"Opel Insignia": history and description of the model

Opel Insignia debuted in 2008. It became a replacement for the popular middle-class model - Vectra, manufactured since 1988. "Insignia" has surpassed its predecessor in all respects. The model "Opel Insignia" was replaced by the inconspicuous "Vectra" of the third generation for the most beautiful car. It is completely different from the previous ones with its design, technologies and, of course, quality. Initially, the concern "Opel" offered motorists a car with a body type sedan, but later they were offered a hatchback and a station wagon.

"Opel Insignia" absorbed the features of a sports car, it is swift and aggressive, but it looks pretty solid. "Insignia" is characterized by smooth curves, harmonious lines, the falling line of the roof emphasizes the dynamic appearance of the car. The protruding wheel arches give the model a special charm - muscularity combined with grace. Expressive shape of the headlamps in the form of a wing, solid grille create a whole dynamic structure that emphasizes the uniqueness of the body shape. Opel Insignia has a low aerodynamic resistance (Cd = 0.27). With high-speed driving, there is almost no noise from the air flows. The complex unusual cascading design of the hood lid creates an indescribable play of light and shadow, it emphasizes the special emotionality, dynamic body.

"Insignia", except the sports body, has the best in its class interior salon. The developers proposed three options for finishing. The "Elegance" package is characterized by the interior trim of a dark brown plastic with "titanium" overlays, it has an effective mesh texture. The "Sport" version can be identified by black plastic, the chairs are not sheathed, they are covered in a large cloth with a cloth. In this configuration, the pads are painted under the piano lacquer. The top equipment "Cosmo" is characterized by wooden inserts and combined finish - leather / fabric.

"Opel Insignia" The exterior looks much more stylish than the model in the sedan, and is called the "Sports Tourer".

The line of power units "Insignia" is presented: gasoline engines of 1,6 l capacity of 115 l. from. And a volume of 1.8 liters with a capacity of 140 liters. from.; The next are two turbo engines - 1.6 liters (180 hp) and 2.0 liters (220 hp). The top version of the Opel Insignia is equipped with a 2.8-liter V8 Turbo engine with a power of 260 hp. In the line of engines diesel power units are also presented: 2.0 l (110 hp ), 2.0 l (130 hp) and 2.0 l (160 hp). The basic version of the "Insignia" is equipped with a mechanical six-speed gearbox. As an option, an automatic six-speed gearbox.

There is a modification of the car with all-wheel drive, the basic version - the front-wheel drive.

During the tests, Opel Insignia scored the most points and was recognized as the safest car by the results of crash tests on the EuroNCAP system.

The car "Insignia" may well enter the history of the concern "Opel" as the embodiment of the new concept of the company and become its "face" in the 21st century. Reliability, safety, comfort, speed - all these qualities characterize the new Opel Insignia.

The owners' feedback is that this model can compete with such monsters of the automobile industry as Audi, BMW and other brands. Of the shortcomings, only the high fuel consumption is called , but what do you want is the price for owning such a luxury sports car.