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| Manufacturer | Opel[a] |
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| Production | 2008–2022[1] |
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| Class | Large family car (D) |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive orall-wheel-drive |
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TheOpel Insignia is alarge family car (D-segment in Europe) developed and produced by the German car manufacturerOpel from 2008 to 2022. Taking its name from a 2003 concept car, the model line serves as the flagship model, slotted above theAstra andCorsa in size. The Insignia serves as the successor to both theSignum andVectra model lines, replacing both vehicles under a single nameplate.[2] The model line was offered in four-door sedan/saloon body styles, five-door liftback, and as a five-door station wagon/estate.
Sold worldwide, the Insignia is marketed under multiple nameplates. Under Opel tradition, the model line is marketed byVauxhall in the United Kingdom, taking on theVauxhall Insignia name. Both generations of the model line have been marketed in the Americas as theBuick Regal[3][4] (sales of the Regal continue in China[5]), except in Chile, where the vehicle was originally due to be marketed as theChevrolet Vectra, but went on sale as the Opel Insignia instead. GM Australia marketed the second-generation Insignia as theHolden Commodore through 2020 (until discontinuing both the model line and the Holden brand).
The launch vehicle of theGM Epsilon II platform, Opel produces the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia in Adam Opel AG Werk Rüsselsheim inRüsselsheim, Germany.SAIC-GM produces the Buick Regal inShanghai, China (exclusively for the Chinese market). In the UK, sales of the Vauxhall Insignia were discontinued in 2022.[6][7]
In December 2006, Vauxhall stated they would retire the Vectra nameplate from theprevious model. ThenGeneral Motors Europe president,Carl-Peter Forster, explained that the all new car would be "a radical departure" from the current model and that the "Vectra" name would be dropped to reflect this change.[8] In late 2007, Vauxhall confirmed that the successor's name would be Insignia.[9]
With the Insignia, Opel planned to regain some of the market share that theexecutiveOmega once occupied during its production.[10]
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| Model code | G09 |
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| Production | October 2008 – April 2017 |
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| Designer | Mark Adams and Malcolm Ward[11][12] |
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| Platform | GM Epsilon II SWB |
| Related | Chevrolet Malibu |
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| Transmission | 6-speedmanual 6-speedautomatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,737 mm (107.8 in) |
| Length | 4,830 mm (190.2 in) 4,908 mm (193.2 in) (wagon) |
| Width | 1,856 mm (73.1 in) |
| Height | 1,498 mm (59.0 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,470–1,610 kg (3,240–3,550 lb) |
The Insignia debuted as the Vauxhall Insignia at the 2008British International Motor Show in London on 23 July.[13] It then went on sale in European dealerships in October 2008 for the 2009 model year as a five-doorliftback and five-doorestate dubbed Sports Tourer – a departure for Opel which traditionally used the "Caravan" name to denote the estate bodystyle. It was the first production car to be based on theEpsilon II platform, which was also used on other models such as the2010 Saab 9-5 and theChevrolet Malibu.
Design wise, the Insignia offers 30 mm (1.2 in) more knee room than the Vectra. The saloon and liftback variants have the same 4.83 m (190.2 in) length, while theestate version is slightly longer at 4.91 m (193.3 in). All three models share the same, 2.73-metre (107.5 in) wheelbase.
The Insignia also marked the debut of redesigned badges for both the Opel and Vauxhall brands. For Vauxhall, it was the first car to dispense with the characteristic "V" grille that has adorned Vauxhall models since 1994, which had helped differentiate them from the otherwise identical Opel models.
The Insignia was also the first Opel to debut many new and improved safety features, including:
A small number (17 examples) of the Insignia OPC were modified byErich Bitter and sold as the "Bitter Insignia". Only available with the 2.8 Turbo engine, these luxurious derivatives received a new front clip and other exterior modifications, as well as a more luxurious, all-leather interior, where as much plastic as possible was replaced with other materials.[14]
In early 2009, Opel revealed the Insignia OPC, a high performance variant of the Insignia.[15] Like the precedingVectra OPC, it is powered by a 2.8 litre single-turbo V6 (Manufactured in Melbourne, Australia).[15][16]
The updated engine makes 239 kW (325 PS; 321 hp) and 435 N⋅m (321 lb⋅ft). Of this 435, 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) are available from 2,000 rpm.[17] It is 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 modifiedMacPherson strut front suspension called HiPerStrut which reduces torque steer.
