One of the most coveted vehicle segments, especially when it comes to gearheads, is the hot hatchback. Surely all of us by now are familiar with the Volkswagen Golf GTI, otherwise known as the granddaddy of the modern hot hatchback. Upon its release in 1976, the world hadn’t seen anything really like it before. A cheap, cheerful, light, and quick little car with a penchant for handling while also being able to tackle the weekly shop with ease.
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