I have always hated how the top gear crew put this vehicle down and vauxhall/opal in general. They make very good looking cars now and it's a shame what they do them :o(
Love your reviews Bob, keep them coming. Hope you have an S-Class review in the pipeline :3 Might I suggest you show a more interior footage in future tests, such the price of the model/spec you're driving, space in the back, cubby holds, mention quality, also show the boot, mention what hp version you're driving and what engine/hp options are available, handling/comfort and what its like for overtaking.
There's no S Class review coming, Mercedes Ireland didn't think the Internet was important enough to furnish me with a test car for video. I have driven it and I thought it was pretty dull just like all S Class models. The tech isn't 10 years ahead any more if anything it's a couple of years behind!
great review ! have just had one of these in 1,6cdti sri nav form so nowhere near as posh as the model tested here but can testify its a good honest decent car with good build quality and much better performance than my 2013 passat 1.6tdi highline i had before im a happy chappy!!
Good review, I liked the flow of it and the angles used, Only suggestion, turn down the volume when you have the sequences of the car driving by as your voice becomes difficult to hear due to the car noise. I have reviewed the 2013 Insignia Sports Tourer (the one you will test later this year, however the old model) and today I will be reviewing the 2014 Insignia OPC. Very beautiful car, I look very much forward to it. Regards from Dubai!
Nice review bob. The insignia has huge potential but whatever happened to the new cheaper astra saloon? The spec is more or less the same as is the size and type of car along with a much more efficient 1.7 diesel yet I've only ever seen three since they came out but countless insignias. Any chance you could get your hands on the new astra saloon?
Looks like a massive improvement there! Thanks for going through the tech bits. It surely lags a little but I guess all cars from I drive and MMI will become like that in few years time xD
Enjoyed the video. 20" wheels on a family car are just crazy. Who wants to be buying 20"rubber 5 or 6 years down the line when this is a cheap 2nd hand car? 18" is plenty big on any family saloon I reckon.
The music is a bit too loud when you talk plus, even if I guess it can be a difficult job, could you reduce the ... "vibrations" we hear when you start to drive at 6:00 ? Last thing, (for example at 9:20) I believe you forgot to remove the audio from the clip you filmed from the outside, because your talking in the car becomes inaudible
Telgas016 Not a problem, the music last only a couple of seconds over what I'm saying. At 6.00 the "vibrations" is a Cattle grid, that's the only vibrations I can hear it lasts less than 1 second. You are right at 9.20 that car sound shouldn't be there Thanks for the comments!
I've got one if these as a hire car, I must say it's very nice comfortable Does 50 mpg all day no matter what type of road you're on, I've got the Sri 140 bhp 2 litre diesel nil on road tax the more powerful version 160 bhp same engine you have to pay 105 on road tax so get the cheaper one,
Well Opel is german as well... Owned by GM but engineered and in case of the Insignia made in Germanyas well. Just like Ford... Ford of Europe is loacted in Cologne and the european Fords (like Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo) are designed and engineered in Germany, and built in Germany (Fiesta and Focus) or other places in Europe. What I found weird in this video is that Bob compared the Insignia to the likes of an A6, or a 5 series, which it is not competing with. It's competitors are the Ford Mondeo, the VW Passat and the Skoda Superb and then possibly the C-Class, the 3 series and the A4.
Bop, just wanted to add, although to old review, the shopping hooks are plentiful if you opt for the flex rail system. You can then add as many as you'd like to your own like. I think all Insignias at least in Finland come with Flex rail, but the hooks you have to buy separately (say, 10€ per 3 pcs)
***** the intellilink is perfect,my phone connects seemlesly,the system is responsive the navigation is very good:overall i'm satisfied with the system,the bose audio system is AMAZING,and the rest of the car is perfect,very stable and afterall a very good car:)
I got into the car.. to see how it feels.... great materials, everything seem to be well screwed together.... well made, nevertheless that bloody armrest persuaded me to not buy it. It's stupid & UNCOMFORTABLE! You should have found another place where to put the cap holders..... when I drive i want to relax.... bmw series has proper armrest, audi, passat even skoda! why do I need to stay so cramped because of the armrest's design... really?! Passat ultimately was my choice simply because of this. I need to COMFORT! Even the Opel Astra has a proper armrest rectangular and uniformly built.
