Official Thread: Vauxhall Insignia VXR/Opel Insignia OPC

[mikeyb]

Verdict

The Insignia VXR Sports Tourer is effective at fulfilling its role as a fast estate, proving, perhaps for the first time, that VXRs can be both usable and comfortable without diluting the endearing lunacy that is a characteristic of cars wearing Vauxhall’s hottest badge.


But despite its undoubted appeal, the VXR has a few flaws that prevent it from reaching its full potential. The steering conspires to rob it of the intimacy and feedback of the best sporting estates, while its engine is a little underwhelming and its performance isn’t as strong as its ample power output suggests it ought to be.
And it won’t be cheap to run, especially if you take depreciation into account. So while it’s an interesting diversion, the Insignia VXR falls short of the standards set by the class best.


Data

How much ?

• Price as tested 33,135
• Price as tested 36,230

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How fast

• 0-30mph no data
• 0-60mph no data
• 0-100mph no data
• 0-150mph no data
• 0-200mph no data
• 30-70mph no data
• 0-400m no data
• 0-1000m no data
• 30-50mph in 3rd/4th no data
• 40-60mph in 4th/5th no data / no data
• 50-70mph in 5th no data
• 60-0mph no data
• Top speed no data
• Noise at 70mph no data

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How thirsty?

• Test average no data
• Test best/worst no data / no data

Government figures

• Combined/urban 24.2 / 16.6 mpg
• CO₂ emissions 274 g/km

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How big?

• Length 4908 mm
• Width 1856 mm
• Height 1520 mm
• Wheelbase 2737 mm
• Weight 1940 kg
• Fuel tank 70.0 litres

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Engine

• Layout V6 cyls Vee , 2792 cc
• Max power 321 bhp at 5250 rpm
• Max torque 321 ft at 5250 rpm
• Specific output 115.0 bhp per litre
• Power to weight 165 bhp per tonne
• Installation F Longitudinal
• Bore/stoke 89.0x74.8 mm
• Compression ratio 9.5:1
• Valve gear 4 per cyl4
• Ignition and fuel no data, Unleaded

Gearbox

• Type 6-speed Manual
• 1st no data
• 2nd no data
• 3rd no data
• 4th no data
• 5th no data
• 6th no data
• Final drive no data

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Suspension

• Front HiPerStrut, Coil springs, anti-roll bar
• Rear Multilink, Coil springs, anti-roll bar

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Steering

• Type Hydraulic power steering
• Lock to lock no data

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Brakes

• Front 355mm Vented Discs
• Rear 315mm Discs

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Wheel & tyres

• Size front 19in in
• Size rear 19in in
• Made of Alloy
• Tyres front 245/40 R19
• Tyres rear 245/40 R19

 

[coolmazda5]

^^ That is a nice Canadian/Russian wagon you have there

yeah, people/stuff hauling needs should not kill the car enthusiast spirit

 

[mikeyb]

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[mikeyb]

Top gear: Insignia opc

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[Newf]

So this is the new 2010 buick gs huh. Holy crap, I am in love with a Buick. Take note mazda, sexy looks, good engine, AWD AND six speed manual. Where's ouor zoom zoom now? The new Mazdaspeed 6 replacement maybe?
http://autos.ca.msn.com/auto-shows/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=23203582&page=3

 

[mikeyb]

So this is the new 2010 buick gs huh. Holy crap, I am in love with a Buick. Take note mazda, sexy looks, good engine, AWD AND six speed manual. Where's ouor zoom zoom now? The new Mazdaspeed 6 replacement maybe?
http://autos.ca.msn.com/auto-shows/gallery.aspx?cp-documentid=23203582&page=3

I am considering a Buick next as well. Here is the thread about the Buick Regal GS.

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123757380

 

[Kymerik]

The only problem i have with that car is the interior, look closely at it, its bland and looks cheap

 

[mikeyb]

The only problem i have with that car is the interior, look closely at it, its bland and looks cheap

Like most vehicles on the market.