Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport
Vauxhall has released first pictures of the all-new
Insignia, known as the Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport, which will receive its
world premiere at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show in March 2017.
The Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport is based on a
completely new vehicle architecture. Its revised proportions result in a more
spacious interior, giving the car a more athletic appearance and an improved
road stance, including class-leading aerodynamics and Cd figure of just 0.26.
Despite a largely unchanged length compared to its
predecessor, the new generation car has managed to shed around 60 kg of weight
from its body-in-white alone. In total, the new car weighs up to 175 kg less
than the outgoing model.
The Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport will be available
with a wide range of turbocharged engines and transmissions when it is
officially launched next year. The highly efficient eight-speed automatic
transmission is new to the line-up. The eight-speed automatic transmission, which will initially
only be available in combination with all-wheel drive, is friction-optimised
and improves efficiency.
The further improved FlexRide chassis provides the
basis for optimal, situation-based driving behaviour. It adapts the dampers,
steering, throttle response and shift points (on automatics) independently or
based on the modes 'Standard', 'Sport' or 'Tour', which can be selected by the
driver. Depending on the selected mode, steering and throttle response are more
direct and the ESP anti-skid system intervenes earlier or later. The new
central 'Drive Mode Control' software is the heart and soul of the adaptive
chassis. It continuously analyses the information provided by the sensors and
settings and recognises the individual driving style.
Great entertainment and outstanding connectivity,
both typical for Vauxhall, are provided by the latest Apple CarPlay and Android
Auto compatible IntelliLink systems. And while the smartphone is seamlessly
integrated into the vehicle's infotainment it can also be charged wirelessly
without the use of a cable. The ground-breaking connectivity and service
assistant Vauxhall OnStar is also on board, offering services ranging from
Automatic Crash Response to Stolen Vehicle Assistance. A new concierge service
will be launched together with the Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport, enabling its
occupants to ask OnStar advisors to select a hotel and proceed to room
reservation. Furthermore, up to seven devices can be connected to the Wi-Fi
Hotspot.
