Vauxhall Astra VXR

THIS ISN'T V.X.R U JOKERS!!!

This isn't the VXR, but rather something that will sit between the VXR and the current 1.6 SRi. Most likely Vauxhall will revive the GSI badge or even better, the GTE legend!

By the styling tweaks, it can be seen that it is rather more mature than aggressive and so is something that will go head to head with the Golf GTI and Focus ST, hence the power of 250 BHP.

As for the VXR; it will go against the Golf R and Focus RS with around 300 BHP and an agressive bodykit. Most likely the front end will borrow from the Insignia VXR and there will be a single aggressive tailpipe in the center rather then two mature ones on either end.

Also like the Golf R and Focus RS, it is unlikely that the VXR model will be in five door guise.


Furthermore the pricetag of around 22K reflects a competitor for the GTI and ST rather than the R and RS.

By Abdurrahman1 on 17 February, 2010, 1:47pm

This Definitly isnt a VXR .... More like SRI

since when do they do astra vxr 5drs ... they never made any of their hot hatchs in 5drs mk 2GTE / 3GSI / 4GSI / 5VXR to curent ?
and if this is the VXR i most definitly wont be trading mine in for one of these !

By Bosley on 17 February, 2010, 2:07pm

just hope when the new Astra VXR does arrive it doesn't look as though they've been to Halfords with Fifty Quid in their pocket to but the add-ons.

By toycollector on 18 February, 2010, 10:49am

Not VXR

It does not look anything special this Astra VXR. The old one's looked very different from the normal run of the mill model's. And where is the colour coded front Vauxhall V. Not good in chrome effect.

By macca59 on 18 February, 2010, 11:30am

5 door gte mk2

While i don't think they will ever make a 5 door astra vxr that car in question could hve the new engine and running gear and just as the article said..be a prototype.

Oh and to clear up the 5 door performance astra question Bosley YES they did make a 5 door hatchback GTE mk 2..because i had one many many years back. a quick look on wikipedia should confirm it.

By legion666 on 18 February, 2010, 12:51pm

Not a VXR. Possible GSI

I dont think this is the new VXR guys. ive heard through a vauxhall rep that the new VXR is gonna b 2 door coupe with a 1.8l turbo rather than the original 2.0l turbo less exhaust emisions and road tax but more power. This is more likely gonna be the new astra gsi which he said will be a 2.0l turbo 4x4 3dr/5dr model 2 rival the focus st and golf gti and mazda mps.

By pazza24 on 22 February, 2010, 8:55pm

Does nobody read?

I take it nobody actually read the article. It's a test mule. VXR running gear with a regular Astra shell. Anybody with a brain could work that out. In fact, you didn't even need to work it out, it's written in the third paragraph for you.

By SC03OTT on 25 February, 2010, 4:42pm

Gotta be better, then the old 1

well cant be any worse then the old astra, thats was sooo unreliable and handled like a fish on a wet plate

By russTDCi on 27 February, 2010, 7:09pm