With a 10 per cent improvement in CO2 - 115g versus 129g - over the outgoing model, the new Insignia ecoFLEX diesel now falls in to the lowest 13 percent Benefit-In-Kind tax band for the first time, and there is no VED on the hatchback and saloon, and no VED in year one on the Sports Tourer. The 1.4 Turbo petrol engine also offers low 15 percent BIK for the 2011/12 tax year.
The 2.0 CDTi ecoFLEX’s combined CO2 savings are achieved in part by the inclusion of Start/Stop technology, available for the first time on an Insignia. Underbody aerodynamic measures and low rolling resistance tires also contribute to the Insignia’s low fuel consumption and emissions.
The Insignia’s two revised Euro 5 compliant 2.0 CDTi diesel engines produce either 130 hp or 160 hp power outputs and improved economy isn’t at the expense of performance. Even fitted with the lower-powered version, the model achieves a top speed of 129mph, with 0-60mph taking just 10.4 seconds.
Meanwhile, the more powerful variant is even faster, posting a 137mph top speed and 0-60mph in 8.9 seconds.
For those who prefer petrol engines, the new-to-range 1.4 Turbo engine combines power, efficiency and refinement, emitting just 129g/km of CO2 and achieving a stingy 51.4mpg in the hatchback and saloon. Torque is increased to 200Nm from 175Nm on the outgoing model.
Prices start from £20,345 for the ES 2.0 CDTi (130PS) ecoFLEX Start/Stop Hatchback and go up to £29,385 for the top-of-the-range SRi Nav Vx Line Red Sports Tourer (160PS) ecoFLEX. The 1.4 Turbo is priced from £18,680 for the ES Hatchback up to £27,110 for the SRi Nav Vx Line Red Sports Tourer.
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