Vauxhall Insignia 2016 Review - Car Keys

The Vauxhall Insignia favours those that need a long distance motorway cruiser, thanks to its efficient engines and generous kit levels.

Over the last few years, Vauxhall has made some updates to its Insignia in order to keep its solid customer base loyal – improved comfort being at its pinnacle.

So is the Insignia still worthy of its high sales figures?

We put it to the test to find out.

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[JayeDee_Gr]

Ive driven my fair share of Insinia's since its launch, And im impressed every time. Just love these cars, cannot wait for the next generation of Insignia.

[dalebrown]

I have a insignia 1.6 Sri vx line, had it remapped was 134 bhp and 325 nm of torque, now 172 bhp 400 nm torque, fantastic car

[Nellis]

The Insignia looks great and seems to be more than practical enough.

[alicegrant]

I borrowed a 15 reg last year. It was a 2 litre diesel. Very nice car...quite powerful and pretty much full of goodies.
Thinking of upgrading my 65 plate Astra for an insignia estate

[benadamsondxb]

I've loved the look of the Insignia ever since it first came out, and today I bought a 66-plate 2.0 CDTi Auto Elite Nav Sports Tourer. It's absolutely marvellous so far. Even on the optional 19" wheels, the ride is good. Maybe not in line with competitors, but it's all relative. Upgrading from a smaller car, I've noticed nothing but improvements! Headroom in the back in the Sports Tourer is also very good as it (naturally) does away with that sloping roofline. You also don't have that big load lip. The post-facelift navigation is also the same system as in the current generation of Vauxhalls. Speedy interface, excellent mapping, smooth frame-rate, Onstar, and Apple Car Play / Android Auto (which I've yet to try but will tomorrow!). Delighted with my purchase so far.

[kylehuxley]

i want one of these so bad. they look nice and hopefully vauxhall have learnt lessons from previous models. interior looks gorgeous too. concerned about the rear seats having no headroom.

[bradleycharlesworth]

My dad got the Vauxhall Insignia SRI CDTI ecoflex 2015 model and we love it. Its similar to the Vauxhall Vectea SRI estate he had 15 years ago. He was skeptical about getting one as there's been mechanic's that have said they're a pain to maintaine but I think you should look for yourself and drive it before you rule it out. Ours doesn't have leather seats but it's extremely comfortable on long journey. I'm 6 foot 1 or 2 and headroom in the back doesn't affect me as there's loads of room. I call ours the Vectra Insignia naming it after it's predecessor.

[aldavies]

ive just got a 1.6cdti ecoflex sri after having the 1.6tdi highline passat for 3 years which was so underpowered i can honestly say am loving the insignias extra go!! and seems just as solidly built! certainly happy at just over a thousand miles!!

[theprogamergt]

Iv just brought an insignia elite it was the best buy i ever made great runner nice ride
im impressed with it ill be looking for the Gen 3 later.

[kb]

Good looking, lots of kit. Hope it's reliable.
I bought a 2.0L Auto Desiel 168bhp Elite Nav 1 year ago. 104000 miles on a 14 plate. £5000.
Very nice car. Gets 40mpg. Plenty of go. Never feels under powered. Great spec. The drawing pad is pointless. Might work better if I was left handed or in a left hand drive car. Would have preferred a wheel. The info screen is very laggy but I can live with that. Only one issue so far. The lights are meant to raise up when going over 40mph and they do but not sometimes. Will get that looked at on it's service in a few weeks. It's the top spec in the UK but no reversing camera only sensors front and back. No keyless start or entry. No sunglasses compartment. No sunroof. No lane departure warning. No stop start. No HUD. No radar control cruise. No cooled seats. US car have all these extras. Sold over there, rebadged as Buick's.
Does have power (driver only) leather heated seats and steering wheel. Duel climate. Digital dash. Sat nav. Bluetooth. DAB radio. SD card for music option. Quiet. Huge boot. Good cupholders front and rear. Comfortable. Good mpg. Rides well. No rattles or creeks. Highly recommend.

[howell]

Brilliant car, have had mine a year now elite model. So has all the bells and whistles. Just wish they would update the intellilink system like what's in the new Astra. Which I doubt they will do🙁

[SuperSamLowry]

Nicely filmed I can say as a broadcast cameraman. However the 'Bumps no longer shudder through your spine like the last model' erm? I've a MY2011 Insignia 2l 160 TDI SRi Nav estate and that's never been an issue! After a few hours of hand held camerawork can say the seats are as good as my previous Volvo V70 D5 SE MY2004 and the ride is as good. Ok not leather or heated but as good on a long journey which it does with ease. Good looking car, been very easy to live with, reliable, good dealer support, no rip off servicing with main dealer. Happy to buy another when I factor that all costs in, unlike Volvo.

[Candle_zzzseal]

I'm in Australia and have a 2015 insignia vxr, it is an awesome car. Fully loaded with all the features and goes hard.
I have a white one and I want to get a black chrome grille and badges for it.

[darrenmcgrogan]

insignia 2016 on a 64 plate 🤔 next joke 😂 that said though, I've just upgraded from a 2016 corsa E 5dr to a 2016 insignia 2.0L cdti tech line due to the family growing. I had a shot of my uncles old 2011 insignia, good power but it handled like a bus. the facelift really got improved on the exterior and interior in my opinion. quite possibly the best looking car Vauxhall has done 🤷‍♂️

[lanehogger]

I love Vauxhall, they really make good cars.

[davidmolyneux]

How reliable are they. If the DPF goes your looking over 1k to get it fixed. Obviously get one that's under 10000k miles or if over make sure DPF has been done ✔

[petrovicdruid]

Why are you keep compering it to Octavia? They are not even in the same class.

[jamesbrooks]

Still prefer this than the new style ones

[tashfiq]

is this really a 2016 car? The number plate says 64 reg which is late 2014. Please clarify.

[Pipsicle]

I'm 6ft 1 and there is no headroom in rear. Fine in estate version though