I have always hated how the top gear crew put this vehicle down and vauxhall/opal in general. They make very good looking cars now and it's a shame what they do them :o(
Love your reviews Bob, keep them coming. Hope you have an S-Class review in the pipeline :3
Might I suggest you show a more interior footage in future tests, such the price of the model/spec you're driving, space in the back, cubby holds, mention quality, also show the boot, mention what hp version you're driving and what engine/hp options are available, handling/comfort and what its like for overtaking.
There's no S Class review coming, Mercedes Ireland didn't think the Internet was important enough to furnish me with a test car for video. I have driven it and I thought it was pretty dull just like all S Class models. The tech isn't 10 years ahead any more if anything it's a couple of years behind!
Just watched a few of your reviews. Really enjoyed them and found them to be useful without being 'anoraky' Nice work!
Man, I love your reviews even if I don't like the car you are reviewing, that says something!
Your so right about the shopping hooks got them in my new Octavia. Nothing rolling in the boot again
great review ! have just had one of these in 1,6cdti sri nav form so nowhere near as posh as the model tested here but can testify its a good honest decent car with good build quality and much better performance than my 2013 passat 1.6tdi highline i had before im a happy chappy!!
How was the car was it good
Good review, I liked the flow of it and the angles used, Only suggestion, turn down the volume when you have the sequences of the car driving by as your voice becomes difficult to hear due to the car noise. I have reviewed the 2013 Insignia Sports Tourer (the one you will test later this year, however the old model) and today I will be reviewing the 2014 Insignia OPC. Very beautiful car, I look very much forward to it. Regards from Dubai!
Hi Bob.Did you get to review the estate version of this as I am getting one in july(2.o diesel 170ps)and would appreciate your thoughts on it.
Have you driven the 163 HP diesel? Was it a loud engine and did it feel too slow for this particular car?
Nice review bob. The insignia has huge potential but whatever happened to the new cheaper astra saloon? The spec is more or less the same as is the size and type of car along with a much more efficient 1.7 diesel yet I've only ever seen three since they came out but countless insignias. Any chance you could get your hands on the new astra saloon?
Great review thank you
Great review, can you tell me what the song at the start of the vid, thanks
Great review Bob. Hopefully they have addressed the terrible clutch and flywheel failures that these cars are known for.
You forgot to give the signal when you overtook the truck, Drive safely!
Looks like a massive improvement there! Thanks for going through the tech bits. It surely lags a little but I guess all cars from I drive and MMI will become like that in few years time xD
Just like phones, it's the speed of the processor and boot up times that matter.
Great to look at this if your buying one second hand
Nice one Bob! We own a 2010 Vauxhall insignia sports tourer. good car
Hi Was it a good car ?
Enjoyed the video.
20" wheels on a family car are just crazy. Who wants to be buying 20"rubber 5 or 6 years down the line when this is a cheap 2nd hand car? 18" is plenty big on any family saloon I reckon.
Mazda 6 facelift seems to be way better than that. Maybe New insigna will be some revolution.
Those 20 inch wheels must have been pretty hard and take a bit from the ride? Love the start of the vid by the way and the camera work throughout!
Thank you!
Is it as refined as the Peugeot 508? Sound insulation and overall comfort over bumps? When compared to the 508, is it nearly as good?
It's as good these days, the 508 still stands out in styling though
The music is a bit too loud when you talk
plus, even if I guess it can be a difficult job, could you reduce the ... "vibrations" we hear when you start to drive at 6:00 ?
Last thing, (for example at 9:20) I believe you forgot to remove the audio from the clip you filmed from the outside, because your talking in the car becomes inaudible
Sorry about these critics but I honestly think there're necessary to improve your work (that I like :) )
Telgas016 Not a problem, the music last only a couple of seconds over what I'm saying.
