Car expert urges drivers to seek out ‘impressive’ hot hatchback that was once £25,000 – but is now an absolute bargain

A CAR expert has urged petrolheads to seek out a surprisingly affordable hot hatchback that once cost a pretty penny.

Motoring guru Shahzad Sheikh, who runs the YouTube channel the Brown Car Guy, specialises in bargain car recommendations – and recently he waxed lyrical about the much-loved Honda Civic Type R hot hatchback.

AlamyThe Honda Civic Type R is an iconic hot hatchbach with a blistering top speed[/caption] AlamyThe stunning motor is now surprisingly affordable[/caption]

Talking up the Civic Type R...