With a 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol unit putting
down decent numbers, Opel's latest Passat/Mondeo rival is definitely dressed to
impress in GSi form. Unveiled back in July, the Insignia GSi makes use of 260
PS and 400 Nm of torque, as well as less overall weight
than the older OPC version, with approximately 160 kg in its favor.
It will also lap the Nurburgring quicker than the
OPC, despite being down on power by some 69 horses. In other words, it's a strong
product that, at least on paper, looks like a significant upgrade over previous
fast Insignias.
Speaking of how it looks, this model
on display at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show has a dark, aggressive theme going
for it, which some people tend to like, as opposed to getting the car in red,
orange or other bright colors.
The sporty front and rear bumpers, together with the
large 20" easily communicate that this isn't your regular, everyday
Insignia, and with the help of bigger brakes and adaptive dampers, getting it
out on the road should be quite an interesting experience - especially when
you've got all-wheel drive with torque vectoring.
The new Opel Insignia GSi will be available to order
in Germany halfway through next month. We'll see the Insignia as the 2018 Buick Regal in the States, but no word yet if
and when we'll get a similar version to the GSi.
