10 Great Hatchbacks

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3. Hyundai Veloster Turbo

The Veloster R-Spec is Hyundai’s sport tuned version of the popular and economical Veloster. The six speed manual transmission is equipped with a short-throw shift kit, making shifting fun and adds to the performance of the vehicle. The suspension is fine tuned at the factory for greater handling and performance, allowing the Veloster R-Spec to be driven more aggressively, while still giving you a smooth, comfortable ride. With the suspension upgrades, there is very little body roll when making hard turns. The engine is a 1.6 liter 4-cylinder equipped with a turbocharger, making 201 horsepower. The Veloster R-Spec runs zero to sixty in 7.7 seconds. All these features give the Veloster R-Spec a mix of speed and performance, making it a pleasure to drive.