The Insignia A debuted at the 2008 British International Motor Show in London on 23 July as the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia. This reflected the Vauxhall brand that is unique to the United Kingdom. It then went on sale in European dealerships in October 2008 as a 5-door hatchback, 4-door saloon and 5-door estate, dubbed Sports Tourer. The Insignia is the first production car to be based on the Epsilon II platform, which now also underpins cars such as the 2010 Saab 9-5 and the Chevrolet Malibu.
The Insignia was the first car to debut new badges for both the Opel and Vauxhall brands, and for Vauxhall, it was the first car to dispense with the characteristic "V" grille that has adorned Vauxhall models since 1994 which differentiated them from the otherwise identical Opel models.
The Insignia was also the first Opel to debut many new and improved safety features, including:
- (an improved) Adaptive Forward Lighting - one of the most advanced headlight systems in the mid segment. This features bi-xenon, gas discharge headlamps with variable light beam distribution in width, direction and range for driving in the city, pedestrian areas, on country roads and highways. This is complemented by adverse weather light, dynamic curve light, cornering light, high beam assist and daytime running lights with LEDs. Sensors and software constantly monitor the surroundings, traffic and weather conditions so that the system can activate the appropriate lighting function.
- Opel Eye - This uses a camera at the top of the windscreen to monitor the area in front of the vehicle. Information from the camera is continuously analysed to identify road markings and traffic signs. Road markings are used as the basis of the first of Opel Eye’s two functions: lane departure warning. Traffic signs are recognised and indicated to the driver in the second function: traffic sign memory. At speeds above 60 km/h (37 mph), Opel Eye warns the driver if the car is about to veer inadvertently out of the lane in which it is travelling. The system can detect road markings and, if they are sufficiently distinct, unmarked road edges. The Insignia was the first production car to feature a dual-function frontal camera with traffic sign recognition.
Design-wise, the Insignia offers 30 millimetres (1.2 in) more knee room than the Vectra. The saloon and hatchback variants have the same 4.83 metres (190.2 in) length and wheelbase of 2.73 metres (107.5 in). The estate version is slightly longer at 4.91 metres (193.3 in) on the same wheel base.
In early 2009, Opel revealed the Insignia OPC, a high-performance variant of the Insignia. Like the preceding Vectra OPC, it is powered by a 2.8 litre turbocharged V6. The updated engine makes 239 kilowatts (325 PS; 321 hp) and 435 newton metres (321 lb·ft). Of this 435, 400 newton metres (300 lb·ft) is available from 2,000 rpm. It will be paired with a six-speed manual transmission / six-speed automatic transmission and Saab's (Haldex) active all-wheel drive system. The Insignia OPC has a modified MacPherson strut front suspension called HiPerStrut which reduces torque steer. Also standard is an electronic limited slip differential for the rear wheels and Opel's FlexRide adaptive suspension, which has three settings the driver may choose (OPC, Sport and Normal). An OPC version of the Insignia Sports Tourer wagon has also been unveiled and is currently on sale.
In April 2011, Opel launched the Insignia OPC Unlimited, with no speed limiter.
A major facelift was introduced in June 2013, with new exterior and interior styling, new engines and new safety features. The car officially premiered at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, before going on sale later in 2013.
Opel Insignia Country Tourer makes its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013.
The Insignia was the first car to debut new badges for both the Opel and Vauxhall brands, and for Vauxhall, it was the first car to dispense with the characteristic "V" grille that has adorned Vauxhall models since 1994 which differentiated them from the otherwise identical Opel models.
The Insignia was also the first Opel to debut many new and improved safety features, including:
- (an improved) Adaptive Forward Lighting - one of the most advanced headlight systems in the mid segment. This features bi-xenon, gas discharge headlamps with variable light beam distribution in width, direction and range for driving in the city, pedestrian areas, on country roads and highways. This is complemented by adverse weather light, dynamic curve light, cornering light, high beam assist and daytime running lights with LEDs. Sensors and software constantly monitor the surroundings, traffic and weather conditions so that the system can activate the appropriate lighting function.
- Opel Eye - This uses a camera at the top of the windscreen to monitor the area in front of the vehicle. Information from the camera is continuously analysed to identify road markings and traffic signs. Road markings are used as the basis of the first of Opel Eye’s two functions: lane departure warning. Traffic signs are recognised and indicated to the driver in the second function: traffic sign memory. At speeds above 60 km/h (37 mph), Opel Eye warns the driver if the car is about to veer inadvertently out of the lane in which it is travelling. The system can detect road markings and, if they are sufficiently distinct, unmarked road edges. The Insignia was the first production car to feature a dual-function frontal camera with traffic sign recognition.
Design-wise, the Insignia offers 30 millimetres (1.2 in) more knee room than the Vectra. The saloon and hatchback variants have the same 4.83 metres (190.2 in) length and wheelbase of 2.73 metres (107.5 in). The estate version is slightly longer at 4.91 metres (193.3 in) on the same wheel base.
In early 2009, Opel revealed the Insignia OPC, a high-performance variant of the Insignia. Like the preceding Vectra OPC, it is powered by a 2.8 litre turbocharged V6. The updated engine makes 239 kilowatts (325 PS; 321 hp) and 435 newton metres (321 lb·ft). Of this 435, 400 newton metres (300 lb·ft) is available from 2,000 rpm. It will be paired with a six-speed manual transmission / six-speed automatic transmission and Saab's (Haldex) active all-wheel drive system. The Insignia OPC has a modified MacPherson strut front suspension called HiPerStrut which reduces torque steer. Also standard is an electronic limited slip differential for the rear wheels and Opel's FlexRide adaptive suspension, which has three settings the driver may choose (OPC, Sport and Normal). An OPC version of the Insignia Sports Tourer wagon has also been unveiled and is currently on sale.
In April 2011, Opel launched the Insignia OPC Unlimited, with no speed limiter.
A major facelift was introduced in June 2013, with new exterior and interior styling, new engines and new safety features. The car officially premiered at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, before going on sale later in 2013.
Opel Insignia Country Tourer makes its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013.
Also called: Chevrolet Vectra; Buick Regal; Vauxhall Insignia
Production: 2008-
Assembly: Russelsheim, Germany
Production: 2008-
Assembly: Russelsheim, Germany
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