It wasn’t that long ago that the Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport arrived on the scene to replace the Insignia VXR as the top-dog performance model in the brand’s range. Just under a year ago, in fact.
Well, a ‘new’ Vauxhall Insignia VXR SuperSport is set to make its world debut in Frankfurt, and you’d be forgiven if it looked like the current one at first glance. Exterior revisions for both the hatch and sports tourer variants are mild – a restyled front and rear, with new design headlamps and a reworked grille/bumper that continues to feature the distinctive VXR ‘saber-tooth’ detailing at the front, and tailpipe trim that’s integrated into the rear valance.
Inside the car, there’s an all-new instrument panel and central console design, which now incorporates optional Bluetooth-operated internet connectivity, an eight-inch touchscreen, 3D navigation and voice control. The 325 PS twin-scroll turbocharged 2.8 litre ECOTEC V6 continues unchanged, with mechanical changes being revisions to around 60% of the adaptive AWD SuperSport’s rear suspension components.
Additionally, modifications to the ESP software have been made to offer more precise handling and control of understeer, and upgrades to the damper software have been carried out to improve the FlexRide adaptive damping system. Also in the mix is improved NVH performance.
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good looking car.
it is very much clear that many Malaysians do not know much about many existing models in foreign markets.
when it comes to cars in local market, they bash and bash til no end. sometimes up to 800 comments or more.
but come to this Vauxhall Insignia they just go out of words. which clearly shows these keyboard warrios know nothing.
Insignia is the flagship of Vauxhall fleet, replacing Vectra which traces to its ancestor Cavalier (competing direct with Sierra/Mondeo)
sales not as strong as those days though but nevertheless the specs are impressive.
engine from 1.4 turbo to 2.0 turbodiesel… 6 speed manual, excellent NCAP level and emission.
Its not without reason that the “experts” in motoring in Malaysia are lost for words. I’d sooner strike lottery than find a new Vauxhall in Malaysia let alone this model.
In a way, they cannot comment as they know nothing about it and have never seen one. That’s a good thing my friend.
I’m pretty sure, every single one of the 800 bashers have actually driven and owned a Malaysian car so I guess they know the cars in and out. *sarcasm*
Used to drive vauxhall corsa and astra back in the UK days, and more recently rented the meriva for family trip there. Good handling and solid cars, reliable too. Too bad their pricing will be too expensive for middle class malaysian here to enjoy should they bring it in.