Opel Insignia 2008–2013 car dimensions: 4830 mm long, 1856 mm wide and 1498 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,503 kg. Braked towing is 1,150 kg.
The Selection grade comes with manual air conditioning, electric front windows, a CD radio with graphic display, trip computer and height-adjustable driver seat. Cruise control, parking sensors, dual-zone climate and larger colour displays are available on higher grades or as options. Camera-based aids like lane departure warning and front collision alert appear as options later in the generation.
The fastback offers a practical boot that expands usefully when the 60/40 rear seats are folded flat.
The 1.6 petrol version can tow a braked trailer up to 1150 kg and unbraked up to 750 kg. Payload sits around 517 kg based on the base kerb and gross weights.
The cabin offers solid space and support for a midsize fastback, with cloth seats that adjust for reach, recline and height on the driver side. Higher packs add ergonomic AGR-approved seats with better contouring and side support for long drives. Materials feel quality without excess flash, and dual-zone climate keeps things even. Optional panorama roof opens up the feel.
1.6 petrol combined fuel use 7.4 l/100 km
Service every 30 000 km or 1 year
Euro NCAP 5 stars adult occupant 2008
Standard ABS, ESP Plus, multi-stage front airbags, side and curtain airbags, active front head restraints
The 1.6 petrol runs on 95 RON and returns combined figures around 7.4 l/100 km in manuals for the hatch. Real use sits higher in mixed traffic but stays manageable for daily runs.
European service calls for checks and oil change every 30 000 km or yearly, with the oil life monitor guiding exact timing. Stick to dexos2 oil and basic filter swaps keep costs steady.
Safety kit is strong from the base Selection: full airbags including curtains, ESP Plus with traction control, active head restraints and ISOFIX. It scored 5 stars for adults in 2008 Euro NCAP with high points in side and frontal tests.
Living with it means routine fluid and brake checks every two years plus attention to the timing chain on this engine. Parts stay widely available across Europe.
Length 4830 mm, Width 1856 mm, Height 1498 mm, Wheelbase 2737 mm (Insignia 2008–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Adam Opel AG, Opel Insignia Preise, Ausstattungen & technische Daten, 16 August 2011, 01/04030/1103), 1465 l to the roof, seats folded), 1.6.