2018 Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport review - is it a match for Audi and BMW? | What Car?

[@SuperSweetToffee]

Insignia is underrated. People think just a cheap piece of British whip but actually it's a really good family car.

[@jacobblackwolf5103]

British ? :D its opel so its german.

[@joecarter1676]

@@jacobblackwolf5103 actually they're both French. They're owned by PSA

[@nikolakosovic3681]

British, hahahahaha

[@CarsofGlasgow]

I agree! I have a video of my dads if you want to see it?

[@avensis4885]

I love vauxhall insignia♥️

[@nikolaibobanov3330]

Opel is just beautiful! Only Opel lovers will understand me ;)

[@diptojyoti]

It's a wonderful car. I used it in my last trip to UK. Excellent car with lots of features. Boot is really big to accommodate 4 suitcases and two backpack.

[@davethomas9723]

As a previous owner of an astra and Corsa "crap" I was very impressed when I had one from enterprise for a couple of weeks, brilliant crusier on motorways, pretty fun on A roads round Snowdonia and a very good standard of workmanship all over. If I was to purchase one it would have to be the 2.0 as the 1.6td was enough but I like a little more kick. My kids preferred it over there mums cla220 lol, negatives include lag on the GPS and the fact the steering assistance is automatically on unless you turn it off each time the engine is started.

[@MLife1972]

Great review. I like the way you started with the test drive, rather than the interior.

[@aliciakennelly7497]

Sitting in a US-spec Buick Regal hatchback, I am 6'2" tall and setting behind the front seat fit more me, I had adequate room in the rear seat. It wasn't extremely roomy, but it is enough, and is as good as most midsize models. Much better than the predecessor (which I own a 2015 Buick Regal).

[@dt8607]

Top Gear should hire you and Matt to join Chris Harris. No others needed! Next level!! Good luck and keep it up!

[@amiruddinbd1]

She's beautiful, I mean the car -_____-

[@pernesvictor708]

:) yep, she really is.

[@Palma123-6000]

Victor Pernes, it is a sedan/saloon available but the ‘WhatCar?’ team tests the hatchback model - hatchback not desirable enough

[@asimiqbal7421]

I like it. For some reason this car reminds me of the MK3 Cavalier. Looks classy.

[@vlogsblogs4779]

Beautiful car looks AMAZING

[@ccoupe3802]

Awesome car .... Looks better than some so called premiums. Past insignia model was one of the most trusted cars in its class ... I hope this one too. Just go ahead

[@nosleeppete5146]

Really good introductory review. Thanks.

[@shanehean1]

Shame you don't get our handling tune or the 3.6l V6 we get in Australia. If you like the size thank Australian engineers who demanded the larger dimensions. Pick of the litter in Australia is the Calais V Tourer , 3.6l V6 AWD. The base engine is 2l Turbo and the 2l Diesel is an option on lower versions. Oh and standard 9 speed auto on all versions.

[@OffGridInvestor]

And now we know this was the commodore that ENDED GM in Australia. I like the looks but I'm a ford person. I felt sorry for all the guys buying V8 commodores who then had THIS THING as the replacement. I mean NO WONDER the sales flopped. Going from 6.7 V8 to "well you can have the 3.6 renowned for timing chain issues or how about the TURBO 2.0L 4 cylinder!".... MY GOD. If they wanted a 2.0L 4 cylinder they wouldn't bought A HONDA in the first place. Crying shame to see the commodore become this EVEN THOUGH I don't buy holdens.

[@themanipulator1]

To be fair if this had a bmw or audi badge people would rave about it

[@animedreamnetwork245]

Love the videos Rebecca keep them coming 😁

[@gavin9873]

Do anyone know if these have electric folding mirrors thanks

[@sfcarp9418]

My wife has a ZB Holden Commodore VXR ( vauxhall insignia VXR ) which in Australia has a 3.6 ltr engine , 9 speed auto & AWD ! Putting out 235 kw ( hers has a Walkinshaw Performance Upgrade to 270 kw ) It's a good car ..... better than a pissy 1.5 ltr petrol or 1.6 diesel ....... Thankgod for it's V6 !! 👍

[@diegomontoya8889]

Thank you for the detailed review Miss Jackson. We won't be seeing a true drive review of the Buick Regal stateside for a few more months, which is essentially the same thing as the Insignia (no diesel of course). That back seat could certainly benefit from more head room, but luckily, I think we're also getting a wagon version here. Does Vauxhall make a version in the UK?

