2009 Opel Insignia Fastback spied
May 11, 2008 by George Skentzos
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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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.
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.
This Opel is shaped awkward (girly), I will buy the Ford Mondeo Thanks..
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.
ho tbu tforn once id take the sedan over hatch
Not the best in white. I prefer the sedan too. Looks a bit like a Mazda 6 in side profile though.
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!
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.
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.
all i would say for it is a sharper grill
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.
Wont win to mant beauty contests.
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…
If it comes here, will it be called the Epica? LOL!
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.
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.
Looks dated before it even comes out
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.
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.
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.
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 :)
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!
This is the base model for the insignia so does not look as sporty as the upper models. I have seen all the pictures for each model and their specifications. To all those people asking whether or not it will be coming to australia, it will be, in the 3rd qt of 2009. The models include the base model (forgot the name) “sport” model, and the cosmo model (which is the top of the range).
Engine sizes are a 2.0 litre petrol engine, also with a turbo. There is also a 2.0 lt diesel engine with three different power specificiations.
Overall does look like a very nice car, and will be getting one myself. Other models do look alot different from this picture and improves its sporty appearance.
Also to those people that say this will replace the epica, it wont. The epica is made in south korea and is a 6 cyc, while the insignia or new vectra is a 4 cyc and made in germany.
Both are two completely different cars and will be sold to seperate markets.
It will be here last quarter of this year. It will be called the Insignia. All Sedan Wagon and Hatch will be available. Not all engines will make it here. There most (90%) likely will be a HSV VXR version. It will be ALOT better than the epica.. (Not that hard mind you)
It will be a good car but not as cheap as the Epica. It might kill commodore sales which is the flip side.
Cant wait to get one…
It’s now the 4th quarter of 2009 – where is the car?
looks like a Cruze….not good enough …
No thanks…The previous Vectra has been awfully unreliable. Please do not bring it here..No more lemon please…