New Insignia...

[p3tchy]

[Paul]

Always amazes me that with each incarnation of a model they normally claim that a large number of improvements have been made - does that mean that the earlier ones were rubbish?

[Mo_miah]

wheres the boot switch?

[2000rpm]

wheres the boot switch?

Probably push the bottom of the badge.

[exclusiv.]

Funny,I havnt seen any TV ads promoting new model

[Spark]

wheres the boot switch?

Probably all off the key fob so opens on its own , something else for the dodgy electrics to go wrong


Needs bigger wheels

[p3tchy]

Agreed, the wheels are horrid and small. Nice set of 20's and a bit more of a drop.

Don't like the chrome B pillars, like the black along the bottom of the windows though, nice touch.

[Spark]

Agreed, the wheels are horrid and small. Nice set of 20's and a bit more of a drop.

Don't like the chrome B pillars, like the black along the bottom of the windows though, nice touch.

dont think the B pillars are chrome, isnt that the wrap to protect them?

[2000rpm]

Agreed, the wheels are horrid and small. Nice set of 20's and a bit more of a drop.

That's where I disagree (each to their own.....)

I think Insignia A and B look best on 18" rims.
18" tyres are a lot cheaper than 19-20" too. My Astra Bi-Turbo with 19" rims costs £200 per corner for branded tyres.

And as for lowering: speed bumps and car park ramps become an embarrassment, parking with the front end over a kerb is impossible and stopping in a layby risks grounding the car because of the inevitable potholes.
I think if I had realised just how low my Astra Bi-Turbo sits I would probably have stuck with the 2.0CDTi I had previously or gone for a middle-aged 2.8 Insignia Elite that I had on my shortlist at the time.

[marko301]

Its really growing on me. Agree about 18" wheels looking fine. That's why I haven't bothered changing mine. Especially on our crappy roads. 16" is way too small for these cars though. I don't know why vx put them on any Insignia.

It's whether I'd be able to live with the dash layout though. It seems to have lost it's sloped look. Something I'd like to see in the flesh to get a better idea.

[Dr Bee]

Hi All

The new insignia looks amazing. it looks brilliant. Hope you are all doing well.

Take care and God Bless

[jmagee]

Looks nice that but does need bigger wheels

[p3tchy]

That's where I disagree (each to their own.....)

I think Insignia A and B look best on 18" rims.
18" tyres are a lot cheaper than 19-20" too. My Astra Bi-Turbo with 19" rims costs £200 per corner for branded tyres.

And as for lowering: speed bumps and car park ramps become an embarrassment, parking with the front end over a kerb is impossible and stopping in a layby risks grounding the car because of the inevitable potholes.
I think if I had realised just how low my Astra Bi-Turbo sits I would probably have stuck with the 2.0CDTi I had previously or gone for a middle-aged 2.8 Insignia Elite that I had on my shortlist at the time.

Not really fussed about the cost of tires, they are a consumable. They need replacing when they get worn out. Simple fact. Just like the car needing fuel when the tank is empty.

I use Pirreli p-zero's mostly cos budget tires are **** although they do last a long time. But I like grip in all weather conditions.

I'm talking about a 15-30mm drop on standard shocks not a air ride slammed on its arse kinda drop.

[Alf93]

I'm not that keen on the style of the new siggy tbh with you but hard to make a decision from pictures would need to see it in the flesh like first [emoji3] [emoji3]

[MadOnVaux!]

It looks pretty tidy that.