In this episode of JK's Garage, we take a deep dive into the golden era of hot hatches—those nimble, high-performance compact cars that ruled the streets between 2000 and 2010. From the turbocharged thrills of the VW Golf GTI and the legendary Ford Focus STI, we explore what made these cars iconic in everyday driving. Tune in as we cover the latest motor news, and give a special shout-out to the small but mighty machines that still turn heads today.

If you're a fan of hot hatches, car culture, or just curious about the best rides of the early 2000s, this episode is not to be missed!