Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport review (Opel Insignia) - Carbuyer

The latest Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport may not be as fashionable as an SUV or as desirable as a BMW. But in objective terms it’s easily the equal of the majority of cars at this price point, trumping the Ford Mondeo for driver involvement and the Volkswagen Passat for practicality. While it’s a genuinely impressive car in almost every sense, the Insignia’s price is its most noteworthy feature: at just over £17,000, it’s cheaper than a diesel Volkswagen Polo in SEL trim – a far smaller car from two classes below.

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[minorearthmajorsky]

"Vauxhall hasn't really designed this middle seat to be sat on" doesn't all car manufacturers (except from mpv's and suv's) abandon the middle seat?

[alexger]

It's funny how James is trying to position the Insignia as a competitor to the German cars, considering it's made in Germany.

[minorearthmajorsky]

"It hasn't got the quality of a German car" Opel is German!

[JRLJamielin]

Looks really good, I like it but people will unfairly slate it because it's a Vauxhall.

[WatchHobbyist]

£17k?! That's so much car for the money

[neilbaldacchino]

What do you mean you haven't seen a rear wiper for years??

[ssdivizion]

This is what I call perfectly designed sport limousine, it some way reminds of a shark which is also good!
Second, the quality of Opel was slightly improved over the years, so don't be surprised by good quality too!

[RC]

I remember when carbuyer viewers used to hate this guy and would dislike every video

[interceptor-sskb]

too be honest it looks loads better then a 3 series or A4.

[dustinmorris]

Fantastic car, can't wait until we get it in Canada (Buick badged) I love the MATRIX LED headlamps, and I hope we get those over here. I like the wagon version best!

[hsvcommodore]

Finally you review cars when they r Brandnew, and not half a year old!

[mardemp]

Mate...that rear windscreen wiper is classy! A hint of nostalgia! Oh... the good old Vectra!

[steveb]

This is the entry model Design trim. Things like the rear centre armrest are standard on SRI trim and above.

[prayerpowersr]

this is the review I've been waiting for, good to see carbuyer beat carwow to the review

[CaiSpidox]

I think it looks great, a good step up from the current insignia...which I still like.

[haydenfyfe]

The Vauxhall Grand Sport is shaped like the 2018 Holden Commodore drive. Just been through the latest version of a car like this anyone would know. Driving is emotional and full of intelligence and style. It seats how many people onboard and can go to their current Destination.

[kagolko]

I used to leave very nasty comments. Than I realised this hate is just translation of my frustration and me being very negative on everything. As the time passed I calmed my ego down and now I fell sorry for all the hate and negativity I left. Even though I didn't writte that much, still sorry bro for being a dick. I did liked your video and shared. Keep up the work and thanks for the superb free contend.

[zaidtareen]

honest review James. Now review the 2liter turbo.

[fundiver]

Nearly all carmakers desperately want to move "upmarket", because that is where, the money is today. But good as this new Insignia might be, it is still a rival for the Passat, Mondeo and Talisman, not the 3-series, C-class or A4. Also this particular colour is pretty dull, so I would go for something else.

[sevesellors]

Good review great car much underrated, styling and practicality much improved, very good value compared to the competition.