Hot hatches
1 Mercedes-AMG A45
HOT HATCHES ARE first and foremost about having fun, and no other model in this class is as much of a riot to drive as this 416bhp rocketship from AMG.
Not only is it absurdly rapid in a straight line, but it’s also agile and entertaining through corners. It may not be quite as comfy as the rival Audi RS3, but the A45 is barely any less practical or easy to live with than a regular A-Class. You’ll need deep pockets to buy and run it, though.