Our mid-season episode is a real treat for all you petrolheads, as Driven Web Series, powered by PETRONAS Primax, sets out to settle the much-discussed affair of who makes the best hot-hatch today. Those looking for a new fun-to-drive daily driver now have a big pot of choices to pick from. We round up four of the best to find out which is the King of all.
Is it still the Volkswagen Golf GTI, or have others surpassed it? The GTI started it all, and in its latest Mk7 form, is now the best it has ever been. Opposing fire comes from above – the land of premium hatches. Here, we pit the original hot-hatch against the Mercedes-Benz A 250 Sport, BMW 125i Sport and Volvo V40 T5.
Why them, and not the others, we hear you ask? Two simple reasons: these are the ones you can drive everyday (not mere weekend toys), and more importantly, they all have the all-important brand cachet. After all, why would you look at lesser marques when you want to spend North of RM200,000?
In usual Driven Web Series-style, we cover all bases, and then some. There’s no twist this time round, but we’ve added plenty of turns to make up for it. So fellow enthusiasts, you’re welcome to sit back, crank up the volume and enjoy the show.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments show strong interest and enthusiasm for the Driven Web Series episode comparing the VW Golf GTI, Merc A250, BMW 125i, and Volvo V40, praising its improvements in presentation and editing. There is debate over the inclusion of other hot hatches like the Focus ST and Megane RS, with some suggesting these models should be in future comparisons for a more comprehensive review. Several commenters express opinions on the merits of each car, emphasizing safety, value, and performance aspects, especially praising the Volvo V40 for its safety features and overall all-round capability. Concerns about car reliability, after-sales service, and the fairness of certain comparisons also surface. Overall, viewers appreciate the series but call for broader model inclusion and more detailed, natural reviews highlighting interior space, practicality, and real-world driving experiences.