Opel Insignia#OPC

{{short description|Mid-size/large family car manufactured by Opel}}

{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2020}}

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Opel Insignia

| image = Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 DIT Innovation (B) – Frontansicht, 12. Mai 2017, Düsseldorf.jpg

| manufacturer = Opel{{efn|name=manufacturer|{{ubl | General Motors (2008–2017) | PSA Group (2017–2021) | Stellantis (2021–present)}} }}

| production = 2008–2022{{cite web | url=https://de.motor1.com/news/598839/opel-insignia-2022-ende-produktion/ | title=Opel Insignia: Aus für die Mittelklasse schon 2022 }}

| model_years = 2009–2022 (Europe)
2009–2022 (United Kingdom)
2011–2020 (North America)
2018–present (China)
2018–2020 (Australia & New Zealand)

| aka = {{ubl

| Vauxhall Insignia (United Kingdom)

| Buick Regal (North America and China)

| Holden Commodore (Australia and New Zealand, 2018–2020)

}}

| designer =

| predecessor = {{ubl

| Opel Vectra

| Opel Signum

}}

| class = Large family car (D)

| layout = Front-engine, front-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive

}}

The Opel Insignia is a large family car (D-segment in Europe) developed and produced by the German car manufacturer Opel from 2008 to 2022. Taking its name from a 2003 concept car, the model line serves as the flagship model, slotted above the Astra and Corsa in size. The Insignia serves as the successor to both the Signum and Vectra model lines, replacing both vehicles under a single nameplate.{{cite web |date=29 November 2007 |title=New Opel Insignia: New Name for a New Era |url=http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do?domain=82&docid=41663 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20080330161926/http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet?target=http://image.emerald.gm.com/gmnews/viewpressreldetail.do%3Fdomain=82&docid=41663 |archive-date=30 March 2008 |access-date=2 April 2008 |publisher=General Motors}} The model line was offered in four-door sedan/saloon body styles, five-door liftback, and as a five-door station wagon/estate.

Sold worldwide, the Insignia is marketed under multiple nameplates. Under Opel tradition, the model line is marketed by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom, taking on the Vauxhall Insignia name. Both generations of the model line have been marketed in the Americas as the Buick Regal{{cite web |last=Aziz |first=Nick |date=20 July 2009 |title=Confirmed: Buick Regal coming to America in late 2010 |url=http://www.leftlanenews.com/buick-regal.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111105224748/http://www.leftlanenews.com/buick-regal.html |archive-date=5 November 2011 |access-date=21 August 2009 |publisher=Leftlane}}{{cite news |date=12 January 2012 |title=Opel Insignia |language=es |publisher=Opel Chile |url=http://diario.elmercurio.cl/detalle/index.asp?id={46052f3d-89ec-410f-9c5d-e0f1fdf4f79f} |access-date=12 January 2012}} (sales of the Regal continue in China{{cite web |last=Aziz |first=Nick |date=5 November 2008 |title=2010 Buick Regal: Insignia-based luxury sedan for China revealed |url=http://www.leftlanenews.com/insignia-based.html |access-date=21 August 2009 |publisher=Leftlane |archive-date=15 October 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181015131923/https://www.leftlanenews.com/insignia-based.html |url-status=dead }}), except in Chile, where the vehicle was originally due to be marketed as the Chevrolet Vectra, but went on sale as the Opel Insignia instead. GM Australia marketed the second-generation Insignia as the Holden Commodore through 2020 (until discontinuing both the model line and the Holden brand).

The launch vehicle of the GM Epsilon II platform, Opel produces the Opel/Vauxhall Insignia in Adam Opel AG Werk Rüsselsheim in Rüsselsheim, Germany. SAIC-GM produces the Buick Regal in Shanghai, China (exclusively for the Chinese market). In the UK, the Vauxhall Insignia bid farewell as the model was retired in 2022.

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History

In December 2006, Vauxhall stated they would retire the Vectra nameplate from the previous model. Then General Motors Europe president, Carl-Peter Forster, explained that the all new car would be "a radical departure" from the current model and that the "Vectra" name would be dropped to reflect this change.{{cite web|title=Vauxhall to ditch Vectra name|url=http://www.whatcar.com/News/Detail?tag=vauxhall-to-ditch-vectra-name&articleID=223534|publisher=whatcar.com|date=11 December 2006|access-date=11 June 2015}} In late 2007, Vauxhall confirmed that the successor's name would be Insignia.{{cite web|title=Goodbye Vauxhall Vectra, hello Insignia|url=http://www.whatcar.com/News/Detail?tag=goodbye-vauxhall-vectra-hello-insignia&articleID=229384|publisher=whatcar.com|date=29 November 2007|access-date=11 June 2015}}

With the Insignia, Opel planned to regain some of the market share that the executive Omega once occupied during its production.{{cite web |title=Opel aims Insignia at Omega buyers |url=https://europe.autonews.com/article/20080818/ANE03/249306805/opel-aims-insignia-at-omega-buyers |website=Automotive News Europe |publisher=Wim Oude Weernink |access-date=25 January 2023}}

{{anchor|A|Mk I|G09|2008|First}} First generation (G09; 2008)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Opel Insignia A

| image = Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Sport OPC Line-Paket – Frontansicht, 3. April 2012, Velbert.jpg

| aka = {{ubl

| Vauxhall Insignia (United Kingdom)

| Holden Insignia (Australia and New Zealand)

| Buick Regal (North America and China)

| Chevrolet Vectra (South America)

| Bitter Insignia

}}

| production = October 2008 – April 2017

| assembly = {{ubl

| Germany: Rüsselsheim

| Canada: Oshawa, Ontario (Oshawa Assembly)

| China: Shanghai (SAIC-GM)

| Russia: Kaliningrad (Avtotor)

