Changing from an SUV to hot hatch

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Changing from an SUV to hot hatch

I currently have a Renault Kadjar 1.6 dCi. I like the car, but the engine feels sluggish compared to the same engine I had in my previous Nissan Qashqai.

I want to replace the Renault as I no longer need a large SUV, but would like to retain the five-door practicality. I basically want a smaller but quicker car. I am looking at either the Fiesta ST Mountune, the Renault Megane GT Nav Auto, or the Renault Clio Renault Sport Nav Lux. What do you recommend?

Asked on 20 August 2016 by AJL

Answered by Honest John

If you want a five-door small hot hatch then your only choice is the Clio RenaultSport, tested here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/renault/renault-cl.../ Bigger Megane GT EDC tested here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/renault/renault-me.../ Much smaller and non automatic Fiesta ST tested here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/road-tests/ford/ford-fiesta-s.../

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