Some sports cars become instant classics. Others slip through the cracks, even though they deserved more attention. Here's our top-ten list.

Sometimes, it pays to think small. Relatively affordable and fuel ... with a taut yet compliant suspension and nice steering. Unlike other sporty cars, the GTI doesn't beat you up, and it's ...

A tonne of small-block V8 sports cars have emerged from all over the globe over the past half-century or so. American ...

Small cars are built for budget-minded shoppers who ... a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear selector and red leather-trimmed sport seats. Note that taller passengers may find the hatchback ...

Following in the wheel tracks of another sporty small car – the original Golf GTI – the GT up! exudes sporting style, from its wide-mouthed honeycomb grille to its two chromed tailpipes ...

Kei car, or kei jidōsha, is a regulated category of vehicles defined by their small characteristics. And this thing… is small. The AZ-1 came out in 1992 and is filled with features enthusiasts ...

A good, sporty small car, but not really an evo one. Power comes from the same 1-litre three-cylinder you’ll find in the entry-level i10 SE, but the addition of a turbocharger lifts output to ...

The MINI brand has always been about value, fuel economy and sporty small-car appeal. The Paceman brings all the MINI fun to a (slightly) bigger package. Fuel economy is estimated as good as 41 mpg on ...

Handling in the GTI is light and quick, and the GTI offers interior appointments that are more premium compared to other sporty small cars, as well as safety and entertainment features that are ...