Opel rings the changes with new Insignia

Opel has announced pricing for its new Opel Insignia, which is due to be available in Ireland from early December. The Insignia line-up, which replaces the Opel Vectra, will be available with a choice of six engines and five trim levels across both saloon and hatchback models. In introduction level model, the Insignia S comes with a list price from €26,495. Standard equipment levels include ESP, cruise control, air conditioning, leather steering wheel with stereo controls, automatic lights with LED daytime running lights, CD player, electric height adjustment and four-way lumbar support on the driver"s seat. This Insignia S model will be available with 1.6i 16v VVT and 1.8i 16v VVT petrol engines and a 2.0CDTi 16v 130bhp diesel engine. All Insignias come with a feature six-speed gearbox, while the diesel-powered 2.0CDTis are available with an optional automatic gearbox. The Insignia SC model, which comes with 17' five-Spoke 'Structure" wheels, chrome effect exterior window surround to sill plates, climate control, front arm-rest with storage compartment, interior ambient lighting, rear arm-rest with cup-holders and load-through hatch. Prices start from €28,295. The SC is available with 1.6i 16v VVT and 1.8i 16v VVT petrol engines and 2.0CDTi 16v 130hp and 160hp diesel engines. The Insignia SE is next in the specification level, with prices from €29,995. This well-equipped model, features Morrocana interior trim, 18' 13-spoke alloy wheels, six-CD auto-changer with DAB and 'shark-fin" aerial, electric parking brake with hill start assist, rain-sensitive windscreen wipers, electro-chromatic anti-dazzle rear view mirror, tilting driver"s seat and electric height adjustment and four-way lumbar support on the front passenger seat. The Insignia SE is available with 1.6i 16v VVT and 1.8i 16v VVT petrol and 2.0CDTi 16v 130 and 160bhp diesel engines. It will also be available with the 2.0i 16v VVT turbo petrol engine with 220bhp with optional adaptive 4x4. This high-tech unit features direct injection, a variable-vane turbo and balancer shafts to give a smooth flow of power across the rev range, and comes with Flex-Ride active suspension as standard. The Insignia SRi is the sports model, priced from €30,995. It offers lowered, uprated sports suspension, sports instruments and steering wheel, 18' light alloy wheels, front fog lights and award-winning ergonomic sports front seats with extendable seat cushions, with the option of leather-trimmed upholstery featuring heated and ventilated front seats. The SRi will be available with 1.8i 16v VVT petrol and 2.0CDTi 130bhp and 160bhp engines, and also offers the 2.0 16v VVT turbo petrol engine with Flex-Ride. The Insignia Elite is the top-of-the-range version featuring leather trim, adaptive forward lighting with high-pressure headlight washers, eight-way electrically adjustable heated driver"s seat, dual-zone climate control with heat-reflective windscreen and humidity sensor, front fog lights, front and rear parking distance sensors and electrically folding door mirrors; all in addition to the specifications offered on the SE. Pricing starts from €33,495. The Elite is available in 1.8i 16v VVT and 2.0i 16v VVT turbo petrol engines as well as 2.0CDTi 16v 160hp diesel, but adds the option of a powerful 2.8i V6 24v VVT turbo petrol engine with an incredible 260hp. This engine is only available with a six-speed automatic gearbox and adaptive 4x4 with Flex-Ride.