The high performance version of the Car of the Year 2009 was unveiled on May 7, when the Opel Insignia OPC premiered at the Barcelona Motor Show, ten years after the launch of the first OPC model (Opel Performance Center).
Following the Car of the Year 2009 and Top Gear Executive Car of the Year awards, the Insignia continues to scoop the most prestigious international motoring awards and plaudits.
In January, an international panel has recognized Mark Adams, Vice-President GM Europe Design, for his work on the design of the new Opel Insignia with the “DESIGNBEST 2009” Award from AUTOBEST, organizers of the event. Turkey’s jury member Okan Altan presented the trophy in a ceremony in Istanbul.
Opel Ireland has announced the launch of the much-anticipated Insignia Sports Tourer, a high-performance number sure to appeal to those with a more active lifestyle who require more space and practicality, but still want a car that looks sporty and dynamic with performance to match.
Opel have adopted a no-compromise approach to cutting emissions with their new Insignia ecoFLEX models: instead of reducing engine power or model specification, they have used cutting-edge technology to slash the emissions of their high-output diesel engine to just 136g/km, equating to fuel consumption of just 5.2l/100km on the combined cycle.
Judges bowled over by the Insignia's artistry with German precision.
Get a glimpse of Russelsheim, Opel's state of the art facility where the Insignia was designed and built.