2017 Opel Insignia Grand Sport Photos, engines & full specs

Opel introduced the second generation of the Insignia in 2017 and also revised the nameplate for the sedan version, which was now called "Grand Sport."

In March 2017, GM agreed to sell its European brands Opel and Vauxhall to the French automaker Peugeot. Before that, both brands had already launched the second generation of the Insignia in Europe and the UK. Thus, the flagship models of these brands ended GM ownership in style.

There was a new design trend in the industry. This time, the sharp lines and the sporty styling were on top of customers' lists. So, the Insignia Grand Sport showed a narrow front fascia with angular LED headlights adorned with double L-shaped daytime running lights. The grille sported chromed trims and the carmakers' round badge in the middle. From its profile, the Insignia Grand Sport boasted a sleek look, with one of the best aerodynamic coefficients on the market of just 0.26. That was also achieved thanks to the longer wheelbase than the car's previous generation.

Inside, Opel created a sophisticated cabin and an unusual instrument panel. Unlike most other vehicles from those times, the Insignia Grand Sport featured an ammeter and oil temperature gauges beside the regular water temperature and fuel level. Moreover, Opel tried to walk that extra mile to satisfy its clients and installed ergonomic front seats with electric adjustable bolstering settings. At the same time, the rear occupants were spoiled by the long wheelbase, and despite the sloped-down roof line, they had enough headroom.

Under the hood, the automaker installed a very wide choice of engines, ranging from a mundane 1.5-liter turbocharged unit to a healthy 260 PS (256 hp) powerplant. In addition, Opel also provided turbo-diesel engines.