There’s never been as wide a choice of hot hatches as we have now. Nearly all mainstream and premium manufacturers are getting in on the act, so you need to know which are the best ones.

AutoExpress compiled a list of its own for the 10 best hot hatches in the UK-based publication’s vision. The list is varied and it reflects the different recipes manufacturers have adopted.

Some of their picks are predictable, like the Ford Fiesta, while others like the Kia ProCee’d GT are slightly more surprising – a Hyundai Veloster is that little bit more special than it, I think, while offering pretty much the same deal.

Check out the list in the video below and do tell us if you think it’s missed something or if any of the choices are not substantiated.

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