Comments on: Vauxhall Insignia VXR Sports Tourer unveiled

By: Duck

Duck — Sun, 24 May 2009 05:28:34 +0000

Wonderfull car!!!! BRING IT HERE!!!!! Have it over BMW wagon anyday.

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Thu, 21 May 2009 11:15:32 +0000

David; the Torana TT-36 did have twin turbos.. it had a 60 degree Direct Injection Alloytec V6 engine [similar to that used in a number of other GM cars such as Chevys and Caddies] which was capable of producing approximately 280Kw

Since then Holden Engineers have done a bit of development work on the engine and the new DITTO [Direct Injection Twin Turbo Optimised] engine which will feature in the new Commodore is expected to produce over 310kw.

I hope that when it is released that Holden also mate it to the same 6 speed gearbox from the Caddie which uses the same engine

By: ComradeVodka

ComradeVodka — Thu, 21 May 2009 10:17:21 +0000

I don’t really like this. The front air dams with the silver surrounding them, look really wrong and out of place. The centre stack looks boring and cheap, ie. the grey colour and stuck on look about the layout. The rear end looks nice, though Audi much?

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Thu, 21 May 2009 09:32:42 +0000

Frontman – it all depends on the terms and conditions of sale not to mention the specific wording in the various clauses of the contract.. Remember what happened when VW and BMW were after Rolls Royce one bought the Factory the other bought the name.

However ; as I have said before if GM start building or even installing robots in another factory which will build the Insignia – they will be within their rights to continue building it; because whoever buys Opel will take ownership of the Opel name the factory and its tooling not the Holden factory and their tooling.. if that’s what happens

GM have already said future model Astras and Corsa [using the DeltaII platform] will be built in Korea – so they could also start building future model Insignias [using the Epsillion platform] in Australia. Yet the only thing that would change would be the name. Anything is possible

By: Chris

Chris — Thu, 21 May 2009 07:18:59 +0000

OSU811,

I would believe that but it can’t compete directly against the Typhoon.
Infact, there is nothing really for it to compete against here…
It’s more likely to bit against the R/S4…
AWD/Turbo or some form of Forced Induction = direct competition. The Audi Equiv to the F6 Falcon would be something on the A6 Platform.
You may get some people looking for a Hi-Po performance Wagon who look at either a Clubby or Insignia but otherwise, the F6 is a large family size car.
It’s like Holden trying to convince us the Insignia is a commodore and then pitting it against the Typhoon an then claiming a momentous victory…something I’m sure they will try to do, or they will just avoid the 550+ Nm of Torque eyeing them off in the Ford Corner and avoid the Falcon altogether which I thing will be the smartest option long term as they could steal some potential BMW/Audi Sales.. The differentiating factor will be the those who want a more refined Turbocharged European Car Vs a V8 Wagon…This is Australia remember ;)

By: OSU811

OSU811 — Thu, 21 May 2009 04:06:49 +0000

i believe HSV is trying to bring this model out here themselves, so they have a performanve turbo model to compete with fpv f6, lets hope if they do, they also bring out this wagon version as well!!

By: Daniel

Daniel — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:54:48 +0000

No chance of seeing this in Australia – Holden will persist with their Daewoo rubbish instead, no doubt citing high costs and slim profit margin on products like the Insignia. But if Ford can bring in the Mondeo at a reasonable price and still turn a profit, there’s no reason why Holden can’t bring in the Insignia as well…

By: David

David — Thu, 21 May 2009 03:54:15 +0000

What a stunning car… But more to the point, isn’t it amazing that they can magically bolt a couple of turbochargers on to the engine.. Something me as a Holden fan has been crying out for since the ever popular VL of the late 80’s. It was rumoured when the Torana Concept Car was put on show tat it would have twin turbo’s, but Holden is good at making promises and getting people intersted, only to settle for a less than perfect engine or gearbox package when the car fianlly goes into production. Please, Please bring this car into Oz!!!!!

