10 Heart-stopping Hot Hatches Published on July 12, 2019 in Top 10 by Sylvain Raymond Photo: Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG GLA 45If you want a taller-riding hot hatch (just slightly) that’s arguably as capable as any, the Mercedes-AMG GLA 45 is for you. Even more interesting that the 375-horsepower turbo four sitting over the front axle is the standard all-wheel drive system.