC at most, followed by the Golf IV R32

[@VolvoCrafter]

Volvo 480 Turbo

[@RymdSegel]

VolvoCrafter that was slow as fuck tho, and had quite bad handling

[@jurajdugovic6418]

Hi, what about Peugeot 206 RC ? The hotter and sharper edition of GTI. I owned one couple of years ago and it was a lot of fun. 2 litre NA motor from 306 S16. From factory 180 Hp and very easy to tune. I ended on 230 Hp and still NA (without any boost). But it was too stiff on city roads... but on country roads, hell yeah ... a lot of fun.

[@NightRunnerAlec]

The Fiat Stilo Abarth. I remember a mate of mine had one and it surprised me just at how quick it was.

[@pedromaio8823]

Citroen Saxo Cup\VTS or Peugeot 106 Gti , in my country is the most famous for cornering or straight , and almost the time an ricer car , but one really good machine.

[@spiro7000]

that vr6 sound in beetle....amazing

[@TheMadTatter]

Vauxhall Chevette HS 👍

[@olivergould2445]

lotus sunbeam they were before the golf GTI and both where RWD hot hatches

[@ed200sx]

More "forgotten" hot cars: Peugeot 405 1.9 SRI (phase2) and Peugeot 405 Mi-16, Renault 19 (chamade) 16v, Renault 21 Bi-Turbo, Alfa 155QV... maybe for your next video ;)

[@ANDREWSAMY562]

Dat little Fiat Bravo tho.

[@danielhristov6175]

Is the 5 cylinder Fiat reliable? Engine wise, compared to de 8v JTD?

[@lussestories9180]

What about british Honda Concerto SX 1.6-16 HW body? If we speak about EU made cars) Also I can give some examples : Opel Astra H GTC 1.6 TURBO or Astra H Opc, Astra G coupe bertone with 2.0 turbo, Corsa GTi, and so on.

[@MikediFazio]

Does the newer civic with a turbo count as hot hatch? I've had quite a few civics from the 80's and 90's with forced induction, and they were fast and decently handling, especially with a good suspension

[@simracinglou3142]

I see a Golf RSi I hit like.

[@rayhans7853]

Project Spaghetti Gaming beetle?

[@guyderagisch4964]

AMC Gremlin X. It was a hatch back with a 304 cubic inch v8 back in the 70s.

[@bryankc9644]

That beetle needs a bigger wing to prevent oversteer, I had a audi tt designed like that and it had snap oversteer

[@irishwristwatch2487]

Renault 5 GT, Fiat Strada Abarth, Renault 11 Turbo, Vauxhall Nova SRi (Dont laugh, they were pretty nippy back in the day!), Vauxhall Astra GTE, MG Maestro Tickford Turbo, MG Metro Turbo, Volvo 360 GL but to name a few ;)

[@dalejenkins1558]

have to mention the suzuki swift gti with the g13b unit...that mighty lil thing would out revv and handle most these cars and with turbo or supercharger can see figures of 200bhp+

[@pizzadude2786]

Although they are not european the nissan gtir, nissan et pulsar, honda E-AT civic, honda civic type r and the mazda familia gtr were some pretty cool hot hatches aswell.

[@Carstuff111]

I know its an older video, but still, I do have to shout out to the somewhat obscure (it seems) European Hot-Hatch we got here in the USA: 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit 2.5 liter 5 cylinder. Ok, no, it was not exactly fast, but it had torque everywhere and I think had more potential. I am sure the car was available else where in the world as such, and I am not sure how popular the setup is to be honest. I am not exactly a European car expert or fan despite having worked for a VW dealership as a mechanic for a short time. I am more of a old Japanese car/ old American car guy.

[@anchovyanzai7548]

i Remember the day when i was a kid im playing Gran turismo 3 and im playing the VW beetle RSI my favorite car in the game :)

[@SSFproductions1]

If you put the brm in, why didnt you put the MG ZR 160 vvc in?