[@diegomontoya8889]

Funnycat I get confused with the naming conventions all the time, because UK calls it the Vauxhall, but it's really all Opel, which is a German Company. And I think the Regal GS we'll get Stateside is not the same Trim level as the Vauxhall Grand Sport Rebecca has here. Ours will be the top trim in GS form...

[@derbigpr500]

Diego Montoya Opel/Vauxhall make all version of this car, including an estate, yes. Buick is just gonna sell a rebranded version of this, just like the old Regal, they didn't do any development or engineering, just putting their badge on and manufacturing it.

[@itsrizzy3883]

Diego Montoya yeah, our GS will have a v6

[@Buc_Stops_Here]

While this is close the Buick Regal GS coming to the states, there are a number of differences. As mentioned, a Cadillac 3.6L V6 is standard on the US GS. Also, the digital dashboard (something like the Audi A4s) will also be standard on the US version. It also receives Brembro brakes in the front (from Cadillac), an electronic controlled suspension (from Cadillac), and massage seats as available options. Note, this all costs money so the GS will start at $39,995 US dollars and loaded will approach $48,000. It won't be cheap, but it will be much nicer than the existing GS with a more powerful engine making over 300 horsepower compared to 250 hp for the top of the line turbo unit in Europe.

[@matt4239]

Diego Montoya Vauxhall, Opel and Buick are all owned by GM hence the same car but segregated markets selling the brand that consumers in that market are used to e.g Vauxhall in England, Opel on the continent and Buick in North America.

[@tinydancer2607]

The reality of just about ALL motor journos who work for companies that review vehicles (and publish weekly/monthly magazines) is that they daren’t be too negative and arguably try to be positive otherwise at the launch of the next vehicle from the brand they’re reviewing they simply won’t be invited back nor asked to review it. No swanky hotels. No all expenses paid bills. It’s a sickly sweet, disingenuous review (personal opinion) which exposes a few minor cracks but ultimately, a solid choice and should definitely be considered a contender in its class (again, all personal opinion & conjecture)

[@darkbyte2005]

Thanks Rebecca, great video.

[@hoppysport2872]

Very nice, complete review. I like the sedan style with the hatch. How reliable are these Vauxhall vehicles? We don't have them here in the States.

[@B27JJW]

Bill Feinberg you have the Buick Regal wich is EXACTLY the same car. Only the badge is different🙂

[@normt5463]

Bill Feinberg it is a Buick Regal from 2018 with the hatchback and in the U.S. gets thr TourX wagon. Buick has gotten very Mark's in recent years for being quiet, smooth riding, and quality vehicles in the near-luxury segment.

[@970954894NG09]

Insignia > Passat

[@mafiooato7233]

Passat are ugly car

[@Yb807-g]

@@mafiooato7233 passat is boring I will get my child in that car and she will already be asleep

[@davidhayes4814]

Depreciation is the killer for private buyers. Get this car as a private buyer, in 2 years time, in high spec and it will be a steal. Leather 170 bhp diesel top spec, 45K all for £13K.

[@simoneelmadhoun]

5:35 where she is ? I lost the lady

[@wesosborne3520]

It's a Buick regal

[@ManeleNation]

Dissapointed by the boot review..if you know what i mean.. :P

[@joedidit3233]

The front end and grille made it more than obvious that this was also going to be the basis for the next generation Buick Regal. The Buick influence is unmistakable.

[@aleky.b.8447]

surely the go to option for the GS is 1.8-2L ?

[@AmboscottUK]

The 3.6 is the option to pick

[@Gloin34]

Boot capacity info is wrong, it has to be 490Lt!

[@stephandolby]

The Insignia was frugal... after the mid-life engine range change. Pretty much all Vauxhall cars had better engines from about 2013/14.

[@rahmann936]

Didn't she work for Car buyer then Telegraph Cars? She gets around. Stylish looking car though, way too big for me, I prefer superminis.

[@ravs05]

Wouldn't it make sense to show the cabin first... before you start driving ??? Like you know... all the other reviewers!! And who wants to know how to connect to your phone... instead it would be good to know hidden cool features!!!

[@hutchcraftcp]

PSA will French it up next time around

[@Romulan2469]

That may not be such a bad thing. The Opel Insignia recently got a 1.6 turbo 200 hp engine which was straight from the PSA group. It's vastly superior to the 1.5 turbo and 2.0 turbo engines which vary between too low power and too much power.

