Opel Insignia 2008 - 2017 - Used car, experiences, problems
While the former and, in particular, second generation Vectra was the most popular vehicle among drivers, the third generation model was slightly different, especially compared to the current competition. Opel needed something new, something that would once again revive the interest of middle-class car buyers. Designers Opel they left nothing to chance and offered the world sports equipment and the Opel Insignia equipped with modern technology. The effort was not in vain, as evidenced by the title of European Car 2009.
The driving characteristics of the Opel Insignia are at a decent level, which in practice means enough safety and safe control of the vehicle even when driving faster. However, it is not necessary to drive fast, because the Opel Insignia is quite a heavy car, and understeer begins to appear understeer. Although the ESP system effectively helps in these situations, in some situations ESP is also powerless. The massive mass of the vehicle can also be felt when the Opel Insignia changes abruptly, with a heavy diester or super-filled six-cylinder petrol under the hood.
Engines - Opel Insignia
Opel Insignia 1.6 16V and Opel Insignia 1.8 16V
The Insignia will satisfy you with a good choice of engines. The petrol base consists of two well-known engines, 1.6 liters and 1.8 liters, with a power of 85 KW (155 Nm) and 103 KW (175 Nm), respectively. Both engines are taken from the Vectra C model and have undergone significant upgrades. Major technical innovations include variable valve timing, variable-length variable intake manifolds (with rotary cover instead of valve) and a new crankshaft sensor. The variable valve opening time is regulated by an electrohydraulic actuator. The camshaft of the intake valves rotates by 60 °, the shaft of the exhaust valves rotates by 45 °. Variable opening and exhaust valve opening times optimize the charging and discharging of the combustion chambers in all driving modes. Compared to its predecessor, the engines show better torque over a wider range of speeds, lower exhaust emissions, lower fuel consumption and less noise.
In practice, both engines are characterized by cultivated and quiet operation, and reliability is also higher. The weaker 1.6 16V (A16XER) in line with its dynamics is for less demanding drivers for predominantly shorter journeys. Lack of power is manifested especially when overtaking at higher speeds or when more people are driving in the vehicle. As for consumption, it is about 7.5 to 8 liters, frequent driving in the city or fast driving on the highway, can raise consumption to 9 liters. A slightly better dynamics, especially at lower engine speeds, is provided by the 1.8 16V (A18CER) engine, while the consumption of the 1,6 engine is slightly higher, and is on average about 8 liters.
Opel Insignia 1,4 Turbo
The basic petrol turbo engine is a four-cylinder 1.4 Turbo with 103 KW and 200 Nm of torque. Enjoy a cultivated ride and good sound insulation. At lower engine speeds, engine power is low. Engine power gradually increases, power comes above 2000 rpm, and full engine power is above 3000 rpm. Consumption largely depends on the engine load - driving dynamics. With a quieter ride, a consumption of around 7 liters can be achieved, but in practice the average is around 8,5 liters. Dynamic driving means a consumption of 10 or more liters.
Opel Insignia 1.6 Turbo
Another turbocharged petrol engine on offer is a four-cylinder 1.6 with a max. with a power of 132 KW and a torque of 230 Nm. The engine does a very good job in models like the Astra or Corsa, but in the nearly five-meter-long and weighing about 1,6 tons Insignia 1,6 turbo engine proved to be much worse. This is especially true for lower engine speeds. The engine comes to life at around 1600 rpm, and a significant part of the dynamics comes after 3000 rpm. At higher revs, the engine has no problems, and passengers will also enjoy the sporty sound. The disadvantage is that the consumption largely depends on the engine load. With more economical driving, the consumption is on average about eight liters, real about 9 liters, during dynamic driving the consumption goes up to about 12-15 liters. It should also be noted that the two engines (1.4 Turbo and 1.6 turbo) work best with gasoline with a higher octane number (98 or more). With regular gasoline, the engine also runs, the electronics regulate the combustion process, and the resulting dynamic performance is somewhat poorer.
