Hot hatch
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002892
A high-performance version of a standard hatchback automobile, characterized by a powerful engine, sport-tuned suspension, and often aggressive styling. These vehicles combine the practicality of a hatchback with the driving dynamics of a sports car. Examples include the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Honda Civic Type R.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002892 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Shop talk and trade slang |
| Translations | German: Hot Hatch; Spanish: hot hatch; French: hot hatch |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002892",
"term": "Hot hatch",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A high-performance version of a standard hatchback automobile, characterized by a powerful engine, sport-tuned suspension, and often aggressive styling. These vehicles combine the practicality of a hatchback with the driving dynamics of a sports car. Examples include the Volkswagen Golf GTI and Honda Civic Type R.",
"subject": "Shop talk and trade slang",
"translations": {
"de": "Hot Hatch",
"es": "hot hatch",
"fr": "hot hatch"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hot-hatch/"
}
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