The new Insignia
Discussion
I was passing a Vauxhall dealer today, and noticed a large, handsome thing that I didn't recognise.
I popped in and it turned out that it was the all-new Insignia. It's just been released, and dealers are getting the demo models.
I was in a rush, so I am going to go back next week and have a proper look, but a few things struck me.
Firstly, it really is rather good looking (IMHO). Much, much better looking than the old one. Lower, wider, longer. Less frumpy, less fussy. Similar profile to the latest Mondeo, but better resolved, especially at the back. The interior looks rather nice.
Secondly, according to the sales person (who was really nice) it's based on a new platform that is something like 150kg lighter than the old one. All the engines are either new or heavily revised. It's not just a facelift.
Thirdly, from the brochure and price list I picked up, it appears to be insanely cheap, even before discounts. The very top end one - 2.0 petrol turbo with 260bhp, 4WD, leather, Bose audio and basically everything else - is something like 28 grand all in. For comparison, that's not much more than a decent Honda Civic. The dealer I spoke to said that they were very keen to do a deal, and hinted, with no subtlety whatsoever, that they would do further discounts.
I know that Vauxhall, and Insignias in particular, get mocked a lot, but it seems to me that it's worthy of further exploration.
Anyone else looked at these? As a newcomer to VX, am I missing something obvious? Is the reliability of this one likely to be better than that of the old one?
I popped in and it turned out that it was the all-new Insignia. It's just been released, and dealers are getting the demo models.
I was in a rush, so I am going to go back next week and have a proper look, but a few things struck me.
Firstly, it really is rather good looking (IMHO). Much, much better looking than the old one. Lower, wider, longer. Less frumpy, less fussy. Similar profile to the latest Mondeo, but better resolved, especially at the back. The interior looks rather nice.
Secondly, according to the sales person (who was really nice) it's based on a new platform that is something like 150kg lighter than the old one. All the engines are either new or heavily revised. It's not just a facelift.
Thirdly, from the brochure and price list I picked up, it appears to be insanely cheap, even before discounts. The very top end one - 2.0 petrol turbo with 260bhp, 4WD, leather, Bose audio and basically everything else - is something like 28 grand all in. For comparison, that's not much more than a decent Honda Civic. The dealer I spoke to said that they were very keen to do a deal, and hinted, with no subtlety whatsoever, that they would do further discounts.
I know that Vauxhall, and Insignias in particular, get mocked a lot, but it seems to me that it's worthy of further exploration.
Anyone else looked at these? As a newcomer to VX, am I missing something obvious? Is the reliability of this one likely to be better than that of the old one?
Bigjas said:
I had a good look round the estate Insignia at Goodwood FOS. It's a very nice looking car and I like it....... so I ordered one yesterday!! I was looking at getting a Mondeo, but this car is better looking and cheaper.
Congrats 
What model did you go for and how long do you have to wait?
I am seeing loads of Insignia hatchbacks these days. I am still quite tempted.
I was shocked to find that the estate version has been discontinued. I thought they would be doing well enough with that. But apparently it's no longer available.
(They initially cancelled just the Country Tourer, but now they have cancelled the whole estate line.)
I was shocked to find that the estate version has been discontinued. I thought they would be doing well enough with that. But apparently it's no longer available.
(They initially cancelled just the Country Tourer, but now they have cancelled the whole estate line.)
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