Opel Insignia 1.6 SIDI Turbo
The 1,6-liter four-cylinder turbo engine replaced the 1,6-liter turbo SIDI (Spark Ignition Direct Injection) with an output of 125 KW and 147 KW, respectively, and a torque of 260 Nm and 280 Nm, respectively. Its design, two versions almost identical, the differences are different turbine and higher turbine pressure level in the more powerful version, the weaker version, on the other hand, a higher compression ratio of 10,5: 1 instead of 9,5: 1 in the stronger version. Of course, the engine drive is different and due to the different compression ratio, minor adjustments have touched the combustion space. Both engines have a cast iron block, an aluminum cylinder head with variable opening of all valves, exhaust valves work in two-stage variable stroke, which provides better emptying of the combustion chamber. The turbocharger is cooled by coolant in both versions, the sophistication is improved by a pair of rotating shafts driven by a special chain. The motor drive is via a chain.
Consumption is similar to a smaller 1.4 turbo engine, largely depending on driving style, but it is about 8.5 liters, with more economical driving consumption is about 7 liters on the other hand climbs to 10 liters when driving faster on the highway or when driving frequently in the city. Even for this engine, it is better to pour gasoline with more octane, not only in terms of driving dynamics, but also because of the longer service life - less accumulation of dangerous deposits in the engine.
Opel Insignia 2.0 Turbo
2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 162 KW and 350 Nm of torque. In addition to direct petrol injection, the engine is equipped with variable opening of the intake and exhaust valves. The exhaust ducts are separated separately for the outer and inner cylinders and are connected near the turbocharger. The engine meets a wide range of useful speeds and has a lot of power even at lower revs. The best dynamics is around 3000 rpm, with a slight drop in dynamics starting after 5000 rpm. Consumption is again largely dependent on engine load, although less significantly than the smaller 1.4 and 1.6 Turbo. This is mainly due to significantly higher force at lower revs and less need for frequent gear changes. With a little effort, efficient driving is possible with an average fuel consumption of around 9 l / 100 km. However, with more dynamic driving, the consumption is around 11-12 liters, with a heavy foot it goes up to 15 liters and more gasoline. As in the case of the smaller 1,4 Turbo and 1,6 Turbo, the use of 98 octane gasoline or high-quality additives is recommended. More octane gasoline largely eliminates the formation of deposits on the intake valves and the engine itself, which makes the direct injection engine more prone.
Opel Insignia 2.8 Turbo V6
Top and very rare petrol turbo aluminum engine 2,8 Turbo V6, which reaches 191 KW and a torque of 400 Nm in a wide range of speeds (1900- 4500 rpm). The cylinders are at an angle of 60 degrees. The engine is equipped with variable intake valve control and includes separate lines for each row of cylinders that are connected just before the turbocharger. They provide fast response and sufficient torque from the lowest engine speeds. In practice, the engine really has enough power for fast dynamic driving no matter how many people or luggage there are in the car. The engine will also be in very cultivated and quiet operation. However, the disadvantage is the higher operating cost. Namely, the consumption below 10 liters will be only in very quiet driving, the reality is somewhere around 12 to 13 liters, more frequent driving in the city or fast driving on the highway and consumption goes above 15 liters.