By: Frontman

Frontman — Thu, 21 May 2009 01:14:53 +0000

Wheelnut, if FIAT do get the share of Opel they are after, GM global will have very slimm chance of using Insignia anywhere else but under the Opel Vauxhall banner. IF the Gaz concern get Opel, the GM will have nothing. It will be Name, Goodwill, intelectual and product that will be sold. So I wouldn’t be banking on seeing anything from Europe under the Holden badge in the foreseeable future. Yes the new line is to be flexible, but that just opens it up to doing hatch, sedan, wagon and whatever other variant of Delta11 platform Cruz off shoots they think they can sell.

By: h

Thu, 21 May 2009 01:13:29 +0000

looks like Cruze..boring…

By: BrisVegas

BrisVegas — Wed, 20 May 2009 23:06:38 +0000

Looks like a great vehicle. Can’t see Holden Australia bringing it here when they can rebadge a cheaper Daewoo product. Shame. People are steadily moving to premium compact and midsize vehicles these days. Holden has missed the chance to position themselves as a premium player in this market.

By: Wheelnut

Wheelnut — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:25:46 +0000

There is apossibility of the Insignia making it to Australia given that GM hold the rights to the design of the cars and everything associated with it such as the platform etc..
Yes its an Opel but mainly because of the badge/name and Fiat are only buying the name along with the Opel factory.

Therefore; just as GM are transferring production of the Astra/Corsa to Daewoo in Korea.. they can/could transfer production of the Insignia to another GM factory – maybe even Holden in Australia.

Who knows the robots that are being installed at Holden to build waht many believe to be the Cruze could infact be to build the Insignia instead. particularly as the Cruze is also being built in Korea

By: Neo Utopia

Neo Utopia — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:13:15 +0000

Looks nice for a Opel, but the large amounts of plastic “chrome” looks a bit cheap, but somehow Audi manages to make it look more luxurious on its A4/S4.

By: Frontman

Frontman — Wed, 20 May 2009 22:09:09 +0000

This is going to look real good with Lancia badges on it!!!!!!! :-)
But that GAZ badge just won’t suit!!

By: Supply & Demand

Supply & Demand — Wed, 20 May 2009 21:34:20 +0000

Theres no way Holden could get this even if they wanted it. GM is about to give Opel and Vauxhall away to the highest bidder, denying Holden of any half decent imports presumably forever. From here on its its the Commodore and Cruz. Get used to it fellow bloggers.

By: Iz

Iz — Wed, 20 May 2009 14:25:22 +0000

Bredon: “..btw if Holden actually saw what the consumer wanted, and was to import this (and the sedan variant) where would it be on the Holden line up and estimated price?”

Well, as far as Holden is concerned, too high up and out of the way for them to bother.

But logically, since this car was meant to be replace the Vectra, the normal Insignia (non-VXR) lineup would sit in the same position as the Vectra before it; i.e. Mondeo competitor.

The VXR on the other hand…HSV would have more leeway to position it as a “premium” product; and probably will be priced accordingly too, considering homologation costs and what have you.

By: Brendon

Brendon — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:34:31 +0000

Its petition time guys.

We need this really badly, and “me wanty”.

btw if Holden actually saw what the consumer wanted, and was to import this (and the sedan variant) where would it be on the Holden line up and estimated price?

By: Jake02

Jake02 — Wed, 20 May 2009 12:16:12 +0000

Another example of A: a car we DESPERATELY want in Aus and B: that car companies have no idea of what cars we do, in fact, want!

Come on Holden, wheres the Insignia!?

By: Andrew M

Andrew M — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:52:51 +0000

Looks better than the sedan version.

The sedan reminds me of the early 90’s Taurus, do i need to say more???

But this looks much better.

I also see TRD found someone to buy their left over exhausts….

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 20 May 2009 11:36:26 +0000

God that thing looks great. I want one. Never have I actually wanted a Vauxhall until now. I’ll wait for the reviews but already I can see one sitting in my great big garage.