It seems that Opel is reportedly gearing up to launch a three-door sport hatch version of an Astra that will look similar if not the same as the above sketch.

WorldCarFan reports that this sport hatch Astra will feature upgrade air-intakes along with LED headlights and upgraded wheels. Other than that, there were many details. However, Malcolm Ward, the car’s designer, was quoted to have said:

“It will be a very dramatic execution and very, very close to the sketch. Think about the current three-door then think about where the new car will go.”

Let’s hope that Opel releases an actual render of the car soon rather than a design sket

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Volkswagen may be preparing a new three-door version of its 2010 Polo hatchback, but a reported coupe version due late next year may be even more attractive. That car would fit into VW’s lineup as a smaller sibling to the Scirocco coupe, and will share most of its styling, and there may even be some influence from the recently unveiled Bluesport roadster concept.

As a more aggressive version to the Polo family, this coupe will be getting the auto maker’s splendid 1.4L supercharged and turbocharged engine. According to AutoExpress, the compact engine will be putting out close to 180hp (140kW) in the Polo coupe, and this should provide for some high-spirited performance, particularly when paired with VW’s new 7-speed DSG. This same engine will also be seen in the Polo GTI, which was recently previewed as a concept at the 2009 Worthersee tuner show.

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