Opel releases 2009 Insignia teaser

Posted Tue Mar 11 2008 8:10 PM by Kenneth Hall

Opel has released a second teaser for its upcoming Insignia flagship sedan. The first teaser showed the car’s new taillight design, while this latest image gives us a taste of the new grille and headlight design. The new Insignia replaces the current Vectra sedan and will make its official debut at July’s London Motor Show before going on sale later in the year. The car will eventually replace the Saturn Aura in the U.S. but it isn’t expected to cross the Atlantic until sometime in 2010.

The latest version will have a much more premium feel than previous generations and has grown significantly in size compared with its predecessor. The new Insignia rides on a heavily revised version of GM’s FWD Epsilon platform, aptly dubbed Epsilon II, and will be available in sedan, five-door hatch, and wagon bodystyles.

Powering the new car will be a range of four-cylinder and V6 engines including both petrol and turbodiesel units. The U.S.-spec Aura may also be available with a new V8 engine as well as a new hybrid option similar to that used in the new Chevrolet Malibu. You can see renderings of the car in our previous story or actual spy shots of it taken while testing.

Reader Comments

Wed Mar 12 2008 12:16 AM
Sir Yappie says

Now all they need is Ed Harris to promote the car

"This car is a phenomenon"

HAHAHA :-)
Wed Aug 27 2008 4:28 AM
amin says

hi
i am persian & i love opel
this car is very attractive & wonderful
thanks for this design & opel & gm

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