Revised Vauxhall Insignia Revealed

Words by Rob McSorley

Today Vauxhall have released first pictures of its revised Insignia range which includes the popular Hatchback and Tourer body styles.

Changes to the styling include a larger front grill with prominent badge, revised lower front bumper and new headlights with standard LED daytime running lights across the range. The rear has also been heavily revised with new taillights that stretch onto the tailgate as seen on the Cascada cabriolet. There’s also a revised rear bumper and new alloy wheel designs across the range.

In the cabin Vauxhall have addressed the criticisms leveled at the button-heavy dashboard so has simplified the design in the revised car grouping switches together in relation to their functions. There is also said to have been a hike in the quality of the materials used and buyers can spec a new eight-inch touch screen infotainment system with the ability to sync with mobile devices as well as downloading apps.

 

Two new engines have been introduced consisting of 167bhp 1.6-litre and 246bhp 2.0 litre SIDI turbo petrol units. It is expected that the new 1.6-litre turbodiesel engine will be launched in the Insignia in the next year or so. Other engines in the range have been revised for extra economy, performance and lower emissions which include the 2.0 turbodiesel which will also get Vauxhall’s new five-speed and six-speed manual gearboxes. Some versions of this engine emit just 99g/km of CO2

Under the skin there have been changes made to the suspension including new bushes, revised dampers and anti-roll bars to improve the car’s refinement, handling and road holding which has always been little more than average. The electric power steering has also gained new software to improve weighting and feel on the move.

The biggest news however is the reduced prices of the revised model that shave thousands off the list price compared to the current car. For example the entry-level model now costs £16,279 which is £1,771 less than before.

The revised model goes on sale today with first deliveries in October.

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