What is it?
The new Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer is a significant departure from its predecessor and underpinned by new vehicle architecture.
It goes on sale with the 172bhp version of Vauxhall’s 2.0-litre Turbo D engine and a choice of either a six-speed manual or a new eight-speed automatic gearbox. In December, the range will be expanded to include a new 213bhp, bi-turbo diesel.
The car's all-wheel-drive system is based on the same torque-vectoring GKN Twinster technology which debuted on the Range Rover Evoque and is used on the Ford Focus RS and the regular Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport. The system isn’t identical in each case, but is configured by the manufacturers for each individual model.
Instead of a conventional geared differential, the Country Tourer's rear axle contains two electronically controlled, multi-plate clutches, which provide the ability to direct torque more to one side than the other. The system interacts with the car's chassis control systems and can send more torque to the outside rear wheel when cornering for sharper turn-in and steering response.
The Country Tourer rides 25mm higher than the regular Insignia Sports Tourer estate, allowing it to tackle slightly more rugged terrain. Extra cladding on its wheel arches and the fitment of front and rear skidplates help to protect against bumps and scrapes.
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sipod
Almost 5 stars from a
Almost 5 stars from a Vauxhall! Great effort, this car looks huge...
Spanner
I never thought I would say this.
but I am tempted by one of these. Good value, I think it will have a Subaru rivalling image in the country. Vauxhall see,s to be in a roll here.
Spanner
Flipping heck
Seems to be on a roll....
max1e6
Real world fuel economy
What is the real world fuel economy for various different driving situations? The EU fuel economy figures are completely inadequate.
Another poor quality review from Autocar.
Will86
Astra Country Country?
Sounds like a well rounded car but it is big, very big. If Vauxhall applied the Cross Country treatment to the Astra, even if it was just FWD, I think they could find quite a few homes. And if it had a petrol engine, potentially a home on my driveway.
Sundym
500 sales a year ?!
Jimbbobw1977
Are those listed economy and
Are those listed economy and emissions figures right? Seem high.
Well done GM decent offering, sadly PSA will see to the end of this car in time replacing it
bookworm
Larger for a reason
I imagine this is larger than the previous model to accomodate the Australiasian market, where it will replace the Holden Commodore and be aimed at the Outback - at least we're getting the 3.2litre V6.
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owenbrown
Very Nice
This is a very nice car. When will it avaliable for purchase.
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