ed_jones
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Ive scanned back a few pages and cant see this mentioned. So
Seen this on Mig. I dont know if it is official due to it coming via Auto Express but it must be pretty real for MIG to post it.
http://www.migweb.co.uk/forums/vauxhall-mig-news/417387-new-astra-vxr-due-2010-a.html
To be honest im a little disspaointed. i dont really like it. and with it being a 1.8 turbo it seems to have lost a bit of appeal. I remember when the pics of the current Astra VXR were released i couldnt stop looking at it as it looked like a complete road weapon and different to what was already out there. This looks a bit too plain i feel. Though i do like how the doors swoop. Apart from that, it may take time
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RS6
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gets my vote 
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Corsa_Scotty
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Looks ok from the back/side view but not a fan of the rest  rear arches look far too fat imo
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DannyB
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Hmmm not too sure on that, the interior/center console looks extremely bland.
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ed_jones
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i dont think that will be the interior the one that is in the pic. it does look bland. ive got a book for the new astra and the exclsiv's interior looks top so i expect it to be high class. i think that interior pic is from a concept or test model due to all the wires
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ed
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An Auto Express exclusive you say 
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chrisritch
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dont like it
too soft imo
the current VXR is all pointy and mean
that just isnt
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Ojc
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That is not the VXR, that picture has been floating around for over a year.
Does it have the same rear end as the new Astra J? No it doesn't.
And for the tenth time it's not going to be a 1.8 16v Turbo, it's going to have the 2.0 16v Turbo that is currently in the Insignia SRi.
If Mike Warner went on VXRonline and done a search he would find all the info he required and not relied on Auto Express article that is just bollocks.
[Edited on 02-12-2009 by Ojc]
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Ojc
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That photoshop is horrendous, it's a Corsa VXR that's been extended.
It looks nothing like an Astra J, the rear end is a Corsa VXR, the wheels are Corsa VXR.
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Mase
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Another excellent Auto Express photoshop, nothing like it will actually be like I expect...
Mase
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x14xe sport
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how can they get about the same power while being 200cc down on the current vxr? must mean thje tuning potential wont be as great as the engine will already be running at its oiptimum performance?
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Ojc
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Why has he put that on his website when that particular article is dated
04th June 2008 
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Ojc
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quote:
Originally posted by x14xe sport
how can they get about the same power while being 200cc down on the current vxr? must mean thje tuning potential wont be as great as the engine will already be running at its oiptimum performance?
ITS NOT GOING TO BE A 1.8 16v TURBO FOR THE LOVE OF GOD
It's already been confirmed that the 2.0 16v Turbo from the Insignia SRi will be in the Astra J VXR.
Fuck me.
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RS6
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quote:
Originally posted by RS6
gets my vote
it gets my vote when ever the REAL thing comes out 
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x14xe sport
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SORRY I ARENT ON THE RECIEVING END OF THE GOINGS ON AT VAUXHALL AND ONLY KNOW WHAT PEOPLE POST UP
fuck me
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DannyB
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I'll fuck you both if you carry on asking me.
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x14xe sport
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only with lube please, ta
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Nic Barnes
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looks pretty much the same just a bit rounded. not that amazing.
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djgritt
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Quality AutoExpress PS Wank.
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Colin
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Looks very similar to the current one!
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Ojc
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Both of our Prem Memberships have expired Colin
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neil h
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Look like an over weight version of the current vxr.
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Ojc
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It's a stretched version of the Corsa VXR that article was written in 2008
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Sportycorsa86
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looks a tad boring to b honest..
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Ian
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AutoExpress publishing any old bollocks they can make up with a convincing Photoshop of a different model in the range resized a bit and called something else.
Quite why anyone reads that crap I've no idea.
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