Insignia Sports Tourer 2008 | Vauxhall | Car Reviews

Good load carrying ability, comfortable cruiser, neat interior.

Noisy diesels, not as good to drive as other estates.

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In launching the Insignai Sports Tourer, Vauxhall combined the Insignia’s Adaptive 4x4 system, which was previously only available with the 2.0- and 2.8-litre petrol engines, with the 2.0-litre 160PS CDTi diesel engine. A rare combination in this market sector, the Insignia CDTi 4x4 hits British showrooms in September this year and will build Vauxhall’s reputation for technological innovation still further. Moreover, engineers have made refinements on all diesel engines to further improve interior refinement.

The Adaptive 4x4 all-wheel drive system, together with the adaptive FlexRide chassis and the electronically controlled rear limited slip differential (eLSD), sets new standards for driving and handling. Studies show Insignia customers particularly value this innovation: Some 21 per cent of all 2.0-litre petrol models currently sold in the UKhave the Adaptive 4x4 system.

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Last updated 8 May 2012

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