Is Vauxhall Insignia 2013 a good car?

They give decent performance, with good low-end pull and a reasonably broad spread of power. However, they’re horribly noisy, sending far too much clatter and vibration through to the cabin. The 168bhp 2.0-litre diesel is much better in the refinement stakes, making it the Insignia’s most pleasant engine.

What does ecoFLEX mean on Vauxhall Insignia?

Family Vauxhall goes green with eco-friendly upgrades Vauxhall is cleaning up its act – with an even greener version of the award-winning Insignia. The ecoFLEX variant is designed to offer all the refinement and quality of the standard car, but with reduced running costs and less of an environmental impact.

What does the ECO button do on a Vauxhall Insignia?

The ecoFLEX model gets active front air shutters which close when the engine is cold to reduce the time the engine takes to warm up, and when the engine doesn’t need maximum cooling to reduce aerodynamic drag, both of which contribute to better fuel consumption.

Is an insignia a saloon?

The Vauxhall Insignia hasn’t managed to unseat the Ford Mondeo from its position as the best-driving mid-range saloon car you can buy. But it’s still poised and comfortable on most roads, even though it lacks the Ford’s well weighted steering and sharp responses.

Is Vauxhall Insignia a saloon?

The Insignia is Vauxhall’s player in the family saloon game. It’s been around for a while – the original landed in 2008 to replace the Vectra, which in turn replaced the Cavalier.

What is a Vauxhall ecoFLEX engine?

This is Vauxhall’s latest lightweight, compact Common Rail Diesel Turbo Injection engine with stop/start technology. Vauxhall claims outstanding fuel economy and describe the engine range as ‘whispering diesels’. AC means air-conditioning.

When should the timing belt be changed on a Vauxhall Insignia?

six years
It’s every 150,000km or every six years, whichever comes first.

Should I drive with ECO on or off?

Eco Mode is designed to save you on gas. This will, in turn, save you on your running fuel costs. In fact, you should see lots of savings with Eco Mode if you are doing the majority of your driving close to home. You only want to turn off Eco Mode if you drive on the highway or go on a long road trip.

Is the new Vauxhall Insignia ecoFLEX worth buying?

Vauxhall has just made the Insignia even more appealing to company car drivers by launching a new ecoFLEX model. The car costs £835 more than the standard 128bhp 2.0 CDTI, at £23,040, but a stop-start system has helped to reduce CO2 from 124g/km to 116g/km and boost economy by 4.1mpg to 64.2mpg.

Is Vauxhall’s new ecoFLEX the new big family car?

So while sales of traditional large family cars are falling, this one still makes sense. Vauxhall has just made the Insignia even more appealing to company car drivers by launching a new ecoFLEX model.

Is the Mitsubishi insignia ecoFLEX a good car?

The Insignia is starting to feel its age but it’s still a capable car, mixing a comfortable, well equipped cabin with a relaxing drive. This latest ecoFLEX has brilliant economy and low tax bills, but drives as well as any other diesel Insignia – and it’s punchy compared to its rivals.

Is the Vauxhall Insignia comfortable to travel in?

With a high degree of refinement the Insignia is an inherently comfortable car to travel in. As a high speed motorway cruiser it can rival the premium contenders, a market Vauxhall is keen to enter. Road and wind noise present few problems for occupants, although larger wheel options can unsettle the car on poorly quality urban roads.