Opel has announced that it will showcase its new Insignia at the 2008 London Motor Show this coming July. The Insignia will replace Opel�s current Vectra sedan. Developed at GM Europe�s International Technical Development Centre in
The Opel Insignia is a 4.83m sedan with a coupe-like profile featuring a distinctive radiator grille with a newly-designed Opel emblem, a sweeping front and rear light �wing� signature and a �blade� side contour that begins directly behind the front wheel arch and glides through the entire body flanks.
This successor to Opel Vectra will have 7 engine variants mated to either manual or automatic tranny, both 6-speed boxes. All powerplants meet stricter Euro 5 emissions standards. Four of them are petrol engines ranging from a 4-cylinder 115 hp unit to a V6 with 260 hp. Mostly for European market, the other three are direct-injection diesels of 2.0L capacity in different state of tunes, producing 110 hp to 160 hp. Driveline options are either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive (AWD) with Adaptive Stability Technology � what Opel called FlexRide - which has ride and handling settings adjustable by the driver.
The all-new Opel Insignia will go on sale in Europe by Q4 2008.
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