Is the Insignia VXR a good car?
Is the Insignia VXR a good car?
So while the Insignia VXR is a very capable B-road tool, it’s equally at home cruising down the motorway. However it never feels as fast or exciting to drive as its performance figures suggest and as a result leaves you feeling cut off from the driving experience.
How many Insignia VXR are left?
| 2021 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|
| VAUXHALL INSIGNIA VXR SUPERSPORT NAV | 127 | 121 |
| VAUXHALL INSIGNIA VXR SUPERSPORT NAV A | 23 | 24 |
| VAUXHALL INSIGNIA VXR TURBO | 174 | 201 |
| VAUXHALL INSIGNIA VXR TURBO 4X4 | 61 | 69 |
What Turbo is on Insignia VXR?
Insignia VXR Supersport A 2.8 litre V6 turbo that developed 325PS with a massive 435Nm of torque and 0-60mph acceleration in just 5.6 seconds*. And a top speed (where legal) of 170mph.
Is the Insignia VXR twin turbo?
The VXR SuperSport is powered by a 2.8-litre V6 engine, which gets a forged steel crank and alloy sump. It is equipped with a single twin-scroll, turbocharger.
What engine is in Insignia VXR?
2.8-litre V6 engine
The VXR is powered by a 2.8-litre V6 engine that’s also fitted with a turbocharger to boost power to 325bhp along with immense reserves of pulling power.
How much is tax on a Insignia VXR?
VXR SuperSport
| Annual Road Tax | Six-monthly Road Tax | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.8T V6 4X4 VXR SuperSport Hatch 5d Auto | £585.00 | £321.75 |
| 2.8T V6 4X4 VXR SuperSport Nav Hatch 5d | £585.00 | £321.75 |
| 2.8T V6 4X4 VXR SuperSport Nav Hatch 5d Auto | £585.00 | £321.75 |
| 2.8T V6 4X4 VXR SuperSport Nav Saloon 4d | £585.00 | £321.75 |
How many Vauxhall Insignias are there in the UK?
This statistic illustrates how many Vauxhall Insignia passenger cars were registered for the first time annually in Great Britain, between 2009 and 2019, in thousand units….
| Characteristic | Number of new registrations in thousands |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 8.2 |
| 2018 | 13.4 |
| 2017 | 16.7 |
| 2016 | 24.7 |
What is the top speed of a Vauxhall Insignia VXR?
170mph
Insignia VXR gets 170mph top speed.
What goes wrong with Vauxhall Insignia?
What are the most common problems with a used Vauxhall Insignia hatchback? The Insignia doesn’t suffer from many other major issues but is prone to more minor, niggling problems, such as electrical gremlins and quality glitches.
Are Vauxhall Insignias still being made?
The current Insignia is the last Vauxhall you’ll be able to buy that was developed while the company was owned by General Motors – future models will be developed under the Stellantis brand, and will share their technology with cars from Peugeot and Citroen.
What BHP is a Insignia VXR?
320 bhp
Performance
| Power | 320 bhp |
|---|---|
| 0-60 mph | 5.6 secs |
| Torque | 435 Nm, 258 ft-lb |
| CO2 Emissions | 251 g/km |
| Euro Emissions Standard | 5 |
What makes the Insignia VXR Supersport so special?
It came in three distinctive designs – hatchback, saloon and Sports Tourer – and each model clearly had something to say. First came Insignia VXR. Then Insignia VXR Supersport was unleashed. A 2.8 litre V6 turbo that developed 325PS with a massive 435Nm of torque and 0-60mph acceleration in just 5.6 seconds*.
What does the VXR badge mean on a Vauxhall?
The Vauxhall Insignia VXR is an accomplished model from the performance sub-brand. Until now, the VXR badge has primarily been associated with hot hatches such as the Corsa and Astra. Fast and outlandishly styled, they have developed a cult following in the UK market.
How safe is the Mitsubishi insignia?
With a five-star Euro NCAP crash-test result and a 98th-place overall finish in our Driver Power 2013 survey, the standard Insignia is a top performer for safety but trails rivals when it comes to reliability.
