Customers in Europe can now place an order for the most sporting version of the new Opel Insignia. On Monday, Opel announced orders for the new 2018 Insignia GSi are now open.
The Insignia GSi ditches the turbocharged V6 engine from the previous Insignia OPC and gains two new engines: a 2.0-liter BiTurbo diesel-powered four-cylinder and a 2.0-liter gasoline-powered turbocharged four-cylinder. The latter comes straight from the previous Buick Regal GS.
Pricing for the diesel-powered GSi starts at €46,595 ($54,000 USD), and pricing for the gasoline-powered car starts at €47,895 ($56,000). However, the Europeans also get an Insignia GSi Sports Tourer—a hot wagon. The Sports Tourer GSi starts at €46,595 ($55,000).
And, to our surprise, Opel will offer the Insignia GSi in orange, which we quite like. From what we know, the new 2018 Buick Regal GS does not include this color… but it should.
All Insignia GSis benefit from a Twinster all-wheel-drive system with torque vectoring and a FlexRide chassis that offers multiple driving modes. No matter which engine, an eight-speed automatic handles shifting duties.
The current Insignia and its variants will be relatively short-lived as PSA Groupe, Opel’s new owner, works to move all cars onto its own platforms as quickly as possible. This current car could become a real obscurity in the future.
Comments
Very interesting report. The sales prices in Germany are already incl. 19% VAT. The beautiful orange will probably be available through OPEL Exclusive, as this will be a special finish. Whether or not the BUICK Regal GS will receive this color depends on whether BUICK USA also wants it. US customers need to ask dealers and request the color!
Info: The OPEL Insignia GSi is not a substitute for the OPEL Insignia OPC. When and if an OPEL Insignia OPC (V6) can come decide the market and unfortunately the policy with the EU fleet consumption.
Info: The EU fleet consumption is not calculated in numbers but according to models, but only for cars of category M1. Vans, buses, trucks and construction machinery are considered as working machines in the EU and do not subjugate any real emission standards. Security laws do not apply! So the EU Commission is a big diesel truck
I would love to see a blue offered on the GS in US. I also would love to see the 20″ wheels, lowered suspension, and rear spoiler that is on the GSI in Europe. I am also not a fan of the sport seats. I saw a nice two tone brown offered on the insignia grand sport that would top it all off. I do not understand what us up with the option designers in the US. the items are out there why not use them. I guess we just have to wait and see time will tell. Cheers