The best hatchbacks combine the roominess of a sedan with the convenience of a wagon and have an exterior that looks beautiful to boot! What more could you want, right? Speed, power and looks; isn’t that the good life?! You might be a lucky bird if you see them cruising down the road in the dazzling luxury of Dubai! In case these rides are too good to pass up, the experts at CarSwitch.com have rounded up the hottest hatches if you’re buying a car in Dubai!
Audi RS
This action-packed hatchback is a dual-clutch clearbox four wheeler. It is absolutely mind- blowing that this speedy hatchback can go from zero to 60 mph in five seconds! If you are someone who is looking for speed and performance then this is the car for you!
- Vauxhall Astra VXR
With a 280 brake horsepower, this turbo wheeler can go from zero to 60 mph in six seconds. But the good news just doesn’t end there. It can reach top speeds of 150 miles per hour! Its interior too means business as symbolized by the glowing dials and the “sport” button.
- Seat Leon Cupra 300
This European fast hatch is a super-sonic four wheeler, and has the capacity to go from 0 to 60 mph in about 5 seconds! It reaches maximum speeds of 155 mph with a ten brake power at 550 rpm. If you want fun and exciting cruising, then this car is right up your alley!
- Volkswagen Golf R
This compact model looks like your everyday-functional motor in appearance, but it is actually a sports car in spirit! It houses a 2.0 litre cylinder engine. This “Fast and Furious” hatch goes from 0 to 62 mph in about 4.6 seconds! The feat is easily achievable as well. An apt name for this whirlwind wheeler must be “swiftwagon”!
- Honda civic Type R
With a turbocharged 2 litre IVTEC engine unique only to type- R, this model is an exclusive combination of speed and power. This speedy hatch accommodates all three modes of comfort, +R and sport while steering at 306 horsepower! This hatchback also comes with the spaciousness of a trusty Honda and the avant garde features of a Ferrari! Isn’t that the best of both worlds?
- BMW M135i
This swift hatchback is a wheeler that accommodates both six-speed manual and eight speed automatic modes. This 30 litre turbocharged engine goes from zero to hero (60 mph) in less than five seconds! Spitting out a horsepower of 322, this high-powered wheeler can reach a maximum speed of 155 mph.
- Ford Focus RS
The speedy hatchback can go from 0 to 62 mph in under 5 seconds; 4.7 seconds to be exact! With a torque juggling ability, it can transfer power from the front to the back in no time. This “Drift mode” trick gives the driver more handling balance as well as a great party trick!
- NR6 BMW M140i
This hatch takes a different “turn” from the high-powered hatch crowd. This model focuses more on factors like comfort and finesse. But it is no slouch in the acceleration department as well; it reaches speeds of 62 mph in 4.8 seconds! Equipped with a 3 litre, six cylinder engine and a back wheel drive, this sophisticated wheeler attracts both car experts and amateurs alike!
- Audi S3
With a wheel drive system similar to the Audi RS3, this baby brother can manage to go from zero to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds despite having just a 2 litre turbocharged engine! The best part is how easy it is to achieve this goal time after time. Since the 2 litre engine is less weighty than the one in RS3, it is both effortless and fun to handle this wheeler!
- Skoda Rapid
This aptly named compact model comes with a sharp and defined dashboard. It boasts of a 103 brake horsepower at 5250 rpm with a 153 Nm torque. This turbo wheeler can reach a maximum speed of 115 mph on a tubeless design of tires. Its manual gear changers and automatic speed system let you enjoy superior power!
So, there you go! These are the fastest accelerating car hatches making headlines these days. But wait! There are more rides in the hot hatch recipe of speed and power! Check out the CarSwitch.com newsroom for the world’s fastest cars in Dubai!
