Notably, the aerodynamic upgrades have resulted to an outstanding drag coefficient of just 0.26 (standard Insignia: cd 0.27) which is the same as the Toyota Prius. Who said that aerodynamic cars had to look boring?
Opel has yet to release fuel consumption or CO2 figures as the vehicle is still under development, but the Germans did announce that the Insignia ecoFLEX will sprint from zero to 100 km/h (62mph) in 9.5 seconds and reach a top speed of up to 218 km/h or 136 mph. More details are expected to be announced closer to the market launch of the car in early 2009.
“We designed the Insignia as a particularly efficient car from the beginning. By making a multitude of detailed improvements to the powertrain and to the road and wind resistance factors of the ecoFLEX model, our engineers are able to minimize consumption without affecting driving fun,†says Hans Demant, Managing Director of Opel. “Though we are still developing the new Insignia ecoFLEX with the 2.0 CDTI ECOTEC engine, we are confident it will emit CO2 gases well below 140 g/km.â€
GM's British arm, Vauxhall, has introduced a new eco-friendly version of the Insignia to the UK market. The Insignia ecoFLEX is powered by a 2.0-liter CDTi diesel engine that produces 160HP and 350Nm from 1750-2500 rpm, with overboost to 380Nm. This...
While the new Opel Insignia has been praised by many for its sensual styling, German tuning house Steinmetz believes that there's still room for plenty of visual enhancements. The complete styling package from Steinmetz consists of a blacked-out front...
These days marketers and advertising agencies alike come up with all kind of weird ideas to grasp the attention of consumers. In the UK, GM's British subsidiary Vauxhall is promoting its newly launched Insignia sedan by offering a free grille and...
Following the introduction of the new Astra ecoFLEX range, GM’s European arm Opel presented a revised version of its eco-friendly Corsa ecoFLEX model. Thanks to improved engine control and lower vehicle weight, Opel says that fuel consumption and...
These are the first official shots of Opel’s new Insignia estate, which will premiere at the Paris Auto Salon on October 2nd. The third variant to join the Insignia range after the 4-door sedan and 5-door hatchback models will be called the Sports...