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.
VW Golf R faces off against Cupra Leon 333 – car pictures of the week
Hot hatches are getting thin on the ground, but the VW stable is still in the game with the Cupra Leon 333 4Drive and Golf R. These are our favourite …