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[Neal_1974]

Hi Guys, thought I should join as im a current owner of a 64 plate insignia elite and just ordered a new insignia grand sport elite due in November so wanting to know how other people are getting on with the new car 🙂

[marko301]

Hi Neal,

Two words....Love it!

They're a lovely car. I can't fault mine yet. Had it two months next Thursday.

[sriray]

Neil.

[Neal_1974]

Oh fab Marko how are you finding the 1.5 engine, was a bit worried going from a diesel to a small turbo petrol but with europes new war in diesel i thought petrol was a better choice

[Neal_1974]

Hi buddy 🙂

[Neal_1974]

I want the aluminium peddles 😒 The elite doesnt have those

[marko301]

It's surprisingly powerful. I wouldn't have believed it in this size engine in such a big car. Though at over 27 stone lighter than the previous Insignia, it's got a lot less weight to lug around. It's so quiet too. Have you gone for the 165PS?

[Neal_1974]

Yes the elite comes with the 165. It had that in the dealer car i drove but i only drove a short distance and there was a lot of traffic so didn't really get chance to really try out the engine, do remember it being quiet though which is nice as the old diesel wasn't

[Neal_1974]

Oh what mpg you getting? I know it won't be as good as my diesel but hoping about 40

[marko301]

My usage is made up of short trips so after the first month I was averaging 31.5mpg but then I had a couple of weeks holiday and made a lot of trips to the seaside which saw my average go up to 35.5mpg. I've been back at work a week now so back on the short trips (current average 34.5mpg) but I'm pretty sure it would have risen more if I'd kept up the longer journeys.

[Rogue Joker 4885]

Hello.

[Neal_1974]

Thanks mate, yes i do a fair amount on the motorway so have averaged 47.4 over the last 30,000 miles in the diesel so figered i'd get around 40 maybe 38 so your number seems fair for short trips 🙂

[TheKnight_RS]

Our cars will be coming together!! What are your specs?

Mine:
Elite Nav
170ps Diesel 2.0L
8 Speed automatic gearbox
18 inch alloys
Dark moon blue paint job
Leather seats (AGR)
VXR interior and exterior pack
Intellilux LED lights
Headsup display
Dark tinted rear windows
Bose premium sound system
Automatic cruise control + intelligent braking etc
Keyless entry/start
Front and rear electric windows
High beam assist
Auto lights
Auto wipers
OnStar connection - Wifi hotspot
8” colour touchscreen Navi 900 incorporating Android auto/Apple CarPlay and DAB
Digital speedometer display

[Neal_1974]

Nice spec TheNight
1.5t petrol 6 speed manual, no bose or VXR KIT but otherwise same colour and other bits �� Can't wait, Delivery in November so stuck with my 64 plate insignia elite Nav 2.0l diesel ecoflex until then

[Neal_1974]

Nice spec TheNight
1.5t petrol 6 speed manual, no bose or VXR KIT but otherwise same colour and other bits 🙂 Can't wait, Delivery in November so stuck with my 64 plate insignia elite Nav 2.0l diesel ecoflex until then