Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer (2009 On) Car Review

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Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer (2009 On) Performance

The Insignia Sports Tourer has a choice of seven different engines, starting with the 1.8 litre petrol that, with a 140PS power output is actually closer in performance to many 2.0 models. The diesel options are likely to be popular choices, especially as the Insignia will be a popular company car. Three diesel options are provided and all are more than capable cruisers, with up to 160PS on tap and lashings of torque they will also pull away well even from low down in the rev range.

Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer (2009 On) Driving

The Insignia Sports Tourer is at its best on the motorway or major A roads, eating up the miles whilst almost gliding over the road surface, the car feeling solid and comfortable. In towns and cities too the Insignia drives well, the light steering helping manoeuvrability.

Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer (2009 On) Equipment

Combining with the seven engine options there are five trim levels, creating a wide choice of models that are ideally suited to the fleet market. All cars in the Insignia Sports Tourer range are well equipped though, so even the lowliest executive can enjoy electric seat adjustment, air conditioning, cruise control and a dual floor luggage compartment. Standard equipment develops up the range, introducing climate control, automatic headlights which adjust according to the weather conditions, leather upholstery, DAB radios and more.

Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer (2009 On) Practicality

The Insignia Sports Tourer has an excellent sized load area, with 540 litres of space when the 60/40 split rear seats are up, expanding to 1,530 litres with the seats down in their fully flat position. A low lip means heavy items do not have to be lifted up too far and the tailgate, on some models, is fully automatic, even stopping around roof height so as to avoid damage in garages or car parks.

Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer (2009 On) Quality

Quality is vitally important in this sector of the market, being of major importance for drivers and fleet managers. They will both be pleased by the Insignia Sports Tourer though, since it is very well built and designed. Having put a great deal of effort into the design side of the car the end result benefits from this work by having a high quality feel to all aspects of the car.

Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer (2009 On) Safety

Car safety is a major issue for everyone so the Insignia Sports Tourer is built with this in mind. With ABS, six airbags, intelligent lighting and windscreen wiper systems plus the base development of the car which had a focus on safety throughout the Sports Tourer is one of the safest estate cars on the road. The Insignia tested by Euro NCAP achieved the highest possible five star rating, which is praise indeed for Vauxhall.

Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer (2009 On) Running costs

Running costs for the Insignia Sports Tourer are pretty decent thanks to some good fuel consumption figures, attractive tax bandings and long maintenance intervals. The best performing diesel version of the Insignia Sports Tourer for example has an official combined fuel consumption figure of 47.1mpg, going up to 57.6mpg on a longer run. The 20,000 mile service interval will work out well for the fleet managers since high mileages are common, making the Insignia a very cost effective option.