[@OliverVtv]

1.6 turbo (A16SHT) is a newer rebuilt version of the 170ps A16XHT. Hopefully is not from psa yet.

[@Romulan2469]

Most people are going to go for the 1.6 diesel? Erm no, people are now going for petrols, hybrids and electric cars.

[@autochampwandelen]

I also reviewed the Opel insignia in my channel! Wouldn't compare it with a BMW or Audi, but it it certainly good value for money and better than a VW in my opinion

[@Sleepy.Time.]

but does it pass the banana test?

[@aymanfathi8714]

I liked your voice and cool presentation

[@nisancashi2241]

nice motor well done OPEL thumbs up

[@danuk2005]

Are people really going to go for diesel when diesel car sales are down 20%

[@richarddastardly6845]

Dan Brown there's nothing wrong with diesel

[@danuk2005]

Mickey Mouse you are totally right and while modern diesel's re nox are about as clean as petrol with all the bad press surrounding them recently and extra charges in London about to come into force for driving an older diesel I think it's putting people off buying them. Who's to say in 3 years time the government doesn't suddenly charging for all diesel cars in big city's.

[@JakeRoot]

I think petrol and diesel are both likely to be banned at some time. Diesel first, sure. But not long before petrol.

[@Mick_T63]

Did you know that diesel engines are responsible for a lot of health problems like asthma.

[@Firemarioflower]

I don't see how diesel has any benefit over petrol.... but it can stay for all i care. +CyclistMick Fuck off you communist.... i have asthma and i'm totally fine with diesel exhausts. What really bothers me is you fucking hypocrite hippies with your propaganda about greenism while you smoke all kinds of shit that really fucking poisons people.

[@oxcart4172]

There was a video featuring the designer (who's well over 6ft) and he was showing off about the space he had in the back. Has it shrunk?

[@НовиСадСрбија]

Subscribed 😁 Been missing a woman in car review for some time 😀

[@mark-1rc502]

I’d like to know how good is the phone system , at calling contacts and Having a conversation on the Move ? My 62 plate Mondeo worked a treat . My Focus st is SH”T

[@paddymalky1979]

Simple and easy to use. Clear speech in call and dont need to be all shouty in call.

[@1969cmp]

In 2018, this will be sold as the Holden Commodore in Australia replacing the locally made rear wheel drive. The local car, the last being the VF series, had engines of 3.0 litre in Commodore Evoke, 3.6 litre in the SV6 and Calais, or a 6.2 litre V8 in the SS. So this car will need to be a very good car as the VF Commodore was very good. The other hurdle will be the Holden faithful. Will they go for the 'Opel' Commodore, or will they take a stab at the new Kia Stinger, especially those who are seeking performance and the rear wheel drive experience. The Commodore Sportswagon also had over 2,000 litre of total cargo area. More than the Superb.. That is a lot of space. I hope the Opel/Holden Commodore does well, even if the French have bought Opel.

[@MrRohanThomas]

good looking car

[@hungryboy424]

Looks just like the Mazda 6 ?

[@8outof10catzDOOM]

Vauxhall quotes the HP on the 1.5 turbo petrol at 168, not 134.

[@nunyabusinessmate420]

Sadly this thing is supposed to replace the holden commodore in australia Im very upset about the fact that we in australia sent a brilliant, rear drive v8 sports sedan to the uk and they give us a front drive sedan to return the favour

[@666demonknight666]

this is going to be the new commodore isn't it? OMG RIP Holden.

[@recoveringnewyorker2243]

Looks like a U.S. Buick.

[@gentle285]

U.S Buicks are Opels/Vauxhalls.

[@recoveringnewyorker2243]

gentle285 And being an American design probably just as unreliable.

[@tyrael280]

Design comes from Opel

[@recoveringnewyorker2243]

tyrael280 6 of 1 , 1/2 dozen of the other.

[@videonaj]

And... the new Australian Holden Commodore... GM products are so far behind the times. They don't have any decent SUVs which is what most people want nowadays.

[@brianbridle951]

What about an automatic???

[@thandodlamini2835]

chances of this beauty been introduced to South Africa?

[@mickadatwist1620]

Vauxhall don't want to match Audi or BMW.