Also standard is an electroniclimited slip differential for the rear wheels and Opel'sFlexRideadaptive suspension, which has three settings (OPC, Sport, and Normal). An OPC version of the Insignia Sports Tourer wagon was also unveiled. In April 2011, Opel launched the Insignia OPC Unlimited, with no speed limiter.[18]
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The Opel Insignia Country Tourer made its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013 as acrossover-styled station wagon.
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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 September2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, before going on sale later in 2013.
The new design includes a newly designed cockpit with a simplified control panel and two eight inch colour displays, a four way infotainment system via new atouchpad in the centre console, an eight-inchtouchscreen, steering wheel controls,voice command,radar and camera baseddriver assistance and safety systems, such as full speedadaptive cruise control andimminent collision braking,rear camera,lane change assistance,blind spot alert, and rear cross traffic alert.
The second generation Insignia was revealed in December 2016, and was reported to be renamedInsignia Grand Sport.
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From launch, the Insignia was offered with four petrol engines:
and three diesel engines (all derived from the Fiat/GMJTD engine), all displacing 2.0 litres:
In 2009, a1.6 L Turbo petrol 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp), theecoFLEX diesels, and theOPC versions were introduced.
From September 2010, the 2.0 CDTi diesel engine gained Adaptive 4x4 as an option. A 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI developed with the help of Saab, with 195 PS (143 kW; 192 hp), was expected to begin production in 2010. Due to the sale of Saab, production was delayed until 2012. The BiTurbo CDTI was offered with front- or four-wheel drive. All engines have a six speedmanual transmission as standard, with some engines having anautomatic transmission as an option.
Since launch, all diesels have improved their emissions. In 2011, some engines gainedStart/Stop, all diesel engines have this option, with more petrol engines expected to gain the technology in the future. A 1.4 Turbo 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp), with S/S as standard, became available - replacing the 1.8 - and the 2.0 Turbo with four-wheel drive was upgraded to 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp); the front-wheel drive 2.0 Turbo still had 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp).
In 2009, a new range of ecoFLEX diesel engine offered same amount of power, but less CO2-emission (g/km) and fuel consumption. The 2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX with 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) and 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) have emission of only 114 CO2-emission (g/km), as well as a version with 2.0 CDTI 4x4. The 195 PS (143 kW; 192 hp) Bi turbo diesel engine has 129 CO2-emission (g/km).
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| 1.4 Turbo S/S | I4 | 1,364 cc | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4,900–6000 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1850–4,900 rpm | 2011–13 | ||||
| 1.6 VVT | I4 | 1,598 cc | 115 PS (85 kW; 113 hp) at 6,000 rpm | 155 N⋅m (114 lb⋅ft) at 4,000 rpm | 2008–12 | ||||
| 1.6 Turbo | I4 | 1,598 cc | 180 PS (132 kW; 178 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 230 N⋅m (170 lb⋅ft) at 2,200–5,500 rpm | |||||
| 1.8 VVT | I4 | 1,796 cc | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 6,300 rpm | 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm | |||||
| 2.0 Turbo | I4 | 1,998 cc | 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) at 5,300 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 2,000-4000 rpm | A20NHT (non-flex fuel version of A20NFT) | 2008–13 | |||
| 2.0 Turbo 4x4 | I4 | 1,998 cc | 220 PS (162 kW; 217 hp) at 5,300 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 2,000-4000 rpm | 2008–11 | ||||
| 2.0 Turbo 4x4 | I4 | 1,998 cc | 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) at 5,300 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 2,400–3,600 rpm | 2011–13 | ||||
| 2.8T 4x4 | V6 | 2,792 cc | 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,900–4500 rpm | 2008–13 | ||||
| 2.8T 4x4 | V6 | 2,792 cc | 325 PS (239 kW; 321 hp) at 5,500 rpm | 435 N⋅m (321 lb⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm | OPC/VXR | 2009–13 | |||
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| 2.0 CDTI | I4 | 1,956 cc | 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2500 rpm | N/A in UK | ||||
| 2.0 CDTI | I4 | 1,956 cc | 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2500 rpm | |||||
| 2.0 CDTI | I4 | 1,956 cc | 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2500 rpm | |||||
| 2.0 CDTI 4x4 | I4 | 1,956 cc | 160 PS (118 kW; 158 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2500 rpm | 2010–13 | ||||
| 2.0 CDTI Bi-Turbo | I4 | 1,956 cc | 195 PS (143 kW; 192 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2500 rpm | 2012–13 | ||||
| 2.0 CDTI Bi-Turbo 4x4 | I4 | 1,956 cc | 195 PS (143 kW; 192 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2500 rpm | 2012–13 | ||||
Alongside the facelift of 2013 came a new range of engines – some existing, some tweaked, and some brand new. Diesel engines available at launch include the 2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX (also with Start/Stop), with outputs of 120 PS, 140 PS, and 163 PS and the existing 195 PS BiTurbo. There is also a non ecoFLEX engine with 130 PS which is only available with automatic transmission.
