2009 Opel Insignia Fastback spied
11 May, 2008
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Now that the Opel Insignia has been unveiled to the world, the previously unseen Fastback edition has been caught testing without a single piece of camouflage by our spy photographers.
The Holden Vectra-equivalent which will join the saloon and estate variants when it arrives in Europe in 2009.
Holden has previously refused to comment regarding the potential return of the Vectra to Australia, however it would seem likely as the logical rival to the new Mazda6 and Ford Mondeo.
Like the saloon, the Insignia fastback will be available with either front- or all-wheel drive and a remarkable seven engines to choose from.
These include four petrol engines ranging from a 4-cylinder 86kW unit to a 194kW V6 and three new 2.0-litre direct-injection diesels ranging from 82 to 120kW.
The AWD is fitted with the FlexRide mechatronic chassis system with its Adaptive Stability Technology, but is also optional for the FWD models.
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May 11th, 2008 at 5:02 pm
This site as well as a few others continue to elude to the fact that this opel is all but a sure thing on its way to australia as the holden vectra. i cant see it happening. will cost them much more to import from europe then korea and cant be priced that much higher then the epica which is currently selling just as many models as the mondeo. hopefully im wrong as this looks like a great car especially is AWD but why import a more expensive european to do a job a cheaper korean is allready doing resonably well in terms of sales. i dont think people will pay premium for a european whearing a holden badge just like what is happening with the mondeo.
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May 11th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
JP the epica has averaged about 300 units a month so far this year, not that good really but point taken re doing the job. but at 300 units a month(and they are letting thrm go cheap, look in the paper) why bother at all.
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May 11th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
This Opel is shaped awkward (girly), I will buy the Ford Mondeo Thanks..
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May 11th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
It looks frumpy in white. Dare I say it, if someone covered the badges and declared it to be a new Toyota Camry, it would almost be believable. It seems to have a Toyota family look rather than a GM one.
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May 11th, 2008 at 7:17 pm
ho tbu tforn once id take the sedan over hatch
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May 11th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Not the best in white. I prefer the sedan too. Looks a bit like a Mazda 6 in side profile though.
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May 11th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Looks good, but doesnt look as good as the pictures shown of it before. Holden get rid of the epica and replace it with ^ this! This is the true Camry Competitor!
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May 11th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
JP,
It should come down to more than just sales.
Sure the Insignia may sell at the rate as the Epica. But the former would be a case of, “it’s a good car, but doesn’t sell that well.” Where as Epica, “It’s acrappy car so doesn’t sell well.”
Holden need to be looking after their brand.
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May 11th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
The first picture looks very Toyota Camry like, although the back looks better.
Holden could bring it out to oz but it would never sell. People just aren’t willing to pay a premium price for a 4-cylinder Holden.
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May 11th, 2008 at 8:26 pm
all i would say for it is a sharper grill
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May 11th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
wad a failure of design! The hatch looks horrendous compared to the svelte sedan. Holden reallly shouldnt bother with this model and just bring the gorgeous sedan.
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May 11th, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Wont win to mant beauty contests.
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May 12th, 2008 at 9:23 am
This Insignia is going to the base of the next Epica anyway, so hopefully the Epica will be a much better car.
But I reckon in white, this Insignia looks like cross between a Camry and the Mazda 6…
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May 12th, 2008 at 4:42 pm
If it comes here, will it be called the Epica? LOL!
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May 12th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
I really don’t like this thing. It’s really blobby and the L thing on the side is positively contrived. It’s a bit soft looking, especially compared to the striking Accord Euro, Mazda 6 and Mondeo. Headlights aren’t too good either, just doesn’t flow whatsoever.
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May 12th, 2008 at 5:44 pm
well if the insignia is going to underpin the next gen epica i higly doubt it (the insignia) will be coming to our shores. im sure its a quality euro gm car. throw that together with the cheap consturction costs of the koreans and holden may have a winner.
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May 12th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
Looks dated before it even comes out
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May 12th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
Tp much like some Toyotas on the market.
I agree generally with the comments about the better looking sedan. Whats the Estate (Wagon) going to look like?
And I sorta agree with JP (1st comment), It will be too much competition for the VE in size and purchase cost to make it competative. Holden woould be better off putting a smaller engine in the Commie.
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May 12th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Right with you, No Name. Compare a Discovery or Range Rover with the latest Landcruiser. Which one looks like it came out yesterday? RR or Disco - take your pick. Which one looks like it’s been around 5 or 6 years? Mmm mmm.
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May 12th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
Hi Golfie - Hows Perth Today - Coolor than here at the mo’s my guess. 28degC here. Its a flaming miracle…
Take the Opel badge off it could be nearly anything from Japan. Huuuge over hangs. Looks a bit of a lardyarse. Still i’ll wait til its in the flesh before I disregard it. Would consider a 4WD Estate.
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May 13th, 2008 at 1:01 am
Weather-wise, No Name, low twenties with occasional water falling from the sky. Tonight’s going to be about 9. This winter, I’m going to buy my first pair of ugg boots since my teens, just to protect myself against the cold rising from the floor boards of this new (very old) house of mine.
If not a Camry, the car in these photos could well be the new, say, Avensis, which we don’t get here. Yes, it seems a few other posters see some Toyota lines in this as well.
Enjoy your long, hot summer
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June 6th, 2008 at 1:00 am
Even though the holden epica was only a trial (people learn from their mistakes) hopefully the vectra will make a break throgh and might replace the heap of junk. They done a very good job with the interior and the front face lift (looks like the shadows of the BMW series 3) BUT the back lift does look a bit awkward and thats might keep the sales of holden low unless they go back to the scribbling stages and revamp it for either the sedan or possibly a second series to come out in the future!
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