[@marcusdegraffenried5735]

Much better looking then the vetra c

[@navdeepdhesi7720]

Very nice good looking car

[@hungryboy424]

Is this the same as the Mazda 6 ??

[@nastynick886]

Hungry Boy I think that’ll be the Ford Mondeo

[@robertmarsh3588]

Nice enough and well priced..BUT, is it really sensible to design a car so big with such poor rear headroom? The last model was also very disappointing in this respect. I spent many thousands of miles in the back of one, and frankly the Mondeo is far more spacious and comfortable. It appears that legroom and seat comfort might be better in the new model but headroom is still very poor. Good review WHAT CAR?, but why the annoying music in the background? You're detracting from the narrative..

[@chillout1109]

Robert Marsh If you slouch a bit in the back seat, headroom is fine. Nobody travels for hundreds of miles while seated bolt upright anyways. If you do, your back will become very stiff and very sore long before rear headroom starts to give you any problems.

[@andisentana776]

Nice Car

[@T1_TopG]

1.5 Petrol has 165 Hp .

[@Yb807-g]

That is the low power version 165 is the higher power version

[@johnbrown-yw1hu]

the satnav should not be used on the move so that bit should be moved from video .

[@BANGLA_REMIX]

Yes the new design looks nice but I'd rather go for the new VW Arteon😎

[@makeIovenotwar]

Aznx BangLA maybe it is the same size but arteon (which looks rubbish) is a competitor to Audi A5 rather

[@BANGLA_REMIX]

D4VE THEFIRST... I learnt my lesson with a Vauxhall insignia, I owned the previous face-lift model common problem is DPF!! always went into limp mode, manual says drive 20 mins in low gear speeds of 70mph i did that, even after 120 miles down the motorway still the DPF light was on. Car was always in garage had less than 15k mileage thousands spent, warranty doesn't cover DPF, part alone costs £1800 +VAT & labour. Even this new model will be same! STAY AWAY FROM VAUXHALL'S!!!

[@MrRohanThomas]

Aznx Bangla most the damage on new cars come from first hundred miles, some people do not know that, every car my dad has had which he bought brand new has been flawless

[@peterknight861]

Love this girl

[@thomascain8839]

I have a question... In America, Buick is known as the older person's vehicle. Similar to Vuaxhall in the UK?

[@paulanderson79]

Basically correct.

[@johnjamieson2400]

@@paulanderson79 disagree Paul. Much superior to bmw and audi and I speak from experience

[@a.w.abbasi]

May well be now, but the public definitely don't perceive a Vauxhall brand to be superior to bmw or audi.

[@johnjamieson2400]

@@a.w.abbasi The problem with far too many drivers is that they are seduced by badge snobbery.

[@normt5463]

Buick average buying in U.S. is 57 years old. The Honda CR-V is 60 years old and Subaru Forester is 61 years. Probably more perception as Buick owner usually keep thei cara longer and the styling is conservatively leaving rpm for Cadillac to to be the exteovert. Chevrolet is the bottom rung.

[@SuperKiko112]

is she mrs matt ?

[@zaphodsbluecar9518]

We get these with a 235KW V6 in AWD in Oz... :-)

[@lucylocket4740]

This car is basically a cross between a Mazda6 and a Volkswagen Passat.

[@Romulan2469]

The new Insignia looks better aesthetically than the old one but it's less practical, and less comfortable because of the massive alloys. Opel are idiots trying to copy the BMW and Audi designs just to try and make people buy more of their cars. Stick to what works and make a good car instead.

[@FluFilmPro]

It's called Opel in Europe

[@Firemarioflower]

She's like the Natalie Pinkham of carreviewing, milfy, sweet, flirty and cool. Except that Becky's in favor of gridgirls and Nat's not....

[@scheretischlampe6241]

Your reviews are yet not as good as carwow and carbuyer, but they're getting better. And I love you :)

[@Treeburnify]

Diesels are gonna be a whole world of pain for owners as City Councils throughout UK realise they can now charge them on environmental grounds to enter city limits or worse still copy Paris and start banning them from city centres, and govt is still plucking up courage to hit them hard with car tax, but it will come. Bit ironic as new diesels are mostly (manufacturers cheat software excepted) just as clean as petrol. That said if you buy a car for driving pleasure rather than utility, why would you want a diesel....?

[@Osquar]

Who goes for diesel?

