This is the new Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer, the third variant to join the range after the hatch and saloon revealed at the British motor show last month.
The new model is longer than the hatchback by 80mm, at 4910mm, but it retains the same 2737mm wheelbase.
Two new engine variants will debut in the Insignia wagon, alongside the five units from the hatchback and saloon models.
There will be an uprated turbodiesel that will offer more power than the standard Insignia’s 158bhp range-topping CDTi model, and a small-capacity turbocharged ‘Ecoflex’ petrol unit.
Mark Adams, Vice-President of GM Europe Design, said, “This is a stand-alone model and not simply an estate version of the saloon. All the bodywork aft of the B-pillars is unique to the Sports Tourer.”As with the rest of the Vauxhall Insignia range, the Sports Tourer will be available with all-wheel drive or front-wheel drive, and the new FlexRide system will also be an option. ]
There will be no details on the all-important load space until the Insignia Sports Tourer makes its debut at the Paris show in October. Expect it in dealerships in spring 2009.
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Re: Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer revealed
James Read, I have not said anywhere on this forum that the Vauxhall is the best car of 2008 & 2009. Nor am I comparing it to any sort of Ferrari or Lambo, or any form of sports car. I was simply saying that it was a good looking car for the Estate car class. Again, I don't see why everyone has to kick off on the people making positive remarks.
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I actually have always liked the designs of the big Vauxhalls/Opels even dating back to the '60's.
I think the reputation they have earned over the years has more to do with their quality and reliability issues more than anything else. Even the Signum looks rather good from some angles.
The new estate looks very good from behind but that is partly because it is so very close to being a copy of the Audi Q7 and A6 Avant. It's a very smooth, clean and uncluttered look which suggests Germanic quality.
Now all that remains is to see how well the rest of the mechanicals and chassis come together.
Please don't shoot me for being positive - I am no GM fan and have never ever owned an Opel or a Vauxhall. But I do think their designs have always been pleasing to my eye at least.
Re: Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer revealed
Oo-er missus!
You fought the law
and the law won