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Hot hatch - Renaultsport Megane R26.R

Hot hatches don’t come much more hardcore than this

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Hot hatches don’t come much more hardcore than this. With its two-seat interior, lightweight bodywork panels and sticky race track rubber, it delivers hugely involving driving dynamics. Prices are still relatively high, but our budget will secure a well cared for 2009 model with only a few thousand miles on the clock.

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Renault Clio

Renault Clio

RRP £16,175Avg. savings £4,231 off RRP*Used from £7,290
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Hyundai Tucson

RRP £29,840Avg. savings £5,573 off RRP*Used from £11,495
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Nissan Qashqai

RRP £27,435Avg. savings £6,600 off RRP*Used from £9,990
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