[@ciarayboydj]

As usual in these car reviews - no mention of how the CDTI is one of, if not the most unreliable diesel engine out there. Injectors, EGR problems. Also very weak clutches and duel mass flywheels giving up as early as 6k. Lovely looking car all the same. When they stick PSA engines it I'll concider one

[@andy5530]

So all the same problems I got with my VW Passat who ruined my car after a software update but the vauxhall will be much cheaper to fix. Don't really see your point🤦

[@ivanrodic2704]

490l, not 590l!!!

[@trinireader6289]

she's so cute

[@TheSimonhammond]

Looks like the mk2 Cavalier.

[@Cumbriahandyman]

Glove box is not reasonable, tiny!

[@pwareham61]

Most are now, due to airbags

[@notarealhandle123]

Those seats do not come standard on the entry models, that's a lie!

[@bushtucker88]

the cheap twang comes from the chevrolet parts bin.

[@Jaykae_t]

It's weird how this car is so gorgeous in the higher spec but in base specs it just looks awful

[@EddySawaya8637]

Jordan I think it just looks the same, which is bloodg brilliant.

[@decnijfkris3706]

that car costs too much even for fleet owners

[@mattlostatsea]

She’s well fit

[@SuperKiko112]

Yep cant wait to test drive her

[@kristianspencer1978]

Still looks too plain Jane, the vectra was a better looking car. The rear looks like a Renault Laguna. Original Sri with the vx kit looks better, that’s what I will be getting next.👌

[@Filip-nrz57]

I love insignia bross

[@kervitzer]

The boot is 490 L ;)

[@pocman6]

3.25 nice

[@zerocool82x]

Love when you driving in sandals Rebecca!!!

[@richarddastardly6845]

zerocool82x I prefer her in knee high boots 😉

[@zerocool82x]

Mickey Mouse nice but i prefer the sandals. I'd like to see her footwork on the pedals too

[@richarddastardly6845]

zerocool82x lol

[@richarddastardly6845]

simonburkeisable - err, why?

[@invictus_They-Them_Nazi_Hunter]

Come on guys, this sort of talk is not acceptable nowadays. This is what leads to harassment of women, and you're better than that.

[@nastynick886]

Sorry chaps unless you come well equipped and have an 8” she’s not interested 🧐, I mean 7” is good but who doesn’t want that extra Inch🤣

[@mikee6220]

It's a Buick!

[@ahmedus5155]

Mike Neely Buick is Opel

[@legoandtrainenthusiast02]

Holden

[@normt5463]

Mike Loud How about the TourX wagon?

[@SIRKlLLALOT]

No it’s a Vauxhall, you just have a ‘version’ of the same car platform. The whole world doesn’t revolve around America. Get that into your stupid heads.

[@fesy734]

6:00 That's all I needed. I've now got confirmation she is the most perfect women in the world. Small, cute, sophisticated, well spoken and perfect feet. Man she is everything.

[@Rafael-qd3yq]

I'm confused. I recognise and know this car as Opel Insignia. Wth is Vauxhall?

[@SIRKlLLALOT]

Ffs, Opel sell the same car all around the world and each country puts their brand badge on it and calls it by a different name, it’s not complicated… In the UK 🇬🇧 it’s called Vauxhall…

[@BenzinioB]

Good to hear people still like diesel - that's how it should be! ICE for life :)

[@priteshchampaneri7841]

I personally think diesels sound sporty.

[@MrRohanThomas]

Pritesh Champaneri yea but they're slow

[@avensis4885]

insignia

[@Chris-kc3qj]

i'm not here for the car. :D

[@F4Insight-uq6nt]

Ref Title: Obviously it's not.

[@levon5574]

the only thing I care is Rebecca in sandals...but that rear wiper arm is pathetic

[@Mr11ESSE111]

accelerations are slow as engines need to move some elephant and not car

[@Daniel-cp6qm]

why does she talk like that?

[@maxtree1982]

Hope they will not put m32 gearbox on the new insignia 😂😂😂😂😂the old one was completely rubbish!!!!! Never ever Vauxhall (Opel) !!!!

[@stephsaad]

Riley reid ?!! Is that you ??!!

[@Jaykae_t]

Jackie Le smaller alloys make the car look huge

[@bighands69]

It would be interesting to see how he braking system on modern Vauxhalls perform. Their suspensions are also considered a very smooth drive. They probably are as good as the likes of an Audi A4 or Skoda.

[@techtitanuk5609]

Diesel is on tge way out these days