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Scottish Sun
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Top 10 hot hatches on sale right now for under £5,000 – from iconic VW to snazzy Mazda
You won't believe how much power you can get for under £5,000 POCKET ROCKETS Top 10 hot hatches on sale right now for under £5,000 – from iconic VW to snazzy Mazda Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRIT drivers are snapping up budget hot hatches that offer big performance for small money – and you can too. We've picked 10 of the best on sale right now for under £5,000, including everything from iconic VWs to snazzy Mazdas and track-ready tearaways.. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up Citroen DS3 Racing (first generation) 10 This example's going for only £4,495 Credit: Alamy Originally planned as a 1,000-car special, the DS3 Racing ended up being built in double that number thanks to sky-high demand. Even so, it's still a rare find. With just over 200bhp, firmed-up suspension and carbon fibre accents, it's a serious bit of kit – and this example's going for only £4,495. Volkswagen Golf R32 (Mk5) 10 This one slips under the £5k mark – or go retro with the same engine in a Mk2 body Credit: Alamy A hot hatch legend. The Mk5 R32 packs a six-cylinder punch and sounds glorious all the way to its 6,800rpm redline. Expect 247bhp, 236lb ft of torque and 0–62mph in just 6.5 seconds. Best of all, this one slips under the £5k mark – or go retro with the same engine in a Mk2 body. Mazda 3 MPS (second generation) 10 HT3W1E 2012 Mazda 3 MPS Artist: Unknown. Credit: Alamy Loud looks meet serious firepower. The Mazda 3 MPS comes with a turbocharged 2.3-litre engine chucking out 256bhp. Add in stiffer suspension, upgraded dampers and a limited-slip diff, and you've got yourself a proper street sleeper. Vauxhall Corsa VXR (E) 10 It's a loud, proud VXR that doesn't try to blend in – and that's the point As British as a Sunday roast. This hot Corsa has been slammed to the ground, fitted with aggressive body mods, and wears smoked lights and an Airtec windscreen sticker. It's a loud, proud VXR that doesn't try to blend in – and that's the point. Ford Focus ST (third generation) 10 The 2011 Amsterdam motorshow was running from April 12 until April 23, in the RAI event center in Amsterdam Credit: Getty This metallic blue ST-3 is listed at £4,980 – and it's a lot of car for the cash. Inside, you get Recaro leather seats, illuminated buttons and a boost gauge. It's covered 112,500 miles but still looks sharp. If you want something even wilder, how about a Martini-liveried XR2 track car? Renault Clio 172 (X65) 10 At just 900kg, it feels twice as fast as it is – and it's yours for under £3,000 Don't be fooled by its modest 172bhp. This featherweight Phase 3 has been stripped, lightened and track-prepped with race seats, harnesses and a fire extinguisher. At just 900kg, it feels twice as fast as it is – and it's yours for under £3,000. Audi S3 (second generation) 10 One version even comes with a six-speed manual and lashings of silver paint. Classy and quick. Credit: YouTube A grown-up hot hatch with serious grunt. The second-gen S3 puts out 261bhp and 258lb ft from a turbocharged four-cylinder, good for 0–62mph in under six seconds. One version even comes with a six-speed manual and lashings of silver paint. Seat Leon Cupra R (second generation) 10 Seat Leon Cupra R, 19in wheels and a 261bhp turbocharged Credit: Handout This one's got some miles – 153,000 to be exact – but it's a high-spec gem. Quilted leather, red calipers, 19in wheels and a 261bhp turbocharged engine make it a compelling pick. Volkswagen Scirocco R (third generation) 10 Long bonnet, sleek lines, serious presence Credit: Handout You'll need to haggle hard to get it under budget, but the Scirocco R remains one of the best-looking hot hatches of the modern era. Long bonnet, sleek lines, serious presence. Wildcard: Vauxhall Astra GSI (third generation) 10 The Vauxhall Astra GSi 16v, has a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated lump putting out 150bhp Credit: check copyright A red-top slice of Nineties nostalgia. This Astra GSI started life as a lowly Merit but now sports a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated lump putting out 150bhp.
