Honda Civic Type R

Price on application.

Grown-up boyracers looking to relive their younger days will be drawn to this hot hatch. Dressed in an aggressive bodykit that includes a big rear spoiler and tri-exhaust, and packing 320bhp and 400Nm, the turbocharged Civic Type R is keen to devour any sports car that comes its way. But like its predecessors, this new model is strictly for hardcore enthusiasts, for it is only available with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

RIVAL: SUBARU WRX STI.