Opel
and Vauxhall have unveiled the facelifted Insignia, ahead of its debut at the
Brussels Auto Show next month. Looking
instantly recognizable, the car receives a minor refreshing that largely
focuses on the front end with designers installing a revised grille and
headlights. There’s a wide central air intake which is flanked
by new vertical openings and circular fog lights.
The
minor styling changes continue out back as the model has a modestly revised bumper
which houses a new dual exhaust system. There doesn’t appear to any other
changes, but the company said the styling tweaks were made to make the Insignia
look more coupe-like.
The
companies didn’t release interior pictures, but the cabin is slated to have a
new wireless smartphone charger and an updated infotainment system. Little is
known about the latter, but it will reportedly have a “fresher, more modern
appearance.”
Opel
and Vauxhall are also keeping powertrain details under wraps, so it remains
unclear if there will be any new choices. However, that’s a possibility as the
Insignia was conceived under GM ownership and the brands are now owned by PSA.
We’ll
likely learn more about the model next month but, in the meantime, Vauxhall
confirmed the updated Insignia will arrive in the United Kingdom in May. While Buick and Holden haven’t revealed
their version of the facelifted Insignia yet, it’s likely just a matter of
time. In fact, the first pictures of the
updated Buick Regal surfaced back in October.
