108. 2022 Hyundai Veloster N

At only three years old, the 2022 Hyundai Veloster N is still relatively new to the hot-hatch scene, but it has put the old guard on notice. With a 275-hp turbo-four that makes delightfully juvenile noises and a chassis that causes stirring emotions, Hyundai's three-door hatch is as funky as it is fun to drive. It's also offered with a satisfying manual transmission (unlike the new VW Golf R) or a rifle-action dual-clutch automatic (unlike the current Honda Civic Type R). While revitalized versions of the rear-drive Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 rival the Veloster's prodigious performance-per-dollar ratio, the front-drive N challenges their cargo and back-seat space. We wish the Hyundai's interior was nicer, but it has a host of popular standard features and tech. Although 2022 Veloster N isn't as highly revered as other hi-po compacts, it should be praised for being a thrill ride almost everyone can afford, which is why we named it to our Editors' Choice list.