Vauxhall Astra VXR hatchback

The Vauxhall Astra VXR sits at the very top of the Astra range and is focused on delivering driver thrills from its focused chassis and hugely powerful 2.0-litre turbocharged engine. With 276bhp it's the most powerful car in its class and can accelerate from 0-62mph in 5.9 seconds. The chassis has been tweaked through firming up the suspension and adding a limited slip differential to give the VXR the best traction and grip as possible. Despite its extreme nature the VXR does work as an everyday car too, the only problem will be the firm ride, which will cause a bit of discomfort over long journeys.