Spy photographers have done their job and let one of Opel’s biggest product launches of 2017 out of the bag. The 2018 Opel Insignia Grand Sport and Sports Tourer have been spotted completely uncovered during what seems to be a photo shoot.
And, if you liked the Opel Monza concept, you’ll be thrilled to see the production Insignia Grand Sport (sedan) and Insignia Sports Tourer (wagon) don’t deviate from the overall design motif. The 2018 Insignia Grand Sport features a lower, sleeker stance, which plays well with the rear liftback design. We’re seeing a lot of different designs here. A little Mazda 6, some Infiniti and a splash of BMW i8 from the wheels and headlamps.
As for the wagon, it looks absolutely massive with a cave for cargo space at the rear, but also remains just as sharp as the Insignia sedan.
Both of these vehicles seem to be fitted with OPC trimmings, which means larger 20-inch wheels, Brembo brakes and a tidy rear spoiler at the rear. The wagon also shows off a much more aggressive looking ground effects package for the OPC line.
This is big news for General Motors brands globally. The 2018 Opel Insignia and its variants will not only be sold as an Opel in Europe and Vauxhall in the United Kingdom, but will reach North America as the 2018 Buick Regal, and Australia as the 2018 Holden NG Commodore.
We know Europe will likely stick with turbocharged four-cylinders, but Holden will receive a 3.6-liter LGX V6, all-wheel drive variant, and the V6 has also been considered for 2018 Buick Regal, too.
Opel will reportedly reveal the Insignia online this month ahead of its public debut at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show. The 2018 Buick Regal has been rumored to debut at the 2017 New York Auto Show, while the 2018 Holden Commodore will wait until early 2018 to show face, following the shutdown of local 2017 VF Commodore Series II production.
So, there you have it. This is Buick’s next midsize sedan, Holden’s new hero sedan and Opel/Vauxhall’s halo car. Let us know how it looks in the comment section below.
Spy shots: Motor1
Comments
Nice on the Sedan and the Wagon is really nice.
Should translate to some really worthy Buicks. Too bad sedan and wagon sales are getting more and more difficult.
OMG!! the front is really very similar to the Euro Mazda 6!
meh
The sedan is excellent but I LOVE the wagon!!!
Looks great! Very sleek with a subdued aggression to it! Yet, it looks familiar? I don’t know….I’m seeing some Ford Fusion/Mazda 6 in the face and profile.. :/ Certainly looks to lack some design originality….But I can’t wait to see this come over as the next Buick Regal!!! Hopefully with a boosted-6 option to wet our appetites!
personnaly i prefere the old opel insignia, new one really lack design originality and the front look too much “Mazda 6”
Groundbreaking is hard for a brand in Opel’s position. The brand is clawing it’s easy back, and it’s better off perfecting current trends as it is now.
The car is beautiful, looks better than Audi.
This is what the most recent Cadillac concept should have looked like.
Opel is punching well above it’s weight as a VW rival. The Opel-Vauxhall-Buick-Holden world car may not be groundbreaking in its design, may pay it safe, but nonetheless offers lovely, sporty styling with premium touches.
Insignia as Regal will elevate the Buick brand and rival Acura, Lincoln and Lexus.
Looks pretty much like everything else we have here in AUS. Mondeo ??? Kia ??? Definitely Mazda ….. where’s the uniqueness that makes me want to buy one ????
I think it looks amazing!! Idk where do you guys get the bland styling as it looks better than any midsize sedans out there and yes the fusion looks boring already and the Mazda 6 too… I’m not sure where people think it looks just like the Malibu though? Want to elaborate on that guys?
well the wait certainly wasn’t worth it..what a bloody mishmash,,Looks like a VF will be the last Holden I ever buy if that’s the best they can do..very feminine..no balls at all
I really like the sedan. but the buick version with out the fast back rear will look better.
the problem is that most today’s cars look too much like jellybeans and the rear roof slops so headroom is taken out especially with the fastback design….no wonder people are buying CUV/SUVs over cars.
I can’t wait to see both models at next year’s auto shows. Both look really stunning! Both keep to the “that’s not a Buick” theme! In fact, I think the European styling in both are real eye candy that will catch German and Japanese automakers off guard! I’ve been anxiously awaiting the unveiling of both and frankly, I’m having a hard time choosing which one I want.