Petrol engines include the existing 1.4 Turbo and 1.8 (only on some markets), and the all new1.6 SIDI Turbo engine introduced in theCascada, and new2.0 SIDI Turbo.
All engines come with a six speed manual gearbox as standard, with a six speed automatic available as an option on the 1.6 and 2.0 SIDI turbo petrol engines, and the 2.0 CDTI 163 PS and 195 PS diesel engines. All petrol and diesel engines have a Start/Stop system except the 2.0 CDTI with 130 PS.
In September 2014, Opel introduced its all new generation of engines – large diesel engine, starting with 2.0 CDTI engine with 170 PS and 400 Nm, which is a part of new strategy in which Opel will introduce 17 new engines in a period from 2014 to 2018. The new engine became available from the end of 2014/beginning of 2015.[19]
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| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note(s) | CO2 (g/km) | Year(s) | ||
| 1.4 Turbo S/S | I4 | 1,362 cc | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4,900–6000 rpm | 200 N⋅m (148 lb⋅ft) at 1850–4,900 rpm | 123 | ||||
| 1.6 SIDI Turbo S/S | I4 | 1,598 cc | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 4,250 rpm | 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) (overboost 280 N⋅m (207 lb⋅ft)) at 1,650–4,250 rpm | 139 | ||||
| 1.8 VVT | I4 | 1,796 cc | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 6,300 rpm | 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 3,800 rpm | 164 | ||||
| 2.0 SIDI Turbo S/S | I4 | 1,998 cc | 250 PS (184 kW; 247 hp) at 4,500 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–4,500 rpm | A20NFT (used in Astra J GTC VXR/OPC) | 169 | |||
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| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note(s) | CO2 (g/km) | Year(s) | ||
| 1.6 CDTI | I4 | 1,598 cc | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm | 109-104 | 2015–17 | |||
| 1.6 CDTI | I4 | 1,598 cc | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 2,000 rpm | 104-99 | 2015–17 | |||
| 2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX S/S | I4 | 1,956 cc | 120 PS (88 kW; 118 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) (overboost 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft)) at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 99 | 2013–15 | |||
| 2.0 CDTI | I4 | 1,956 cc | 130 PS (96 kW; 128 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) (overboost 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft)) at 1,750–2,500 rpm | Only withAT | 119 | 2013–15 | ||
| 2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX S/S | I4 | 1,956 cc | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) (overboost 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft)) at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 99 | 2013–15 | |||
| 2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX S/S | I4 | 1,956 cc | 163 PS (120 kW; 161 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 350 N⋅m (258 lb⋅ft) (overboost 380 N⋅m (280 lb⋅ft)) at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 114 | 2013–15 | |||
| 2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX S/S | I4 | 1,956 cc | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 114 | 2014–17 | |||
| 2.0 CDTI Bi-Turbo ecoFLEX S/S | I4 | 1,956 cc | 195 PS (143 kW; 192 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 125 | 2013–15 | |||
Since making its début, the Opel Insignia has won more than fifty national and international awards, including 'Best Executive Car' in the United Kingdom andSlovenia, 'Best Family Car' in Ireland twice, and best car for fleet customers in the United Kingdom, Austria, Denmark, and Portugal.[20]
Production started at the end of 2008 on all major markets in Europe. At launch, the Vauxhall versions were produced in Exclusiv, S, SE, SRi, Elite, and VXR specification levels. It was a popular choice with British buyers, being the nation's ninth best selling car in 2009 – its first full year on sale, outselling its direct competitor theFord Mondeo, but just falling short of the sales achieved by the more upmarketBMW 3 Series.[25]
At the beginning several trim levels were available, depending on the market: Essentia, Edition, Sport, Cosmo, OPC. Later on others were added, such as the Business edition, Selection, Active, 150 years of Opel, and Innovation.
By August 2011, over 400,000 Insignias had been sold, and on 26 April 2012, the 500,000th Insignia was produced.[26] The last vehicle rolled off the line in April 2017, in time for the release of the Insignia II.
