Opel Insignia 2008–2013 car dimensions: 4908 mm long, 1856 mm wide and 1520 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,613 kg. Braked towing is 1,350 kg.
The Selection grade has manual air conditioning with pollen and activated carbon filter as standard, plus a stereo CD radio with graphic info display, electric front windows, height-adjustable driver seat and front centre armrest. Cruise control, parking sensors front and rear, and colour displays come on higher grades or as options. Reversing camera, blind spot warning and lane keep assist are optional in packages on some models. No automatic emergency braking or smartphone integration like Android Auto or Apple CarPlay is offered.
Boot space measures 540 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1530 litres when the 60/40 split rear seats are folded flat. A retractable luggage cover is standard on the Sports Tourer, with optional FlexOrganizer rails and nets for securing loads.
Braked towing capacity is 1350 kg and unbraked is 750 kg for the 1.8 petrol Sports Tourer. Payload stands at 555 kg with a roof load of 100 kg and towball load of 85 kg.
The estate body and standard ESP with trailer stability when a towbar is fitted make it practical for light trailer or caravan work alongside everyday family cargo needs.
The cabin offers supportive front seats with electric height adjustment for the driver and manual reach plus recline for both front seats as standard in Selection. Higher grades add multi-way power adjustment, extendable thigh support, four-way lumbar and optional ventilation with heating. A panoramic roof is available on the Sports Tourer. Soft-touch materials and good rear space create a practical family feel for long trips.
Combined fuel use 7.8 l/100 km for the 1.8 petrol.
Service every 30 000 km or 1 year.
Euro NCAP 5 stars (94% adult, 79% child, 40% pedestrian, 71% assist).
Standard ABS, ESP Plus, front/side/curtain airbags, active head restraints, ISOFIX.
The 1.8 petrol returns 7.8 l/100 km combined with a 70-litre tank for solid range on mixed roads. City use sits higher at around 11 l/100 km while motorway drops to 6 l/100 km.
European service intervals fall due every 30 000 km or once a year, guided by the oil-life monitor. Keep to the schedule for the timing belt and filters to maintain reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded five stars overall. Adult protection reached 94 percent with stable structure, dual pretensioners and good whiplash scores. Child protection scored 79 percent with ISOFIX on all rear seats. ESC, ABS with brake assist and full airbags are standard across the range.
Regular oil and filter changes plus checks on the brakes and suspension keep running costs steady. The body is double-sided galvanised for corrosion resistance.
Length 4908 mm, Width 1856 mm, Height 1520 mm, Wheelbase 2737 mm (Insignia 2008–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, Opel price list “Der neue OPEL Insignia / Sports Tourer, Preise, Ausstattungen & technische Daten”, 2 January 2009: Sports Tourer length, Opel Insignia Betriebsanleitung, model year 2009: Sports Tourer length, Vauxhall Insignia brochure, May 2009.