The Nineties was the undisputed era of the hot hatch, regardless of their performance, handling and desirability in comparison to other decades. It was also when their image took a bashing and they peaked in terms of popularity thanks to tabloid stories of twoccers and ram raiders and subsequent sky high insurance premiums. The following decade the manufacturers all switched their focus to coupes instead. Nevertheless, as well as the best 1990s hot hatches we brought you earlier, here are half a dozen you may have forgotten.
The five best 1990s hot hatches you forgot

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