}}

| designer = Mark Adams and Malcolm Ward

| body_style = {{ubl

| 4-door saloon

| 5-door liftback/fastback

| 5-door estate

}}

| platform = GM Epsilon II SWB

| related = Chevrolet Malibu

| engine = {{ubl | Petrol: | 1.4 L A14NET (LUJ) I4-T | 1.6 L A16XER (LDE) I4 | 1.6 L A16LET (LLU) I4-T | 1.6 L A16XHT (LVP) I4-T | 1.8 L A18XER (2H0) (F18DA) I4 | 2.0 L LDK I4-T | 2.0 L LTG I4-T | 2.8 L LP9 V6-T | Diesel: | 1.6 L CDTI Ecotec I4-T | 2.0 L Multijet II I4-T }}

| transmission = 6-speed manual
6-speed automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|2737|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4830|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|4908|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (wagon)

| width = {{convert|1856|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1498|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1470|-|1610|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

| model_code = G09

}}

The Insignia debuted as the Vauxhall Insignia at the 2008 British International Motor Show in London on 23 July.{{cite news |url= http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Vauxhall-Insignia/234056/ |title=London show: Vauxhall Insignia |date=22 July 2008 |work=Autocar |access-date=2 August 2008}} It then went on sale in European dealerships in October 2008 for the 2009 model year as a five-door liftback and five-door estate dubbed Sports Tourer – a departure for Opel which traditionally used the "Caravan" name to denote the estate bodystyle. It was the first production car to be based on the Epsilon II platform, which was also used on other models such as the 2010 Saab 9-5 and the Chevrolet Malibu.

Design wise, the Insignia offers {{convert|30|mm|abbr=on}} more knee room than the Vectra. The saloon and liftback variants have the same {{convert|4.83|m|in|1|abbr=on}} length, while the estate version is slightly longer at {{convert|4.91|m|in|1|abbr=on}}. All three models share the same, {{convert|2.73|m|in|1|adj=on}} wheelbase.

The Insignia also marked the debut of redesigned badges for both the Opel and Vauxhall brands. For Vauxhall, it was the first car to dispense with the characteristic "V" grille that has adorned Vauxhall models since 1994, which had helped differentiate them from the otherwise identical Opel models.

The Insignia was also the first Opel to debut many new and improved safety features, including:

  • Improved adaptive Forward Lightingbi-xenon, gas discharge headlamps with variable light beam distribution in width, direction and range. Advanced Front-Lighting System (AFS), static cornering light, complemented by daytime running lights with LEDs. Sensors and software monitor the surroundings, traffic and weather conditions so that the system can activate the appropriate lighting function.
  • Opel Eye – This uses a camera at the top of the windscreen to monitor the area in front of the vehicle. Information from the camera is continuously analysed to identify road markings and traffic signs. Road markings are used as the basis of the first of Opel Eye's two functions: lane departure warning. Traffic signs are recognised and indicated to the driver in the second function: traffic sign memory. At speeds above {{convert|60|km/h|mi/h|0|abbr=on}}, Opel Eye warns the driver if the car is about to veer inadvertently out of the lane in which it is travelling. The system can detect road markings and, if they are sufficiently distinct, unmarked road edges. The Insignia was the first production car to feature a dual function frontal camera with traffic sign recognition.

A small number (17 examples) of the Insignia OPC were modified by Erich Bitter and sold as the "Bitter Insignia". Only available with the 2.8 Turbo engine, these luxurious derivatives received a new front clip and other exterior modifications, as well as a more luxurious, all-leather interior, where as much plastic as possible was replaced with other materials.{{cite magazine | magazine = Auto Bild | url = https://www.autobild.de/artikel/opel-insignia-von-bitter-fahrbericht-1202542.html | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20171204173810/https://www.autobild.de/artikel/opel-insignia-von-bitter-fahrbericht-1202542.html | archive-date = 2017-12-04 | title = Der Kohlenpott-Maserati | trans-title = Coal country Maserati | language = de | date = 2010-07-02 | first = Jörg | last = Maltzan | publisher = Axel Springer }}

= Pre-facelift =

File:Opel Insignia 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI Sport OPC Line-Paket – Heckansicht, 3. April 2012, Velbert.jpg|Opel Insignia saloon (2008–2013)

File:Opel Insignia CDTI rear 20100926.jpg|Opel Insignia liftback/fastback (2008–2013)

File:Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTI – Heckansicht, 3. Juni 2011, Wülfrath.jpg|Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (2008–2013)

File:Opel Insignia Sportstourer Edition Pannacotta Interieur.JPG|Interior

= Markets =

File:2009 Vauxhall Insignia Exclusiv 130 CDTi 2.0.jpg|Vauxhall Insignia (United Kingdom; pre facelift)

File:2011 Buick Regal -- 07-04-2011.jpg|Buick Regal (North America)

File:Chevrolet Vectra 2.0 Turbo.jpg|Chevrolet Vectra (South America)

= OPC =

In early 2009, Opel revealed the Insignia OPC, a high performance variant of the Insignia.{{cite web |last=Pettendy |first=Marton |date=16 April 2009 |url=http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/DB6CED01231ABD6BCA25759A00098E0C |title=First look: HSV's turbocharged Insignia mid-sizer |work=GoAuto |access-date=8 October 2009 |archive-date=4 March 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042150/http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/DB6CED01231ABD6BCA25759A00098E0C |url-status=dead }} Like the preceding Vectra OPC, it is powered by a 2.8 litre turbocharged V6 (Manufactured in Melbourne, Australia).{{cite web |last=Torr |first=Feann |date=9 August 2005 |url = http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/news_reports/opel-vectra-opc.htm |title=Opel Vectra OPC: First Look |publisher=WebWombat |access-date=8 October 2009}}

