Best Cheap Hot Hatches For Under £5K

Hot hatches are a cheap way of getting into performance motoring and you can get a surprising amount for under five grand. Here are our top picks.

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5. Renaultsport Clio 197

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4. Ford Focus ST Mk2

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3. Honda Civic Type R FN2

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2. VW Golf GTI Mk5

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1. Vauxhall Corsa D VXR

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