What's the news?

Vauxhall has confirmed that the new-look Insignia VXR will make its world debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. Sitting alongside the VXR model will also be the facelifted version of the regular Insignia, including the all-new Country Tourer off-road version. Vauxhall will also have a new concept car and several new engines to show off.

Vauxhall Insignia VXR

In a nutshell, the Insignia VXR SuperSport is fast. In fact, Vauxhall claims it to be the fastest car you can buy for less than £30,000. It kicks out 321hp and 435Nm of torque from a turbocharged V6 petrol engine and it sends its power to all four wheels. This translates to a 0-62mph time of 5.9 seconds and a top speed of 170mph. Like the previous model, both Hatch and Sports Tourer versions can be had; although there are subtle styling and mechanical differences from the outgoing cars.

The biggest changes have been made underneath, where around 60 per cent of the rear suspension unit has been revised and the ESP system has been tweaked - supposedly allowing for greater stability through the bends. Inside, drivers are greeted with an all-new dashboard that includes an eight-inch touchscreen with 3D navigation, Bluetooth and voice control.

Prices for the new model start at £29,749 for the Hatch and £31,049 for the Sports Tourer.

New Insignia

More Insignia debuts come in the form of the facelifted version of the normal, day-to-day model. The revisions on the outside make the Insignia the most streamlined five-door car on the market; and the same can be said for the Sports Tourer estate version. A new infotainment system has been developed for the cabin, too, while a new engine line-up comes with the latest model, including a new diesel unit that emits just 99g/km of CO₂.

A new addition to the Insignia family, the Country Tourer, will also make its world debut at Frankfurt. Based on the Sports Tourer model, the rugged new version features a higher ride height, under-body protection front and rear, wheel arch and lower body cladding and a four-wheel drive system.

Monza concept

This is the name of Vauxhall's new concept. The stunning model will display the future of Vauxhall design at Frankfurt. Key features include a projected instrument panel that stretches from door-to-door, an 'athletic' design and a chassis that allows huge flexibility for various propulsion systems.

Adam's new engine

Finally, in an attempt to rival Ford's 1.0-litre EcoBoost unit, Vauxhall has come up with a newly designed 1.0-litre, three-cylinder SIDI engine that will find its way into the Adam next year. The engine produces 115hp and 166Nm of torque and is claimed to have better noise and vibration characteristics than many four-cylinder units.

Anything else?

All this and more can be seen at the Frankfurt Motor Show that opens its doors on 10th September.