GM has unveiled the third variant of the Vauxhall Insignia and Holden Commodore
twins in the form of the Insignia Country Tourer or simply the Commodore Tourer
in Australia.
The car is essentially a high-riding variant of
the Insignia Sports Tourer and Commodore Sportwageon, akin to Audi’s Allroad
models.
As such, both vehicles have approximately 20 mm of
additional ground clearance over the Sports Tourer/Sportwagon and are 20 mm
longer. Perhaps more important is that the wheelbase of both models has been
stretched by 92 mm and optional 40/20/40 foldable rear seats added.
Elsewhere, both models receive roof railings as
standard to emphasize the adventurous looks while also being able to support
roof loads of 100 kg. Other unique styling touches include black body cladding
across the side skirts, wheel arches and elements of the front and rear
bumpers.
The Insignia Country Tourer and
Commodore Tourer also benefit from a new all-wheel drive system with torque
vectoring aimed at improving their off-road credentials.
Powertrain details of the duo have yet to be
detailed but expect to hear more before the Vauxhall premieres at the Frankfurt
Motor Show in mid-September.
