Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI - Latest auto news update

Opel Insignia 1.6 CDTI: With the diesel engine of 136 hp

The Opel transfers known CDTI diesel engine of 1.6 liters, with power 136 hp under the Insignia's hood, which seems adapted to its new duties.

In the biography of the four-cylinder engine there is experience in the Astra, the Mokka, the Zafira and Meriva, therefore, could not be absent from the flagship of Opel.

In qualifications include, as mentioned above, the power of 136 hp (3500-4000 rpm) and torque of 320 Nm (2.000-2.250). At our disposal, we have the automatic transmission 6-speed, which satisfies the operation and the rate of change of the relationship, but we would like a little more direct response to faster acceleration. With the price of diesel has dropped, threw a little more weight on the right pedal, but still not surpassed the 7.0 liters / 100 km., Without using the Start / Stop system. C02 emissions are at 132 g. / Km., And meet the Euro 6 emissions standard.

Referring now to the performance of the German five-door (available with four-door and station wagon body) model can accelerate from 0-100 km. / H in 10.9 sec. And reach the top speed of 200 km. / Hour, with the 6's gearbox the needle in the speedometer goes up to 210 km. / hr. But we must not forget that the Insignia has a family character, therefore, wishes to serve this audience, therefore, stands for comfort in long trips, while the 1.6 CDTI diesel engine drives comfortably bodywork of 1,623 kg.

It collected driving the Insignia is the increased safety and stability while you should find some flaw, we would like if you "click" above the feeling of steering.

Appearance now we have to mention some changes, as only CDTI logo on the back right side reveals a change in the range of diesel engines. The imposing dimensions still occupy 4.842 mm. Length on asphalt, while the width and height are in the 2.084 mm. And 1.498 mm. respectively. Valiant in the trunk capacity offered from 530-1470 liters with the fifth door is wide open. In the back row seat passengers will not struggle suited to their feet, but if someone is tall stature, might complain about the distance of the head from the ceiling.

The center console is no longer a concern with buttons as the color touch screen 8-inch saw to "absorb" them. There the image is projected from rear view camera and Navi 900 IntelliLink navigation system. The instrument panel is now digital while left and right provide the analog indication of the tachometer, fuel level, and engine temperature.

The price of the Opel Insignia, when combined with the 1.6 CDTI diesel engine (available with the 1.4 Turbo petrol engine) and the automatic transmission costs 28,300 euros (26 870 euros withdrawal).