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| Model code | Z18 |
| Also called | Vauxhall Insignia (United Kingdom) Buick Regal (North America and China) Holden Commodore (ZB) (Australia and New Zealand) |
| Production | 2017–present (China) 2017–2022 (other markets)[28] |
| Model years | 2018–2020 (North America & Oceania) |
| Assembly | Germany:Rüsselsheim China:Shanghai (SAIC-GM) |
| Designer | Niels Loeb[29][30] |
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| Platform | E2XX platform |
| Related | Chevrolet Malibu Cadillac XT4 |
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| Wheelbase | 2,829 mm (111.4 in) |
| Length | 4,897 mm (192.8 in) 4,986 mm (196.3 in) (wagon) |
| Width | 1,864 mm (73.4 in) |
| Height | 1,455 mm (57.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 1,440–1,649 kg (3,175–3,635 lb) |
First leaked to the public in December 2016,[31] the Insignia had its public debut at the International Motor Fair inBelgrade in March 2017. The design took cues from the2013 Opel Monza Concept. From this point, the traditional four-doornotchbacksaloon version was officially removed from the lineup. The vehicle was officially revealed on 26 June 2017.[clarification needed]
The car is based on a moderately updated version ofEpsilon II platform and was wholly developed byGeneral Motors.[32] After the sale of Opel toPSA Group, laterStellantis, it is continued to be produced under license.[33]
Opel dropped the OPC designation for its performance Insignia, instead reverting to their older GSi nameplate, last seen on the second generationOpel Vectra. The GSi nameplate also replaces VXR, on the Vauxhall version of the Insignia. This version of the Insignia is badged as the Holden Commodore ZB in Australia and New Zealand, and as the sixth generationBuick Regal in the Americas and Asia.
After a 2020 facelift, only the 2-liter four-cylinder petrol engine remained available in Europe, while a new 1.5-liter three-cylinder and a 2.0-liter four cylinder diesel replaced the earlier 1.6 and 2.0.
In 2022,Vauxhall discontinued the Insignia from their model range as the result of the brand would moving towards a fully electric lineup and the decline of theD-segment in Europe which also lead to the discontinuation of theFord Mondeo and the saloon version of theVolkswagen Passat.[6][7]
Opel also ended production of the Opel Insignia in 2022. PSA later reversed course and said that the Insignia nameplate will be resurrected as acrossover SUV in 2024 for both Opel and Vauxhall brands; though this never came to fruition.[34]
Under Stellantis' corporate umbrella, theCitroën C5 X and theDS 9 now cover theD/E segments in Europe.[citation needed]
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| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note(s) | CO2 (g/km) | Year(s) | ||
| 1.5 SIDI Turbo S/S | I4 | 1,490 cc | 140 PS (103 kW; 138 hp) at 5,600 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 2,000-4,500 rpm | 133 | 2017– | |||
| 1.5 SIDI Turbo S/S | I4 | 1,490 cc | 165 PS (121 kW; 163 hp) at 5,600 rpm | 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) at 2,000–4,500 rpm | 136 | 2017– | |||
| 2.0 SIDI Turbo S/S | I4 | 1,998 cc | 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp) at 5,300 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 2,500–4,000 rpm | Holden Commodores only boast 350Nm, in order to ensure V6 remains flagship engine | 197 | 2017– | ||
| 3.6 SIDI LGX | V6 | 3,564 cc | 320 PS (235 kW; 316 hp) at 6,800 rpm | 381 N⋅m (281 lb⋅ft) at 5,200 rpm | Available only on Holden Commodore (all versions) and Buick Regal GS | 215 | 2018– | ||
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| Model | Engine | Displacement | Power | Torque | Note(s) | CO2 (g/km) | Year(s) | ||
| 1.5 CDTI S/S | I3 | 1,496 cc | 122 PS (90 kW; 120 hp) at 3,500 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-2,000 rpm | 105 | 2020– | |||
| 1.6 CDTI S/S | I4 | 1,598 cc | 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 3,500 rpm | 300 N⋅m (221 lb⋅ft) at 1,750-2,000 rpm | 105 | 2017– | |||
| 1.6 CDTI S/S | I4 | 1,598 cc | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 3,500-4,000 rpm | 320 N⋅m (236 lb⋅ft) at 2,000-2,250 rpm | 114 | 2017– | |||
| 2.0 CDTI S/S | I4 | 1,956 cc | 170 PS (125 kW; 168 hp) at 3,750 rpm | 400 N⋅m (295 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 136 | 2017– | |||
| 2.0 CDTI BiTurbo S/S 4x4 | I4 | 1,956 cc | 210 PS (154 kW; 207 hp) at 4,000 rpm | 480 N⋅m (354 lb⋅ft) at 1,750–2,500 rpm | 190 | 2017– | |||
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In 2017, Holden announced that the Commodore would end production in Australia and confirmed that the Commodore badge would be inherited by its replacement - now fully imported. This decision was made on the basis of a survey revealing that a majority of customers were in favour of retaining the long-standing Australian badge introduced in 1978.
