Vauxhall InsigniaOctober 2008

bigjohn(286855)25 July 2009

hi gang just changed my vectra for an ex demo insignia on the tinternet only thing is the dealer put 20"alloys on it i misjudged the kerb it was only £300 pound a tyre(2) to change my vectra was 2.2 direct nav SRI newer one is the 2.0 turbo diesel (160) SRI vectra was getting about 35mph fill up 5/6 days insignia getting 42 mph fill up about 2 weeks pay bit more for diesel(lincs) about 5/6p more than u/leaded bit noisey to start but up and running hardly hear the engine

Adam Carey08 November 2009

Have had my 2.0 Turbo SRi for around 5 months now. Same as previous reviewer - 20" alloys - scraped along the kerbs!! - have been driving 20 years - never scraped any wheels this much - why is that?? Petrol consumption not good - 22/23mpg around town - up to 30 on a good run. Comfortable and fun to drive - especially in that RED sport mode. Pulls well in 2nd and that whhhoooossssshhhhhh of the turbo is a joy. Soooo good looking - I love it.

Ian Smith29 June 2010

Just rented a diesel SE hatchback version for 2 weeks. Quite simply the worst car I have driven in many years. Gearbox is very heavy and long throw, have driven trucks with better gearboxes, It is implossible for someone over 6 foot like me to be comfortable for any length of time in the driver's seat no matter how much fiddling I did with the various electric controls. After about an hour I was in pain every time. Visibility is terrible, steering is vague and the torque steer is the worst I have ever experienced. Only positives were good brakes, good turning circle for such a large front wheel drive car and air-con worked. Compared to the Ford Mondeo I rented a week and half before the 2 cars are not on the same planet, the Ford was a pleasure to drive, the Vauxhall a nightmare.

Robert29 September 2010

The Ford I drove was like driving a mule, came to a hill dropping down the gears, it was not comfy at all and it had an engine which had little pull. I then bought the Vauxhaul SRI Astra sports, what a difference, fast nippy little car with lots of pulling power the seats were comfy. I took my next car the SE vauxhaul diesel I've not had a diesel since the 1970's with the glow plug, but what a difference this was, lots of pull and I'm six one it has lots of room, I like the car for the price it's well up on other cars and far better then Fords. But I hate the silly button hand brake first time out waiting on a hill i forgot and touched the accelerator and the hand brake went off nearly ran into the car behind me.

steve30 October 2010

I brought a new insignia last month, was intrested in a mondeo if im honest, but the dealer had this car, specced up and ready to go, since the person who has ordered it pulled out the day he was due to pick it up. I love this car, admittedly its more comfy than sporting but thats what i was after and it took me about 2 weeks to get my seat right, never had that before! I can honestly say that its a good car for the money, beats my old 2006 laguna into the ground in nearly every way, just make sure you take a good test drive, since me and my partner can get comfy behind the wheel, but my dad and my mum just plain cant

Paul J17 November 2010

The Insignia inside and out looks good on the eye and it has a number of toys which make it more appealing than some other more expensive brands. However don't be fooled from my experiences with 2 separate Insignia models the issues with this model far out way the looks and toys. 1. Leaking back doors - happened on both cars 2. Faulty Fuel Filter causing car to stall whilst in motion. This happened to mine on the motorway causing a serious incident whilst my wife was driving and my 2 sons 6mths and 3 yrs old where in the car.Mine was swapped out by Vauxhall Motors directors office due to this. 3. Front bumper comes away from driver side of car - happened on both cars 4. Information display fails - happened on both cars 5. 2 amp drain on battery when car not being used, requiring new dash wiring loom and fuse box. Due to this and parts in short supply the car is off the road now for 2 months! I would seriously recommend you consider another car...Sorry

Joao Carlos28 February 2011

For me, the Opel Insignia ( Vauxhall is a ghost brand) is the best in class! For me! Top quality and very very pretty car! The OPC is fenomenal! Paul J, with all respect, you are dreaming! In ford mondeo happens problems much more bad problems, and in england nobody talks about that!

Tim30 March 2011

Just bought a used Insignia 1.8 SRi. I think it looks a business and is well equipped. Its not a strong engine but at £2000 extra for a diesel, I just couldn't justify it with just 9k miles a year. Fingers crossed for decent reliability. I would agree the Ford is a better car although not as pretty and probably another £2000 for the similar spec.

