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Ahead of its Frankfurt Motor Show debut, Opel has revealed the new Insignia GSi Sports Tourer. It's a spiritual successor to the Insignia OPC, but the engine it comes with is of the bi-turbo diesel variety, a 2.0-liter making 210 PS at 4,000rpm and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque from 1,500rpm.
The same engine was annouced yesterday as part of the normal Insignia range. The specs have remained the same, which is a little dissapointing. With a 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint time of 7.9 seconds and a top speed of 231 km/h (144 mph), the GSi wagon won't even be able to keep up with a Corsa OPC.
Technically, there's a difference between a bi-turbo engine and a twin-turbo one, as the "twin" name only applies when both turbochargers are the same size. The four-cylinder diesel is a bi-turbo, just like the Passat 2.0 BiTDI, but we like to make Opel tech sound more exotic, and maybe these are non-identical twins.
Speaking of Volkswagen, The rival Passat model also boasts a high-output 2.0-liter that produces slightly better numbers: 240 HP and 500 Nm of torque. However, the VW is much faster to 100 km/h, taking only 6.3 seconds (for the Variant). Since both come standard with AWD traction, we think the difference has to do with the torque-dumping capabilities of DSG.
The new GSi Sports Tourer will also be available with the gasoline engine from the nothchback. It's a 2.0-liter turbo making 260 HP and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) for a standard sprint time of 7.5 seconds and a 245 km/h (152 mph) top speed. However, we suspect most people will want the more economical load-lugger.
The GSi treatment should be familiar by now. It includes 10mm-lower suspension, aggressive 20-inch alloy wheels backed up by big Brembo brakes and a body kit. Based purely on looks, The Insignia is way better than the Passat, even the R-Line. It's also supposed to be more driver-focused with traction control that can be disengaged. Those also happen to be the sexiest bucket seats in a non-premium family car.
Technically, there's a difference between a bi-turbo engine and a twin-turbo one, as the "twin" name only applies when both turbochargers are the same size. The four-cylinder diesel is a bi-turbo, just like the Passat 2.0 BiTDI, but we like to make Opel tech sound more exotic, and maybe these are non-identical twins.
Speaking of Volkswagen, The rival Passat model also boasts a high-output 2.0-liter that produces slightly better numbers: 240 HP and 500 Nm of torque. However, the VW is much faster to 100 km/h, taking only 6.3 seconds (for the Variant). Since both come standard with AWD traction, we think the difference has to do with the torque-dumping capabilities of DSG.
The new GSi Sports Tourer will also be available with the gasoline engine from the nothchback. It's a 2.0-liter turbo making 260 HP and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) for a standard sprint time of 7.5 seconds and a 245 km/h (152 mph) top speed. However, we suspect most people will want the more economical load-lugger.
The GSi treatment should be familiar by now. It includes 10mm-lower suspension, aggressive 20-inch alloy wheels backed up by big Brembo brakes and a body kit. Based purely on looks, The Insignia is way better than the Passat, even the R-Line. It's also supposed to be more driver-focused with traction control that can be disengaged. Those also happen to be the sexiest bucket seats in a non-premium family car.
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