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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer (B) 2.0d BiTurbo (210 Hp) 4x4 Automatic
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Opel Insignia:
The Opel Insignia is a large family car developed and produced by the German car manufacturer Opel from 2008 to 2022. Taking its name from a 2003 concept car, the model line serves as the flagship model, slotted above the Astra and Corsa in size. The Insignia serves as the successor to both the Signum and Vectra model lines, replacing both vehicles under a single nameplate. The model line was offered in four-door sedan/saloon body styles, five-door liftback, and as a five-door station wagon/estate....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Sports Tourer (B) Overview:
Opel Insignia (Sports Tourer (B)). With 480 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. It has moderate fuel consumption (~9.3 l/100km). With a weight of 1647 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is good (0–100 km/h in 8 s). The top speed reaches 231 km/h. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.0d BiTurbo (210 Hp) 4x4 Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
This BiTurbo diesel offers robust performance with excellent torque, making it ideal for highway cruising and towing, further enhanced by the 4x4 system for superior traction.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is decent for a powerful 4x4 automatic diesel, though it's not the most frugal option in the lineup.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Spacious interior and large boot capacity
- • Comfortable ride quality, especially on long journeys
- • Wide range of efficient diesel and powerful petrol engines
- • Strong Euro NCAP safety rating
- • Good value for money compared to premium rivals
- • Attractive and modern exterior design
Cons:
- • Some interior plastics feel less premium than class leaders
- • Infotainment system can be slow or less intuitive than rivals
- • Base engines can feel underpowered when fully loaded
- • Automatic gearbox can sometimes be hesitant
- • Rear visibility can be limited due to sloping roofline
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Sports Tourer (B): April, 2018 - February, 2020).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Opel |
| Model: | Insignia |
| Generation: | Sports Tourer (B) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.0d BiTurbo (210 Hp) 4x4 Automatic |
| Start of production: | April, 2019 |
| End of production: | February, 2020 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 5 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Engine systems: | Particulate filter |
| Power: | 210 Hp @ 4000 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 107.4 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 480 Nm @ 1500 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | D20DTR More details about the engine D20DTR |
| Engine displacement: | 1956 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Inline |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Diesel Commonrail |
| Engine aspiration: | BiTurbo, Intercooler |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.9 l |
| Coolant: | 5.9 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Transverse |
| Cylinder Bore: | 83 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 90.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 16.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Diesel |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 9.2-9.4 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 5.5-5.8 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 6.9-7.1 l/100 km |
| Emission standard: | Euro 6c |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 8 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 8 sec |
| Maximum speed: | 231 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.8 kg/Hp, 127.5 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 3.4 kg/Nm, 291.4 Nm/tonne |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 7.6 sec |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1647 |
| Max. weight: | 2390 |
| Max. roof load: | 100 kg |
| Max load: | 743 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 1660 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 560 l |
| Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%): | 1805 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 l |
| AdBlue tank: | 15 l |
| Permitted trailer load without brakes: | 750 kg |
| Permitted towbar download: | 90 kg |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4986 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1863 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1500 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2829 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Width with mirrors folded: | 1941 mm |
| Width including mirrors: | 2093 mm |
| Front track: | 1607 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1610 mm |
| Front overhang: | 990 mm |
| Rear overhang: | 1167 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.74 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 8 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Electric Steering |
| Tires size | 215/60 R16; 215/55 R17; 225/55 R17; 245/45 R18 |
| Wheel rims size | 6.5J x 16; 7J x 17; 7.5J x 17; 8.5J x 18 |
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