Comments on: Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer variant

By: Bret

Bret — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 03:17:52 +0000

It has been quite widely reported elsewhere: try a search.
The Astra-Viva compete in the small car class, whereas the Insignia-Epica will compete in the quite broad medium class, where the range of buyers and their need is far greater. I agree though that upper and lower specs of a single vehicle would be far better than two individual competitors, as it tends to fragment the product range.

By: phillip

phillip — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:53:59 +0000

I seriously doubt the legitimacy of these reports. They are usually just rumours started by die-hard Holden fans who are obviously a little embarrassed by their beloved’s bargain-bin small car line-up. The most I’ve ever heard from Holden is that examine every model that becomes available (blah blah blah), but if someone can direct me to a report where someone from Holden is quoted committing the brand to the Insignia then I’ll gladly eat my words. The two-pronged attack isn’t working so well with the Astra-Viva so I doubt they’d repeat it.

By: Bret

Bret — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:32:13 +0000

Phillip, I think that you are “out of the loop”. This is a repost of an earlier comment:

I think you will find that the Insignia WILL be sold in Aus, alongside the Epicrapica, to give Holden a two pronged entry into the growing mid-size segment. Not sure if the wagon will make it though.
Insignia will compete against the like of Mondeo, Mazda 6, Liberty & Honda, whilst Epica will compete against the low end of the market (the other korean entries and Camry).

By: phillip

phillip — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 00:25:53 +0000

But the point though Myke is that the Insignia is not coming to Australia, therefore it is not a competitor. Holden are fully committed to the Epica (which since it’s recent update is slightly less appalling than it was) and have learned several expensive lessons about trying to market expensive European models with a working-class badge. The Astra only survives because of discounting but is losing its market share fast; as soon as the Viva improves it will be consigned to history just like the Vectra, Corsa and Zafira.

By: Myke

Myke — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:11:23 +0000

Phillip it is a different story in Australia, I think if I’m not mistaken it is our 2nd best seller in terms of medium sized vehicles.

By: phillip

phillip — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 13:48:23 +0000

Mazda 6? One of it’s main rivals? I guess you haven’t noticed, but the can-do-no-wrong Mazda 6 sells in negligible numbers in Europe. You can spend weeks on the motorways across the continent without ever seeing one.

By: t

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 11:38:51 +0000

can someone post a link to the real motorshow pix of this in the sedan.

i assure you all, in the metal…. the front doesnt look anywhere near as good as in the cgi!

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:16:24 +0000

Alex Says:
August 15th, 2008 at 4:09 pm

I am certainly not a Toyota fan Wheelnut. I hate the Camry with the rest of you, I think the Aurion is bland and pointless, I think the Corolla is boring and cant believe it sells better than the Focus and I generally dislike the Yaris. And dont even get me started on the Prius.

Good to hear Alex… you’re gonna get on really well with [the majority] of us on this site

Spot on Bavarian Missile – Holden are in the final stages of finalising plans to export the Commodore Sportwagon to the UK and then Europe

By: Myke

Myke — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:09:50 +0000

I prefer the look of the Commodore Sportswagon, the back of this is too Audi Q5/7. Glad to here Holden will be bring the Insignia to Australia.

By: Duck

Duck — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:20:38 +0000

Kiwi’s prefer auto’s. Ha! They are to dumb to know how to drive a manual!