Opel is putting the finishing touches on the facelifted
Insignia as a lightly camouflaged prototype has been spotted undergoing
testing. Expected to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the 2020 Insignia will
feature a new front fascia with a slimmer grille. It echoes the one used on the
2020 Corsa and has a single bar which is broken up by a prominent Opel logo.
Besides the new grille, the Insignia has been
equipped with restyled headlights. They’re pretty evolutionary, but feature a
protruding accent at the outside edges. The rest of the car largely carries
over, but it appears the taillights may have some minor modifications. This GSi
prototype also features a smaller rear spoiler.
Since the car is only two years old, we shouldn’t
expect any major changes in the cabin. That might disappoint some people, but
the model was equipped with a new infotainment system last year. While the styling changes are
relatively small, bigger updates could occur under the hood. Nothing is
official, but Opel and Vauxhall are now part of Groupe PSA. As a result, the
model could replace some of its GM-designed engines with new PSA units. Of
course, that’s not certain and its possible PSA could hold off on powertrain
changes until the next-generation Insignia arrives in the future.
We should learn more about the Insignia relatively
soon as the Frankfurt Motor Show kicks off on kicks off on September 10th.
