Vauxhall is weighing up the possibility of launching an Insignia saloon with as much as 400bhp as a flagship for its VXR performance brand.
Although far from a production certainty, it is understood Vauxhall is keen to push the Insignia VXR’s 2.8-litre V6 engine to close to its maximum output and give the car a series of comprehensive engineering changes to afford it some serious performance credibility.
The standard Insignia VXR will get its own cosmetic update in a year’s time. The rest of the Insignia range is due both styling and engineering changes at the same time.
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theres no wonder it doesnt
theres no wonder it doesnt sell in huge numbers with the price of road tax and running costs these days. what Vauxhall/Opel need to do is bring in a VXR'D/OPC'D with the bi turbo diesel engine, for me the VXR range look spot on its just the running costs that put most off.
They can make a case for it
They can make a case for it as the engine will be used in other cars. I imagine the new Caddy ATS-V would use it. Possibly the next Buick Grand Regal... I think the Insignia VXR is a superb car. I would have to have it in a "normal" colour though. A bit too OTT in others.
This will make the non VXR V6 Turbo a bargain. The VXRs seem to hold value (relatively). The ones just underneath drop like stones.
As if?
That will make all the difference?,rarity, i think i've seen maybe 6 of them,shame really,but badge snobbery won't let them be recognized as a performance car.