Vauxhall Insignia

Vauxhall has future-proofed long-range cruiser with best in class CO 2 and fuel economy

Vauxhall’s new Insignia is on sale now, with prices starting from £23,120 on-the-road. With best in class CO 2 s and fuel economy, the Insignia is refreshed for model year 2021 with an all-new range of fuel-efficient powertrains, revised technology and a bold and attractive exterior design.

Insignia now consumes up to 18 per cent less fuel than the outgoing model thanks to powerful new high-efficiency engines. A new top-of-the-range GSi model also joins the range.

Engine options are three- and four-cylinder units, including a 1.5-litre (122PS) diesel unit that achieves CO 2 emissions of 120g/km WLTP. The three-cylinder engines are up to 50kg lighter than their four-cylinder predecessors in the outgoing model. Above these are two 2.0-litre petrol engines with 200PS and 230PS, as well as a 2.0-litre four-cylinder diesel, which will be introduced later this year.

Crucially for high mileage fleet drivers, all Insignia diesel units are fully RDE2 compliant, meaning no four per cent BiK surcharge.

The 2.0-litre petrol engines are also the first Vauxhall engines with cylinder deactivation. Unless the driver needs a lot of power, the variable camshaft control deactivates two cylinders, significantly reducing fuel consumption.

The new Insignia is available to order in SE Nav, SRi Nav, SRi VX-Line Nav, Ultimate Nav and GSi trim levels. Highlights include the 1.5-litre (122PS) Turbo D model (prices start from £23,790 on-the-road) and the rangetopping GSi 2.0-litre (230PS) AWD Turbo, with nine-speed automatic transmission (prices start from £38,850 on-the-road).

Next-generation IntelliLux LED headlights Revised IntelliLux LED lighting technology is

New-look Insignia is ahead of its time

available in the new Insignia range. These class-leading headlights feature high-energy efficiency and project more light for safer conditions driving at night.

Other safety features to catch the eye include a new rear-view camera that improves rearward vision. Safety in reversing can be increased with the optional rear cross traffic alert, which uses radar sensors to detect objects 90 degrees to the left or right behind the car, up to a distance of 20m away. The driver is warned by acoustic signals, and on the display screen. Further driver assistive technology includes: • Forward collision with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection • Lane keep assist • Side blind spot alert • Adaptive cruise control with emergency braking • Traffic sign recognition • Advanced park assist • Head-up display

For driver convenience, infotainment options are compatible with both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, from the basic seven-inch colour touchscreen Multimedia Radio to the Multimedia Navi Pro unit.

The top-of-the-line version features an eight-inch touchscreen and a number of Connected Navigation services. Journeys can be made easier with real-time traffic information, online map updates and predictive navigation for route planning, while new symbols give the navigation display a fresher, more modern appearance.

The optional E-Call system, exclusive to Vauxhall, can be specified for new Insignia orders, automatically sending an emergency call if the seatbelt tensioners or airbags are deployed. Alternatively, help can be summoned in seconds by pressing the red E-Call button.

Innovative tech features are not limited to the running features or infotainment unit as ergonomically certified AGR seats are available as an option for the driver and passenger, while compatible smartphones can be charged wirelessly.

Each trim level features a high level of standard spec providing excellent value. Among standard kit on SE NAV is a Multimedia Navi infotainment system, with fully integrated sat nav system and a 7-inch colour touchscreen. This is backed by AM/FM/DAB digital radio, Bluetooth audio streaming, a Bluetooth mobile phone portal and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

To hear this lot, there seven speakers (five front, two rear).

Other comfort features include AGRapproved front seats, dual zone electronic climate control, leather-covered steering wheel, a front centre armrest, and a steering wheel audio/phone/cruise control. The column itself is adjustable for reach/rake.