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 cabin comes with air conditioning, a leather-covered steering wheel with cruise control, electric front windows, electric height-adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar support, trip computer and a CD radio with multi-function display. Higher grades or options add electronic climate control, front and rear parking sensors, colour touchscreen navigation, reversing camera, front camera for lane departure warning and traffic sign recognition, plus blind spot warning.
The saloon boot holds 500 litres with seats up and expands to 1015 litres with the 60/40 split rear seats folded.
The 1.6 Selection sedan can tow 1150 kg braked or 750 kg unbraked. Payload is around 517 kg.
The cabin offers a cocooned feel with thick front seatbacks for softer support and more rear knee room than the prior model. Entry Selection grade brings electric driver seat height and four-way lumbar adjustment plus air conditioning for everyday comfort. Higher grades add dual-zone climate, multi-way power seats with memory, heated fronts and optional ventilation plus extendable cushions on ergonomic sports seats. Optional sunroof or panoramic glass brings extra light. Materials feel solid with attention to ergonomics for long trips.
1.6 petrol combined fuel use listed at 7.4-7.6 l/100 km
European service every 30 000 km or 1 year
Euro NCAP 5 stars in 2009
Standard ABS, ESP Plus, front side and curtain airbags plus active front head restraints
The 1.6 petrol engine in the Selection sedan returns combined consumption figures of 7.4 to 7.6 litres per 100 km depending on the exact listing, with urban figures around 10.3 litres and extra-urban near 5.7 litres. A 70-litre tank supports long range on the open road.
Service follows the European schedule of every 30 000 km or one year, guided by the oil-life monitor. Timing belt on the 1.6 needs attention around 150 000 km. brake fluid every two years keeps the system fresh.
Euro NCAP awarded five stars in 2009 with strong adult protection scores from the rigid body, dual pretensioners and full airbag set. ESP Plus, ABS with brake assist and active head restraints come standard across the range including Selection.
Keep the car with regular oil and filter changes plus checks on the common wear items like discs that can warp under hard use. The solid build and five-star structure help it stay reliable when serviced on time.
Length 4830 mm, Width 1856 mm, Height 1498 mm, Wheelbase 2737 mm (Insignia 2008–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Adam Opel GmbH, Opel Insignia: Technical Data Overview, Opel Insignia price list Preise, Ausstattungen & technische Daten, 12 September 2009: the same body dimensions, 500 litres to the luggage, Opel Insignia owner's manual, 2009: engine code A16XER and the.