The Irish Sun
24-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Top 10 hot hatches on sale right now for under £5,000 – from iconic VW to snazzy Mazda
BRIT drivers are snapping up budget hot hatches that offer big performance for small money – and you can too. We've picked 10 of the best on sale right now for under £5,000, including everything from iconic VWs to snazzy Mazdas and track-ready tearaways.. Advertisement Citroen DS3 Racing (first generation) 10 This example's going for only £4,495 Credit: Alamy Originally planned as a 1,000-car special, the DS3 Racing ended up being built in double that number thanks to sky-high demand. Even so, it's still a rare find. With just over 200bhp, firmed-up suspension and carbon fibre accents, it's a serious bit of kit – and this example's going for only £4,495. Volkswagen Golf R32 (Mk5) 10 This one slips under the £5k mark – or go retro with the same engine in a Mk2 body Credit: Alamy A Advertisement Read more on Motors The Mk5 R32 packs a six-cylinder punch and sounds glorious all the way to its 6,800rpm redline. Expect 247bhp, 236lb ft of torque and 0–62mph in just 6.5 seconds. Best of all, this one slips under the £5k mark – or go retro with the same engine in a Mk2 body. Mazda 3 MPS (second generation) 10 HT3W1E 2012 Mazda 3 MPS Artist: Unknown. Credit: Alamy Advertisement Loud looks meet serious firepower. Most read in Motors Latest Add in stiffer suspension, upgraded dampers and a limited-slip diff, and you've got yourself a proper street sleeper. Vauxhall Corsa VXR (E) 10 It's a loud, proud VXR that doesn't try to blend in – and that's the point Advertisement As British as a Sunday roast. This hot It's a loud, proud Ford Focus ST (third generation) 10 The 2011 Amsterdam motorshow was running from April 12 until April 23, in the RAI event center in Amsterdam Credit: Getty Advertisement This metallic blue ST-3 is listed at £4,980 – and it's a lot of car for the cash. Inside, you get Recaro leather seats, illuminated buttons and a boost gauge. It's covered 112,500 miles but still looks sharp. If you want something even wilder, how about a Martini-liveried XR2 track car? Renault Clio 172 (X65) 10 At just 900kg, it feels twice as fast as it is – and it's yours for under £3,000 Advertisement Don't be fooled by its modest 172bhp. This featherweight Phase 3 has been stripped, lightened and track-prepped with race seats, harnesses and a fire extinguisher. At just 900kg, it feels twice as fast as it is – and it's yours for under £3,000. Audi S3 (second generation) 10 One version even comes with a six-speed manual and lashings of silver paint. Classy and quick. Credit: YouTube Advertisement A grown-up hot hatch with serious grunt. The second-gen S3 puts out 261bhp and 258lb ft from a turbocharged four-cylinder, good for 0–62mph in under six seconds. One version even comes with a six-speed manual and lashings of silver paint. Seat Leon Cupra R (second generation) 10 Seat Leon Cupra R, 19in wheels and a 261bhp turbocharged Credit: Handout Advertisement This one's got some miles – 153,000 to be exact – but it's a high-spec gem. Quilted leather, red calipers, 19in wheels and a 261bhp turbocharged engine make it a compelling pick. Volkswagen Scirocco R (third generation) 10 Long bonnet, sleek lines, serious presence Credit: Handout You'll need to haggle hard to get it under budget, but the Scirocco R remains one of the best-looking hot hatches of the modern era. Advertisement Long bonnet, sleek lines, serious presence. Wildcard: Vauxhall Astra GSI (third generation) 10 The Vauxhall Astra GSi 16v, has a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated lump putting out 150bhp Credit: check copyright A red-top slice of Nineties nostalgia. This Astra GSI started life as a lowly Merit but now sports a 2.0-litre naturally aspirated lump putting out 150bhp. Advertisement
