Grander Sportier Smarter
There is the trend going on with manufacturers going the direction of four-doored coupes, which cater to different market segments. BMW has its 640i Grand Turismo, Audi has their A5 and Volkswagen just recently launched their Arteon which replaces the aging CC… And then Opel brings us a sedan…. Which looks a little like one of these cars… Lifting tailgate included. As a design exercise, the styling is rather attractive, and keeps with Opel’s current design language and features twin winged lamps front and rear. But will this car win over more buyers?
With right-sizing comes great expectations, our 1.5 litre turbocharged Insignia delivers a healthy 165bhp, and 250Nm from between 2,000rpm to 4,500rpm. While maximum torque might come across on paper as unpleasant to operate for a light pressure turbocharged engine, there is a noticeable build-up of torque pre-2,000rpm, meaning that you will not get a sudden rude surge (and a dead zone before that surge) when you put your foot on the gas. Above 4,500rpms, the small 1.5 litre does become flat. After all, the car was built as a frugal cruiser, and not something you would want to perform wheel spins in.
While the steering is a joy to hold, and the car is surprisingly agile, feedback on the other hand can come across as a little dull. But on the flip side, the ride comfort is actually very good, with the sedan/coupe (its how you see it really) delivering well even over uneven patchwork caused by roadworks.
This one comes choc-full of goodies. Illumination is provided by their Advanced Intellilux LED headlamps, helping you to see further, and around bends without dazzling other road users.
With a good number of sensors, the Insignia is able to detect cars in your blind zone, and assists in keeping you in your lane. The car’s “eyes” in-front also helps in providing the driver with forward collision alert, and performs emergency braking if it does sense an imminent collision. These same “eyes” also forms part of the adaptive cruise control system, which keeps the car a safe distance from the vehicle in-front. And for those tight spaces, a 360 camera aids in helping you parking the car.
The Insignia is a practical car, with attractive looks. The comfort that it delivers is actually very good, although you might not put comfort and a spirited drive on the same line. We also do not like how the alarms keep chiming off on every little thing that happens, which does mar the otherwise pleasant in-cabin experience.
Perhaps with better planning, features like the paddle shifters should not even be there, and instead an electric boot lid, the car would be so much more an attractive buy.
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