Renault 5 GT Turbo
Turbocharging the R5 was a stroke of Gallic genius, and there can't be many left better than this one.
By Matt Bird, Tuesday, 14 October 2025
Renault has a claim to the great hot hatch history of all car manufacturers, from Twingo to Trophy R, churning out icons for decades.
- Twingo
- Trophy R
- Megane
- Clio
Renault can usually be relied on for a cracking hot hatch, whether front- or mid-engined, front- or rear-wheel drive, V6 or battery powered, classic or contemporary.
Author's summary: Renault's hot hatch history is undeniable.