The ZB Commodore was revealed on the 6 December 2016 as a re-engineered and overhauled version of the Opel Insignia B. The ZB Commodore was offered withfour orsix-cylinder engine options, coupled withfront-wheel drive (FWD) orall-wheel drive. This was a major departure from the V8 andrear wheel drive variants available on the previous generation Commodore.
There was significant controversy regarding Holden's decision to retain the Commodore name for the 2018 model, despite it being dimensionally smaller than its predecessor, lacking a V8 engine option, and switching from a RWD to a FWD drivetrain. Whilst the decision has been considered to be a safe choice in order to preserve sales, the retention of the Commodore name has been critiqued for Holden missing the opportunity to rebrand its sedan range and push its offering into the more lucrative semi-premium end of the market.
As of April 2018[update], the ZB Commodore has the lowest resale value as a proportion of new price of any car on the Australian market.[35]
Due to slow sales and Holden's interest in other vehicle segments, it was announced on 10 December 2019 that the ZB Commodore would be discontinued in early 2020, shortly before GM's decision to retire the Holden brand entirely.[36][37]
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In July 2023, the Buick Regal was facelifted exclusively for the Chinese market, featuring the updated triple shield logo among the changes.[38][39]
The Thorney Motorsport team first ran a Vauxhall Insignia VXR in the last round of the2011 British Touring Car Championship to prepare a two car team for the season of2012.[40]
Only one car was run in four rounds – 1 and 2 driven by John Thorne, and 6 and 9 driven byTony Gilham. Tony'sTeam HARD bought the two Insignias from Thorney Motorsport,[41] and raced one of them himself in the last round of the 2012 season.
Driving both cars for the season of 2013 wereJames Cole andJack Goff, running under the RCIB Insurance Racing team name. RCIB Insurance Racing/Team Hard sold the cars to BMR for the 2014 BTCC season, and would be driven by Jack Goff and Warren Scott. The Insignia was not as competitive as hoped and the cars were replaced mid season withVolkswagen CCs.
In Chile, the Insignia was introduced in 2008 as the Chevrolet Vectra.[42] In 2013, the model line dropped its Chevrolet name, adopting the Opel Insignia nameplate.
In August 2012, the Opel Insignia was introduced to Australia; following the 2013 withdrawal of Opel from Australia by GM, the model line was dropped from the market.[43][44] For 2015, the Insignia returned to Australia (and for the first time, New Zealand) under the Holden marque, slotted slightly under the Commodore range in market position.
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| Manufacturer | Opel |
| Production | 2003 (Concept car) |
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| Class | Luxury car |
| Body style | 5-doorliftback/fastback |
| Layout | FR layout[45] |
| Platform | GM V platform[45] |
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| Engine | 5.7 LLS1V8 |
| Transmission | 7-speedautomatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,915 mm (114.8 in) |
| Length | 4,803 mm (189.1 in) |
| Width | 1,914 mm (75.4 in) |
| Height | 1,414 mm (55.7 in) |
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| Successor | Buick Avenir |
The Opel Insignia nameplate saw its first use on a 2003 concept car. For the2003 Frankfurt Motor Show,[46] Opel debuted a concept car previewing a potential mid-2000sfull-sizeluxury car (F-segment) for the brand.[47]
Derived from the rear-wheel driveGM V platform used by theVY Holden Commodore andStatesman,[48] the Opel Insignia concept vehicle was styled as a fastback 5-door liftback.[49] The engine was sourced from theChevrolet Corvette C5, pairing a 344 hpLS1 V8 with an all-new 7-speed automatic transmission.[48]
The Insignia debuted several notable features, including a reconfigurable rear seat (changing between 5-passenger seating and a 2+2 layout with a rear center console[46][48]), LED headlamps (powered by 405 LEDs[46]), a reconfigurable dashboard and center console (with air-conditioned storage and humidor[48]). The rearsliding doors were fitted withpantographic hinges, allowing for the deletion of external guide rails.[47]
Intended primarily as a debut of the design language of the Opel brand for the mid-2000s, the Insignia was not officially intended for production.[47] In the beginning of 2005, Opel stated that it would not build a production version of the vehicle, claiming it would be too heavy and expensive. Elements of the Insignia concept design were eventually adopted by other GM vehicles, including the 2015Buick Avenir concept (sharing a similar fastback/4-door coupe configuration) and the 2008-2017 Opel Insignia/Buick Regal (rear fascia) and the 2010-2016Buick LaCrosse (roofline); its liftback configuration was adopted by the 2018 Insignia/Regal/Commodore.
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