You say you need space? Finding the right car can come down to storage needs, and the art of getting everything to fit is a game of Tetris. Hatchbacks have spacious trunks and fold-down seats that make finding space a breeze. A hatchback can store two bicycles without the need for a rack. If your dogs are travelling with you, they will love riding in a spacious hatch.
Buying a hatchback makes life easier. With a wide rear window, better visibility improves safety. With a sleek rear design, it's easier to parallel park on your next trip to downtown. And if you need an item from the trunk, your passengers can lend a hand. Many people appreciate hatchback's versatility. Parents can load a stroller even when their hands are full. Besides, when you're meeting up with friends, you'll have a great hangout place. Check out these sick modified hot hatchbacks.
15 Toyota Corolla
Modified by Papadakis Racing, this Corolla is powered by a turbocharged 2.7 four-cylinder engine paired with a 4-speed manual transmission that sends power to the rear wheels. This is not a family-friendly hatchback anymore; it's a 1,000 hp drifting machine. Other upgrades include Carrillo connecting rods and forged JE pistons.
14 Supachet Kamwilai’s Mazda
This Supachet Kamwilai’s Mazda is infused with Japanese themes and locally sourced parts. Excitement hides under the bonnet. That's a 2L SkyActiv inline-four engine swaddled in sound deadeners. By maintaining the standard interior trim, the creator has made a powerful monster that can easily blend in with the morning commute.
13 Ford Fiesta ST By M-Sport
Painted in black with bright highlights, this Ford Fiesta ST promotes the road-going design and the latest motorsport technology. Smooth or rough Tarmac, loose or hot gravel – this car has been through its paces in search of optimum reliability, speed and performance. The tuner promises performance gains in every area.
12 Ford Focus RS Mk2
This stunning Ford Focus RS Mk2 turns heads wherever it goes, not only because of the impressive paintwork, but also its road presence and aggressive noises. The owner says he's reached the limit as to what can be done to the car, and he enjoys it and shows it off to the world.
11 Chevy Spark By Enemy To Fashion
Battle-used materials, army colors and military-grade fabrics have been used inside and out to ensure that the driver's experience matches the design aesthetics. Roof-mounted speakers with a Kicker sound system give the Chevy Spark a modern edge. This hatchback received a makeover from Enemy to Fashion and was revealed at the 2012 SEMA.
10 The VW GTI Performance
This Volkswagen GTI looks extreme with scissor-style doors, checkered-flag paint scheme, wide-body conversion and a plethora of smaller tweaks. The interior was heavily customized as well, with 2+1 seating design. Ample steel mesh work turns the hatch into an exotic street racer. Big chrome tailpipes add to the sporty look.
9 MTE Volkswagen Golf
MTE, the German tuner specializing in turbo conversions, created this highly modified Volkswagen Golf. Under the hood sits a twin-turbo 3.2-liter V6 delivering 790 hp and 885 lb. ft. of torque. This little hatchback can hit ¼ mile in 10.7 seconds at 134 mph. To cope with the powerful engine, MTE installed a new suspension.
8 Chevrolet Sonic LS3 AWD By PMR Motorsports
Here, "the Sonic looks like a proper racecar thanks to the new body kit that includes deep bumpers, widened fenders and a huge rear wing. Other modifications include a roll cage, off-road wheels and a new suspension to handle the pressure. The LS3 6.2 liter V8 engine produces 320kw/430hp of power."
7 2019 Chevy Bolt EV
Based on a production Bolt EV in Blue Metallic, this hatchback boasts custom modifications handpicked for the newfound duties as a powerful racing car. The side panels block out the rear side windows and transform the Bolt into a panel van. The panels have unique vinyl graphics, while the car rolls on 19-inch alloy wheels.
6 Nissan Leaf By Kuhl Racing
Seen here is a modified Nissan Leaf with a prominent front spoiler, side skirt extensions, new front apron, fixed roof wing and a huge rear diffuser. The hatchback got a set of five-spoke alloy wheels finished in gold and a tuned air suspension. It's painted red and goes with tinted windows.
5 Honda Civic Type R
This Honda Civic Type R "is shod on 255/55/18 BF Goodrich tyres wrapped around lightweight wheels with mechanical changes for four-inch lift. Some of the important changes have helped in gaining more performance and greater handling off the tarmac. These include a new Engine Control Unit, induction system and an intercooler."
4 Civic Type R
Introduced at the 2016 Tokyo Auto Salon, this Civic Type R is even hotter than the stock version. The tuning company fitted the hatchback with a sporty body kit, Mugen sport seats, Mugen wheels and a custom exhaust system. Thanks to the race-derived elements, the Type R looks nothing like the standard vehicle.
3 Mazda3 Tuned By Boxza
Extreme tuning has happened here. What used to be a family-friendly Mazda3 hatchback is now decked in carbon fiber. A carbon hood can be spotted a mile away, and it completely changes the look of the hatchback. Track-oriented updates include a coilover suspension, nitrous injection, ram air filter and forged wheels.
2 Chevy Cruze Bumblebee
This modified hatchback "features orange color 18-inch wheels with the Turbo Star design and 225-wide tyres. The tuner has lowered the body by some 30mm and fitted an orange rear diffuser to match the wheels. Orange is carried through as a double-stripe hanging over the black body as well as on the side mirrors."
1 Toyota GT-30 Prius
When it comes to tuned hatchbacks, Toyota Prius is probably the last car that jumps into our heads. However, this one received an extremely wide body kit, polished wide wheels, aggressive canards and ground-hugging stance. The tuner proves that the Prius can be modified to cause a double take in car parks.