This Opel Insignia is perhaps the last chance to drive a large Opel of the classic type. It is a huge cart, both inside and out, and a comfortable, luxury travel car. Whether it is also problem-free, you will hear that in this video because all weaknesses are also discussed. In this video we give you buying tips for buying a used Insignia of the second generation.
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Are you looking for a very large car for not too much money, then we know one. The second generation Opel Insignia is truly a giant. You have the space of an E-class or a 5-series but for normal people amounts. It is a bit of a car à la the Skoda Superb. Here you will find his measurements.
Even when you are inside, the feeling never leaves you that you are on the road with a very large car. This Insignia station wagon or Sports Tourer in Opel language is close to five meters long. The advantage of this is of course that the space is enormous. The luggage space swallows everything, in the front you sit royally and in the back there is plenty of legroom. It is a pity that the headroom for tall people leaves something to be desired.
Strong point is his good-natured character
And despite the fact that Opel calls this car Sports Tourer, there is nothing sporty to discover about this car. On narrow roads it is of course not the fastest car to drive and the steering is not the sharpest you can imagine. If you have a manual gearbox, it stands out because of its long shifting paths and an automatic transmission actually fits better with a car like this one. It’s more of a good-natured lob than a swift-maneuvering car. That is not a disadvantage of course. It fits well with the character of a large family car.
Occasion from 2017 to 2020 mostly used Insignia’s
At the time of making this video, mid-2022, the Insignia is still for sale as a new car. But he plays a role in the margin and by the end of this year production stops. So far this year 32 of these have been sold and the year before was not much more successful. This car has had a facelift in 2020, but it will remain a rare car. The bulk of the offer consists of these pre-facelift versions, which were delivered from 2017 to 2020. And most often with the 1.5-litre petrol engine. It is available with capacities of 145 or 160. There is also a 1.6-liter with 200 hp and there is even a variant with the 2.0-liter and four-wheel drive and 260 hp. Such a strong version is not very useful unless you have to pull heavy loads, because the fastest Insignia can carry 2,200 kilos.
1.6 diesel just a little too light
For this occasion purchase advice, we drive with a light diesel. The question is always whether it is wise to put a 1.6-je in such a gigantic car because it is very busy to move all that weight. Especially if you are heavily loaded, this engine is actually just a little too little. If you’re looking for a diesel, do yourself a favor and save until you can buy a two-litre. He has slightly longer legs.
Weak points
Then of course we also went around the internet to see what complaints the users have about the Opel Insignia B. In general, they are somewhat dissatisfied with the quality impression in the interior. The multimedia screen is sometimes mounted a little bit crooked and the phone charger in the armrest often doesn’t work and your phone is out of sight there. It is also noticeable that there are often complaints about oil leakage – both on the engine and the gearbox and if the car unlocks the locks by itself or can only be opened with the key in the door, then there is moisture in a sensor in the door. ended up. It will then have to be replaced.
Insignia with diesel has problems all modern diesels
With the diesels, there are the problems that come with all modern diesels. It is known for the 1.6 that the timing chain needs to be replaced when the mileage increases. With the two-litre, we often encounter complaints about a broken NOx sensor. And we have to say that an Opel may be cheap to buy, but that they can be weird in terms of parts prices. One day you will run into a big garage bill with this car.
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