Insignia
The Opel Insignia is a mid-size sedan produced by the German manufacturer Opel from 2008 to 2022. It was introduced to replace the Opel Vectra and Signum models, offering an elegant and technologically advanced alternative in the D-segment. Available in sedan, liftback, and station wagon versions, the Insignia has been recognized for its refined design and technical innovations. This page brings together the versions referenced by ScanRacer, including years, variants, rarities, and available detailed pages, allowing navigation from an overview of the model to version-by-year pages.
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Model summary
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Model introduction
The Opel Insignia is a mid-size sedan produced by the German manufacturer Opel from 2008 to 2022. It was introduced to replace the Opel Vectra and Signum models, offering an elegant and technologically advanced alternative in the D-segment. Available in sedan, liftback, and station wagon versions, the Insignia has been recognized for its refined design and technical innovations. This page brings together the versions referenced by ScanRacer, including years, variants, rarities, and available detailed pages, allowing navigation from an overview of the model to version-by-year pages.
History
The Opel Insignia was first introduced in 2008, succeeding the Vectra and Signum models. Its aerodynamic design and advanced technologies marked a turning point for the brand. In 2019, Opel celebrated its 120 years of automobile production with a special edition of the Insignia, the "120 Years Edition," honoring the tradition of Opel's flagship models. (media.stellantis.com) This anniversary edition was offered at very attractive conditions, continuing the legacy of iconic models such as the Kapitän, Admiral, and Diplomat. The Insignia was also recognized for its performance and grip, featuring characteristics like the FlexRide chassis and the Twinster all-wheel drive with torque vectoring. (media.stellantis.com) These innovations have strengthened its position as the brand's flagship model.
Generations
The Opel Insignia has undergone two main generations. The first, produced from 2008 to 2017, was launched with an aerodynamic design and advanced technologies, replacing the Vectra and Signum models. In 2017, the second generation was introduced, abandoning the traditional sedan version to focus on sportier and more elegant variants, such as the Grand Sport and Sports Tourer. This evolution was influenced by the 2013 Opel Monza concept, foreshadowing the brand's future design. (opel.ua) Both generations have been recognized for their refined design and technical innovations, solidifying the Insignia's position as Opel's flagship model.
Key differences
The main differences between the generations of the Opel Insignia lie in design and body options. The first generation offered a traditional sedan version, while the second generation abandoned this option to focus on sportier and more elegant variants, such as the Grand Sport and Sports Tourer. This evolution was influenced by the 2013 Opel Monza concept, foreshadowing the brand's future design. (opel.ua) These changes have allowed the Insignia to remain competitive in the market by meeting consumer preferences for more modern and dynamic designs.
Photo recognition
To identify an Opel Insignia, look for its aerodynamic design with a flowing coupé silhouette, distinctive headlights, and an enlarged grille. The Grand Sport and Sports Tourer versions stand out with sportier lines and a lower stance. Chromed elements and specific badges, such as "120 Years Edition" for anniversary models, can also help identify special editions. (media.stellantis.com) These visual features make it easy to recognize the Insignia among other models from the brand.
Important versions
Among the important versions of the Opel Insignia is the "120 Years Edition" from 2019, a special series celebrating Opel's 120 years of automobile production. (media.stellantis.com) This anniversary edition was offered at very attractive conditions, continuing the legacy of iconic models such as the Kapitän, Admiral, and Diplomat. The Insignia was also recognized for its performance and grip, featuring characteristics like the FlexRide chassis and the Twinster all-wheel drive with torque vectoring. (media.stellantis.com) These innovations have strengthened its position as the brand's flagship model.
References
- Opel Insignia - 120 ans perpétue la tradition des routières OpelStellantis Media
- Puissance et motricité : l’Opel Insignia trace la routeStellantis Media
- Opel Insignia B другого поколінняOpel Ukraine
- https://www.opel.ua/about-opel/history-of-models/opel-insignia/opel-insignia-i.htmlopel.ua
- https://www.opel.ua/about-opel/history-of-models/opel-insignia/opel-insignia-i-facelift.htmlopel.ua
- https://www.opel.pl/samochody/insignia-modele.htmlopel.pl