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Body type: | limo / 4-door | sedan / 5-door | station wagon / 5-door (Sports Tourer) |
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Dimensions (L x W x H in mm): |
X-4830 4842 1856 1498 x
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X-4830 4842 1856 1498 x | X-4908 4913 1856 1520 x |
Wheelbase
(Mm): |
2737
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2737 | 2737 |
Luggage space (l): | 500 | 520 | 540/1530 |
Drive: |
Front-wheel drive / 4 × 4
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Front-wheel drive / 4 × 4
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Front-wheel drive / 4 × 4
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Fuel tank volume (l): |
70
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70 | 70 |
Opel Insignia engines
Motor | Volume | Engine codes | Power |
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1.4 | 1364 cc | AT 14 NET | 103 kW |
1.4 LPG | 1364 cc | AT 14 NET | 103 kW |
1.6 | 1598 cc | At 16 XER | 85 kW |
1.6 AIDS | 1598 cc | At 16 XHT | 125 kW |
Turbo 1.6 | 1598 cc | A 16 YEARS | 132 kW |
1.8 | 1796 cc | At 18 XER | 103 kW |
2.0 E85 Turbo | 1998 cc | At 20 NHT | 162 kW |
Turbo 2.0 | 1998 cc | At 20 NHT | 162 kW |
Turbo 2.0 | 1998 cc | At 20 NHT | 184 kW |
2.0 Turbo 4 × 4 | 1998 cc | At 20 NHT | 162 kW |
2.0 Turbo 4 × 4 | 1998 cc | At 20 NFT | 184 kW |
2.0 Turbo E85 | 1998 cc | At 20 NHT | 162 kW |
2.8 V6 Turbo 4 × 4 | 2792 cc | AT 28 NET | 191 kW |
2.8 V6 Turbo OPC 4 × 4 | 2792 cc | At 28 NER | 239 kW |
Motor | Volume | Engine codes | Power |
2.0 Biturbo CDTI | 1956 cc | At 20 DTR | 140 kW |
2.0 Biturbo CDTI | 1956 cc | At 20 DTR | 143 kW |
2.0 Biturbo CDTI 4 × 4 | 1956 cc | At 20 DTR | 140 kW |
2.0 Biturbo CDTI 4 × 4 | 1956 cc | At 20 DTR | 143 kW |
2.0 CDTI | 1956 cc | A 20 DTC, A 20 DTL | 81 kW |
2.0 CDTI | 1956 cc | At 20 DTE | 88 kW |
2.0 CDTI | 1956 cc | A 20 DTJ, A 20 DTJ | 96 kW |
2.0 CDTI | 1956 cc | At 20 DTE | 103 kW |
2.0 CDTI | 1956 cc | At 20 DTH | 118 kW |
2.0 CDTI | 1956 cc | At 20 DTH | 120 kW |
2.0 CDTI 4×4 | 1956 cc | At 20 DTH | 118 kW |
2.0 CDTI 4×4 | 1956 cc | At 20 DTH | 120 kW |
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Hello, I have a problem with the Insignia, when I start the car, the oil light comes on, to stop the engine, and after a few seconds it goes off, the car does not lose power, nothing happens to it, the light does not light during the ride. everything works normally, the oil level on the meter is at maximum, I don't know what the problem is ??
Immediately replace the tire (2000 dinars) on the oil pump, otherwise it will damage your engine up to 800 euros !!
Greeting!
Pozz which engine is in your insignia, is it true that engines with 130 horsepower have fewer failures than this one with 160
I have the same problem, did you find out what the issue is?
Immediately, urgently replace the rubber (2000 dinars) between the Carter and the block, otherwise it will damage the engine up to 800 euros !!
Greeting!
Insignia 2010,2.0, XNUMX cdti.
The computer does not show the predicted mileage with the current fuel. It will not reset, and it does not show any error on the diagnostics. Does anyone know what could be the problem?
Respected, I also have a problem with the Insignia, and when I turn it on, it shakes everything a little and stops when I start driving, it simply starts to shake the whole car and then it locks everything and the steering wheel and the gearbox and the gas and the brake, then I call the adapter and turn it off through diagnostics. When connected to diagnostics, nothing ever shows a single error, all in ps. Many times the spark plugs were replaced and many other things were added that did not contribute to anything. Over 4000 € was given for repairs without any benefit and 7 masters who do not know what the problem is. It all started when I was returning from Bosnia and after 10 years of the year, the car simply stopped. Then they told me that there was water in the tank, then the Opel car dealership arranged everything according to their story, the car is ok. After that breakdown for a month, everything else started, I mean just such a problem that no one knows why it shakes and blocks everything and then it has to go out. Is there a possibility that they damaged the services when cleaning the tank or… ???
It is an Opel Insignia 70.000km driven, 12.2014 year, turbo petrol 1.6-125kw
Problem with high beams and amblend light. Shown on the board, AFL service. How to fix it
Does anyone know what the 2.0 143 kw or bi-turbo engines are like
The rear right window lifter failed, after a few days both the front and even the rear left? Had someone such a problem, the master took off the right 2 worked one day and again the same.
the liquid from the emulsion vessel disappears and the computer does not signal anything. I added 3 liters. is it dangerous for so much liquid to leak out in 3 months, how long has it been since the overhaul?