The hot hatch world is arguably at its most cut-throat and fierce these days, with the likes of BMW, Audi, Mercedes-AMG, Honda, Hyundai, and many more all contending with each other for supremacy.
Now, it looks like Mazda and Toyota are about to step into the ring.
But, is it the right move? In which direction should the two brand steer? Driven's Sam Wallace gives us some answers — and a few questions of his own.