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Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport hatchback 2017 review images

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  • The latest Vauxhall Insignia is lower and lighter than the car it replaces - and it's now known as the Insignia Grand Sport
    The latest Vauxhall Insignia is lower and lighter than the car it replaces - and it's now known as the Insignia Grand Sport
  • Base cars come with a 138bhp 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, but the 163bhp version of this engine is only £300 extra
    Base cars come with a 138bhp 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, but the 163bhp version of this engine is only £300 extra
  • Those after a diesel engine can have a 1.6-litre (again with two power outputs) or a 168bhp 2.0-litre
    Those after a diesel engine can have a 1.6-litre (again with two power outputs) or a 168bhp 2.0-litre
  • The Insignia is significantly more enjoyable to drive than the outgoing model
    The Insignia is significantly more enjoyable to drive than the outgoing model
  • It's engaging and eager on winding backroads, but quiet and smooth on motorways
    It's engaging and eager on winding backroads, but quiet and smooth on motorways
  • Those after maximum performance will want the 256bhp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol - though it's thirsty and expensive
    Those after maximum performance will want the 256bhp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol - though it's thirsty and expensive
  • It's not perfect though: the gearlever for the six-speed manual gearbox isn't particularly pleasant to hold, for instance
    It's not perfect though: the gearlever for the six-speed manual gearbox isn't particularly pleasant to hold, for instance 
  • And with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine fitted, you'll need to be changing gear a fair bit to make progress
    And with a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine fitted, you'll need to be changing gear a fair bit to make progress
  • Drivers in the latest Insignia sit 3cm lower than they did in the old car,
    Drivers in the latest Insignia sit 3cm lower than they did in the old car,
  • Rival cars offer more storage, but the Insignia has a long, spacious boot - though it's not that deep
    Rival cars offer more storage, but the Insignia has a long, spacious boot - though it's not that deep
  • All cars come with cruise control, keyless entry & go, autonomous emergency braking and an infotainment touchscreen
    All cars come with cruise control, keyless entry & go, autonomous emergency braking and an infotainment touchscreen
  • The trim range is slightly baffling, with six levels to choose from; top-spec Elite Nav brings leather & LED headlights
    The trim range is slightly baffling, with six levels to choose from; top-spec Elite Nav brings leather & LED headlights
  • Entry-level Design Insignias come with 'structure' wheels, which are steel wheels with convicing alloy-like covers
    Entry-level Design Insignias come with 'structure' wheels, which are steel wheels with convicing alloy-like covers 
  • Interior fit and finish is excellent, particularly given the Insignia's starting price
    Interior fit and finish is excellent, particularly given the Insignia's starting price
  • You could hardly call the interior design daring, but as such a mass-market car, the Insignia has plenty of people to please
    You could hardly call the interior design daring, but as such a mass-market car, the Insignia has plenty of people to please
  • The gearlever isn't that nice to hold, with slight ridges to the sides. The clear gloss plastic top also gets smeary quickly
    The gearlever isn't that nice to hold, with slight ridges to the sides. The clear gloss plastic top also gets smeary quickly
  • The infotainment system is quick in its operation, but it's not that intuitive and the white background lets it down
    The infotainment system is quick in its operation, but it's not that intuitive and the white background lets it down
  • The cheapest route to sat nav is moving from Design to Design Nav trim, though this costs around £800
    The cheapest route to sat nav is moving from Design to Design Nav trim, though this costs around £800
  • There's a huge amount of rear legroom, though the sloping roofline means taller adults will have to slouch a little
    There's a huge amount of rear legroom, though the sloping roofline means taller adults will have to slouch a little
  • The boot is long and well-shaped, but it's somewhat shallow and there's a fairly prominent load lip
    The boot is long and well-shaped, but it's somewhat shallow and there's a fairly prominent load lip

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