No sooner have we written about the Astra GTC, than Vauxhall unveils a properly hot version - its new Astra VXR.
With 276bhp and 295lb ft from its 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder motor, the new hot hatch will be one of the most powerful hot hatches in its class, as well as the most powerful production Astra ever, although Vauxhall is yet to reveal full details of the car's performance.
The old VXR recipe of bunging in a load of power and hang the finesse seems to have been dropped as well - because looking at the spec sheet it seems the new Astra VXR might actually have a chance of matching its pace with some polished handling.
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I like the looks and sound of this a lot. It's also about a million times better looking than this too.