Ford Focus ST
The third-generation Ford Focus brought us a great economy compact car, but when Ford introduced the ST model in 2012, buyers got an almost perfect hot hatch. Under the hood was a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with a turbocharger and 252 hp (via Car and Driver).
The rest of the car is perfectly tuned, representing a fantastic balance between performance and everyday usability. The Focus ST’s popularity lies in the fact that this is a perfect daily commuter car as well as an enthusiasts’ machine on weekends.