The updated engine makes {{convert|239|kW|PS hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|435|Nm|lb·ft|0|abbr=on}}. Of this 435, {{convert|400|Nm|lb·ft|0|abbr=on}} are available from 2,000 rpm.{{cite web|last=Miercuri |first=Publicat |date=15 July 2009 |url = http://www.automarket.ro/drive-test/opel-insignia-opc-cireasa-de-pe-tort-22775.html |title=Cireasa de pe tort |work=AutoMarket |access-date=8 October 2009|language=ro}} It is paired with a six speed manual transmission / six-speed automatic transmission and Saab's (Haldex) active all wheel drive system. The Insignia OPC has a modified MacPherson strut front suspension called HiPerStrut which reduces torque steer.

Also standard is an electronic limited slip differential for the rear wheels and Opel's FlexRide adaptive suspension, which has three settings (OPC, Sport, and Normal). An OPC version of the Insignia Sports Tourer wagon was also unveiled. In April 2011, Opel launched the Insignia OPC Unlimited, with no speed limiter.{{cite web|url=http://www.carscoops.com/2011/04/new-opel-insignia-opc-unlimited-edition.html|title=New Opel Insignia OPC Unlimited Edition Ditches Speed Limiter topping out at 270km/h |work=Carscoops |date=15 April 2011 |access-date=14 December 2013}}

File:Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer 2012.jpg|Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer (pre-facelift)

File:Opel Insignia Sports Tourer OPC – Heckansicht, 13. März 2011, Wuppertal.jpg|Opel Insignia OPC Sports Tourer

File:Opel Insignia OPC 2015 (15805462541).jpg|Opel Insignia OPC (facelift)

File:2015 Holden Insignia (GA MY15.5) VXR sedan (20104110092).jpg|Holden Insignia VXR sedan (Australia; facelift)

= Country Tourer =

The Opel Insignia Country Tourer made its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2013 as a crossover-styled station wagon.

File:Opel Insignia Country Tourer 2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX 4x4 (Facelift) – Frontansicht, 24. Oktober 2015, Münster.jpg|Opel Insignia Country Tourer

File:Opel Insignia Country Tourer 2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX 4x4 (Facelift) – Heckansicht, 24. Oktober 2015, Münster.jpg|Opel Insignia Country Tourer

= Facelift =

A major facelift was introduced in June 2013, with new exterior and interior styling, new engines, and new safety features. The car officially premiered at the September 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, before going on sale later in 2013.

The new design includes a newly designed cockpit with a simplified control panel and two eight inch colour displays, a four way infotainment system via new a touchpad in the centre console, an eight-inch touchscreen, steering wheel controls, voice command, radar and camera based driver assistance and safety systems, such as full speed adaptive cruise control and imminent collision braking, rear camera, lane change assistance, blind spot alert, and rear cross traffic alert.

The second generation Insignia was revealed in December 2016, and was reported to be renamed Insignia Grand Sport.

File:Opel Insignia 2.0T Cosmo 2017 (43153786675).jpg|Opel Insignia (facelift)

File:2016 Opel Insignia saloon (2).jpg|Opel Insignia (facelift)

File:2016 Vauxhall Insignia Design 1.4.jpg|Vauxhall Insignia (facelift)

= Engines =

== 2008–2013 ==

From launch, the Insignia was offered with four petrol engines:

:1.6 L {{convert|115|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}; 1.8 L {{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}; 2.0 L Turbo {{convert|220|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}; 2.8 L V6 with {{convert|260|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} –

and three diesel engines (all derived from the Fiat/GM JTD engine), all displacing 2.0 litres:

:2.0 L {{convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}; 2.0 L {{convert|130|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}; 2.0 L {{convert|160|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}.

In 2009, a 1.6 L Turbo petrol {{convert|180|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, the ecoFLEX diesels, and the OPC versions were introduced.

From September 2010, the 2.0 CDTi diesel engine gained Adaptive 4x4 as an option. A 2.0 BiTurbo CDTI developed with the help of Saab, with {{convert|195|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, was expected to begin production in 2010. Due to the sale of Saab, production was delayed until 2012. The BiTurbo CDTI was offered with front- or four-wheel drive. All engines have a six speed manual transmission as standard, with some engines having an automatic transmission as an option.

Since launch, all diesels have improved their emissions. In 2011, some engines gained Start/Stop, all diesel engines have this option, with more petrol engines expected to gain the technology in the future. A 1.4 Turbo {{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}, with S/S as standard, became available - replacing the 1.8 - and the 2.0 Turbo with four-wheel drive was upgraded to {{convert|250|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}; the front-wheel drive 2.0 Turbo still had {{convert|220|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}}.

In 2009, a new range of ecoFLEX diesel engine offered same amount of power, but less CO2-emission (g/km) and fuel consumption. The 2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX with {{convert|130|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} and {{convert|160|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} have emission of only 114 CO2-emission (g/km), as well as a version with 2.0 CDTI 4x4. The {{convert|195|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} Bi turbo diesel engine has 129 CO2-emission (g/km).

