Another side-by-side market segment review from the recent LA Auto show. Here we compare those amazing little hatchbacks trying to be all things to all people: The roughly 200hp Hot Hatchback crowd of the Volkswagen GTI, Mini Cooper S, Dodge Caliber SRT4, MazdaSpeed 3, and Volvo C30.

Sitting in a car can tell us how it will feel in traffic, but not on a fun drive. Luckily, we’re in the midst of shooting five more episodes and our full Hot-Hatch review is among them. Look for more on these cars in our upcoming TV season.

But for now, watch this random review:

And, put your own review in the forums