2012 Vauxhall Insignia SRi 1.8 petrol

Summary:

Comfortable cruiser

Faults:

Not much, only had it a year and put average mileage on it. Service and MOT gave no advisories. Looking through the details in the car's history however, the usual consumables have been replaced.

General Comments:

Light blue Insignia SRi, a petrol model which is rare as most of these are diesel. Good looking car.

1.8 petrol has decent power and you can get 40 mpg taking it easy.

Interior is nice if a bit grey and plastic.

Recommended if you want a quiet comfortable cruiser, you can get these cars very cheap now. A looked after one should also prove reliable.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd July, 2022

27th Jul 2022, 15:22

The Insignia is a decent car, and reminds me of the old Cavalier and Vectra from Vauxhall (it is after all their successor) but is obviously more advanced. Petrol's do seem more reliable than diesels, something to keep in mind when buying used.

In reply to 27th Jul 2022, 15:22

10th Sep 2023, 21:44

Any engine and spec is a safe bet for the Insignia now - there are lots of them for real cheap on the used market, find a looked after car and you cannot go wrong.

2012 Vauxhall Insignia Elite Nav CDTi 2.0 turbo diesel

Summary:

Great looking, and a pleasure to own

Faults:

Nothing has gone wrong at all; the only problem is my local dealer has a very poor way of treating the customer and the car when in for a service.

General Comments:

Very good car. Thought my Omega was outstanding, but this is a worthy replacement.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 7th July, 2014

23rd Jan 2018, 14:58

Would have liked a longer more in depth review, but I get what you are saying. These "family" sized cars are now almost on par with larger executive cars from the past, in regards to refinement.

Also after test driving both the Ford Mondeo and Vauxhall Insignia, they are excellent cars and there is very little rivalry between them now as well; all are very capable cars in every way. Looking to buy an upgraded shape Insignia 2013 model - it is a very sharp looking car in a dark color with the right alloy wheels.

In reply to 23rd Jan 2018, 14:58

14th Mar 2018, 13:45

These are good cars, but watch the depreciation when buying used. You can get a 2010 model Insignia for about £3000 or much less now. They are not holding value well. A similar Mondeo would be much more.