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style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;"

!Model

!Engine

!Displacement

!Power

!Torque

!Note(s)

!Year(s)

style="background:#fff;"

|1.4 Turbo S/S

I41,364 cc{{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,900–6000 rpm{{convert|200|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1850–4,900 rpm2011–13
style="background:#fff;"

|1.6 VVT

I41,598 cc{{convert|115|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} at 6,000 rpm{{convert|155|Nm|lbftabbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm2008–12
style="background:#fff;"

|1.6 Turbo

I41,598 cc{{convert|180|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 rpm{{convert|230|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,200–5,500 rpm
style="background:#fff;"

|1.8 VVT

I41,796 cc{{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,300 rpm{{convert|175|Nm|lbftabbr=on}} at 3,800 rpm
style="background:#fff;"2.0 TurboI41,998 cc{{convert|220|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,300 rpm{{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000-4000 rpmA20NHT (non-flex fuel version of A20NFT)2008–13
style="background:#fff;"2.0 Turbo 4x4I41,998 cc{{convert|220|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,300 rpm{{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000-4000 rpm2008–11
style="background:#fff;"2.0 Turbo 4x4I41,998 cc{{convert|250|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,300 rpm{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,400–3,600 rpm2011–13
style="background:#fff;"2.8T 4x4V62,792 cc{{convert|260|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 rpm{{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,900–4500 rpm2008–13
style="background:#fff;"2.8T 4x4V62,792 cc{{convert|325|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,500 rpm{{convert|435|Nm|lbftabbr=on}} at 5,500 rpmOPC/VXR2009–13
colspan=10|Diesel engines
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!Model

!Engine

!Displacement

!Power

!Torque

!Note(s)

!Year(s)

style="background:#fff;"2.0 CDTII41,956 cc{{convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|260|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2500 rpmN/A in UK
style="background:#fff;"2.0 CDTII41,956 cc{{convert|130|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2500 rpm
style="background:#fff;"2.0 CDTII41,956 cc{{convert|160|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2500 rpm
style="background:#fff;"2.0 CDTI 4x4I41,956 cc{{convert|160|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2500 rpm2010–13
style="background:#fff;"2.0 CDTI Bi-TurboI41,956 cc{{convert|195|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2500 rpm2012–13
style="background:#fff;"2.0 CDTI Bi-Turbo 4x4I41,956 cc{{convert|195|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2500 rpm2012–13

== 2013–2017 ==

Alongside the facelift of 2013 came a new range of engines – some existing, some tweaked, and some brand new. Diesel engines available at launch include the 2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX (also with Start/Stop), with outputs of 120 PS, 140 PS, and 163 PS and the existing 195 PS BiTurbo. There is also a non ecoFLEX engine with 130 PS which is only available with automatic transmission.

Petrol engines include the existing 1.4 Turbo and 1.8 (only on some markets), and the all new 1.6 SIDI Turbo engine introduced in the Cascada, and new 2.0 SIDI Turbo.

All engines come with a six speed manual gearbox as standard, with a six speed automatic available as an option on the 1.6 and 2.0 SIDI turbo petrol engines, and the 2.0 CDTI 163 PS and 195 PS diesel engines. All petrol and diesel engines have a Start/Stop system except the 2.0 CDTI with 130 PS.

In September 2014, Opel introduced its all new generation of engines – large diesel engine, starting with 2.0 CDTI engine with 170 PS and 400 Nm, which is a part of new strategy in which Opel will introduce 17 new engines in a period from 2014 to 2018. The new engine became available from the end of 2014/beginning of 2015.{{cite web|url=http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2014/opel/09-10-new-opel-cdti.html|title=All-new Opel 2.0 CDTI: New Generation Large Diesel Debuts in Paris |publisher=Media Opel |date=10 September 2014 |access-date=14 November 2014}}

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!Engine

!Displacement

!Power

!Torque

!Note(s)

!CO2 (g/km)

!Year(s)

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|1.4 Turbo S/S

I41,362 cc{{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,900–6000 rpm{{convert|200|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1850–4,900 rpm123
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|1.6 SIDI Turbo S/S

I41,598 cc{{convert|170|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,250 rpm{{convert|260|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (overboost {{convert|280|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}) at 1,650–4,250 rpm139
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|1.8 VVT

I41,796 cc{{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,300 rpm{{convert|175|Nm|lbftabbr=on}} at 3,800 rpm164
style="background:#fff;"2.0 SIDI Turbo S/SI41,998 cc{{convert|250|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,500 rpm{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000–4,500 rpmA20NFT (used in Astra J GTC VXR/OPC)169
colspan=10|Diesel engines
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!Model

!Engine

!Displacement

!Power

!Torque

!Note(s)

!CO2 (g/km)

!Year(s)

style="background:#fff;"1.6 CDTII41,598 cc{{convert|120|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000 rpm109-1042015–17
style="background:#fff;"1.6 CDTII41,598 cc{{convert|136|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000 rpm104-992015–17
style="background:#fff;"2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX S/SI41,956 cc{{convert|120|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (overboost {{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}) at 1,750–2,500 rpm992013–15
style="background:#fff;"2.0 CDTII41,956 cc{{convert|130|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (overboost {{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}) at 1,750–2,500 rpmOnly with AT1192013–15
style="background:#fff;"2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX S/SI41,956 cc{{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (overboost {{convert|370|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}) at 1,750–2,500 rpm992013–15
style="background:#fff;"2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX S/SI41,956 cc{{convert|163|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|350|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} (overboost {{convert|380|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}}) at 1,750–2,500 rpm1142013–15
style="background:#fff;"2.0 CDTI ecoFLEX S/SI41,956 cc{{convert|170|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2,500 rpm1142014–17
style="background:#fff;"2.0 CDTI Bi-Turbo ecoFLEX S/SI41,956 cc{{convert|195|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 4,000 rpm{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2,500 rpm1252013–15

