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Saturday, August 20, 2011

2012 Opel Insignia Review and News

2012 Opel Insignia
2012 Opel Insignia Review - The newly developed 1.4 turbo ecoFLEX gasoline engine is the product of uncompromising “downsizing”.


In combination with six-speed manual transmission, Start/Stop technology, power steering, aerodynamic underbody paneling and size 225/50 R 17 low-rolling-resistance tires, it is the most economical gasoline engine in the entire mid-size class segment.

2012 Opel Insignia , All together, these measures reduce the 1.4 turbo fuel consumption – compared with the previous 1.8-liter version, also with 103 kW/140 hp – by two liters in the sedan to 5.7 liters per 100 kilometers. 2012 Opel Insignia  CO2 emissions are reduced by 45 grams to 134 grams per kilometer – in both cases a reduction of more than 25 percent. At the same time, the torque delivered by the most economical gasoline engine in its class was increased by almost 15 percent to 200 Nm. With this performance potential the Insignia 1.4 turbo ecoFLEX can accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in just 10.9 seconds, reaching a maximum speed of 205 km/h. 
2012 Opel Insignia Machine
2012 Opel Insignia, Opel’s top model is available with this propulsion variant as a sedan or as a Sports Tourer and – with 5.9 liters per 100 km and 139 g/km CO2 – it also sets standards in the station wagon segment.

The two-liter turbo with direct injection in combination with the state-of-the-art 4×4 all-wheel drive goes into the new model year with 30 hp higher output. It is available with six-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission. The engine delivers 185 kW/250 hp and maximum torque of 400 Nm (previously 350 Nm).  2012 Opel Insignia, This powerful drivetrain with manual transmission can sprint from zero to 100 km/h in just 7.5 seconds.

2012 Opel Insignia , The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h. The 2-liter turbo unit is impressive proof that increased output and reduced fuel consumption can go hand in hand. Thanks to extensive measures like the Start/Stop system and low-rolling-resistance tires, Opel engineers were able to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions to 8.4 l/100 km and 197 g/km respectively (previously: 8.9 l/100 km, 209 g/km CO2). 

2012 Opel Insignia With this increase in power and torque and the even more dynamic characteristics – with simultaneous reduction in fuel consumption – the Insignia 2.0 turbo 4×4 convinces with a top performance in the premium mid-size class segment. Opel Insignia prices start at 23,330 euro (RRP incl. VAT).
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