Australia's Forgotten Small Hatch Bids Farewell

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【Summary】Australia has neglected the popularity of small, high-performance cars due to strict speed limits and heavy policing on narrow and twisty roads. These "hot hatches" are no longer favored by Australians.

FutureCar Staff Oct 08, 2023 6:23 AM PT

Australia's Forgotten Small Hatch Bids Farewell

Many of these roads are subject to low speed limits and are heavily monitored by law enforcement on weekends. The strict enforcement of speed limits is understandable considering the narrow and winding nature of the roads, which can tempt drivers to exceed the speed limit.