= Awards =

Since making its début, the Opel Insignia has won more than fifty national and international awards, including 'Best Executive Car' in the United Kingdom and Slovenia, 'Best Family Car' in Ireland twice, and best car for fleet customers in the United Kingdom, Austria, Denmark, and Portugal.{{cite web|url=http://www.bloggersbase.com/cars/happy-birthday-opel-insignia--europes-shooting-star-in-2009/|title=Happy Birthday Opel Insignia – Europe's Shooting Star in 2009|access-date=1 May 2010|work=bloggersbase.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091115015818/http://www.bloggersbase.com/cars/happy-birthday-opel-insignia--europes-shooting-star-in-2009/|archive-date=15 November 2009|url-status=dead}}

  • The Insignia was voted 2009 European Car of the Year.{{cite web|title=Rewind to 2009: Vauxhall Insignia.|url=http://www.quicks.co.uk/news/2014/rewind-2009-vauxhall-insignia/|publisher=Quicks|access-date=25 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140204043100/http://www.quicks.co.uk/news/2014/rewind-2009-vauxhall-insignia/|archive-date=4 February 2014|url-status=dead}}{{cite news |last=Tan |first=Paul |url= http://paultan.org/archives/2008/11/17/vauxhall-insignia-wins-2009-car-of-the-year-award/ |title=Vauxhall Insignia wins 2009 Car of the Year award |date=17 November 2008 |access-date=17 November 2008}}
  • The Insignia scored a five star rating in EuroNCAP.
  • In 2011, German institute DEKRA gave Opel an award for the Insignia as a car with the fewest flaws in its class.{{cite web|url= http://media.opel.com/media/intl/en/opel/news.detail.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2010/OPEL/12_15_DEKRA_faults_2011.html |title=DEKRA Faults Report 2011: Opel Insignia Gets Top Marks for Quality|access-date=15 December 2010}}
  • In 2012, Gesellschaft für Technische Überwachung mbH/Association for Technical Supervision evaluated Opel Insignia as number one in terms of used car quality.{{cite web|url=http://media.gm.com/media/intl/en/opel/videos.detail.print.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2012/opel/09_17_gtue_opel_insignia.html|title=GTÜ Used Car Report – Opel Insignia is Again Number One|access-date=17 September 2012|archive-date=4 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304084420/http://media.gm.com/media/intl/en/opel/videos.detail.print.html/content/Pages/news/intl/en/2012/opel/09_17_gtue_opel_insignia.html|url-status=dead}}

= Production and sales =

Production started at the end of 2008 on all major markets in Europe. At launch, the Vauxhall versions were produced in Exclusiv, S, SE, SRi, Elite, and VXR specification levels. It was a popular choice with British buyers, being the nation's ninth best selling car in 2009 – its first full year on sale, outselling its direct competitor the Ford Mondeo, but just falling short of the sales achieved by the more upmarket BMW 3 Series.{{cite web |url=http://www.cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/ford-fiesta-is-2009-best-seller/28370 |title=Ford Fiesta is top in 09 |publisher=Car Dealer Magazine |date=8 January 2010 |access-date=16 January 2010 |url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100521090814/http://www.cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish/ford-fiesta-is-2009-best-seller/28370 |archive-date=21 May 2010 }}

At the beginning several trim levels were available, depending on the market: Essentia, Edition, Sport, Cosmo, OPC. Later on others were added, such as the Business edition, Selection, Active, 150 years of Opel, and Innovation.

By August 2011, over 400,000 Insignias had been sold, and on 26 April 2012, the 500,000th Insignia was produced.{{cite web |url=http://www.scoopcar.com/the-500-000th-opel-insignia-leaves-the-russelsheim-plant/838/ |title=The 500.000th Opel Insignia Leaves The Rüsselsheim Plant |publisher=scoopcar.com |access-date=26 April 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214230625/http://www.scoopcar.com/the-500-000th-opel-insignia-leaves-the-russelsheim-plant/838/ |archive-date=14 December 2013 |url-status=dead }} The last vehicle rolled off the line in April 2017, in time for the release of the Insignia II.

Second generation (Z18; 2017)

{{Infobox automobile

| name = Opel Insignia B(Z18)

| image = Opel Insignia Grand Sport 1.6 Diesel Business Innovation (B) – Frontansicht, 5. Mai 2017, Düsseldorf.jpg

| aka = Vauxhall Insignia (United Kingdom)
Buick Regal (North America and China)
Holden Commodore (ZB) (Australia and New Zealand)

| production = 2017–present (China)
2017–2022 (other markets){{cite web | url=https://www.motor1.com/news/599264/opel-insignia-production-ending-2022/ | title=Opel Insignia Production To End This Year: Official }}

| assembly = Germany: Rüsselsheim
China: Shanghai (SAIC-GM)

| designer = Niels Loeb{{Cite patent|number=D847028|title=Vehicle, toy replica, and/or other replica|inventor1-last=Loeb|inventor1-first=Niels|country=US|pubdate=2019-04-30|assign1=GM Global Technology Operations LLC}}{{Cite patent|number=D846448|title=Vehicle, toy replica, and/or other replica|inventor1-last=Loeb|inventor1-first=Niels|country=US|pubdate=2019-04-23|assign1=GM Global Technology Operations LLC}}

| body_style = {{ubl

| 5-door liftback/fastback

| 5-door estate

}}

| platform = E2XX platform

| related = Chevrolet Malibu
Cadillac XT4

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 1.5 L Ecotec turbo I4

| 1.5 L LFV turbo I4

| 2.0 L LTG turbo I4

| 3.6 L LGX V6

| Diesel:

| 1.5 L F15DVH turbo I3

| 1.6 L CDTI Ecotec turbo I4

| 2.0 L D20DTH/DTR turbo I4

| 2.0 L F20DVH turbo I4

}}

| transmission = {{ubl |6-speed manual |6-speed automatic |8-speed automatic |9-speed ZF 9HP automatic (Insignia Grandsport)}}

| wheelbase = {{convert|2829|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4897|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}
{{convert|4986|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (wagon)

| width = {{convert|1864|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1455|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1440|-|1649|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

| model_years = 2018–2020 (North America & Oceania)

| model_code = Z18

}}

First leaked to the public in December 2016,{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/130416/2017-opel-insignia-online-debut/|title = 2017 Opel Insignia official reveal hits tomorrow}} the Insignia had its public debut at the International Motor Fair in Belgrade in March 2017. The design took cues from the 2013 Opel Monza Concept. From this point, the traditional four-door notchback saloon version was officially removed from the lineup. The vehicle was officially revealed on 26 June 2017.{{clarify|Was it revealed in March or in June 2017?|date=September 2024}}