[@OndraMike]

Ok...its gonna be repetitive for me, but i read all comments 2 years back....and no one mentioned the only one really forgotten Hothach.....made from 2005-2010, 2.0L turbocharged engine, almost 200 HP, bigger brakes than the other ones less powered engines, sporty 6-speed manual gearbox....but never sold as an sporty hothatch...personally never driven....but i think he could be included....oh yeah, i'm speaking about Mercedes-Benz A 200 Turbo (W169)...we could include also the B 200 Turbo (W245), but it was bigger and heavier and almost a little van (like Renault scenic)

[@Kaisuke971]

Instead of the Williams you should’ve put the Citroen Saxo VTS 1.6 16v. Super light (under a ton), not much power (120hp) but it moves and handles pretty well. And it’s not worth much

[@TheXtremeSS]

People still remember the Saxo Cup and the 106 GTI a bit (the same for the Civic VTI). I could even say the same for the Williams, but there are still a lot of projects with the 106 GTI / Saxo Cup. I would say however the 205 GTI is as much forgotten as the Williams and it is also considered one of the best hot hatches ever made. :)

[@alsoleak7196]

i own a Saxo VTS 1.6 8v and it's awesome, even full stock you really don't need anything like coilovers etc... to have fun and scare yourself in it (lol). I live in France, wich is where they come from obviously... and where they are getting expensive now. The price for a good example is getting higher now (3500-5000€) and it's not over. A "future classic" becoming a classic

[@Kaisuke971]

Pierre G. I'm French too, and yeah the prices are starting to go up but it's still relatively correct. For the performance and the experience that's a really fair price bracket imo. Hopefully it can stay like that so i can pick one up when i lose the young driver status.

[@TheXtremeSS]

The same is happening in Portugal for the Saxo Cup and 106 GTi as well as the Punto GT and the Clio 16S (1.8 16v). The Williams normally is "off the scale". Just too much expensive. (Seen them above the 10.000 €)

[@alsoleak7196]

get one asap because they won't stop gaining value from now

[@robinv2758]

I once saw one of those Mini Cooper GPs for sale, it costed almost half of a new base model

[@midlifecrisis9269]

I had a Nissan sunny 1.8 zx , ca18de engine with an lsd , great machine

[@19chucki74]

There are a couple here in the States you might wanna look up: the 1988 Chevrolet Sprint Turbo, and the Isuzu I-Mark RS, from 1988-90. I may be wrong on the last one though. Even the 1984-91 Ford Escort GT, but it was just a sport hatch.

[@darianmurcott-istead3001]

What about doing a vid on the jdm hot hatches? Like the pulsar gti-r, mazda familia gtr, cyborg turbo, corolla fxgt, civic type r, charade gtti etc

[@gregclare4695]

What about the Mazda Familia GT-X? Factory 136 hp from a 1.6L turbo 4 banger that could be optioned with either fwd or 4 wheel drive!

[@PriestOfAuril]

happy the BRM made one of your vids, but you forgot to mention it also came with completely fine tuned suspension specific to that model and the mental interior. im also disappointed with the videos chosen to showcase the car as they did not do it justice! .... yes former owner here :) under 120 left in UK now

[@rafadrzewiecki1905]

Seat ibiza Cupra with 1,8 turbo - a lot of potential for money, Nissan Primera p10 GT 2,0l i4 150 hp its worth mention too.

[@fgeiger41]

How did vw not make a ton of the RSI's? And sell them globally. Loved those

[@JeanLouisCrochet]

The Williams is very famous here in France (obviously), great car with crazy handling ! But you have the little sister the Clio 16S or 16V in other countries with a 1.8l engine and 140hp, performance are very close. You also have the Citroên ZX 16V 167, it shares the engine with the Peugeot 306 S16 (great car) but it has a better handling !

[@antoinz25]

An other cool hot hatch is the Peugeot 206 GTi (or S16 in France) i own one and it’s lightweight quite powerful (138 hp) and very fun to drive !

[@lf9402]

The Renault 5 turbo alpine, Renault Super 5 GT Turbo, Citroen Visa " 1000 Pistes" , 205/106 rally, if you show the 309 you could also show the R21 Turbo :D

[@jogaton7994]

4:02 WTF THE ROVER WAS GOING TO CRASH

[@spavatch]

So for the past dozen years I drove a forgotten hot-hatch. Nice.

[@ingardammen-dahl6766]

The volvo 480 turbo is a fwd turbo 4banger with disent poweroutput and popup headlights

[@_chan.burn.21_]

They need to bring the Beetle RSi back with the current generation. If they make it look like the Beetle GRC competition car, give it a Turbo VR6 engine and AWD, it’d be a perfect sleeper.