Vauxhall VXR8
£45,000 - £51,250
For
- Brutal looks
- Great engine note
- Huge cabin and boot
Against
- Fuel bills
- Fit and finish
- Resale values are disappointing
You might think that an Aussie saloon with a 6.2-litre Corvette engine would be a pretty unrefined brute, but while the VXR8 has the requisite rumble from under its bonnet, its chassis is actually surprisingly well balanced - playful, even.