The car is based on a moderately updated version of Epsilon II platform and was wholly developed by General Motors.{{cite web |title=2017 Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport to be brand's flagship model (7 November 2016) |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/2017-vauxhall-insignia-grand-sport-be-brands-flagship-model |website=Autocar |access-date=16 April 2021 |language=en}} After the sale of Opel to PSA Group, later Stellantis, it is continued to be produced under license.{{Cite web|last=Niculescu|first=Aurel|date=2020-09-15|title=Vestigial 2021 Opel Insignia Now in Production, Prices Kick Off at €29,965|url=https://www.autoevolution.com/news/vestigial-2021-opel-insignia-now-in-production-prices-kick-off-at-29965-148718.html|access-date=2021-10-13|website=autoevolution|language=en}}

Opel dropped the OPC designation for its performance Insignia, instead reverting to their older GSi nameplate, last seen on the second generation Opel Vectra. The GSi nameplate also replaces VXR, on the Vauxhall version of the Insignia. This version of the Insignia is badged as the Holden Commodore ZB in Australia and New Zealand, and as the sixth generation Buick Regal in the Americas and Asia.

After a 2020 facelift, only the 2-liter four-cylinder petrol engine remained available in Europe, while a new 1.5-liter three-cylinder and a 2.0-liter four cylinder diesel replaced the earlier 1.6 and 2.0.

In 2022, Vauxhall discontinued the Insignia from their model range as the result of the brand would moving towards a fully electric lineup and the decline of the D-segment in Europe which also lead to the discontinuation of the Ford Mondeo and the saloon version of the Volkswagen Passat.{{cite web |title=Vauxhall drops Insignia from UK line-up |url=https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2022/05/18/vauxhall-drops-insignia-from-uk-line-up |website=Fleet News UK}}{{cite web |title=RIP: the Vauxhall Insignia is dead |url=https://www.topgear.com/car-news/rip-vauxhall-insignia-dead |website=Top Gear|date=16 May 2022 }}

Opel also ended production of the Opel Insignia in 2022. PSA later reversed course and said that the Insignia nameplate will be resurrected as a crossover SUV in 2024 for both Opel and Vauxhall brands; though this never came to fruition.{{cite web |title=Vauxhall Insignia to be reborn as SUV in 2024 |url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/vauxhall/insignia/108703/new-2022-vauxhall-insignia-to-get-radical-crossover-look |website=Auto Express}}

Under Stellantis' corporate umbrella, the Citroën C5 X and the DS 9 now cover the D/E segments in Europe.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}

File:Opel Insignia Grand Sport 1.6 Diesel Business Innovation (B) – Heckansicht, 5. Mai 2017, Düsseldorf.jpg|Grand Sport

File:Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 1.5 DIT Innovation (B) – Heckansicht, 12. Mai 2017, Düsseldorf.jpg|Sports Tourer

File:2018 Vauxhall Insignia SRi NAV Turbo 1.5 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Insignia (United Kingdom)

File:Insignia B Country Tourer.jpg|Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer (rear)

File:2019 Buick Regal Sportback Essence in White Frost Tricoat, Front Right, 07-31-2022.jpg|Buick Regal Sportback (North America)

File:2018 Vauxhall Insignia SRi Interior.jpg|Interior

= GSi =

File:Opel Insignia B GSi Classic-Days 2022 DSC 0288.jpg|Opel Insignia GSi (pre-facelift)

File:Opel Insignia B GSi Classic-Days 2022 DSC 0287.jpg|Opel Insignia GSi (pre-facelift)

File:2018 Buick Regal GS Sportback, Front Left, 09-26-2021.jpg|Buick Regal GS (pre-facelift)

= Facelift (2020) =

File:Opel Insignia B FL IMG 4456.jpg|Opel Insignia (facelift)

File:2020 Vauxhall Insignia SE NAV CDTi facelift 1.5 Front.jpg|Vauxhall Insignia (facelift)

File:BUICK REGAL GS China (2).jpg|Buick Regal GS (facelift)

= Engines =

class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:90%;"
colspan=10|Petrol engines
style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;"

!Model

!Engine

!Displacement

!Power

!Torque

!Note(s)

!CO2 (g/km)

!Year(s)

style="background:#fff;"

|1.5 SIDI Turbo S/S

I41,490 cc{{convert|140|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,600 rpm{{convert|250|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000-4,500 rpm1332017–
style="background:#fff;"

|1.5 SIDI Turbo S/S

I41,490 cc{{convert|165|PS|kW hp|abbr=on}} at 5,600 rpm{{convert|250|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000–4,500 rpm1362017–
style="background:#fff;"2.0 SIDI Turbo S/SI41,998 cc{{convert|260|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 5,300 rpm{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,500–4,000 rpmHolden Commodores only boast 350Nm, in order to ensure V6 remains flagship engine

|197

2017–
style="background:#fff;"3.6 SIDI LGXV63,564 cc{{convert|320|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 6,800 rpm{{convert|381|Nm|lbftabbr=on}} at 5,200 rpmAvailable only on Holden Commodore (all versions) and Buick Regal GS2152018–
colspan=10|Diesel engines
style="background:#dcdcdc; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;"

