Car reviews

The Corsa VXR is the model that puts a smile on the faces of Vauxhall hot hatch buyers. It's one of the best cars ever to wear Vauxhall's high performance VXR badge. It's powered by a 1.6-litre turbo which is strong and compares well with its very fastest rivals. It's a striking car with sporty looks thanks to a novel triangular exhaust tailpipe, new wing mirrors, and a unique bodykit, the most significant element of which is a rear diffuser at the base of the bumper. As well as looking good, it helps keep the car stable at higher speeds. Arguably the Corsa VXR's best features are its front seats. These shell-backed buckets seats look fantastic, provide excellent support and are costly options on those rivals that offer them.