Test Kratek: Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTi Biturbo Cosmo
Yes and no. Yes, because this Insignia is a station wagon (which Opel now calls a Sports Tourer), and yes, a few years ago almost 200 “horsepower” (143 kilowatts, to be exact) could be described as a sports car in this class. .
But it is not. The Biturbo is a diesel, and although the mentioned engine power and especially the 400 Nm of torque on paper is an impressive figure, in absolute terms, this Insignia remains "only" a well-motorized diesel engine. And it's hard to play sports with diesels, isn't it?
Now that this is clear, we can of course also write that the engine is excellent at around XNUMX rpm, but lower down, starting at XNUMX, we might expect a bit more responsiveness from such a technologically advanced engine (make no mistake, it's still light years ahead of some other diesels in the Opel range). The driver (and perhaps even more passengers) is also pleased with the fact that the torque does not come in jerks, but gradually increases continuously, as well as the fact that the soundproofing is good enough and consumption is still low. end - in the test it averaged out at just under eight litres, and with very moderate driving it can turn around six litres, quite easily.
The chassis is less friendly, mainly due to the 19-inch tires with a cross-section of 45. Besides the fact that such sizes are extremely inconvenient (of course, affordable), when you need to buy a winter or a new set of summer tires, their hips are also stiff. Otherwise good suspension and damping) punches passengers too many impacts (especially short, sharp) from the road. But that's just the price to pay for a sporty car look and a slightly better road position (which is impossible with this type of car anyway, except for safe handling) and a good enough feel on the steering wheel for what happens to the front wheels.
The Sports Tourer means plenty of space in a beautifully designed boot (minus: the rear bench divisible by two thirds is divided so that the smaller part is on the right, which is unfavorable for using a child seat), a lot of space for the rear bench and of course comfort in the front. And since the test Insignia had the designation Cosmo, it means that there were no sparing means in the equipment.
The form is a purely subjective thing, but if we write that such an Insignia Sports Tourer is one of the most dynamic and pleasant (sports) caravans, we will not miss it. This new engine improves design performance while maintaining acceptable fuel consumption.
Text. Dusan Lukic
Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTi Biturbo Cosmo
Basic data
| Sales: | Opel Southeast Europe Ltd. |
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| Base model price: | 33.060 € |
| Test model cost: | 41.540 € |
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| Acceleration (0-100 km / h): | 9,3 with |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km / h |
| Mixed flow ECE: | 7,9l / 100km |
Technical information
| engine: | 4-cylinder - 4-stroke - in-line - turbodiesel - displacement 1.956 cm3 - maximum power 143 kW (195 hp) at 4.000 rpm - maximum torque 400 Nm at 1.750-2.500 rpm. |
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| Energy transfer: | front wheel drive engine - 6-speed manual transmission - tires 245/40 R 19 V (Goodyear Eagle F1). |
| Capacity: | 230 km/h top speed - 0-100 km/h acceleration in 8,7 s - fuel consumption (ECE) 6,4/4,3/5,1 l/100 km, CO2 emissions 134 g/km. |
| Mass: | empty vehicle 1.610 kg - permissible gross weight 2.170 kg. |
| External dimensions: | length 4.908 mm – width 1.856 mm – height 1.520 mm – wheelbase 2.737 mm – trunk 540–1.530 70 l – fuel tank XNUMX l. |
Our measurements
| T = 27 ° C / p = 1.075 mbar / rel. vl. = 32% / odometer status: 6.679 km | |
| Acceleration 0-100km: | 9,3s |
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| 402m from the city: | 16,7 years ( 138 km / h) |
| Flexibility 50-90km / h: | 7,1 / 9,9s (IV/V) |
| Flexibility 80-120km / h: | 8,4 / 15,4s (Sun./Fri.) |
| Maximum speed: | 230km / h (WE.) |
| test consumption: | 7,9 l / 100km |
| Braking distance at 100 km / h: | 39,2m |
| AM table: | 39m |
evaluation
This Insignia will be bought by those who know exactly what they want: a sportier look, more sporty performance, but at the same time ease of use in a station wagon and diesel fuel economy.
We praise and reproach
capacity
driving position
consumption
too stiff suspension or tires with a low cross section
the gearbox is not an example of precision and sophistication