!Model

!Engine

!Displacement

!Power

!Torque

!Note(s)

!CO2 (g/km)

!Year(s)

style="background:#fff;"1.5 CDTI S/SI31,496 cc{{convert|122|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500 rpm{{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750-2,000 rpm1052020–
style="background:#fff;"1.6 CDTI S/SI41,598 cc{{convert|110|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500 rpm{{convert|300|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750-2,000 rpm1052017–
style="background:#fff;"1.6 CDTI S/SI41,598 cc{{convert|136|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,500-4,000 rpm{{convert|320|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 2,000-2,250 rpm1142017–
style="background:#fff;"2.0 CDTI S/SI41,956 cc{{convert|170|PS|kW hp|0|abbr=on}} at 3,750 rpm{{convert|400|Nm|lbft|0|abbr=on}} at 1,750–2,500 rpm1362017–
style="background:#fff;"

|2.0 CDTI BiTurbo S/S 4x4

|I4

|1,956 cc

|{{cvt|210|PS|kW hp|0}} at 4,000 rpm

|{{cvt|480|Nm|lbft|0}} at TBC

|

|190

|2017–

{{clear right}}

= Holden Commodore (ZB) =

{{Main|Holden Commodore (ZB)}}

File:2018 Holden Commodore (ZB MY18) LT sedan (2018-08-06) 01a.jpg

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| direction = vertical

| width = 200

| image1 = 2018 Holden Commodore (ZB MY18) LT sedan (2018-08-06) 02.jpg

| caption1 = Commodore LT liftback

| image2 = 2018 Holden Commodore (ZB MY18) LT Tourer (2018-10-25).jpg

| caption2 = Commodore LT Sportwagon

| total_width =

| alt1 =

}}

In 2017, Holden announced that the Commodore would end production in Australia and confirmed that the Commodore badge would be inherited by its replacement - now fully imported. This decision was made on the basis of a survey revealing that a majority of customers were in favour of retaining the long-standing Australian badge introduced in 1978.

The ZB Commodore was revealed on the 6 December 2016 as a re-engineered and overhauled version of the Opel Insignia B. The ZB Commodore was offered with four or six-cylinder engine options, coupled with front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive. This was a major departure from the V8 and rear wheel drive variants available on the previous generation Commodore.

There was significant controversy regarding Holden's decision to retain the Commodore name for the 2018 model, despite it being dimensionally smaller than its predecessor, lacking a V8 engine option, and switching from a RWD to a FWD drivetrain. Whilst the decision has been considered to be a safe choice in order to preserve sales, the retention of the Commodore name has been critiqued for Holden missing the opportunity to rebrand its sedan range and push its offering into the more lucrative semi-premium end of the market.

{{As of|2018|April}}, the ZB Commodore has the lowest resale value as a proportion of new price of any car on the Australian market.{{cite news |url=https://www.theaustralian.com.au/life/weekend-australian-magazine/holden-zb-commodore-rs-v6-liftback/news-story/176c466cb431d8b2a8a22a7851fbdb6c |title=Holden ZB Commodore RS V6 Liftback review: A Holden in name only |first=Bill |last=Mckinnon |newspaper=The Australian |date=14 April 2018 |access-date=25 April 2018 |url-access=subscription}}

Due to slow sales and Holden's interest in other vehicle segments, it was announced on 10 December 2019 that the ZB Commodore would be discontinued in early 2020, shortly before GM's decision to retire the Holden brand entirely.{{Cite news |url=https://www.autocar.co.nz/autocar-news-app/holden-just-killed-the-commodore |title=Holden just killed the Commodore |first=Nile |last=Bijoux |work=Autocar |location=New Zealand |date=2019-12-10 |access-date=2019-12-10}}{{cite news |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-12-10/holden-announces-end-of-commodore-from-2020/11786056 |title=Holden axes Commodore range to focus on SUVs and utes as sedan sales dwindle |publisher=ABC News |location=Australia |date=2019-12-10 |access-date=2019-12-10}}

=Buick Regal=

{{main|Buick Regal}}

File:BUICK REGAL SIXTH GENERATION (OPEL INSIGNIA B) China (13).jpg

In July 2023, the Buick Regal was facelifted exclusively for the Chinese market, featuring the updated triple shield logo among the changes.{{Cite web|url=https://www.carscoops.com/2023/07/2024-buick-regal-debuts-in-china-with-turbo-power-and-questionable-looks/|title=2024 Buick Regal Debuts In China With Turbo Power And Questionable Looks|first=Michael|last=Gauthier|date=27 July 2023|website=Carscoops}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/679158/2024-buick-regal-debut-china/|title=2024 Buick Regal Goes Official, Tries To Teach An Old Dog New Tricks|date=July 28, 2023|website=Motor1.com}}

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Motorsport

File:John Thorne driving, Brands Hatch, Mar 2012.jpg]]

The Thorney Motorsport team first ran a Vauxhall Insignia VXR in the last round of the 2011 British Touring Car Championship to prepare a two car team for the season of 2012.{{cite news|url=http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/90644|first=Kevin|last=Turner|title=New BTCC team to run Insignias|work=Autosport |date=11 April 2011 |access-date=12 April 2011}}

Only one car was run in four rounds – 1 and 2 driven by John Thorne, and 6 and 9 driven by Tony Gilham. Tony's Team HARD bought the two Insignias from Thorney Motorsport,{{cite web|url=http://www.btcccrazy.co.uk/btcc/two-vauxhall-insignias-for-team-hard-in-2013/ |first=Jodie |last=Chalcraft |title=Two Vauxhall Insignias for Team Hard in 2013 |publisher=Btcccrazy.co.uk |date=16 October 2012 |access-date=14 December 2013}} and raced one of them himself in the last round of the 2012 season.

