Vauxhall Insignia hatchback review - CarBuyer 

I just bought one and your comment is a bit of a relief. Ive had a few problems on mine. Ive talen it back twice. Had a new oil pump fittes due to low oil pressure. Few codes have popped up n had plugged in. Can also see underneath that it has had a previous water leak as dry coolant can be seen underneath..not leaking water now so must have been done but the water pump is common on them. Its a lovely car and stylish. And it shifts too!

you need to see your optician P.R.O.N.T.O.

z00h You are allowed to have a different opinion, but I will stick to mine. The Insignia was a big success on its realease, and the majority of Insignias have been sold with big alloy wheels and a high level of equipment. Which to me confirm, that I am right about its place in the market. The new petrol and diesel engines are among the best in the market. So all that Opel (and GM) need to do now, is to get rid of the excess weight. And that will hopefully happen in the next generation of Insignia and Astra.

Cars designed by committees are like gray suits/uniforms. They can be stylish and luxurious; but forever bland and impersonal.

Arthur TheSemiDutch You can say the exact same thing about Audis or BMWs then. Vauxhalls aren't bland because they sell in big numbers, they're not impersonal because the brand and the griffin mean something to the majority of British motorists.

00kirbyd Yes, you could say the same about most German car makers; of which Vauxhall (Opel) is part of. That you have a soft spot for Vauxhall is down to good marketing on their part. They are impersonal cars for the masses/sheeple; like gray suits and Katie Perry music. :-p

Have to reduce by proportion, which seems to be about one third in view of manufacturers' gross exaggerations. No way can a car of the mass of an Insignia do 70 mpg in normal, even careful, driving, even with a diesel.

CottferLAD22 of course. the one could follow real-world tests on many car sites. those who 'know people who know people' are in dilussion. most of people relies too much on trip comp and doesn't know how to calculate exactly. for example: www.whatcar.com/car-news/real-world-mpg-economical-family-cars/1223365 - the best result is 66. these cars are a class smaller than insignia.

TheKenjoje ***** CottferLAD22 www.spritmonitor.de/de/uebersicht/35-Opel/1117-Insignia.html?fueltype=1&vehicletype=1&power_s=130&power_e=150&activity=10&powerunit=2 do you know spritmonitor.de? 4|5|6|7 l/100km = 71|56|47|50 mpguk

Hate to break it to ya lads but I have one and done 77.6 miles per gallon I've got photographic proof but can't post it

@@Edvard.Munchkin That's a lot of mpg

Absolutely correct the headroom in the back was so limited in many cities they could not be registered as Taxis thus killing one of the cars largest potential markets.

How

How was your experience now ??

yup, wish she was included when I bought my 2016 insignia 😂

You still got it?

God damn same

Pervert

Simps

Looking at these now. You would recommend then?

@@Nathan-tp5fc yep. I’ve since got another car but t my insignia was faultless when I had it

@@ShanesAutos thanks Shane appreciate it.

i was gona comment too

Siamak she is!

my older brother had the 1.6 diesel which I drove a few times, it didnt have the 'get up and go' I was expecting tbh. I have the 2.0 diesel with 168bhp, it pulls acceptenially well and still average 69mpg on the motorway

How about cornering stability compared to Passat? Which is better?

bit late responding to this but basically Opel bought Vauxhaull and because they were a well known name in the UK they kept the name because people were familiar with it

@@danielmullins9953 and here in the UK, people are actually proud to say vauxhall is a true British brand and their cars are the best. Lol

@@comedyman112 Yeah but people will also buy it if its badged as an Opel cause its German and people like German cars

Because Vauxhall is a British nameplate and have been building car with Opel in continental Europe and the UK since the company began. They have always been apart of GM. Vauxhall has a lot to do with Opel and GM, they design a lot of cars over here and they build a couple (astra for example).

Did you get one? These 2.0 like to be driven on long drives but dislike short run arounds.

GM will never admit this, but it seems obvious to my contact who works in the motor trade down under, that Opel was forced out by Holden, because they didn't want them lowering their prices to match theirs - and being a direct competitor. There's no way they could've failed if they'd only been in the country for 12 months. My contact tells me that Peugeot and Volkswagen have dropped their prices signifcantly recently, in an effort to drive sales. Holden to be honest should be rebranded Opel (although i'd prefer Vauxhall of course), as all they seem to do is rebadge either Suzukis, Chevrolets or Opels.

***** Such an emotional statement. I applaud you for keeping it real.

***** Pot kettle Vauxhall

I know ***** . I'm in the states. This is the regal here. I'm saying I'll like a regal hatch. Chill

This video is from the UK where the Opel/ Vauxhall Insignia is the Buick Regal. Plus Buick does not offer the Regal in North America is a hatch back.

Duh

buick bought licence from opel for this car like some manufacturers bought previews vectra models. on top of my mind saab had vectra and still has insignia licence

GodricThe Buick ( And Opel, and Vauxhall ) is a part of GM, they didn't buy anything from Opel. SAAB was also a part of GM, they did use the Vectra plattform for the 9-3 and the Insignia plattform for the latest 9-5, but because they're not a part of GM anymore, they can't use them now.

just like everywhere in Europe except UK, where Vauxhall is selling GM cars.

Yep all models come with chrome door handles

+Steven Jones At low revs and during urban driving, the Insignia's engine has a slightly tractor-like quality. This is in contrast to cars with slightly quieter engines and better-insulated cabins.

thanks for your reply :-)

+Steven Jones All well and good, but they really do 75+ mpg? My old Volvo sounds quieter than these diesels.

I assume the petrol engine is just fine though?

good, vauxhall hates you

I like Vauxhall's, they're cheaper than the Ford Focus

It’s a saloon car not a hatchback.

allways wondered

Opel is the original, Vauxhall is just a UK brand.

My father owns one opel (vauxhall) insignia.It's a (very) quality car but he has not faced any problem with its weight .He got used to it in 1 month.I even sais that it is a great alternative to the mercedes c class.

The only real problem is the head space for the back passengers

Same problem with the 2013-present Ford Taurus SHO but its a quick ride doing 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds. It has a 365bhp 3.5L V6 Ecoboost Twin Turbo and Awd.

The Vauxhall Insignia is quite a nice looking car.

Like all cars in its class, all have electric windows and locks, most likely.

Ok, thanks

emjayay pretty sure of the high sarcasm level there

Jamie Cannon Why would there be? He stated the truth. Electric windows are a standard in such class.

SHAD3R775 obviously you didn't understand my reply. Of course there is electric windows lol.

I got your appreciation of accents right heeee! [clutchless shift to third]

That has a cheaper interior though, and the spec levels are not as good :)

But the reliability is very good and off course being a toyota, build quality is excellent

Well, they are worse on many other brands...

@@andylie7699 Toyota reliability blah blah blah. You don't need a car which is really really reliable you need a car that is reliable and more premium feeling for the same price.

+b novak That is exactly what I thought. You are correct.

Yep General motors get about, Opel in Europe and in the UK there branded as Vauxhall

Sure, owned by GM, but designed and built in europe. The Opel Insignia for example, just like the Corsa and Adam is built in Rüsselsheim, Germany. Some Astra models are built in poland, don't even compare this to the american production.