Opel Insignia

A declaration of intent.
Discover a design that promises driving dynamism. Discover innovative technology that fulfils the promise. Discover new levels of quality and refinement. Discover Opel Insignia.

The attention to detail.

The skill and refinement that has been invested in the Opel Insignia is evident in every detail of the interior.

The art of science.

A remarkable array of technologies enables Opel Insignia to respond to a drivers wishes, adapting within milliseconds to the subtlest input or change in road conditions. Even the headlights can distinguish between different situations and react accordingly.

The body language.

The way a person stands or moves reveals inner depths. This applies equally to the Opel Insignia Sports Tourer as it does to every other Insignia. There is an unmistakeable confidence about its relationship with the road that encourages enthusiastic driving.

A question of choice.

The new Opel Insignia is available as a four-door saloon, five-door hatchback, or Sports Tourer station wagon and in four versions: Essentia, Edition, Sport, and Cosmo. Each has been carefully styled to create its own ambience while sharing the intrinsic Insignia philosophy.

Discover the technology.

Adaptive Forward Lighting. Headlamps with nine different lighting patterns which change automatically according to your driving situation.
Opel Eye. Reads traffic signs which restrict speed or overtaking and displays them on your dashboard.
FlexRide (Adaptive Stability Technology). Three selectable driving modes, Sport, Tour, and Normal, with automatic override in extreme situations.
Adaptive 4x4. On-demand all-wheel drive maintains stability and prevents traction loss before it can happen.
Drag coefficient. Underbody spoilers and airflow-optimized suspension components complement the sleek overall shape, resulting in a class-leading drag coefficient. BiTurbo. Turbo technology for the highest efficiency: two staged turbochargers work in series, eliminating turbo lag and providing maximum power output with reduced emissions. Ergonomic sports seat. The fully ergonomic sports seat adjusts 8 ways and provides additional 4-way lumbar support.
Top Tec. Nanotechnology for fresher and cleaner interiors. Special coatings make fabrics both stain-resistant and water-repellent without compromising their breathing qualities.
Printed on environment-friendly, chlorine-free paper.

McCann Erickson

IPC-e/MY09
Some illustrations in this brochure contain special equipment not included in standard delivery. The information contained in this brochure was accurate at the time of going to press. We reserve the right to make changes in design and equipment. The colours printed in the brochure only approximate actual colours. Illustrated optional equipment is available at extra charge. Availability, technical features, and equipment provided on our vehicles can vary outside of the Federal Republic of Germany. Information about Design for Recycling, Take-Back points for End of Life Vehicles (ELVs), and the recycling of ELVs can be found on the Internet page www.opel.com. For precise information on the equipment provided on our vehicles, please contact your local Opel partner. ADAM OPEL GmbH, Rsselsheim Edition 10/08

Opel/Vauxhall Insignia

Opel Insignia 2.0 diesel 'Essentia', LHD

ADULT OCCUPANT

FRONTAL IMPACT 15,2 pts FRONTAL IMPACT
HEAD Driver airbag contact Passenger airbag contact CHEST Passenger compartment Windscreen Pillar rearward Steering wheel rearward Steering wheel upward Chest contact with steering wheel stable 4mm none none none stable stable

Total 34 pts | 94%

Driver

Passenger

SIDE IMPACT CAR SIDE IMPACT POLE

8 pts 7,5 pts

UPPER LEGS, KNEES AND PELVIS Stiff structures in dashboard Concentrated loads on knees LOWER LEGS AND FEET Footwell Collapse Rearward pedal movement Upward pedal movement none brake - 93mm brake - 26mm none none

SIDE IMPACT Car Pole

Head protection airbag Chest protection airbag Yes Yes

REAR IMPACT (WHIPLASH)

3,1 pts

WHIPLASH

Seat description
ADEQUATE MARGINAL WEAK POOR
Head restraint type Geometric assessment TESTS - High severity - Medium severity - Low severity 2,3 pts 1,9 pts 2,1 pts 1 pts

CHILD OCCUPANT

18 MONTH OLD CHILD
Restraint Group Facing Installation BritaxRoemer Baby Safe Universal 0, 0+ rearward ISOFIX anchorages

Total 39 pts | 79%

FRONTAL IMPACT
Head forward movement Head acceleration Chest load protected good good

SIDE IMPACT

PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION 10,9 pts 4 pts 2 pts Head containment Head acceleration protected good

3 YEAR OLD CHILD

Restraint Group Facing Installation BritaxRoemer Duo Plus ISOFIX 1 forward ISOFIX anchorages
PERFORMANCE INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLATION 12 pts 4 pts 2 pts Head containment Head acceleration protected good

VEHICLE BASED ASSESSMENT

Airbag warning Label
Non-permanent pictogram label on end of facia

PEDESTRIAN

Total 14 pts | 40%

GOOD MARGINAL POOR

SAFETY ASSIST

Total 5 pts | 71%

SPEED LIMITATION ASSISTANCE - 0, not available ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) - standard SEATBELT REMINDER

2 pts 1 pts 1 pts

HEAD PELVIS LEG

8,3 pts 0 pts 6 pts

- driver - passenger

DETAILS OF TESTED CAR

SPECIFICATIONS
Tested model Body type Year of publication Kerb weight Opel Insignia 2.0 diesel 'Essentia', LHD 4 door saloon 2009 1540kg

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Front seatbelt pretensioners Front seatbelt load limiters Driver frontal airbag Front passenger frontal airbag Side body airbags Side head airbags dual stage dual stage double pretensioners
VIN from which rating applies applies to all Insignias

COMMENTS

Adult occupant The passenger compartment remained stable during the impact. The front seat occupants were sufficiently well restrained by the double seatbelt pretensioners that their knees did not contact the facia. Opel showed that the knees and femurs of occupants of different sizes and those sat in different seating positions would also be well protected. The Insignia scored maximum points in the car side impact test. In the pole side impact, protection of the chest was adequate and of all other body regions was good. The reactive head restraint provided good whiplash protection. Child occupant Based on dummy data from the crash tests, the Insignia scored maximum points for protection of the 3 year infant. However, points were lost for the non-permanent label which did not adequately warn of the dangers of using a rearward-facing child restraint in the front passenger seat. The passenger's airbag can be disabled by means of a switch but information given to the driver about the status of the airbag is not sufficiently clear. The presence of ISOFIX anchorages in the rear seats was not clearly marked. Pedestrian The bumper scored maximum points for protection of pedestrians' legs. However, the bonnet was rated as predominantly poor for the protection it offered the head of a struck adult. Safety assist Electronic Stability Control is standard equipment on all of the Insignia model range. Both front seats have a seatbelt reminder system which met Euro NCAP's requirements.