Driving both cars for the season of 2013 were James Cole and Jack Goff, running under the RCIB Insurance Racing team name. RCIB Insurance Racing/Team Hard sold the cars to BMR for the 2014 BTCC season, and would be driven by Jack Goff and Warren Scott. The Insignia was not as competitive as hoped and the cars were replaced mid season with Volkswagen CCs.

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Other rebranding

In Chile, the Insignia was introduced in 2008 as the Chevrolet Vectra.{{cite news |date=18 October 2008 |title=Multiplicación de novedades |language=es |work=El Mercurio |url=http://diario.elmercurio.cl/detalle/index.asp?id={46052f3d-89ec-410f-9c5d-e0f1fdf4f79f} |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090226213613/http://diario.elmercurio.cl/detalle/index.asp?id={46052f3d-89ec-410f-9c5d-e0f1fdf4f79f} |url-status=dead |access-date=4 November 2008|archive-date=26 February 2009 }} In 2013, the model line dropped its Chevrolet name, adopting the Opel Insignia nameplate.

In August 2012, the Opel Insignia was introduced to Australia; following the 2013 withdrawal of Opel from Australia by GM, the model line was dropped from the market.{{cite web |last=Flynn |first=Malcolm |date=1 August 2012 |title=2013 Opel Insignia On Sale In Australia |work=The Motor Report |url=http://www.themotorreport.com.au/54713/2013-opel-insignia-on-sale-in-australia |access-date=14 December 2013 |publisher=Themotorreport.com.au}}{{cite web |last=Dowling |first=Joshua |date=2 August 2013 |title=Opel abandons Australian arm after less than a year after poor sales |url=http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/opel-abandons-australian-arm-after-less-than-a-year-after-poor-sales/story-fnda1bsz-1226690333291 |access-date=14 December 2013 |publisher=News.com.au |archive-date=5 November 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105182403/http://www.news.com.au/business/companies/opel-abandons-australian-arm-after-less-than-a-year-after-poor-sales/story-fnda1bsz-1226690333291 |url-status=dead }} For 2015, the Insignia returned to Australia (and for the first time, New Zealand) under the Holden marque, slotted slightly under the Commodore range in market position.

{{anchor|Concept}} 2003 Insignia concept

{{Infobox automobile

| image = Opel Insignia Concept 2003.jpg

| name = 2003 Insignia Concept

| manufacturer = Opel

| class = Luxury car

| body_style = 5-door liftback/fastback

| production = 2003 (Concept car)

| layout = FR layout{{cite web | url = https://www.motor1.com/news/130480/concept-we-forgot-opel-insignia/| title = Concept We Forgot: 2003 Opel Insignia | access-date=February 15, 2022 | work=motor1.com}}

| engine = 5.7 L LS1 V8

| transmission = 7-speed automatic

| platform = GM V platform

| wheelbase = {{convert|2915|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4803|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1914|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1414|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| designer = {{ubl |Mark Adams |Malcolm Ward}}

| successor = Buick Avenir

}}

The Opel Insignia nameplate saw its first use on a 2003 concept car. For the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show,{{cite web |title=Opel Insignia : Concept Cars |url=http://www.diseno-art.com/encyclopedia/concept_cars/opel_insignia.html |access-date=14 December 2013 |publisher=Diseno-art.com}} Opel debuted a concept car previewing a potential mid-2000s full-size luxury car (F-segment) for the brand.{{cite web |date=1 March 2004 |title=Opel Insignia Concept |url=http://www.supercars.net/cars/2448.html |access-date=27 January 2012 |publisher=Supercars.net}}

Derived from the rear-wheel drive GM V platform used by the VY Holden Commodore and Statesman,{{Cite web |title=Concept We Forgot: 2003 Opel Insignia |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/130480/concept-we-forgot-opel-insignia/ |access-date=2022-02-28 |website=Motor1.com |language=en}} the Opel Insignia concept vehicle was styled as a fastback 5-door liftback.{{Cite web| url=https://www.netcarshow.com/opel/2003-insignia_concept/1600x1200/wallpaper_20.htm| title=Opel Insignia Concept| date =14 April 2022}} The engine was sourced from the Chevrolet Corvette C5, pairing a 344 hp LS1 V8 with an all-new 7-speed automatic transmission.

The Insignia debuted several notable features, including a reconfigurable rear seat (changing between 5-passenger seating and a 2+2 layout with a rear center console), LED headlamps (powered by 405 LEDs), a reconfigurable dashboard and center console (with air-conditioned storage and humidor). The rear sliding doors were fitted with pantographic hinges, allowing for the deletion of external guide rails.

Intended primarily as a debut of the design language of the Opel brand for the mid-2000s, the Insignia was not officially intended for production. In the beginning of 2005, Opel stated that it would not build a production version of the vehicle, claiming it would be too heavy and expensive. Elements of the Insignia concept design were eventually adopted by other GM vehicles, including the 2015 Buick Avenir concept (sharing a similar fastback/4-door coupe configuration) and the 2008-2017 Opel Insignia/Buick Regal (rear fascia) and the 2010-2016 Buick LaCrosse (roofline); its liftback configuration was adopted by the 2018 Insignia/Regal/Commodore.

File:Opel Insignia rear.jpg|Opel Insignia Concept at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show

File:IAA 2003 003 - Flickr - Axel Schwenke.jpg|Rear sliding doors

File:IAA 2003 004 - Flickr - Axel Schwenke.jpg|Rear view

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