At 6.00 the "vibrations" is a Cattle grid, that's the only vibrations I can hear it lasts less than 1 second.
You are right at 9.20 that car sound shouldn't be there
Thanks for the comments!
I've got one if these as a hire car, I must say it's very nice comfortable
Does 50 mpg all day no matter what type of road you're on, I've got the Sri 140 bhp 2 litre diesel nil on road tax the more powerful version 160 bhp same engine you have to pay 105 on road tax so get the cheaper one,
Great review Bob..could not hear your commentary when you cut away to external shots of the car on the road...other than that excellent!
Buick Regal here in the states Bob.
TIL, nice
Would you buy one over a German premium equivalent though ?
Well Opel is german as well... Owned by GM but engineered and in case of the Insignia made in Germanyas well. Just like Ford... Ford of Europe is loacted in Cologne and the european Fords (like Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo) are designed and engineered in Germany, and built in Germany (Fiesta and Focus) or other places in Europe.
What I found weird in this video is that Bob compared the Insignia to the likes of an A6, or a 5 series, which it is not competing with. It's competitors are the Ford Mondeo, the VW Passat and the Skoda Superb and then possibly the C-Class, the 3 series and the A4.
Bop, just wanted to add, although to old review, the shopping hooks are plentiful if you opt for the flex rail system. You can then add as many as you'd like to your own like. I think all Insignias at least in Finland come with Flex rail, but the hooks you have to buy separately (say, 10€ per 3 pcs)
Radar Cruise Control and Standard Cruise Control works much better with an Auto Box.
i ordered it 2months ago.. tomorrow is coming
***** the intellilink is perfect,my phone connects seemlesly,the system is responsive the navigation is very good:overall i'm satisfied with the system,the bose audio system is AMAZING,and the rest of the car is perfect,very stable and afterall a very good car:)
***** it's working fine,also the heated/ventilated seats buttons work well
+nacevmircea Congratulations. Which model is it? Are you enjoying it?
+JELH i have the sports tourer-2.0 cdti 163hp 4x4 auto,after one year and 3 months of ownership i'm very satisfied with it
what about the opc model? would you?
+Brad_0 old (but good) engine line up, high co2. Get a Focus RS or ST, even Golf GTi. The OPC is mental but held back due to lack of investment
I actually think the car has too much tech, like the electronic handbrake, this really puts me off as i can see it becoming a potential future problem
Music is too loud!
who's Leah?
Excellent review
Dear Gods, what's that sound at 9.33? Sounds like a bag of nails, or my dad's old Cortina.
Simply Opel = Ford + Renault
Please activate captions. Whatever can be automatically translated into Russian ;)
I'd love to but the piece is unscripted so there's nothing to upload unless I type out every word!
Bob Flavin I hear you're a racist now father, and also you hate the deaf.
I own a 2012 1.6 Turbo Insignia and I love EVERYTHING about it. For the dashboard alone, I wouldn't buy the new model....
Are they reliable ?
Shopping hooks!!!! Have you never heard of t'internet?
+Michael Lauter I don't buy a brand new car only to buy hooks to fix it. If other car makers put them in for free they should be in the insignia too
Handsome car,but looks a bit cramped inside.
its actually not, ive reviewed and driven this car and it is more spacious than it looks on screen.
Insignia is far superior than bmw merc if I'm honest
I got into the car.. to see how it feels.... great materials, everything seem to be well screwed together.... well made, nevertheless that bloody armrest persuaded me to not buy it. It's stupid & UNCOMFORTABLE! You should have found another place where to put the cap holders..... when I drive i want to relax.... bmw series has proper armrest, audi, passat even skoda! why do I need to stay so cramped because of the armrest's design... really?! Passat ultimately was my choice simply because of this. I need to COMFORT! Even the Opel Astra has a proper armrest rectangular and uniformly built.