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Hot Vauxhall Astra to return as 280bhp Cupra Born VZ rival

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Hot Vauxhall Astra to return as 280bhp Cupra Born VZ rival
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Performance-focused GSE line is key in lifting Vauxhall's "emotional appeal" to fight off Chinese newcomers

Vauxhall is working on a hot new electric Astra as the next model in its recently relaunched GSE sub-brand, Autocar understands. 
It will be the first Astra hot hatch since the VXR bowed out in 2017 and the third Vauxhall to wear the new GSE badge after the Mokka and upcoming Corsa, with which it is tipped to share its 277bhp FWD powertrain - including an electronic limited-slip different

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