The Vauxhall Astra in sporty three-door form. The swish-looking GTC will account for around 20 per cent of total Astra sales, and a staggering 40 per cent of Europe’s GTCs will be sold in the UK.

The Vauxhall Astra Biturbo. Not a fire-breathing hot hatch, rather the most potent diesel Astra ever. Equipped with a 192bhp 2-litre twin-turbo diesel, it costs from £23,925 in GTC three-door ...