Vauxhall has just launched the new five star rejuvenated small Astra and a brand spanking new Insignia<\/strong><\/a> is on its way. Rumours are that a replacement for the ageing Antara, a mid-size SUV is also on the cards.<\/p>\n However, the most exciting news is that the UK based brand is planning a new two-door, 2+2 coup\u00e9 called the GT, which will rival Audi\u2019s TT and the VW Scirocco. A source familiar with the issue said that the new car is under consideration and a concept will be unveiled at next year\u2019s Geneva Motor Show. The feasibility of the new car will be assessed following press and public reaction to the show car.<\/p>\n The new Vauxhall GT takes its inspiration from a previous Opel concept, its sister company and first seen at the 1965 Frankfurt Motor Show<\/strong><\/a>. At the time, the Opel GT Experimental was dubbed the \u2018baby Corvette\u2019 and became the first European concept to go into series production.<\/p>\n The new GT will be based on Vauxhall\u2019s new lightweight Astra hatch with a front-wheel-drive set-up, alongside a range of turbocharged petrol and diesel engines. It\u2019s likely to feature the Astra\u2019s new 1.6-litre Whisper diesel, as well as an upgraded version of the 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol. It will have a six-speed manual gearbox as standard, with an optional, economy-friendly Easytronic auto<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n