Ian10 June 2011

over the years I have driven comparable Ford, Audi, BMW, Mitsubishi, Saab etc, the Insignia is better then any of these, comfort, performance and build quality are superb. I have 2 lads, both 6 foot 4, who can fit in the back without grumbling and my wife and daughter seem to think they are royalty when riding in the front. When researching the car I heard of some reliability issues but these seem to refer to earlier models. It is surely the best looking car in it's class and the DAB radio is brilliant. For me Vauxhall have absolutely hit the mark with this car.

aivatco26 July 2011

I’ve had my white Insignia SRI 160 ecoFLEX Tourer on 18s now for 14 weeks and after 11k miles the engine has just started to loosen up. It’s a quick car and if driven quite hard the economy is low to mid 40’s however I have achieved the claimed 55mpg on a motorway run averaging 55-60mph. The manual gearbox is a bit notchy in 1st and 2nd which can be annoying as the ecoFLEX engine needs first gear at low speeds. Other than that, I’ve no complaints and have experienced no issues so far. I even like the faultless electronic handbrake which I hated in my Passat. It’s a spacious car (front and rear parking sensor pack a desirable option) and sports seats in SRI trim are very comfortable as is the firm ride. I have the optional Bluetooth/DAB radio/iPod integration which works superbly with an iPhone. As for looks, it my opinion it’s streets ahead of a Mondeo or Passat although having had VW’s before the Passat is (only slightly) better engineered.

karen25 September 2011

i had this car hired 2 weeks..insignia se equivelant to my own cars model..tho this was a diesel well have to say abs gorgous looking car inside&out.everyone was gobsmacked by it.looks and feels expensive prestige shocked its a vauxhall.. i drove it alot..various distances..have to say had backache couldnt get seat right actualy really hurt.managed last few days to get ok.. rear seats low.. i banged my head few times strapping my children in im only 5.5. i couldnt fit seats together and had to sit my eldest in front for it to work..so for me and 2 children needing car seats it didnt work..my eldest doesnt need a seat.2 in back 1 in front where is my partner or friend going to go?? drove abs lovely held road very well.nippy.. but i think also this is down to the height gives that illusion as in this car i love it feels like a 4x4 you feel actually inside the car and high up was bril. love the atumomatic wiper lights didnt have to do a thing.parking sensors worked well tho i still have to open door check etc.didnt bang kerb yet do in my own car yes why is that?? ruined my alloys. but the major major let down... is the fuel consumption i was abs horrified actually how much it got through i expected a tank to last me at least a few trips but it did not i felt like i was constantly filling up and diesel is expensive.. i literly could see the indicator dropping before my eyes almost def def not as fuel economical as my own car.which is alot older.this has really really put me off buying one tbh.. and i have also read reviews that a diesel you will be lucky to get 40mpg and petrol one owner said got 30mph out of it tops.. so this isnt for me because of this was shown that figures vauxhall gave were not correct now i need a car that wil work out cheaper than my own and as things stand at other cars i have also looked at recently for some odd reasons car seem to be doing even less mpg than there were not so many years ago.. i remember thinking about the x trail until i saw it did 26 or 24 mpg urban..and that is a kinda 4x4 and now im looking at brand new so called eco family friendly cars that are for some reason doing this?? what is going on.. was 40 mpg not so long ago but if you dont mind filling up and a fuel guzzler and style conscienous go for this oh but i will say the radio did cut off quite a bit..now the tyre pressure is a handy neat toy.. lovely car to expensive on the fuel

salvo15 December 2011

Just about the least comfortable seats in any car I have ever driven. Light years away from Saab, Volvo, Audi etc. Returned after one days hiring due to back pain. other stuff may be OK (though the driver seat feels cramped to me), but if I can't drive it without taking painkillers I might as well not bother.

michael20 January 2012

Just had a new SRi Nav 1.4 Turbo with Sports leather seats and tech pack. Amazing engine, so quiet and purposeful after tmy previous noisy Saab diesel. Also amazed at the comfort of the seats and how good the sports suspension is compared to that of the Saab Vector Sport. If economy meets expectations it will match the Saab diesel. Finish and quality of interior superb. I never thought of buying a Vauxhall before - so far very impressed particularly compared to what I would have had to pay to get a BMW, Audi or Merc with similar spec.