Opel is putting the finishing touches on the
facelifted Insignia as a lightly camouflaged prototype has been spotted
undergoing testing. 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 that 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.
These confirm that the changes will be nearly
identical to China’s 2020 Buick Regal. While we were expecting the
Insignia to make its premiere in Frankfurt, Opel had other plans with the
release now believed to be around the end of the year or the beginning of 2020.
