Opel To Launch Insignia Hatch-Sedan At British Motor Show

GM Europe is preparing to debut the 2009 Opel Insignia hatchback and sedan variants at the 2008 British Motor Show in London. The new Insignia is based on Epsilon II platform and will be replacing the Opel Vectra. Europe will get the option of seven powertrains to choose from including four gas and three diesel models all mated to six speed transmission.

The four gasoline engines range from a four-cylinder 115 hp unit to a V6 with 260 hp. Three new direct-injection turbo-diesels exclusively developed for the Insignia feature a displacement of 2.0 liters and power outputs spanning from 110 to 160 hp.

The newly developed chassis for Insignia can be enhanced with the innovative, integrated FlexRide mechatronic system, as well as the sophisticated Adaptive 4x4. The length of both the notchback and hatchback, at 4,830 mm, and the wheelbase of 2,737 mm remain the same. The Insignia's fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and driving dynamics benefit from the aerodynamic efficiency that was perfected during more than 650 hours in the wind tunnel. The result: A class-leading drag coefficient of 0.27.

Prices for the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland will be announced July 22 in London and cars will hit German dealerships before the end of the year. Opel expects both models to sell in about equal numbers but U.K. and France enjoy a high market share for 5-door sedans in the mid-size class segment.

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This photo gallery is for pictures and images of GM's 2009 model Opel Insignia. More new photos will be updated as and when they become available. Eventually gallery will include Opel Insignia's artist sketches, spy photos, pre-release photos, promotion pictures and production model pics.

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After getting unofficially unveiled by Autoweek a few days back , Opel now official revealed their next generation 2009 Insignia. Aimed at replacing Opel Vectra in Europe, it will compete with Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Mazda6 and Citroen C5. No information about Insignia's release in US yet but it is expected to be come as successor of Saturn Aura in near future.

09 Insignia World Premiere.
The Insignia notch- and hatchback will debut July 22, 2008 at the London Motor Show and hit UK showrooms starting in November.

09 Insignia Size Comparison.
The Insignia is 21 cm longer and five cm wider than the Vectra it replaces, and comes with additional 35 mm wheelbase. Three models will be available, including the standard saloon, a hatchback and a wagon.

09 Insignia Special Feature.
Insignia comes with the latest generation AFL Adaptive Forward Lighting system. Nine different light beam settings automatically adjust themselves to cater to various driving conditions, simultaneously enhancing safety and driving excitement. Another new element on the AFL system is the LED daytime running lights, which consume considerably less energy than a conventional system featuring halogen lamps, thereby lowering CO2 emissions from 6 g/km to nearly zero.

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09 Insignia Drivetrain.
The Insignia is offered from the start with front-wheel and all-wheel drive. The "Adaptive 4X4" system's proactive, instantaneous torque distribution not only ensures optimal traction but also enhances driving stability and dynamic handling performance. In the all-wheel drive Insignia, the FlexRide mechatronic chassis system with its Adaptive Stability Technology helps the car adjust to prevailing driving conditions and allows the driver to select settings to match his mood. FlexRide is also available in the front-wheel version.

09 Insignia Engine Options.
Comes with a choice of three diesels or four gasoline-powered engines. The three new direct-injection diesels feature a displacement of 2.0 liter and outputs spanning from 110 to 160 hp. The four gasoline engines range from a four-cylinder 115 hp unit to a V6 with 260 hp.
Subsequently the Insignia engine line-up will be expanded with an EcoFLEX version offering very low CO2 emissions in addition to other, more powerful variants.

09 Insignia Emission & Transmission.
All available seven engines meet Euro 5 emissions standards and come with either manual or automatic six-speed transmissions.

The Insignia was developed at GM Europe's International Technical Development Center in Rüsselsheim, Germany, which also is home to its production. The Russelsheim facility is one of the most advanced car plants in the industry.

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AutoWeek.nl has leaked pictures of upcoming 2009 Opel Insignia a week before Opel was to officially release information about Insignia. London Motor Show in July will host the debut of Opel's new car. Europe spec Opel Insignia which is going to replace Vectra will be on sale from October this year. And when launched in US within next few year, Insignia is expected to take place of Saturn Aura. Till now you must have seen only some spy shots of 2008 Opel Insignia. Time has come to seen the real thing.

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