Vauxhall was calling this stunning three-door hatchback a 'concept' at the Paris show, but with a few detail changes it's actually the new Astra VXR, set to do battle with the likes of the new Golf GTI and the forthcoming Ford Focus RS, which is under development and should arrive in 2006.
evo Car of the Year 2025: 12 best performance cars go head-to-head
It's time. 12 outstanding contenders and 15,000 miles on some of Europe's best roads, we embark on the ultimate trip to identify the best performance …